# Ship 31

> Starship spacecraft, terminated after successful water landing during Starship Test Flight 6

**Wikidata**: [Q126497776](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q126497776)  
**Wikipedia**: [English](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Starship_Ship_31)  
**Source**: https://4ort.xyz/entity/ship-31

## Summary
Ship 31 was a SpaceX Starship spacecraft that completed its first and only flight on November 19, 2024 as part of Starship Test Flight 6. Despite successfully landing in the Indian Ocean, the spacecraft was terminated later that day due to an explosion.

## Key Facts
- Ship 31 was a SpaceX Starship spacecraft with serial number 31
- Its first (and only) flight occurred on November 19, 2024, launching from Orbital Launch Pad 1 at 22:00:00
- The spacecraft was launched using Super Heavy Booster 13 as part of Starship Flight Test 6
- After completing its mission, Ship 31 successfully landed in the Indian Ocean at 23:05:29
- The spacecraft was terminated (destroyed by explosion) in the Indian Ocean at 23:05 on November 19, 2024
- Ship 31 succeeded Ship 30 and was succeeded by Ship 32 in SpaceX's Starship development program
- The spacecraft was manufactured by SpaceX in the United States

## FAQs
### Q: What happened to Ship 31 after its successful water landing?
A: Despite successfully landing in the Indian Ocean, Ship 31 was terminated later on November 19, 2024 at 23:05 due to an explosion in the water.

### Q: How does Ship 31 compare to other Starships in SpaceX's development?
A: Ship 31 succeeded Ship 30 (which was also terminated after a successful water landing in a previous test) and was followed by Ship 32. It represents the sixth test flight in SpaceX's Starship development program.

### Q: What was the purpose of Ship 31's flight?
A: Ship 31 was part of Starship Flight Test 6, a crucial test flight in SpaceX's development of their fully reusable Starship spacecraft system.

### Q: Where can I find more information about Ship 31?
A: Additional information about Ship 31 can be found on its Wikipedia page titled "Starship Ship 31" and in the Commons category "SpaceX Starship S31."

## Why It Matters
Ship 31 represents a significant milestone in SpaceX's Starship development program, demonstrating the progress toward a fully reusable spacecraft system. Although the spacecraft was terminated after its successful water landing, the mission contributed valuable data to SpaceX's understanding of Starship's reentry and landing capabilities. The successful water landing followed by controlled termination indicates advancements in SpaceX's ability to manage the spacecraft throughout its entire mission profile, bringing them closer to their goal of rapid, reusable orbital spaceflight. This test flight was part of an iterative development approach that has characterized SpaceX's advancement of their Starship system.

## Notable For
- First and only flight occurring on November 19, 2024 as part of Starship Test Flight 6
- Successful water landing in the Indian Ocean after completing its mission objectives
- Termination by explosion in the Indian Ocean despite a successful landing
- Launch from Orbital Launch Pad 1 using Super Heavy Booster 13
- Following Ship 30 and being succeeded by Ship 32 in SpaceX's development sequence

## Body
### Flight Details
Ship 31 conducted its first and only flight on November 19, 2024. The spacecraft launched from Orbital Launch Pad 1 at 22:00:00 as part of Starship Flight Test 6. It was propelled by Super Heavy Booster 13, which separated during the ascent phase of the flight.

### Mission Events
The mission concluded with a successful water landing in the Indian Ocean at 23:05:29 on the same day. However, shortly after landing, the spacecraft was terminated through an explosion in the water at approximately 23:05.

### Technical Specifications
- Serial number: 31
- Operator: SpaceX
- Manufacturer: SpaceX
- Country of origin: United States
- Class: Starship
- Launch vehicle: Super Heavy (Booster 13)
- Aliases: Starship 31, S31, SpaceX Starship S31, Starship S31

### Development Context
Ship 31 succeeded Ship 30, which was also terminated after a successful water landing during Starship Test Flight 5. In turn, Ship 31 was succeeded by Ship 32 in SpaceX's Starship development program. This sequence represents the progression of SpaceX's iterative development approach to their fully reusable spacecraft system.

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## References

1. Jonathan's Space Report
2. [Source](https://twitter.com/i/broadcasts/1RDGlydZAeOJL)