{"id":25115,"date":"2021-01-04T20:11:35","date_gmt":"2021-01-04T12:11:35","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/wp-productionenv-bjg9h2g2bgg5b8aa.southeastasia-01.azurewebsites.net\/news\/starship-sn9-speeds-toward-static-fire-and-test-flight\/"},"modified":"2021-01-04T20:11:35","modified_gmt":"2021-01-04T12:11:35","slug":"starship-sn9-speeds-toward-static-fire-and-test-flight","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/starpath.global\/news\/starship-sn9-speeds-toward-static-fire-and-test-flight\/","title":{"rendered":"Starship SN9 speeds toward Static Fire and test flight"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>With Starship SN8\u2019s test flight still fresh in the memory, SN9 is set to complete an accelerated pad flow with a Static Fire test and launch this coming week. A triple Raptor Static Fire test occurred Wednesday, although it appeared to be a shorter firing than required, thus a second Static Fire test is expected on Thursday. Pending acceptable test results, the launch of SN9 could take place just a few days later, likely at the weekend.<\/p>\n<p>Meanwhile, Starship SN10 is now an integrated stack inside the High Bay, ready to roll to the launch site as soon as SN9 departs. SN11 and SN12 are undergoing their own buildup operations inside the Mid Bay, with the former only lacking a nosecone.<\/p>\n<p>Starship SN9:<\/p>\n<p>Despite requiring the replacement of two damaged aero surfaces, following a topple in the High Bay, Starship SN9 has already successfully proven a reduction in the processing and pad flow timeline \u2013 when compared to SN8 \u2013 in preparation for this upcoming test flight.<\/p>\n<h4 class=\"widget-title penci-border-arrow\">See Also<\/h4>\n<ul>\n<li>Starship Main Production Updates<\/li>\n<li>SpaceX Super Heavy\/Starship Section<\/li>\n<li>L2 SpaceX Section<\/li>\n<li>Click here to Join L2<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>This is one of the objectives for utilizing numerous Starships, allowing rapid production and launch capability that will be a major factor in the big picture of launching what Elon Musk notes will be a vast amount of vehicles to build a base on Mars.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cProduction is hard, prototypes are easy,\u201d Elon noted on Twitter. \u201cBuilding ~1000 Starships to create a self-sustaining city on Mars is our mission.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>SN9\u2019s pad flow involves two key tests, the first of which has now been completed.<\/p>\n<\/p>\n<p><iframe title=\"SpaceX Boca Chica: SN9 Passes Cryogenic Tank Test - Fires RCS Thrusters\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/6Km7P68TRjo?feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" allowfullscreen=\"\" name=\"fitvid0\" data-gtm-yt-inspected-14=\"true\" data-gtm-yt-inspected-21=\"true\"><\/iframe><\/p>\n<p>Known as proof-testing, Starship SN9 was put through two tests, one seeing the vehicle filled with gaseous nitrogen \u2013 called the ambient test \u2013 ahead of being loaded with super-cold liquid nitrogen (LN2) for the cryo test.<\/p>\n<p>SpaceX<path d=\"M7.59009 18.59L9.00009 20L17.0001 12L9.00009 4L7.59009 5.41L14.1701 12\" style=\"animation: initial !important; background: initial !important; border: 0px !important; box-shadow: none !important; color: inherit !important; cursor: inherit !important; direction: inherit !important; display: inline !important; fill: currentcolor !important; filter: initial !important; float: none !important; margin: 0px !important; opacity: initial !important; outline: 0px !important; overflow: initial !important; padding: 0px !important; stroke: initial !important; transform: initial !important; vertical-align: initial !important; visibility: inherit !important;\"><\/path>Aerospace industry analysis<path d=\"M7.59009 18.59L9.00009 20L17.0001 12L9.00009 4L7.59009 5.41L14.1701 12\" style=\"animation: initial !important; background: initial !important; border: 0px !important; box-shadow: none !important; color: inherit !important; cursor: inherit !important; direction: inherit !important; display: inline !important; fill: currentcolor !important; filter: initial !important; float: none !important; margin: 0px !important; opacity: initial !important; outline: 0px !important; overflow: initial !important; padding: 0px !important; stroke: initial !important; transform: initial !important; vertical-align: initial !important; visibility: inherit !important;\"><\/path>Spaceflight news subscription<path d=\"M7.59009 18.59L9.00009 20L17.0001 12L9.00009 4L7.59009 5.41L14.1701 12\" style=\"animation: initial !important; background: initial !important; border: 0px !important; box-shadow: none !important; color: inherit !important; cursor: inherit !important; direction: inherit !important; display: inline !important; fill: currentcolor !important; filter: initial !important; float: none !important; margin: 0px !important; opacity: initial !important; outline: 0px !important; overflow: initial !important; padding: 0px !important; stroke: initial !important; transform: initial !important; vertical-align: initial !important; visibility: inherit !important;\"><\/path>\n<p>     (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({});<\/p>\n<p>An impressive test of Starship\u2019s Reaction Control System (RCS) was also undertaken.<\/p>\n<p>Spread over two days, the tests proved SN9 could be pressurized under cryogenic propellant loading conditions, allowing for the progression towards a major pre-launch objective \u2013 the Static Fire test. Ahead of the test, on Monday, minor testing was ongoing \u2013 likely relating to Header Tank testing \u2013 requiring the pad to clear.<\/p>\n<p>For the Static Fire test, Starship SN9 was fueled with its cryogenic beverages of choice, Liquid Methane (CH4) and Liquid Oxygen (LOX).<\/p>\n<p>Akin to a normal countdown, a Static Fire test is the same as a Wet Dress Rehearsal, bar the obvious addition of firing up the engines for a few seconds, to gain the required data on the performance of the Raptors and the vehicle, along with the associated Ground Support Equipment (GSE) plumbing.<\/p>\n<p><iframe id=\"twitter-widget-1\" scrolling=\"no\" frameborder=\"0\" allowtransparency=\"true\" allowfullscreen=\"true\" class=\"\" style=\"position: static; visibility: visible; width: 0px; height: 0px; display: block; flex-grow: 1;\" title=\"X Post\" src=\"https:\/\/platform.twitter.com\/embed\/Tweet.html?creatorScreenName=NASASpaceflight&amp;dnt=true&amp;embedId=twitter-widget-1&amp;features=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%3D%3D&amp;frame=false&amp;hideCard=false&amp;hideThread=false&amp;id=1346941667878662148&amp;lang=en&amp;origin=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.nasaspaceflight.com%2F2021%2F01%2Fstarship-sn9-static-fire-test-flight%2F&amp;sessionId=bbadab93938a32364c58312ecf4e301be04a864e&amp;siteScreenName=NASASpaceflight&amp;theme=light&amp;widgetsVersion=6a3ad42b224df%3A1778106238597&amp;width=550px\" data-gtm-yt-inspected-14=\"true\" data-gtm-yt-inspected-21=\"true\" data-tweet-id=\"1346941667878662148\"><\/iframe><\/p>\n<blockquote class=\"twitter-tweet\" data-width=\"550\" data-dnt=\"true\" data-twitter-extracted-i1783497854977558397=\"true\">\n<p lang=\"en\" dir=\"ltr\">STATIC FIRE: Starship SN9 has conducted a triple Raptor Static Fire test. <\/p>\n<p>Overview:https:\/\/t.co\/DSXNkxhoCg<\/p>\n<p>Live:<br \/><img decoding=\"async\" draggable=\"false\" role=\"img\" class=\"emoji\" alt=\"\u27a1\ufe0f\" src=\"https:\/\/s.w.org\/images\/core\/emoji\/16.0.1\/svg\/27a1.svg\">https:\/\/t.co\/4c3UYHp4tr pic.twitter.com\/4ZGBUdvAZc<\/p>\n<p>\u2014 Chris Bergin \u2013 NSF (@NASASpaceflight) January 6, 2021<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n<p>As per usual with a Static Fire test, such as those conducted on Falcon 9 rockets a few days before launch day, a \u201cquick look\u201d review will be conducted into the vehicle\u2019s performance, data that is then fed into the Launch Readiness Review (LRR). Due to the shorter than expected firing, a second attempt is expected on Thursday.