Starship SN16

GPTKB entity

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Predicate Object
gptkbp:instance_of gptkb:spacecraft
gptkbp:academic_programs Space X engineers
gptkbp:air_traffic_control computerized guidance system
gptkbp:aircraft_operated approximately 10 minutes
6 minutes
Mach 3
approximately 6 minutes
10 kilometers
paving the way for future missions
~10 minutes
gptkbp:challenges overcome during testing
gptkbp:community_engagement public outreach events
gptkbp:control_system autonomous landing system
gptkbp:cooling_system gptkb:tiles
gptkb:shield
gptkbp:crew uncrewed
gptkbp:crew_capacity gptkb:0
up to 100
gptkbp:design stainless steel
gptkbp:design_feature aerodynamic shape
gptkbp:design_purpose interplanetary travel
gptkbp:diameter 9 meters
9 m
gptkbp:durability fully reusable
gptkbp:engine gptkb:Raptor_engines
gptkbp:engine_type gptkb:Raptor_engine
methane-oxygen engines
gptkbp:first_flight gptkb:Starship_SN17
gptkb:Space_Launch_System
gptkb:Boca_Chica_launch_site
yes
2021-03-30
ongoing
not applicable
successful
March 2021
aerodynamic testing
March 30, 2021
SN16
suborbital
post-flight analysis
used for analysis
influenced future designs
collected for analysis
failed landing
pre-flight tests
landing stability
demonstrate landing capabilities
exploded on landing
high-altitude test
first high-altitude test
validate design features
data collected for future flights
exploded during landing
part of iterative development process
validate design changes
failed to land safely
gptkbp:flight_review_date 2021-04-01
gptkbp:flight_style suborbital trajectory
gptkbp:flight_success demonstrated capabilities
gptkbp:flight_team gptkb:Space_X_flight_crew
gptkbp:fuel_type liquid methane and liquid oxygen
gptkbp:future_plans gptkb:Mars_missions
further development
gptkbp:height 50 m
50 meters
https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label Starship SN16
gptkbp:inspiration gptkb:Starship_SN1
gptkbp:is_a_destination_for Earth's atmosphere
gptkbp:is_tested_for gptkb:starship
high-altitude flight
gptkbp:landing_distance belly flop
landing burn
gptkbp:landing_site gptkb:Boca_Chica,_Texas
gptkbp:launch_date 2021-03-30
gptkbp:launch_event failed
gptkbp:launch_mass 3,000,000 pounds
120 metric tons
gptkbp:launch_platform gptkb:star
gptkbp:launch_site gptkb:Boca_Chica,_Texas
gptkbp:launch_vehicle gptkb:Super_Heavy_booster
gptkbp:launch_window gptkb:2021
gptkbp:launched extensive testing
gptkbp:manufacturer gptkb:Space_X
gptkbp:mass 120,000 kg
gptkbp:media_coverage extensive
gptkbp:mission demonstrate flight capabilities
landing and recovery
gptkbp:mission_type cargo and crew
gptkbp:next_in_line gptkb:Starship_SN17
gptkbp:next_prototype gptkb:Starship_SN17
gptkbp:number_of_engines gptkb:6
gptkbp:open_to_public Space X facilities
gptkbp:operational_status retired
gptkbp:operational_use future missions
gptkbp:part_of gptkb:Starship_program
gptkbp:payload_capacity 100 metric tons
100 tons to LEO
gptkbp:predecessor gptkb:Starship_SN15
gptkbp:previous_prototype gptkb:Starship_SN15
gptkbp:project gptkb:prototype
gptkbp:propulsion liquid methane
2300 k N
gptkbp:public_interest high
gptkbp:related_to gptkb:Starship_SN_series
gptkbp:related_vehicle Reusable launch vehicle
gptkbp:status destroyed
flown
gptkbp:success false
gptkbp:successor gptkb:Starship_SN17
gptkb:Starship_SN20
gptkb:Starship_SN15
gptkbp:test_flight_community_engagement involved local community
gptkbp:test_flight_documentation recorded for review
gptkbp:test_flight_feedback used to improve design
gptkbp:test_flight_future_implications important for Mars missions
gptkbp:test_flight_height 10 km
gptkbp:test_flight_landing_type belly flop maneuver
gptkbp:test_flight_launch_preparation multiple checks
gptkbp:test_flight_launch_sequence followed standard protocol
gptkbp:test_flight_launch_time daytime
gptkbp:test_flight_launch_type static fire test
gptkbp:test_flight_mass 3,000,000 pounds
gptkbp:test_flight_media_coverage extensive
gptkbp:test_flight_post_flight_analysis conducted after flight
gptkbp:test_flight_preparation extensive
gptkbp:test_flight_public_interest high
gptkbp:test_flight_status completed
gptkbp:test_flight_team Space X engineers
gptkbp:bfsParent gptkb:Space_X's_Starship_program
gptkb:Space_X_Starship
gptkbp:bfsLayer 4