| Date | Location | Source | Headline | Activity |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 30th |
Starbase, Boca Chica |
NSF |
Booster 4 Removed From Orbital Launch Mount....view. |
SpaceX removed Booster 4 from the Orbital Launch Mount after recently undergoing cryo proof tests. B4 was later moved to the landing pad. Meanwhile, the new High Bay continued to rise and Ship 24's common dome was spotted outside the production tents. |
| 29th |
Starbase, Boca Chica |
NSF |
Ship 20 Static Fires (Again)....view. |
Ship 20 static fired its Raptor engines again as SpaceX progresses toward the first orbital test flight. After one successful firing, Ship 20 aborted a second attempt. Meanwhile, the LR 11000 crane was attached to Booster 4 on the Orbital Launch Mount. |
| 28th |
Starbase, Boca Chica |
NSF |
Ship 20 Readied for More Raptor Testing....view. |
More igniter tests were conducted with Booster 4 on the Orbital Launch Mount, Ship 20 was readied for more Raptor engine testing, and Booster 7 Forward Tank 3 was spotted outside at the production site. |
| 27th |
Starbase, Boca Chica |
NSF |
Booster 7 Stacking Ops in High Bay....view. |
Booster 7's LOX section #4 was stacked in the High Bay, SpaceX's LR 11000 Crane was moved near Booster 4, and Liquid Nitrogen was delivered to the Orbital Tank Farm. |
| 23rd |
Starbase, Boca Chica |
NSF |
Ship 22 Nosecone Repurposed for Cargo Door Pathfinder....view. |
Ship 20's crane attachment points have been covered by TPS tiles, Booster 7 construction continued in the High Bay, and Ship 22's nosecone barrel appears to have been repurposed for a cargo door pathfinder. |
| 22nd |
Starbase, Boca Chica |
NSF |
Ship 21 Moved Outside of Mid Bay Once Again....view. |
Booster 4 underwent its third round of cryogenic proof testing, Ship 21 was moved outside the Mid Bay once again, and a section of the next Super Heavy Booster was stacked in the High Bay. |
| 21st |
Starbase, Boca Chica |
NSF |
Booster 4 Undergoes Cryo Proof Test....view. |
Booster 4 underwent a lengthy cryo proof test on the Orbital Launch Mount. Meanwhile, a new booster forward dome is sleeved and more stairs are constructed behind the High Bay. |
| 20th |
Starbase, Boca Chica |
NSF |
33 Raptor Thrust Dome Ready for Sleeving....view. |
As Ship 21 was moved back to the Mid Bay after a short stint in the High Bay, SpaceX started assembly of the new aft section for the 33 Raptor version of Super Heavy. Meanwhile, the B2.1 test tank has been strapped into the structural test stand. |
| 18th |
Starbase, Boca Chica |
NSF |
Drill Rig Used at the Orbital Tank Farm....view. |
A drill rig was used at the Orbital Tank Farm, crews prepped the B2.1 test tank for further testing, and work on Mechazilla's chopsticks continued. |
| 17th |
Starbase, Boca Chica |
NSF |
Ship 21 Rolled Out of the Mid Bay....view. |
Ship 21's tank section was rolled out of the Mid Bay in preparation for stacking in the High Bay. Meanwhile, Booster 4 was tested for the first time on the Orbital Launch Mount. |
| 16th |
Starbase, Boca Chica |
NSF |
The Wide Bay Grows Taller....view. |
A new section of the Wide Bay was lifted into place as the nosecone test rig was moved inside the gates of the Propellant Production Site. Meanwhile, a booster thrust puck was delivered and crews continue work on Ship 20. |
| 15th |
Starbase, Boca Chica |
NSF |
Starhopper Gets a New Antenna....view. |
Crews removed Starhopper's marine radar and replaced it with a new antenna. Meanwhile, Booster 6 was moved to the Propellant Production Site and new hardware was installed on Ship 20. |
| 14th |
Starbase, Boca Chica |
NSF |
Ship 21 Nosecone Prepared for Stacking....view. |
