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STARSHIP/
Ship 20 was the first Starship prototype to receive a full heat shield. It was also the first ship to be mated with a booster. Originally slated to be part of the first orbital Starship launch, it is no longer set to fly.
Ship 20 conducted a cryogenic proof test to verify the structural integrity of the vehicle.
Ship 20 conducted a cryogenic proof test to verify the structural integrity of the vehicle.
Ship 20 performed a cryogenic proof test using the orbital tank farm.
Ship 20 performed a cryogenic proof test using the orbital tank farm.
Ship 20 conducted a static fire test with several Raptor engines.
Ship 20 conducted a static fire test. This was the first test where Starship fired all six of its Raptor engines.
Ship 20 conducted a preburner test with all six of its Raptor engines.
Ship 20 conducted a successful static fire test using a Raptor Vacuum (RVac) engine and a Raptor Center (RC) engine. This test occurred just over an hour after a previous static fire. Ship 20 was not detanked between tests.
Ship 20 conducted a successful static fire test using a single Raptor Vacuum (RVac) engine. This was the first firing of an RVac on a Starship prototype.
Ship 20 conducted a preburner test with a Raptor vacuum engine.
Ship 20 performed a cryogenic proof test using liquid nitrogen to verify the vehicle's structural integrity.