Booster 7 was lifted back onto the Launch Mount, potentially for the final time ahead of flight. Meanwhile, Ship 26...Booster 7 was lifted back onto the Launch Mount, potentially for the final time ahead of flight. Meanwhile, Ship 26 had its Raptor engines installed and work...More
A flapless Ship 26 rolled out to suborbital Pad A for its test campaign. Also, work on future Starships continues at...A flapless Ship 26 rolled out to suborbital Pad A for its test campaign. Also, work on future Starships continues at the Production Site and a hydraulic powe...More
While Booster 7 is integrated on the Orbital Launch Mount, Ship 24 was moved around the High Bay ahead of nosecone...While Booster 7 is integrated on the Orbital Launch Mount, Ship 24 was moved around the High Bay ahead of nosecone stacking.Video and Pictures from Nic (@nic...More
After completing fit checks on the Orbital Pad, SpaceX prepares to remove Booster 4 from the Launch Mount. The...After completing fit checks on the Orbital Pad, SpaceX prepares to remove Booster 4 from the Launch Mount. The booster will likely be rolled back to the Prod...More
SpaceX teams are performing the first cryogenic proof test of a Super Heavy booster in Starbase, Texas. The...SpaceX teams are performing the first cryogenic proof test of a Super Heavy booster in Starbase, Texas. The prototype vehicle, Booster 3, is on Test Stand A ...More
As Booster 3 prepares for a battery of ground tests, crews unhook the Liebherr LR 11000 Crane. Meanwhile, the GSE 3...As Booster 3 prepares for a battery of ground tests, crews unhook the Liebherr LR 11000 Crane. Meanwhile, the GSE 3 Tank is moved at the Production Site and ...More
Crews worked on and around Booster 3 ahead of ground testing it is expected to conduct. Work on the Orbital Launch...Crews worked on and around Booster 3 ahead of ground testing it is expected to conduct. Work on the Orbital Launch Site, Launch Table, and Booster transport ...More
Raptor Boost (RB) engines 3 and 4 were delivered to the Build site along with Raptor Center (RC, formerly SN) engine...Raptor Boost (RB) engines 3 and 4 were delivered to the Build site along with Raptor Center (RC, formerly SN) engine 79. Booster 4's Common Dome was sleeved....More
NSF Live is NASASpaceflight.com's weekly show covering the latest in spaceflight. It is broadcast live on Saturdays...NSF Live is NASASpaceflight.com's weekly show covering the latest in spaceflight. It is broadcast live on Saturdays at 3 pm Eastern. On each show, we rotate ...More
Super Heavy Booster 3 was prepared for testing on Pad A. GSE Tank 4 was scrapped. Booster 4's Common Dome Section...Super Heavy Booster 3 was prepared for testing on Pad A. GSE Tank 4 was scrapped. Booster 4's Common Dome Section was spotted.Video and Pictures from Mary (@...More
After being fully stacked just days ago, Booster 3 was rolled out to Suborbital Pad A for testing. This is the first...After being fully stacked just days ago, Booster 3 was rolled out to Suborbital Pad A for testing. This is the first time a Super Heavy prototype has been ro...More
SpaceX teams are performing the first rollout of a Super Heavy booster in Starbase, Texas. The prototype vehicle,...SpaceX teams are performing the first rollout of a Super Heavy booster in Starbase, Texas. The prototype vehicle, Booster 3, will go to Test Stand A for test...More
SpaceX teams are conducting a stacking operation for the Starship orbital launch tower in Starbase, Texas. The...SpaceX teams are conducting a stacking operation for the Starship orbital launch tower in Starbase, Texas. The launch tower will be used to stack Starship on...More
In preparation for the Orbital Test Flight, crews appear to test the stage separation mechanism between the Booster...In preparation for the Orbital Test Flight, crews appear to test the stage separation mechanism between the Booster and Ship sections outside the tents. Mean...More