Uploaded May 2025 | Updated September 2026, 51 minutes ago
After just over 80 days since the last flight test, this afternoon Starship lifted off for flight nine, and as usual, it was eventful. Unlike Flights 7 and 8, this time around the upper stage successfully made it past engine cutoff, however, propellant leaks within the vehicle led to a loss of attitude control causing an uncontrolled reentry.
In addition, we watched the first reused super heavy booster complete a controlled hot staging and higher angle of attack return before it exploded during engine ignition on the final landing burn.
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Credit:
SpaceX - youtube.com/c/SpaceX
Ground Video - https://x.com/rmartinezvlzqz
Chapters:
0:00 - Intro
0:34 - Flight 9
After just over 80 days since the last flight test, this afternoon Starship lifted off for flight nine, and as usual, it was eventful. Unlike Flights 7 and 8, this time around the upper stage successfully made it past engine cutoff, however, propellant leaks within the vehicle led to a loss of attitude control causing an uncontrolled reentry.
In addition, we watched the first reused super heavy booster complete a controlled hot staging and higher angle of attack return before it exploded during engine ignition on the final landing burn.
For more space-related content check out - thespacebucket.com
Credit:
SpaceX - youtube.com/c/SpaceX
Ground Video - https://x.com/rmartinezvlzqz
Chapters:
0:00 - Intro
0:34 - Flight 9
