Booster 7.1
Structural Test Article
Booster 7.1 is a structural test article that performs stress testing to verify the limits of the current Super Heavy design.
Retired
History
Cryogenic Proof Test #6
The Booster 7.1 test article performed a cryogenic proof test with thrust rams and a load cap to verify the current booster design.
Cryostation, Starbase, Texas, USA
Tue Sep 06, 2022
Cryogenic Proof Test #5
The Booster 7.1 test article performed a cryogenic proof test with thrust rams and a load cap to verify the current booster design.
Cryostation, Starbase, Texas, USA
Thu Sep 01, 2022
Cryogenic Proof Test #4
B7.1 performed a cryogenic proof test to verify the structural integrity of the test article.
Cryostation, Starbase, Texas, USA
Wed Jul 27, 2022
Cryogenic Proof Test #3
The Booster 7.1 test article performed a cryogenic proof test with thrust rams and a load cap to verify the current booster design. During the test, part of the tank buckled slightly, but it did not seem serious. The tank may have been intentionally pushed to its limits.
Cryostation, Starbase, Texas, USA
Thu Jul 21, 2022
Cryogenic Proof Test #2
The Booster 7.1 test article performed a cryogenic proof test with thrust rams and a load cap to verify the current booster design.
Orbital Pad A, Starbase, Texas, USA
Tue Jul 19, 2022
Cryogenic Proof Test #1
The Booster 7.1 test article performed a cryogenic proof test with thrust rams and a load cap to verify the current booster design.
Cryostation, Starbase, Texas, USA
Tue Jun 28, 2022