MISSION OVERVIEW
SpaceX conducted the second integrated flight test of its Super Heavy booster and Starship upper stage from Starbase, but the mission ended in failure during the suborbital test flight. The test aimed to demonstrate improvements made since the first integrated flight test earlier in 2023. Despite the setback, the flight provided valuable data for SpaceX’s development of the world’s most powerful rocket system.
LAUNCH DETAILS
VEHICLE
Super Heavy/StarshipAGENCY
SpaceXTARGET ORBIT
Suborbital Test
LAUNCH PAD
OLM-1LAUNCH SITE
StarbaseLAUNCH TIME VERIFICATION
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FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
When is the Starship | Integrated Flight Test 2 launch?
The Starship | Integrated Flight Test 2 is scheduled for Saturday, November 18, 2023 at 1:03 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 2?
The Starship | Integrated Flight Test 2 mission uses the Super Heavy/Starship rocket.
Where is the Starship | Integrated Flight Test 2 launching from?
The launch takes place from OLM-1 at Starbase.
What orbit is Starship | Integrated Flight Test 2 going to?
The Starship | Integrated Flight Test 2 mission is targeting Suborbital Test.
Who is launching Starship | Integrated Flight Test 2?
The Starship | Integrated Flight Test 2 is operated by SpaceX.
Can I watch the Starship | Integrated Flight Test 2 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.
LAUNCH TIMELINE
Mar 28, 2026 00:29 UTC
Launch added to tracker
Imported from Launch Library 2 API
Mar 28, 2026 00:29 UTC
Launch date set: Nov 18, 2023 at 13:03 UTC
NET (No Earlier Than) confirmed by SpaceX
Mar 28, 2026 00:29 UTC
Status: Failure
Updated via Launch Library 2
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Mission Profile
Starship | Integrated Flight Test 2 was a Super Heavy/Starship mission operated by SpaceX that lifted off from OLM-1, Starbase on November 18, 2023. The flight carried its payload to Suborbital Test.