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SpaceX made significant progress towards the next launch of its Starship system, as Booster 19 completed an essential test campaign at the newly established Pad 2 in Starbase, Texas. This series of tests marked a debut for both the Block 3/V3 Super Heavy Booster and the upgraded Raptor 3 engines, culminating in a brief static […]

As SpaceX charges forward in its quest to send astronauts to the Moon and eventually Mars, the company’s Starship production site in Starbase, Texas, has experienced significant advancements, notably with the addition of the Starfactory and GigaBay facilities. Construction of the Starfactory began in early 2022, marking a pivotal moment for SpaceX. This expansive manufacturing […]

In a significant update for the space industry, SpaceX has made a striking return to its launch site for the first time since the Flight 11 mission on October 13, 2025. This marks a notable shift as the company introduces Booster 19, a Block 3 variant, mounted on its newly constructed launch pad, known as […]

Progress continues in SpaceX’s ambitious quest toward the much-anticipated Flight 12, with significant testing activities taking place at Massey’s facility at Starbase. Recently, Ship 39 successfully achieved multiple cryogenic loading targets, building on the momentum established by Booster 19’s recent proofing tests at the same site. This sequence of accomplishments sets the stage for the […]

After a few months of extensive preparations in Mega Bay 2, SpaceX’s Ship 39, the inaugural vessel of the V3 series, has moved to Masseys for a critical phase of cryogenic proof testing. This progress marks a significant step toward the upcoming Flight 12, with Booster 19 concurrently undergoing engine installation in preparation for future […]

SpaceX has made significant strides in its launch preparations by successfully completing a full test of the water-cooled top deck on the Orbital Launch Mount (OLM) located at Pad 2. Conducted on Monday, this test is an essential step towards ensuring that the infrastructure can withstand the intense power generated by the 33 Raptor 3 […]

SpaceX is set to transform its Starbase launch site, having secured approval to significantly expand the facility’s footprint. This enhancement will allow the company to nearly double the size of the site and complete a comprehensive redesign of Pad 1, which is pivotal for the anticipated Flight 12 launch. The overhaul of Pad 1 began […]

Following the recent setback of Booster 18 during a pressure assessment, SpaceX has made significant strides in its Starship Program by successfully stacking Booster 19, which sets a new operational record for the initiative. Over the weekend, the company transported Booster 19 to its Masseys facility for cryogenic proof testing, marking an important step towards […]

The Federal Aviation Administration has made significant progress in its environmental review of SpaceX’s Starship operations at Launch Complex 39A, located at NASA’s Kennedy Space Center in Florida. An overview released on Friday outlines advancements ahead of the expected release of the Final Environmental Impact Statement, which is anticipated shortly. This update follows a Draft […]

While launch activities have temporarily halted as SpaceX transitions to the Block 3 version of its Starship, the company is actively preparing for a robust launch schedule from its base at Starbase in Texas and its facilities on the East Coast. In Florida, the Starship will be launched from Launch Complex 39A (LC-39A) and Space […]