Ship 36

Destroyed

Ship 36

Ship 36 was a Starship upper-stage prototype that exploded while preparing for a static fire at the Masseys test site. Ship 36 was intended to fly on Starship Flight 10.

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6-Engine Static Fire

Static Fire Stand, Massey Outpost, Texas, USA

Thu Jun 19, 2025

Ship 36 exploded during preparation for a static fire. According to SpaceX, initial analysis indicates the failure of a COPV (composite overwrapped pressure vessel) containing gaseous nitrogen, located in the nosecone of the ship.

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Single Engine Static Fire

Static Fire Stand, Massey Outpost, Texas, USA

Mon Jun 16, 2025

Ship 36 performed a static fire of one Raptor engine, demonstrating an in-space burn, at Masseys in preparation for Starship Flight 10.

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Cryogenic Proof Test #1

Cryostation, Massey Outpost, Texas, USA

Sun Apr 27, 2025

Ship 36 conducted a cryogenic proof test to verify the structural integrity of the vehicle.