With the Ship static fire stand and trench at Masseys out of commission, SpaceX appears to be attempting a path toward static firing a Ship on Pad 1 (A). There are numerous elements to this plan, and it’s not the first time SpaceX has attempted to use a pad for a different vehicle. If successful, it could cut months off the supposed downtime due to the damage at Masseys caused by Ship 36’s explosion.
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It’s been a whole year since the last launch out of Starbase, Texas – as…
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Numerous Raptor 2 engines are now being put through their paces at SpaceX’s test center…
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Booster 3 opens Super Heavy test campaign as orbital vehicles prepare to stack
by Chris BerginFollowing a test campaign focused on SpaceX’s Starship vehicle, the Super Heavy booster is now…
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As the Launch Integration Tower at the Orbital Launch Site (OLS) continues to grow, Elon…
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SpaceX Starbase may be lacking a rocket at the launch site, but work is still…
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Just one year after losing Starship SN4 after a Static Fire test, SpaceX’s progress at…
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Following its successful launch and landing, Starship SN15 has been placed back onto a launch…
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Following Starship SN15’s success, SpaceX evaluating next steps toward orbital goals
by Chris BerginSpaceX is considering numerous options for the upcoming Starship test schedule as the goal of…
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Starship SN15 proved out a number of upgrades that resulted in a smooth touchdown on…
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Starship SN15 is expected to undergo a Static Fire test as early as this week…
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Just days after Starship SN11 conducted a fog-cloaked test flight that ended in an explosive…
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Surrounded by a blanket of fog, Starship SN11 launched on Tuesday before suffering an issue…
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Starship SN11 prepares to fly as SpaceX pushes for Orbital flight this summer
by Chris BerginStarship SN11 will re-attempt a Static Fire test Thursday – following a scrub on Monday…