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Starship · November 18, 2023

SpaceX Starship Integrated Flight Test 2 launch

SpaceX launched Integrated Flight Test 2 on a Starship from Orbital Launch Pad 1, Starbase, Texas on November 18, 2023 at 13:02 UTC. Launch Library 2 records it as a partial failure: Flight termination system activated on Starship after T+8 minutes, seconds before planned SECO, due to a leak of liquid oxygen causing a combustion event and fires which led to a loss of communication. Booster was destroyed during the boost-back burn. most likely due to a filter blockage on a liquid oxygen line supplying the engines. Most planned primary objectives achieved. The mission went to suborbital for SpaceX. The upper stage was Ship 25. Booster 9 flew for the 1st time, and was lost before its splashdown in GOM.

Partial

Mission details

LaunchedNovember 18, 2023 at 13:02 UTC
StatusPartial (Partial Failure)
RocketStarship V1
Launch padOrbital Launch Pad 1, Starbase, Texas
OrbitSuborbital
Mission typeTest Flight
CustomerSpaceX
BoosterBooster 9, 1st flight
LandingFailed: GOM
ShipShip 25 (S25)

Times in UTC. Data from Launch Library 2 by The Space Devs, last changed 2026-10-26 10:33 UTC. Launch times move often; check the official page on launch day.

FAQ

Integrated Flight Test 2 questions

When did Integrated Flight Test 2 launch?

SpaceX launched Integrated Flight Test 2 on a Starship from Orbital Launch Pad 1, Starbase, Texas on November 18, 2023 at 13:02 UTC. Launch Library 2 records it as a partial failure.

Which booster flew Integrated Flight Test 2?

Booster 9 flew for the 1st time, and was lost before its splashdown in GOM.

Where can I watch Integrated Flight Test 2 again?

The official SpaceX webcast is linked on this page, under Replay and sources.

Answers as of October 26, 2026.