| Date | Location | Source | Headline | Activity |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 30th |
Starbase, Boca Chica |
NSF |
B8 Moved as Pad is Prepared for Booster.....view. |
Booster 8 was moved in the Mega Bay, Ship 27's methane sump and transfer tube was seen, and the Starlink loader building was painted white. |
| 29th |
Starbase, Boca Chica |
NSF |
Massive LNG Purification Stack No Longer Needed.....view. |
Four Raptor 2 engines were delivered, the B7.1 test tank was listed off the test stand and rolled back to the Production Site, and the massive LNG purification stack was loaded onto a truck to depart Starbase. |
| 28th |
Starbase, Boca Chica |
NSF |
Ship 24 Comes Alive with Flap Testing.....view. |
Ship 24 comes alive as it test its forward flaps ahead of possible testing next week, the Orbital Launch Mount vented, and bridge cranes for the Starfactory arrived. |
| 27th |
Starbase, Boca Chica |
NSF |
B7.1 Survives Immense Torture Testing.....view. |
The B7.1 test tank underwent further testing, the Suborbital Pad Booster Adaptor was dismantled, and construction of the Starfactory continued. |
| 26th |
Starbase, Boca Chica |
NSF |
SpaceX's LR 11000 Moved.....view. |
SpaceX's LR 11000 Crane was moved after removing the Structural Test Stand Cap, the B7.1 test tank had a valve assembly added to its top, and a new Ship Transport stand was delivered to the Production Site. |
| 25th |
Starbase, Boca Chica |
NSF |
Orbital Launch Mount Repaired for a Booster Return.....view. |
The Orbital Launch Mount and Pad are undergoing Repairs ahead of a Booster return, four Raptors were loaded onto a truck, and the structural Test Stand Cap was removed from B7.1 Test Tank. |
| Roberts Road, Cape Canaveral |
NSF |
SpaceX's Florida Starship Tower Reaches New Heights.....view. |
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| 24th |
McGregor, Texas |
NSF |
SpaceX Raptor 2 Gimbal Testing. Elon's New Electric Actuators?.....view. |
Raptor 2 has switched from hydraulic to electric thrust vector control actuators, these engine firings could be tests of the new electric system. |
| 23rd |
Starbase, Boca Chica |
NSF |
Ship 25 LOX Section Moved to the High Bay.....view. |
Ship 25 LOX section was moved into the High Bay, Ship 24 preparations continue, and Work on the Chopsticks and Orbital Launch Mount continues. |
| 22nd |
Starbase, Boca Chica |
NSF |
Raptor Engines on the Move at the Production Site.....view. |
A herd of Raptors was delivered today as another set were loaded onto the RaptorVan, presumably to be sent back to McGregor. Meanwhile, crews strip paint from the Orbital Launch Mount after Booster 7's explosion charred its exterior. |
| 21st |
Starbase, Boca Chica |
NSF |
Ship 24 Raptor Engines Tested with Two Spin Primes.....view. |
SpaceX tests Ship 24's Raptor engines again by performing two spin prime tests. These tests were conducted with one engine for the first test, and two engines for the second test. Meanwhile crews work on the Chopsticks. |
| 20th |
Starbase, Boca Chica |
NSF |
Fresh Raptor Engines Arrive (while others depart).....view. |
4 Raptor 2 engines were delivered to Starbase and 4 were loaded onto the truck and shipped out. Meanwhile, Ship 24 underwent ignitor and spin prime testing of its 6 Raptor engines and a Booster Aft Dome was sleeved. |
| 19th |
Starbase, Boca Chica |
NSF |
Starlink Loader Moved Into Potential Clean Room.....view. |
SpaceX moved the Starlink loader into the new building, potentially signaling that it is a clean room for loading in the satellites. Meanwhile, the B7.1 test tank was loaded with liquid nitrogen and tested under flight loads. |
| 18th |
Starbase, Boca Chica |
NSF |
Ship 24 Spin Prime Testing.....view. |
Ship 24 underwent spin prime testing of its six Raptor 2 engines, three of Booster 7's Raptors were moved inside Tent 1, and Ship 25's payload section was moved outside of Tent 3. |
| 17th |
Starbase, Boca Chica |
NSF |
Ship 24 Prepared for Engine Testing.....view. |
Crews work on Ship 24 as SpaceX prepares to test its Raptor engines. The previous test was aborted. Meanwhile, another Chopstick actuator was replaced. |
| 15th |
Starbase, Boca Chica |
NSF |
Booster 7 Rolled Back for Repairs.....view. |
Booster 7 was rolled back to the Production Site and into the Mega Bay, two Raptor engines were delivered and Ship 24 was thoroughly inspected with a drone. |
