SpaceX
Starship V2
Reuseable Upper Stage
Retired
Overview
/01Second-generation second stage of the two-stage Starship super heavy-lift launch vehicle. It features a thinner forward flap design, flaps that are positioned more leeward, a 25% increase in propellant capacity, integrated vented interstage, redesigned avionics, two raceways, and an increase in thrust.
Agency
SpaceX
Type
Reuseable Upper Stage
Maiden Flight
January 16, 2025
Crew Capacity
N/A
Flight Life
Never used for orbital flights.
Specifications
/02More than 100 tons to Earth orbit
52.1
Height (m)
9
Diameter (m)
35000
Payload Capacity (kg)
—
Return Capacity (kg)
Mission Record
/035
Total Launches
2
Successful
3
Failed
5
Spacecraft Flown
Landing Record
5
Attempted Landings
2
Successful Landings
3
Failed Landings