Uploaded October 2025 | Updated September 2026, 1 week ago
After weeks of intense preparation, SpaceX finally launched Starship for the 11th time — and although the mission achieved its key objectives, some unexpected problems surfaced along the way. In this video, we’ll walk through that dramatic launch, examine what went wrong, and explore what it means for the future of Starship. But first — if you’re new here, hit that subscribe button and turn on notifications so you don’t miss updates on Starship.
From the moment the engines came to life, everything about this launch looked solid. At exactly 8:12 a.m., thirty-three Raptor engines at the base of the Super Heavy booster fired up, producing more than 7,500 tons of thrust — more than any rocket in history. For a few seconds, the engines stayed on while onboard computers verified that all engines were running properly and within safe parameters. Once those checks were complete, the hold-down clamps released, and Starship began to rise from Pad 1 at Starbase, Texas.
The early part of flight is always the most critical. The vehicle is heavy, the vibrations are intense, and the forces acting on the structure are extreme. But this time, everything went smoothly. The rocket climbed straight and stable, its 33 engines firing evenly as it accelerated through the lower atmosphere.
At around one minute and twelve seconds after liftoff, Starship reached Max Q or maximum dynamic pressure. This is the moment when aerodynamic stress on the rocket is at its highest. Passing Max Q cleanly means the structure handled the toughest part of the ascent without deformation or vibration problems.
By about two and a half minutes into flight, the booster had done most of the heavy lifting. It was time for main engine cutoff. At T plus 2 minutes 39 seconds, the engines began shutting down in sequence, marking the end of the first stage’s job. And right after that came one of the most complex maneuvers in rocketry — hot staging.
After weeks of intense preparation, SpaceX finally launched Starship for the 11th time — and although the mission achieved its key objectives, some unexpected problems surfaced along the way. In this video, we’ll walk through that dramatic launch, examine what went wrong, and explore what it means for the future of Starship. But first — if you’re new here, hit that subscribe button and turn on notifications so you don’t miss updates on Starship.
From the moment the engines came to life, everything about this launch looked solid. At exactly 8:12 a.m., thirty-three Raptor engines at the base of the Super Heavy booster fired up, producing more than 7,500 tons of thrust — more than any rocket in history. For a few seconds, the engines stayed on while onboard computers verified that all engines were running properly and within safe parameters. Once those checks were complete, the hold-down clamps released, and Starship began to rise from Pad 1 at Starbase, Texas.
The early part of flight is always the most critical. The vehicle is heavy, the vibrations are intense, and the forces acting on the structure are extreme. But this time, everything went smoothly. The rocket climbed straight and stable, its 33 engines firing evenly as it accelerated through the lower atmosphere.
At around one minute and twelve seconds after liftoff, Starship reached Max Q or maximum dynamic pressure. This is the moment when aerodynamic stress on the rocket is at its highest. Passing Max Q cleanly means the structure handled the toughest part of the ascent without deformation or vibration problems.
By about two and a half minutes into flight, the booster had done most of the heavy lifting. It was time for main engine cutoff. At T plus 2 minutes 39 seconds, the engines began shutting down in sequence, marking the end of the first stage’s job. And right after that came one of the most complex maneuvers in rocketry — hot staging.
