💰 SpaceX is investing $100 million in a new industrial complex at its Starbase complex in Brownsville, Texas. 🏭 The industrial complex, dubbed “SpaceX Starbase Office,” will encompass approximately 1 million square feet of space, equivalent to 15 football fields. 🚀 Construction of the complex, including a five-story office mezzanine, is expected to begin on…
🚀 The Department of Defense (DOD/Pentagon) has approached SpaceX regarding taking over Starship for sensitive and dangerous missions. 🛰️ The Pentagon is seeking a government-owned, government-operated asset for critical missions. 🌐 SpaceX’s senior adviser, Gary Henry, discussed the DOD’s request during the Space Mobility Conference, stating that SpaceX is exploring options in responding to the…
🚀 SpaceX initiates testing for Ship 28 and Booster 10 in preparation for the third Integrated Flight Test (IFT). 🌐 Ship 28 and Booster 10 were relocated to the launch site one month after IFT 2, which encountered issues leading to the automated self-destruct systems activating. 🔥 Ship 28 commences the test campaign with a…
🚀 SpaceX shared imagery from the 2nd flight of Starship, capturing views from launch to hot staging of Ship 25 and Booster 9. 🌅 Ship 25 and Booster 9 launched flawlessly with 33 Raptor engines, with Booster 9 executing a 2-minute and 43-second burn. 📸 SpaceX showcased stunning images of Starship’s launch, highlighting the power…
🚀 SpaceX conducted two Starlink missions alongside the Starship launch. 🛰️ 23 Starlink satellites were launched from Florida’s Space Launch Complex 40, with Booster 1069 completing its 11th flight. 🌊 The booster landed on the droneship ‘Just Read the Instructions,’ and both fairing halves were recovered for future use. 🌎 On the West Coast, 22…
🚀 SpaceX successfully launched the second Integrated Flight Test of Starship from Starbase, Texas. 🕒 The launch occurred just after 7 a.m. CT, following a brief hold at t minus 40 seconds. 🚀 The countdown and filling of the rocket went smoothly, with no reported issues. 🌌 The first phase of flight showed significant improvements,…
🚀 SpaceX is preparing for the second test flight of Starship, with a 20-minute launch window opening at 7:00 AM CT (13:00 UTC). 🛠 Ship 25 and Booster 9 are involved in the test, featuring upgrades like improved engine shielding and a switch from hydraulic to electric thrust vector controls. 🚀 The launch process involves…
🚀 SpaceX Starship Integrated Flight Test 2 delayed by 24 hours, now scheduled for Saturday, November 18th, with a 20-minute launch window opening at 7 AM CT. 🛠️ The delay is due to the need to replace a grid fin actuator on Starship, requiring the removal of Starship and the hot stage ring. 🌦️ If…
Key Points 🚀 SpaceX has received FAA and Fish and Wildlife Service approval for the 2nd flight of Starship, scheduled for November 17th. 💣 Flight Termination explosives are installed on both Starship and the Super Heavy booster in preparation for stacking at the end of the week. 🌧️ Poor weather and FAA approval delay caused…
Key Points 💥 Booster 9 performed a nominal static fire test as SpaceX approached its 2nd integrated test flight. 🚀 SpaceX conducted a spin prime test on Booster 9 after it was transported to the Orbital Launch Mount. 🛢️ Super Heavy first stage was fueled about an hour before the static fire, with a countdown…