STARBASE, Texas (ValleyCentral) — SpaceX launched its 11th Starship rocket on Monday evening from Starbase.
The launch window was scheduled to open at 6:15 p.m.; however, at 6:23 p.m., Starship lifted off from Starbase on its 11th and possible final flight test of the year.
SpaceX’s primary goal for this launch was to test the vehicle’s dynamics as the engines shut down while it transitions through its different phases.
Additionally, one of the key objectives of the 11th launch was to demonstrate a unique landing burn configuration planned to be used on the next-generation Super Heavy.
The booster used in the 11th launch was also previously used on test flight 8 and launched with 24 flight-proven Raptor engines.
Super Heavy
The first stage of the flight test began with the Super Heav