Ship 21's nosecone was prepared for stacking operations, the structural test stand's cap was installed on the B2.1 test tank, and work on the Booster QD and hood continued. |
| 13th |
Starbase, Boca Chica |
NSF |
Booster 4 Lifted Onto the Orbital Launch Mount....view. |
Super Heavy Booster 4 was lifted onto the Orbital Launch Mount, work on the Wide Bay continued, and Ship 21's nosecone was moved next to the High Bay. |
| 12th |
Starbase, Boca Chica |
NSF |
Booster 4 Moved Next to the Orbital Launch Mount....view. |
Booster 4 was moved next to the Orbital Launch Mount and hooked up to SpaceX"s LR 11000 crane, a Ship forward dome was lifted onto the sleeving stand, and testing was conducted at the Orbital Launch Site. |
| 11th |
Starbase, Boca Chica |
NSF |
Booster Quick Disconnect Work Continues....view. |
Crews work on the Booster quick disconnect as Booster 4 is unhooked from SpaceX's LR 11000. Meanwhile, a new nosecone is being built in the tents and liquid nitrogen storage tanks are installed at the Propellant Production Site. |
| 10th |
Starbase, Boca Chica |
NSF |
Booster 6 Test Tank Now Inside the High Bay....view. |
The Booster 6 test tank was moved into the High Bay following the departure of Booster 5. It is unclear what this new test tank will be used for. Meanwhile, Booster 4 remains hooked up to the SpaceX crane at the Launch Site. |
| 9th |
Starbase, Boca Chica |
NSF |
Multi Stage Pump Lifted and Installed at the Orbital Tank Farm....view. |
A new multi-stage pump was installed at the Orbital Tank Farm, work on the Chopsticks and Orbital Launch Mount progressed, and construction of the new Wide Bay continued. |
| 8th |
Starbase, Boca Chica |
NSF |
Booster 5 Rolls Out of the High Bay....view. |
Now fully stacked, Booster 5 rolls out of the High Bay to be placed near SN15 and Ship 16 at the Propellant Production Site. Meanwhile, Ship 20's flaps remain open as more liquid nitrogen is delivered to the Suborbital Launch Site. |
| 7th |
Starbase, Boca Chica |
NSF |
Super Heavy Booster Quick Disconnect Hood Installed....view. |
The Super Heavy Booster quick disconnect hood was lifted onto the Orbital Launch Mount, a new test tank made from Booster 6 parts was stacked, and Booster 4 was attached to SpaceX's LR 11000 crane. |
| 6th |
Starbase, Boca Chica |
NSF |
B2.1 Test Tank Rolled Back To Production Site....view. |
The B2.1 test tank was moved back to the Production Site, Ship 22's forward dome section was lifted into the Mid Bay for stacking, and crews prepped Booster 4 for testing. |
| 5th |
Starbase, Boca Chica |
NSF |
B2.1 Test Tank Prepared for Move....view. |
A SPMT was prepared to move the B2.1 test tank, work continued on the Orbital Launch Mount, and the outriggers were removed from SpaceX's LR 11000 crane. |
| 4th |
Starbase, Boca Chica |
NSF |
Booster Load Spreader Moved to the Launch Site....view. |
A load spreader was transported to the launch site, potentially to move Booster 4 or the B2.1 test tank. Meanwhile, Ship 20's flaps stay fully extended on Suborbital Pad B. |
| 3rd |
Starbase, Boca Chica |
NSF |
Super Heavy Booster 5 Peeks Out of the High Bay....view. |
Booster 5 was moved out of the High Bay briefly before being moved back inside, B2.1 Proof testing continued, and Ship 20's flaps were tested. |
| 2nd |
Starbase, Boca Chica |
NSF |
New Structure Assembled....view. |
Crews assemble a new structure, potentially a new jig, outside the production tents. Meanwhile, the Wide Bay continues to rise as new parts are delivered. |
| 1st |
Starbase, Boca Chica |
NSF |
Ship 20 Aborts Static Fire Attempt....view. |
Ship 20 aborted its latest static fire attempt close to engine ignition. It is unclear if or when SpaceX will attempt another. Meanwhile, Booster 4 had one of its COPV covers installed. |
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