Starship Quiz: Test Your Knowledge of SpaceX's Next-Gen Rocket
Published Jul 2, 2026 · Updated Jul 29, 2026 · Editorial Team
A fun 10-question quiz covering the design, flights, and goals of SpaceX's Starship program.
❓ 10 Questions
⏱️ 5 Minutes
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Question 1 of 100 correct
⏱️ 05:00
QUESTION 1
What propellant combination does the Raptor engine use?
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What propellant combination does the Raptor engine use?
- A. Liquid hydrogen/LOX
- B. RP-1/LOX
- C. Liquid methane/LOX
- D. Hypergolic propellants
Which Starship prototype first achieved a successful high-altitude flight and landing?
- A. SN8
- B. SN9
- C. SN10
- D. SN15
What is the primary purpose of Starship's heat shield tiles?
- A. Reduce vehicle weight
- B. Protect the vehicle during atmospheric re-entry
- C. Generate electricity
- D. Store cryogenic fuel
How many Raptor engines are installed on the Starship upper stage in its baseline design?
- A. 3
- B. 6
- C. 9
- D. 12
Which role is Starship contracted to perform for NASA's Artemis program?
- A. Lunar Gateway resupply
- B. Human Landing System (HLS) that carries astronauts to the lunar surface
- C. Mars sample return
- D. Earth observation
What is the approximate height of the Starship upper stage alone, excluding the Super Heavy booster?
- A. 30 m
- B. 50 m
- C. 70 m
- D. 90 m
What was the stated objective of SpaceX's first integrated flight test (IFT-1) of Starship/Super Heavy in April 2023?
- A. Reach a stable orbit and deploy Starlink satellites
- B. Demonstrate liftoff, stage separation, and a near-orbital trajectory ending in the Pacific
- C. Land both stages back at the launch site
- D. Deliver a commercial satellite payload
Which material is primarily used for Starship's structural skin?
- A. Carbon fiber composite
- B. Aluminum-lithium alloy
- C. Stainless steel
- D. Titanium
How many Raptor engines does the Super Heavy booster use?
- A. 27
- B. 29
- C. 31
- D. 33
What is SpaceX's stated long-term goal for Starship regarding Mars?
- A. To serve as a tourist vehicle for Earth orbit
- B. To deliver cargo to the International Space Station
- C. To enable a self-sustaining human settlement on Mars
- D. To replace Falcon 9 for small LEO launches
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