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SpaceX preparations for flight 5 of Starship continue to focus on replacing Ship 30’s heat…
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The Starship program is testing with a possible tower catch in mind for the next…
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Following the successes of Flight Four in early June, SpaceX is preparing Ship 30 and…
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Just over a year after the first integrated flight test, SpaceX successfully launched the fourth…
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SpaceX is clearing the final milestones before launching the Starship vehicle for the fourth time.…
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SpaceX has started preparations for Starship Flight 4 with a series of critical tests, including a Wet Dress Rehearsal (WDR) to simulate launch day procedures. The WDR involves loading Starship with liquid methane and liquid oxygen and marks a shift in launch pad infrastructure to horizontal cryogenic tanks.

Ship 30 has completed a six-engine static fire, skipping a spin prime test, and will undergo heat shield repairs before moving to the upgraded Orbital Pad B. Ship 26 is

NASA’s Advisory Council Human Exploration and Operations Committee has provided updates on SpaceX’s Starship system and upcoming missions. The Starship will be used as the landing system for the Artemis III mission, which aims to return humans to the Moon in September 2026. NASA officials are encouraged by SpaceX’s progress and successful tests, including a full-duration burn during ascent and qualification testing of the docking system that will connect the Starship with the crewed Orion capsule. The fourth flight test of the Starship

SpaceX is making significant progress with its Starship program as it prepares for the upcoming IFT-4 launch. Ship 29 and Booster 11 will be used for the flight, and preparations are already well underway. Ship 29 recently underwent a static fire test, while Booster 11 successfully performed a static test firing. However, there is still work to be done before both vehicles can return to the launch pad, such as installing the hot staging ring for Booster 11 and replacing tiles on Ship

SpaceX is making significant progress in preparing for its third flight of Starship, with Booster 10 and Ship 28 fully stacked and ready for testing. The assembly of the vehicles was completed in just 56 hours, demonstrating the company’s commitment to increasing its flight cadence. Changes have been made to the bottom of the Liquid Oxygen (LOX) tank in response to a previous failure, including the addition of slosh baffles to prevent propellant from sloshing around. Wet Dress Re

SpaceX’s Starship Program had a remarkable year in 2023, marked by significant achievements and developments. The program made progress in optimizing Starship production and maintenance, particularly in the shipyard. Construction began on the second Mega Bay, known as Ship Bay, which will replace the High Bay for ship construction. The shipyard’s Starfactory also saw progress with the demolition of several structures, making way for a larger factory. The Sanchez Site underwent changes, including the relocation of the Ground Support Equipment