| 14th |
Starbase, Boca Chica |
NSF |
Booster 7 Lifted off the Orbital Launch Mount.....view. |
SpaceX lifted Booster 7 off the orbital launch mount in preparation for roll back to the Production Site. Crews will inspect the booster and determine its flight worthiness after an explosion occurred under its engine section. |
| 13th |
Starbase, Boca Chica |
NSF |
SpaceX Prepares to Roll Back Booster 7.....view. |
SpaceX is moving SPMTs into place as they prepare to remove Booster 7 from the launch mount for transport back to the Production Site. This move is following an explosion underneath the vehicle during testing. |
| Cape Canaveral |
NSF |
SpaceX Rapidly Stacking Florida Starship Launch Tower.....view. |
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| 12th |
Starbase, Boca Chica |
NSF |
Booster 7 Inspected after Explosion.....view. |
Crews Inspected Booster 7 and the Orbital Launch Mount after Monday's explosion during engine testing and a Ship Common Dome was put on the sleeving stand at the Launch Site. |
| 11th |
Starbase, Boca Chica |
NSF |
Booster 7 Starts Fire After Explosion.....view. |
As SpaceX tested Booster 7, an explosion rocked the Orbital Launch Pad triggering a fire near the base of the tower. The fire was extinguished safely. Meanwhile, preparations for Ship 24 testing continue. |
| SpaceX Booster 7 Experiences Explosion.....view. |
Multiple angles of Booster 7 experiencing an unexpected ignition during Raptor engine testing. | |||
| 10th |
Starbase, Boca Chica |
NSF |
Chopstick Actuator Removed for Upgrades.....view. |
After recent Booster 7 testing, crews removed a Chopstick actuator for potential upgrades. Meanwhile, crews attached weather instruments to the top of the Orbital Launch Tower. |
| 9th |
Starbase, Boca Chica |
NSF |
Chopsticks Tested.....view. |
The chopsticks were raised and lowered around B7's aft section, the Ship quick disconnect retracted before moving back into place, and crews worked on Ship 24. |
| 8th |
Starbase, Boca Chica |
NSF |
New Work Platform Moved To Launch Site.....view. |
A new work platform for the Orbital Launch Mount was moved to the Launch Site, Booster 7 underwent testing, and the Chopsticks were tested. |
| 7th |
Starbase, Boca Chica |
NSF |
Ship 24 Prepared for Static Fire Testing.....view. |
Ship 24 was disconnected from SpaceX's LR 11000 crane and crews worked around its quick disconnect plate as it is being prepared for static fire testing. Meanwhile, Booster 8 was stacked in the Mega Bay and 3 Raptor 2 engines were delivered. |
| 6th |
Starbase, Boca Chica |
NSF |
Ship 24 Lifted Onto Pad B for Testing.....view. |
Ship 24 was lifted on Suborbital Pad B for testing and Booster 7 was tested. Meanwhile, Booster 8's forward section was moved into the Mega Bay for stacking and a Booster Thrust Assembly was flipped. |
| 5th |
Starbase, Boca Chica |
NSF |
Starship 24 Rolled To The Launch Site.....view. |
Ship 24 was rolled to the Launch Site ahead of its testing campaign. Ship 24 joins Booster 7 at the site, with the two being bookmarked for the first orbital flight. |
| 4th |
Starbase, Boca Chica |
NSF |
How SpaceX is Planning to Static Fire Booster 7.....view. |
Booster 7 is nearly ready to fire up on the Orbital Launch Mount. Ian breaks down how SpaceX intends to test this massive booster and provides an overview on the work being performed at Starbase to support the first orbital test flights. |
| 3rd |
Starbase, Boca Chica |
NSF |
Raptor Shielding Installed on Booster 7 for Static Fire.....view. |
Crews installed shields for Booster 7's Raptor engines as SpaceX gets closer to engine testing. Meanwhile, Ship 24 remains in the High Bay as it awaits rollout to the Launch Site. |
| 2nd |
Starbase, Boca Chica |
NSF |
Work Progresses on Booster 7's Aft Section.....view. |
Work on Booster 7's aft section progresses as SpaceX nears the first static fire on top the Orbital Launch Mount. Meanwhile, Booster 5 continues to be scrapped. |
| 1st |
Starbase, Boca Chica |
NSF |
Booster Static Fire Preparations in Full Swing.....view. |
Booster 7 continued to be prepared for static fire testing, the Starlink loading mechanism was spotted with rails extended, and crews continued to work on Ship 24 in the High Bay. |
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