Tag Starship

Preparations for the third flight of SpaceX’s Starship are progressing smoothly, as both the booster and the ship have completed their solo test campaigns. Booster 10 recently returned to the Shipyard for final modifications and checkouts before its upcoming flight. Ship 28 followed closely behind and both vehicles are now in their respective bays for […]

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 is making significant progress in its Starship development program, as it prepares for Flight Three with the rollout of Ship 28 to Suborbital Pad B. This milestone comes after the successful Flight Test Two and marks an exciting step forward in the company’s ambitious plans. Ship 28 has undergone extensive testing and upgrades before […]

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, […]

As space enthusiasts eagerly await the launch of the Starship Integrated Flight Test-2 (IFT-2) from Texas, several other launches have been scheduled for this week. These include a Chang Zheng-2C (CZ-2C) launch from China, Starlink 6-28 from Cape Canaveral Space Force Station (CCSFS), and Starlink 7-7 from Vandenberg Space Force Base (VSFB) in California. The […]

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 […]

SpaceX has successfully completed a Wet Dress Rehearsal (WDR) of Ship 25 and Booster 9, along with other systems tests, in preparation for an upcoming test flight. After resolving issues between the ship and booster, SpaceX restacked Ship 25 and conducted a rare Sunday test in which the full stack was loaded with Liquid Nitrogen […]

SpaceX is making significant progress in its Starship development program, with preparations underway for a Wet Dress Rehearsal (WDR) for Booster 9 and Ship 25. The company has been stacking and destacking Ship 25 off Booster 9, with recent work focused on a photo opportunity involving a Cybertruck towing a Raptor Vacuum engine. A Marine […]

SpaceX is gearing up for the next test flight of its Starship spacecraft, following the successful debut of Integrated Flight Test One (IFT 1). The company has made a series of upgrades to both the launch site and Booster 9, pending final regulatory approval. One of the significant changes to Booster 9 is the switch […]