<\/p>\n<p>With the current thinking pointing towards launch just a few days after the Static Fire test, that review will take place in short order after the test.<\/p>\n<p>No official launch date has been mentioned by Elon or SpaceX \u2013 with the latter leaving most of the official Starship official updates for the boss to filter into social media. However, clues can be gained via local documentation, from road closures to restricted land, air, sea notices, and even hand-delivered letters to local residents.<\/p>\n<p>A filed TFR shows opportunities on Friday, Saturday, and Sunday.<\/p>\n<p>Starship SN9 will be targeting a repeat of the SN8 test, albeit this time with the goal of landing in one piece.<\/p>\n<\/p>\n<p><iframe title=\"Starship SN8 Test Flight - SpaceX Boca Chica\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/4XeWoECbywU?feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" allowfullscreen=\"\" name=\"fitvid1\" data-gtm-yt-inspected-14=\"true\" data-gtm-yt-inspected-21=\"true\"><\/iframe><\/p>\n<p>SN8\u2019s test was a huge success, despite the explosive finale. The vehicle successfully conducted numerous first-time milestones, with only the loss of thrust from the re-lit Raptors causing the landing burn to fail and the hard landing.<\/p>\n<p>Mitigation of that landing burn issue, which was blamed on the CH4 Header Tank losing pressure, has been implemented into SN9.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cSN9 will press CH4 header tank with helium,\u201d noted Elon, responding to Tim Dodd on Twitter. \u201cLong-term solution is under debate. Not clear what is lightest\/simplest.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>Once again, expectations should be calibrated towards the fact this will only be the second-ever flight of a full-stack Starship. Numerous elements of the flight could fail well ahead of any attempt to nail the landing.<\/p>\n<p>However, thanks to SN8\u2019s flight, there is now a roadmap of what to expect during the flight profile diluting some of the universal \u201ceek\u201d incurred during what appeared to be a Raptor failing a few minutes into the flight.<\/p>\n<p><iframe id=\"twitter-widget-2\" scrolling=\"no\" frameborder=\"0\" allowtransparency=\"true\" allowfullscreen=\"true\" class=\"\" style=\"position: absolute; visibility: hidden; width: 0px; height: 0px; display: block; flex-grow: 1;\" title=\"X Post\" src=\"https:\/\/platform.twitter.com\/embed\/Tweet.html?creatorScreenName=NASASpaceflight&amp;dnt=true&amp;embedId=twitter-widget-2&amp;features=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%3D%3D&amp;frame=false&amp;hideCard=false&amp;hideThread=false&amp;id=1341909583262961665&amp;lang=en&amp;origin=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.nasaspaceflight.com%2F2021%2F01%2Fstarship-sn9-static-fire-test-flight%2F&amp;sessionId=bbadab93938a32364c58312ecf4e301be04a864e&amp;siteScreenName=NASASpaceflight&amp;theme=light&amp;widgetsVersion=6a3ad42b224df%3A1778106238597&amp;width=550px\" data-gtm-yt-inspected-14=\"true\" data-gtm-yt-inspected-21=\"true\" data-tweet-id=\"1341909583262961665\"><\/iframe><\/p>\n<blockquote class=\"twitter-tweet\" data-width=\"550\" data-dnt=\"true\" data-twitter-extracted-i1783497854977558397=\"true\">\n<p lang=\"en\" dir=\"ltr\">Recap of Starship SN8 high-altitude flight test \u2192 https:\/\/t.co\/n2YPRBXehN pic.twitter.com\/mi0ORTmcDD<\/p>\n<p>\u2014 SpaceX (@SpaceX) December 24, 2020<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n<p>It was later known that was a planned shutdown, akin to Starship\u2019s version of \u201cin the bucket\u201d as seen during the Shuttle era where a third of the thrust was removed to allow the orbiter to pass through MaxQ (Maximum area of aerodynamic stress), before then ramping back up to full power. That thrust profile\u2019s graphic is in the shape of a bucket. Starship\u2019s graph would be more like a flight of stairs.