Flight 8

Starship failed to launch Flight 8 from SpaceX Starbase, TX, USA on March 6, 2025 at 11:30 PM UTC, marking the eighth test flight of the two-stage Starship launch vehicle provided by SpaceX. The mission was intended to reach a suborbital orbit, but unfortunately, the launch ended in failure.

The purpose of Flight 8 was to serve as a test flight of the Starship launch vehicle. As part of the ongoing testing process, this mission aimed to gather data and refine the performance of the two-stage Starship, with the ultimate goal of ensuring its readiness for future orbital missions.