Retired SpaceX Ships
This is a carefully selected list of significant former ships. It’s important to note that this list is not exhaustive, as SpaceX has utilized a considerable number of ships during more than 10 years of offshore operations.
Photo: SpaceX
Ms. Tree
Fast, maneuverable vessel that was previously modified to catch fairing halves. Retired in 2021.
Location:
Retired
Mission:
Falcon 9
Ms. Chief
Fast, maneuverable vessel that was previously modified to catch fairing halves. Retired in 2021.
Location:
Retired
Mission:
Falcon
Megan
Fast boats used for fairing recovery and other operations. Deployable from recovery support ships. Photo: Jenny Hautmann
Location:
Retired
Mission:
Dragon
Just Read the Instructions (OG Edition)
Original experimental droneship with the same name as one of the current active ASDS’s. Retired in 2015 after several (failed) test landings.
Location:
Retired
Mission:
Falcon 9
GO Quest
Droneship support vessel used by SpaceX for over 10 years in the Atlantic and Pacific Ocean. Retired in 2023.
Location:
Retired
Mission:
Falcon
NRC Quest
Dual-purpose support vessel used for Dragon and fairing recovery + droneship support. Retired in 2023.
Location:
Retired
Mission:
Dragon
Phobos
Planned floating Starship Spaceport. Sold for scrap in 2023. Photo: NSF
Location:
Scrapped
Mission:
Starship
Deimos
Planned floating Starship Spaceport. Sold for scrap in 2023. Photo: BocaChicaGal (NSF)
Location:
Scrapped
Mission:
Starship
Finn Falgout
Ocean-going tugboat used to tow SpaceX droneships in the Atlantic Ocean. Retired from SpaceX in 2022.