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SpaceX Starship Launch Highlights The recent launch of SpaceX’s Starship In-Flight Test 5 (IF5) has sent ripples of excitement through the aerospace community, proving once again that SpaceX is at the frontier of state-of-the-art space exploration. This test marked a pinnacle in rocket recovery technology and showcased the impressive robustness of the Starship and its […]

Monster booster recovery details In a stunning display of ingenuity and daring, SpaceX has recently achieved a monumental milestone in rocket recovery by successfully retrieving components of Booster 11 from the depths of the ocean. This ambitious endeavor was made possible with the help of the Hornbeck Orbital Offshore Services vessel, aptly named Ridgewind. A […]

SpaceX has made significant strides in its preparation for the fifth flight of the Starship system, particularly with the recent completion of full-stack testing for Ship 30 and Booster 12. This phase is critical, as it brings the two components together for the first time since June 6, 2024, allowing engineers to evaluate the vehicle’s […]

SpaceX’s test site at Starbase, Masseys, is picking up the pace, with Ship 26 conducting a Static Fire test on June 3. This marked Ship 26’s first-ever multi-engine static fire and the inaugural first lighting of the Massey’s test stand. After nearly two hours from the first signs of venting, Ship 26 lit its engines […]

In 2023, SpaceX’s Starship Program experienced its most successful year yet, marked by significant achievements and developments. From multiple full stack flights to major updates in various areas of the program, SpaceX has made significant progress in optimizing Starship production and maintenance. One notable area of progress is the shipyard, where several changes have occurred. […]

SpaceX’s Starship is set for its second test flight after obtaining final approval from the Federal Aviation Administration and US Fish and Wildlife Service. The launch is scheduled for November 18 at 7:00 AM CST, following a one-day delay to fix an issue with Booster 9’s grid fin actuators. The first test flight of Starship, […]

SpaceX has been granted a modified license, allowing them to conduct a second integrated flight test of their Starship-Super Heavy vehicle. This comes after the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service (FWS) completed their investigation into the new deluge system at SpaceX’s orbital launch site in Starbase. The FWS initiated an investigation under the Endangered Species […]

SpaceX is getting closer to launching its second flight of Starship, with preparations in the final stages. The company is currently awaiting regulatory approval from the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) and the Fish and Wildlife Service (FWS). The FAA has completed its safety review portion of the license evaluation, but full approval is pending the […]

Preparations are underway at Starbase for the upcoming second Starship test flight, with Booster 9 expected to return to the launch site soon. The installation of its hot staging ring is now complete, and the booster is ready to roll in the coming days. This hot staging ring will allow the ship to separate from […]