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Full Starhopper paper version

Full Starhopper paper version

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This model represents the original Starhopper Test Article for cardstock version with "metallic" texture.


Construction: Early December 2018 in Boca Chica Beach in South Texas


The full Starhopper is 9 meters (30 feet) in diameter and was originally 39 meters (128 feet) tall in January 2019. The nosecone suffered damage and was blown away due to wind. SpaceX decided not to include the nose section for the Hopper tests.


Starhopper Test Unit accomplished a successful 150 meter hop on Aug 27, 2019.


1:100 Scale model to be printed on white cardstock. (Model shown is a prototype)