| Date | Location | Source | Headline | Activity |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 30th |
Starbase, Boca Chica |
NSF |
Starlink V2 Loader Tested with Ship 24.....view. |
The Starlink Loader was tested with Ship 24 today in the High Bay, Booster 4 finally rolled back to the Production Site, and Booster 7 underwent more testing. |
| 29th |
Starbase, Boca Chica |
NSF |
Booster 7 Worked On and Tested.....view. |
Crews worked on Booster 7's Raptor engines, before the Booster itself underwent testing. Meanwhile, part of Ship 25 and a new Nosecone were spotted at the Production Site. |
| 28th |
Starbase, Boca Chica |
NSF |
B7.1 Test Tank Tested.....view. |
The B7.1 Test Tank was tested at the Launch Site on the Structural Test Stand, Ship 24 was moved in the High Bay, and Booster 5's Grid Fin was reinstalled. |
| 27th |
Starbase, Boca Chica |
NSF |
Booster 7 Testing Begins.....view. |
As SpaceX prepares for the orbital test flight, the first tests of Booster 7 with its engines installed begin. SpaceX will slowly work toward static fire testing of its Raptor engines. Meanwhile, Booster 5 scrapping began. |
| 26th |
Starbase, Boca Chica |
NSF |
Raptor Maintenance Platform Spotted Underneath Booster 7.....view. |
Crews were seen using a platform, often used for Raptor replacement and maintenance, below Booster 7 as SpaceX prepares to static fire it for the first time. Meanwhile, Booster 7's igniters were tested again multiple times. |
| 25th |
Starbase, Boca Chica |
NSF |
Booster 7 Igniters Tested.....view. |
Booster 7 Igniters were tested, checking another item needed for Static Fire testing, meanwhile the final parts for the Buckner's LR 11000 were disassembled. |
| 24th |
Starbase, Boca Chica |
NSF |
Booster 7 Lifted Onto the Orbital Launch Mount.....view. |
Booster 7 is lifted onto the Orbital Launch Mount by the Chopsticks prior to static fire testing. After the lift, the Booster QD and Ship QD arm were moved into place. |
| 23rd |
Starbase, Boca Chica |
NSF |
Booster 7 Rolled Out for Static Fire Testing.....view. |
Booster 7 was rolled out to the launch site in preparation for its static fire test campaign. SpaceX is ramping up testing for the orbital test flight after the FAA released its Environmental Assessment earlier this month. |
| 22nd |
Starbase, Boca Chica |
NSF |
Starlink Pez Dispenser Installed into Ship 25.....view. |
A Starlink Dispenser was installed into Ship 25's nosecone barrel, the Structural Test Stand Cap had its ropes attached to the base, and a Booster Aft Cap was delivered. |
| 21st |
Starbase, Boca Chica |
NSF |
Buckner LR 11000 Crane Lowered.....view. |
Buckner's LR 11000 crane was lowered as major Mega Bay construction wraps up, the B7.1 test tank awaited testing, and a mystery object was moved. |
| 20th |
Starbase, Boca Chica |
NSF |
Can Crusher Ready to Push B7.1 to its Limits.....view. |
The B7.1 test tank was lifted into the structural test stand, also known as the can crusher. This will test B7.1 while its pressurized with liquid nitrogen. Meanwhile, work continues on the Starfactory building. |
| 18th |
Starbase, Boca Chica |
NSF |
Upgraded Load Spreader Delivered to Starbase.....view. |
A new type of load spreader was delivered to the Production Site, the Launch Site continues to get ready for testing, and some SPMTs were loaded with ballast. |
| 17th |
Starbase, Boca Chica |
NSF |
The Orbital Launch Pad Prepped for Testing.....view. |
The Orbital Launch Pad continues to be prepped for testing ahead of Booster 7, the new building near the Production Site is almost complete, and a large mystery item was seen. |
| 16th |
Starbase, Boca Chica |
NSF |
Can Crusher Cap Moved To The Launch Site.....view. |
The Can Crusher Test Stand Cap was moved to the Launch Site, B7.1 Test Tank was moved onto a transport stand, and the SpaceX LR 11000 Crane was moved around at the Launch Site. |
| 15th |
Starbase, Boca Chica |
NSF |
Crews Prepare Chopsticks to Lift Booster 7.....view. |
Crews work on the Chopsticks as SpaceX prepares to rollout Booster 7 for static fire testing. Booster 7 currently has all 33 Raptor 2 engines installed. |
| Roberts Road, Cape Canaveral |
NSF |
First Starship Tower Section Rolls to LC-39A.....view. |
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| 14th |
