Starship SN8 | 12.5 km Flight

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December 9, 2020 10:45 pm

12.5 km Flight

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Starship Prototype

SpaceX Starbase, TX, USA

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December 9, 2020 10:45 pm

Last Updated:

2026-07-11 18:05:25

The SN8 Starship prototype was destroyed when attempting to land after a first flight to an altitude of 12.5 km or 41,000 ft.

Launch Overview

Window Open 14:00 UTC

Window Close 23:00 UTC

Lift Off Dec 9, 2020 · 22:45 UTC

Launch Facility SpaceX Starbase, TX, USA

Launch Pad Suborbital Pad A

Target Orbit Suborbital

Payload Overview

Customer SpaceX

Payload 12.5 km Flight

Rocket Starship Prototype

Destination Suborbital

Recovery Overview

Landing Location See Mission Notes

Landing Type RTLS / Droneship

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Other Launches

The SN8 Starship prototype was destroyed when attempting to land after a first flight to an altitude of 12.5 km or 41,000 ft.

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LEO Payload

Total Launches

Status

SpaceX

Suborbital Pad A