SpaceX Recovery Ships and More! Retired SpaceX Vessels

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.

Ms. Tree

Fast, maneuverable vessel that was previously modified to catch fairing halves. Retired in 2021.

Megan

Capsule recovery vessel named in honor of NASA Astronaut Megan McArthur. Retired in 2025.

Ms. Chief

Fast, maneuverable vessel that was previously modified to catch fairing halves. Retired in 2021.

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.

GO Quest

Droneship support vessel used by SpaceX for over 10 years in the Atlantic and Pacific Ocean. Retired in 2023.

Phobos

Planned floating Starship Spaceport. Sold for scrap in 2023. Photo: NSF

Deimos

Planned floating Starship Spaceport. Sold for scrap in 2023. Photo: BocaChicaGal (NSF)

Finn Falgout

Ocean-going tugboat used to tow SpaceX droneships in the Atlantic Ocean. Retired in 2022.

NRC Quest

Dual-purpose support vessel used for Dragon and fairing recovery + droneship support. Retired in 2023.

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