Mind Blowing! SpaceX performed Starship B16 Full Duration 9 Days After Flight 9

Mind Blowing! SpaceX performed Starship B16 Full Duration 9 Days After Flight 9
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00:00:Intro
00:32: B16’s static fire test and its record
04:10: Starship’s strides in Florida
08:14: The failure of Japanese lunar landing attempt
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Mind Blowing! SpaceX performed Starship B16 Full Duration 9 Days After Flight 9
SpaceX has officially reached a major milestone on the road to Flight 10—and it comes with a record-breaking achievement.
But that’s not all. Beyond just preparing for the next launch, Starship has also taken a significant step forward in shaping its future operations in Florida.
Meanwhile, Japan's latest lunar lander has unfortunately failed during its landing attempt.
We’ll break it all down in today’s episode of Great SpaceX.

It’s safe to say that Booster 16’s recent progress has become the center of attention. Following the excitement of Flight 9, many were eagerly awaiting a follow-up—something powerful enough to shake Starbase once again. That moment finally arrived, and it didn’t disappoint.
Initial anticipation rose when the first static fire attempt encountered a few technical issues and was aborted. However, as mentioned before, there was always going to be a second chance—and SpaceX seized it.
Mind Blowing! SpaceX performed Starship B16 Full Duration 9 Days After Flight 9
Leading up to the test, all the usual procedures were in place: system venting, propellant loading, and engine chilling. The fuel configuration remained consistent with prior tests, including a third of the methane tank and a full tank of liquid oxygen. A key signal that the test was imminent came when the water deluge system activated, flooding the pad with approximately 350,000 gallons of water. This helped reduce thermal and acoustic stress during ignition, protecting the launch pad infrastructure.
With all systems go, the moment we’d been waiting for finally arrived.
All 33 Raptor engines on Booster 16 ignited, delivering a staggering 7,000 tons of thrust. The static fire lasted around nine seconds—consistent with previous tests. Unlike some earlier firings that varied thrust mid-test to assess flexibility, this one seemed to focus on sustained output. It’s likely that SpaceX is already confident in the engines’ flexibility and instead wanted to push their endurance and stability.
Mind Blowing! SpaceX performed Starship B16 Full Duration 9 Days After Flight 9
Following the test, there were no reports of anomalies or issues, signaling a successful outcome. This is a major step forward for SpaceX as it continues its preparation for Starship’s Flight 10.
But beyond just a successful test, this event also marked a new record. The static fire of Booster 16 occurred just nine days after Flight 9—breaking the previous record held by Booster 13, which was tested 11 days after Flight 5.
This quick turnaround surprised many, including long-time observers. After Flight 9, issues with the Booster Quick Disconnect system were noted, and it was expected that repairs and adjustments might take some time. Instead, SpaceX managed to address the problems and resume operations faster than anticipated, giving them a valuable head start on the next launch schedule.
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