<\/p>\n<p>While Starship wasn\u2019t even close to going transonic, the shutdown of the first and then second Raptor was the vehicle\u2019s flight profile requirements to smoothly reach its 12.5 KM target and not head on its merry way toward Mexico with three roaring Raptors, even at reduced thrust. For SN9, this staggered shutdown sequence will now be an expected event.<\/p>\n<p>Ahead of the Static Fire test and launch, the remains of SN8 are being cut up ahead of clearing the landing pad in expectation of SN9\u2019s landing on its concrete surface, in what could be just a matter of days away.<\/p>\n<\/p>\n<p><iframe title=\"SpaceX Boca Chica: Starship SN8's Wreckage Being Cleared for SN9's First Flight\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/6Jg8HBZwCpA?feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" allowfullscreen=\"\" name=\"fitvid2\" data-gtm-yt-inspected-14=\"true\" data-gtm-yt-inspected-21=\"true\"><\/iframe><\/p>\n<p>Future Starships Lining Up:<\/p>\n<p>Continuing the well-known SpaceX Boca Chica production cadence, the result of Starship SN9\u2019s test won\u2019t hamper the flight schedule \u2013 providing SN9 doesn\u2019t opt to dive into the Tank Farm.<\/p>\n<p>Starship SN10 is all-but ready to roll to the launch site following its nosecone mating inside the High Bay.<\/p>\n<p>Although the High Bay was specifically designed to cater to the height requirements to stack Super Heavy boosters, it is proving to be a very useful facility for removing the need to install the nosecone at the launch site.<\/p>\n<\/p>\n<p><iframe title=\"SpaceX Boca Chica - SN10 Nosecone Stacked While SN9 Static Fire Preps Continue\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/mfDZ0uD2W6A?feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" allowfullscreen=\"\" name=\"fitvid3\" data-gtm-yt-inspected-14=\"true\" data-gtm-yt-inspected-21=\"true\"><\/iframe><\/p>\n<p>Notably, that may have been the plan all along, with what appears to be room for four stacks, based on the BN1 Super Heavy sections already deeper inside the High Bay.<\/p>\n<p>Based on the production flow of Starships, where nosecone aero surface installation and stacking with its own five-ring section takes place inside the Windbreak facility, and the Mid Bay catering for two Starships to be stacked, there is a real possibility SpaceX Boca Chica could have three fully stacked Starships available at any one time.<\/p>\n<p>This is aided by two launch mounts, Pad A and Pad B.<\/p>\n<p>At present, Starship SN11 is now stacked and is just waiting for SN10 to depart from the High Bay to receive its own nosecone. SN12 is now being stacked alongside SN11 in the Mid Bay.<\/p>\n<p>Sections through to Starship SN17 have been spotted by Mary (@bocachicagal), as overviewed by Brendan\u2019s updated graphics.<\/p>\n<p><img fetchpriority=\"high\" decoding=\"async\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-72939\" class=\"wp-image-72939 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/www.nasaspaceflight.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/01\/Eq2__F3UYAIxQOh-scaled.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"2560\" height=\"1440\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.nasaspaceflight.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/01\/Eq2__F3UYAIxQOh-scaled.jpg 2560w, https:\/\/www.nasaspaceflight.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/01\/Eq2__F3UYAIxQOh-350x197.jpg 350w, https:\/\/www.nasaspaceflight.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/01\/Eq2__F3UYAIxQOh-622x350.jpg 622w, https:\/\/www.nasaspaceflight.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/01\/Eq2__F3UYAIxQOh-768x432.