Super Heavy Booster
Coverage of Super Heavy Booster in the Nexus archive.
- SpaceX’s IPO Forces Wall Street to Reorganize Around It
SpaceX's next-generation Starship successfully launched atop the Super Heavy Booster from Starbase in Boca Chica, Texas, on May 22.
- FAA grounds SpaceX’s Starship after another launch mishap
The FAA has grounded SpaceX’s Starship following a launch mishap involving the Super Heavy booster, marking the sixth such grounding in three years. The incident, which occurred during the booster’s return sequence, caused delays and forced SpaceX to cancel a planned in-space test, complicating its IPO plans as the company faces significant financial losses.
- Starship shows it can deploy satellites, but Moon mission clock still ticks
SpaceX's Starship successfully deployed Starlink satellites during its 12th flight test but faced setbacks in its Super Heavy Booster's performance and failed to reignite a Raptor engine in space, delaying orbital and lunar mission goals. The test highlighted both achievements, like satellite deployment and controlled reentry, and challenges, including booster failure and engine issues.
- SpaceX carries out mostly successful Starship test flight
SpaceX successfully conducted its 12th test flight of the Starship and Super Heavy Booster from Starbase, Texas on May 22, 2026. The launch involved creating sound waves during liftoff, indicating progress in rocket technology.
- How to watch SpaceX launch its 1st Starship V3 megarocket on May 21
SpaceX is set to launch its 1st Starship V3 megarocket on May 21. The launch will feature SpaceX's Starship Flight 12 Ship and Super Heavy booster. This event marks a significant step towards space exploration.
- SpaceX Starship Flight 12 launch updates: 1st-ever Starship V3 test gets new launch date
SpaceX is preparing to launch Starship Flight 12, which includes a Starship V3 test. The launch will feature a Starship ship and Super Heavy booster. A new launch date has been set for the test.