Starbase, Boca Chica |
NSF |
First Upgraded Sections of Booster 9 Spotted.....view. |
With Elon Musk announcing that SpaceX is preparing for a July orbital test flight, sections for a new Booster were spotted outside the tents. SpaceX is aiming for monthly orbital Starship flights throughout 2022. |
| 13th |
Starbase, Boca Chica |
NSF |
Launch Site Prepared for Booster 7 Roll Out.....view. |
Crews are buttoning up the launch site prior to Booster 7's arrival. Booster 7 will likely begin static fire testing soon after rollout. Meanwhile, the QD was removed from the structural test stand. |
| Starbase, Boca Chica |
NSF |
Starship is GO - FAA Review of Starbase is Complete!....view. |
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| 12th |
Starbase, Boca Chica |
NSF |
SpaceX Prepares to Hear the Fate of Starbase.....view. |
The FAA prepares to release its Environmental Assessment of Starbase as SpaceX prepares the site for the outcome. Meanwhile, crews test the Chopsticks and Booster QD in preparation for Booster 7 rollout later this week. |
| 11th |
Starbase, Boca Chica |
NSF |
Booster QD Rear Hood Reinstalled.....view. |
The Booster Quick Disconnect rear hood was reinstalled after being removed and taken back to the Production Site. Meanwhile, work on the structure near the Production Site continues as walls go up. |
| 10th |
Starbase, Boca Chica |
NSF |
Chopsticks tested ahead of potential use stacking Booster 7.....view. |
The Chopsticks were tested before possibly being used to lift Booster 7, parts for Ship 27 were spotted, and the B7.1 Test Tank was stacked in the High Bay. |
| 9th |
Starbase, Boca Chica |
NSF |
Ship 24 Rolled Back for Raptor Installation.....view. |
Ship 24 was rolled back to the Production Site for Raptor installation as SpaceX prepares for the Orbital Test Flight. The FAA plans on releasing its Environmental Assessment on June 13, a critical item to check off before flight can occur. |
| 8th |
Starbase, Boca Chica |
NSF |
EDOME Test Tank Moved To The Launch Site.....view. |
The EDOME test tank was moved to the launch site and the SpaceX LR 11000 crane was hooked up to Ship 24 ahead of its expected rollback. Meanwhile the new structure near the Production Site continues to grow. |
| 7th |
Starbase, Boca Chica |
NSF |
Ship 24 Undergoes Third Cryo Proof Test.....view. |
With the release of the FAA's assessment closing in, SpaceX is testing Ship 24 to prove it is ready to fly the orbital test flight. Meanwhile, SpaceX's robot dogs, Zeus and Apollo, were seen roaming around the launch site. |
| 6th |
Starbase, Boca Chica |
NSF |
Starship Pez Loader for Starlink V2 Satellites Lifted.....view. |
The white box, potentially for use loading for Starlink V2 satellites into Starship, was moved and lifted at the Production Site. Meanwhile, Ship 24 was cryo proof tested on Pad A with the thrust rams installed for the first time. |
| 5th |
Starbase, Boca Chica |
NSF |
Booster 8 LOX Tank Moved Into Mega Bay for Stacking.....view. |
Booster 8's LOX Tank was moved from the High Bay to the Mega Bay, Ship 24 was worked on ahead of more testing, and a new building near the Production Site continued to grow. |
| 4th |
Starbase, Boca Chica |
NSF |
Ship 24 Lifted Onto Suborbital Pad A.....view. |
Ship 24 was lifted onto Suborbital Pad A as SpaceX prepares to test its thrust puck using the thrust simulation rams along with more cryo testing. Meanwhile, Booster 8 was moved again in the High Bay. |
| 3rd |
Starbase, Boca Chica |
NSF |
Starship 24 Moved to Suborbital Pad A.....view. |
After completing a cryo proof test, Ship 24 was moved over to Suborbital Pad A for more testing. Meanwhile, a grid fin was installed onto Booster 7 and Booster 8 was rotated in the High Bay. |
| 2nd |
Starbase, Boca Chica |
NSF |
Ship 24 Completes Cryogenic Proof Testing.....view. |
Ship 24 successfully passed Cryogenic Proof testing, two new Raptor 2 engines were delivered to Starbase, and the Booster QD Hood was moved from the Launch Site to a storage area. |
| 1st |
Starbase, Boca Chica |
NSF |
Ship 24 Repairs Completed.....view. |
Repairs to Ship 24 were completed, work on the Orbital Launch Mount continued, and Booster 8 was stacked on top of its engine section. |
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