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.nasaspaceflight.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/01\/Eq2__F3UYAIxQOh-1920x1080.jpg 1920w, https:\/\/www.nasaspaceflight.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/01\/Eq2__F3UYAIxQOh-1170x658.jpg 1170w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 2560px) 100vw, 2560px\"><\/p>\n<p id=\"caption-attachment-72939\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">@brendan2908 latest round up on the sections of Starship and Super Heavy.<\/p>\n<p>Based on this cadence, the potential for launching two Starship prototypes a month is already a possibility, starting with SN9 and SN10 \u2013 both of which are at the point of their respective flows that allows for them both to launch in January.<\/p>\n<p>Elon Musk has already hinted at the dual pad use of Pad A and B, allowing for two Starships to be out at the launch pad at the same time. A third could then receive its nosecone in the High Bay.<\/p>\n<p>Super Heavy boosters would still be able to conduct their own flows, based on the High Bay\u2019s available capacity and its own dedicated launch mount next door to the Starship launch site.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-72945\" class=\"wp-image-72945 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/www.nasaspaceflight.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/01\/NSF-2021-01-04-14-20-47-526.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"1317\" height=\"773\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.nasaspaceflight.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/01\/NSF-2021-01-04-14-20-47-526.jpg 1317w, https:\/\/www.nasaspaceflight.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/01\/NSF-2021-01-04-14-20-47-526-350x205.jpg 350w, https:\/\/www.nasaspaceflight.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/01\/NSF-2021-01-04-14-20-47-526-596x350.jpg 596w, https:\/\/www.nasaspaceflight.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/01\/NSF-2021-01-04-14-20-47-526-768x451.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.nasaspaceflight.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/01\/NSF-2021-01-04-14-20-47-526-1170x687.jpg 1170w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1317px) 100vw, 1317px\"><\/p>\n<p id=\"caption-attachment-72945\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">(Left to Right) Pad B, A, and Super Heavy Mount \u2013 via Mary (@bocachicagal)<\/p>\n<p>This conveyer belt of vehicles was always the plan. However, seeing it, in reality, continues to astonish observers previously used to multi-year flows for brand new rockets to be built and head to the launch site.<\/p>\n<p>Most photos via Mary (@bocachicagal)<\/p>\n<p>**Support NSF\u2019s youtube channel by subscribing and\/or joining here**<\/p>\n<blockquote class=\"wp-embedded-content\" data-secret=\"WxTnWigz4c\" style=\"display: none;\">\n<p>Texas Tank Watchers Hoodie \u2013 SN8 Edition<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n<p><iframe loading=\"lazy\" class=\"wp-embedded-content\" sandbox=\"allow-scripts\" security=\"restricted\" title=\"\u201cTexas Tank Watchers Hoodie \u2013 SN8 Edition\u201d \u2014 NASASpaceFlight.com\" src=\"https:\/\/www.nasaspaceflight.com\/product\/texas-tank-watchers-hoodie-sn8\/embed\/#?secret=WxTnWigz4c\" data-secret=\"WxTnWigz4c\" width=\"600\" height=\"200\" frameborder=\"0\" marginwidth=\"0\" marginheight=\"0\" scrolling=\"no\" data-gtm-yt-inspected-14=\"true\" data-gtm-yt-inspected-21=\"true\"><\/iframe><\/p>\n<p>Grab some cool gear along with the ability to support our content: https:\/\/www.nasaspaceflight.com\/shop\/<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>With Starship SN8\u2019s test flight still fresh in the memory, SN9 is set to complete an accelerated pad flow with a Static Fire test and launch this coming week. 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