SPACEX

Starship | Integrated Flight Test 1

FAILUREApr 20, 2023 at 13:33 UTCStarship →
SITEStarbase, Texas
ORBITSuborbital (intended orbital)

First integrated flight test of Starship and Super Heavy booster. Vehicle experienced multiple engine failures during ascent and was terminated by flight termination system approximately 4 minutes after liftoff. This was a crucial test flight for the world’s most powerful rocket system.

VEHICLE
Starship
AGENCY
SpaceX
TARGET ORBIT
Suborbital (intended orbital)
LAUNCH SITE
Starbase, Texas
CONFIRMED
SPACEX API
Cross-referenced with community SpaceX data
This launch date and time are confirmed by the launch provider. Countdown is active.
When is the Starship | Integrated Flight Test 1 launch?
The Starship | Integrated Flight Test 1 is scheduled for Thursday, April 20, 2023 at 1:33 PM UTC. This is the NET (No Earlier Than) time and may be subject to change. Current status: FAILURE.
What rocket is being used for Starship | Integrated Flight Test 1?
The Starship | Integrated Flight Test 1 mission uses the Starship rocket.
Where is the Starship | Integrated Flight Test 1 launching from?
The launch takes place from Starbase, Texas.
What orbit is Starship | Integrated Flight Test 1 going to?
The Starship | Integrated Flight Test 1 mission is targeting Suborbital (intended orbital).
Who is launching Starship | Integrated Flight Test 1?
The Starship | Integrated Flight Test 1 is operated by SpaceX.
Can I watch the Starship | Integrated Flight Test 1 launch live?
Yes. Visit the launch detail page on Space Launch Live for embedded YouTube webcasts, replay videos, and links to live coverage from SpaceX, NASA, NASASpaceflight, and other channels.
Mar 31, 2026 21:49 UTC
Launch added to tracker
Imported from Launch Library 2 API
Mar 31, 2026 21:49 UTC
Launch date set: Apr 20, 2023 at 13:33 UTC
NET (No Earlier Than) confirmed by SpaceX
Mar 31, 2026 21:49 UTC
Launch failure reported
Updated via Launch Library 2
Last data sync: 6 hours ago
SpaceX API6 hours ago
SpaceX mission data