Starship flight test 4

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Starship flight test 4

The launch of SpaceX Starship integrated flight test 4 (IFT-4)

Everything on June 6Original source

In context

When
Thursday, June 6 20242 years ago
Category
Historical eventA dated happening — a battle, treaty, launch, discovery, disaster or decision — recorded on this calendar day.
Era
21st century · 2020s
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At a glance

Dates: From 2024.

Place: United States.

Type: sub-orbital spaceflight, uncrewed spaceflight, and test flight.

What came before

Background Further information: SpaceX Starship integrated flight test 3 § Aftermath Investigation prior to launch Starship flight test 3 in March 2024 attained full duration burns of both stages and reached orbital velocity. [ 1 ] However, both stages were destroyed during atmospheric return , prompting a SpaceX-led mishap investigation overseen by the FAA . The FAA stated that a completed license modification, incorporating corrective actions and meeting other requirements,

Timeline

Follows: Starship Flight Test 3. Followed by: Starship Flight Test 5.

What happened

The launch of SpaceX Starship integrated flight test 4 (IFT-4)

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When did Starship flight test 4 happen?

June 6 2024 — 2 years ago, on a Thursday.

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