Jan 20, 2025 What a week at Starbase! Starship Flight 7 brought us a successful catch of Booster 14—a historic milestone—alongside challenges for Ship 33, which met an early end during ascent. Join us as we dive into the technical achievements, analyze the lessons learned, and explore what’s next for SpaceX’s Starship program, including the preparations for Ship 34 and Booster 15.🤵 Hosted by Jack Beyer (@jackbeyer)🖊️ Written by Adrian Beil (@BCCarCounters)🎥 Video from BocaChicaGal, Jack Beyer, Starbase Live, SpaceX.✂️ Edited by Ryan Caton (@DPodDolphinPro).💼 Produced by Kevin Michael Reed (@kmreed).
Premiered January 28, 2025This week at Starbase, the action centers on repairs at Pad A after Flight 7, major progress at Pad B, and ongoing development of future Starship vehicles. Watch as chopsticks and the carriage system move into place, the tank farm receives critical upgrades, and production ramps up at the Mega Bay and Starfactory. Plus, updates from SpaceX's 39A site in Florida. It’s all here in your Starbase Update!🤵 Hosted by Max Evans (@_mdge_)🖊️ Written by Alejandro Alcantarilla Romera (@AlexPhysics13)🎥 Video from BocaChicaGal, Jack Beyer, Starbase Live, SpaceX.✂️ Edited by Ryan Caton (@DPodDolphinPro).💼 Produced by Kevin Michael Reed (@kmreed).
Premiered February 3, 2025This week at Starbase, Pad B takes a giant leap forward with the installation of chopsticks, the digging of the flame trench, and the tank farm coming together. Meanwhile, Booster 15 moves closer to static fire, Ship 34 nears testing, and Massey’s test site sees preparations for Block 2 hardware. Plus, our flyover reveals SpaceX’s upgraded pad design, showing how lessons from Pad A are shaping Starbase’s future.🤵 Hosted by Jack Beyer (@thejackbeyer).🖊️ Written by Ryan Weber.🎥 Video from BocaChicaGal, Jack Beyer, Max Evans, Starbase Live, Dietmar Rabich, SpaceX, NASA.✂️ Edited by Ryan Caton (@DPodDolphinPro).💼 Produced by Kevin Michael Reed (@kmreed).
Premieres Feb 10, 2025🚀 The Starship Flight 8 Test campaign is moving forward! Booster 15 has been installed on the launch mount at Pad A, and Ship 34 is likely heading to Massey’s for static fire testing soon. Meanwhile, SpaceX’s first Starlink payload for Starship is coming together, and Booster 14 could be prepped for a future reflight.🛠️ Over at Pad B, the chopsticks and carriage system are seeing major progress with cable reeving, and Test Tank 16 is at Massey’s for new catch system testing. Meanwhile, Ship 35 has been fully stacked, Ship 36 is entering final assembly, and SpaceX’s Starlink loader is under construction.🌍 Plus, a new medical facility is planned for Starbase, and work continues on Pad B’s launch mount, tank farm, and flame trench.🤵 Hosted by Jack Beyer (@thejackbeyer).🖊️ Written by Alejandro Alcantarilla Romera (@AlexPhysics13).🎥 Video from BocaChicaGal, Jack Beyer, Starbase Live, SpaceX, Google Earth.✂️ Edited by Ryan Caton (@DPodDolphinPro).💼 Produced by Kevin Michael Reed (@kmreed).
Premieres Feb 17, 2025 @ 7 p.m. ET🚀 This Week at Starbase: SpaceX has wrapped up all individual vehicle preflight testing for Flight 8, including a record-setting Booster 15 static fire and a 60-second burn for Ship 34. Meanwhile, work continues at Pad B, with major progress on the launch mount, flame deflector, and tank farm. Plus, Starbase might officially become a city soon! 🏗️🏙️🔥 Topics Covered:* Booster 15’s static fire record – less than 3 days from rollout to rollback!* Ship 34’s longest-ever static fire – what it means for Flight 8* Major progress at Pad B – new launch infrastructure taking shape* Starbase becoming its own city? What that means for SpaceX* SpaceX’s FCC license application hints at Flight 9 plans* When will Flight 8 actually launch?🤵 Hosted by Jack Beyer (@thejackbeyer).🖊️ Written by Ryan Weber.🎥 Video from BocaChicaGal, Jack Beyer, Max Evans, Ceaser G, Starbase Live, SpaceX, Google Earth, Texas Commission on Environmental Quality, Pexels.✂️ Edited by Ryan Caton (@DPodDolphinPro).💼 Produced by Kevin Michael Reed (@kmreed).
February 24, 2025Starship’s next flight is just around the corner! 🚀 Flight 8 is gearing up for launch with paperwork and vehicle rollouts in motion. Meanwhile, new information suggests that Flight 9 could feature the first-ever Starship catch using the massive chopstick arms! 🏗️We’ll break down the latest launch paperwork, discuss the evolving Pad B launch site, and analyze key infrastructure upgrades that could make Starship fully reusable in just 10 flights! Plus, what’s up with Booster 15’s hot staging ring, and why did it mysteriously roll back to the Starfactory? 🤔🤵 Hosted by Jack Beyer (@thejackbeyer).🖊️ Written by Alejandro Alcantarilla Romera (@AlexPhysics13)🎥 Video from BocaChicaGal, Jack Beyer, Max Evans, Brady Kenniston, John Galloway, Starbase Live, Bob Beresh, SpaceX.✂️ Edited by Ryan Caton (@DPodDolphinPro).💼 Produced by Kevin Michael Reed (@kmreed).
Mar 10, 2025Starship Flight 8 has flown—and just like Flight 7, it ended in another dramatic failure. While the booster was successfully caught for the third time, Ship 34 suffered a catastrophic loss in a seemingly similar way to Ship 33. Did SpaceX really fix the problem, or was this flight rushed? We analyze what happened, why it failed, and what this means for Flight 9.Jack Beyer breaks down all the critical details, including changes from Flight 7 to Flight 8, booster and ship performance, and what SpaceX needs to do next to get Starship to orbit.🤵 Hosted by Jack Beyer (@thejackbeyer).🖊️ Written by Alejandro Alcantarilla Romera (@AlexPhysics13)🎥 Video from BocaChicaGal, Jack Beyer, Max Evans, D. Wise, Gage, Ceaser G, Starbase Live, SpaceX.✂️ Edited by Derek Schumer.💼 Produced by Kevin Michael Reed (@kmreed).
March 18, 2025SpaceX isn’t slowing down. Even after the dramatic failure of Starship Flight 8, testing continues, upgrades are in progress, and Starbase is evolving at breakneck speed. Ship 35 has already begun cryogenic proof testing, while Booster 16’s status raises some interesting questions—could SpaceX be planning a booster reuse for Flight 9?Meanwhile, work at Pad B is ramping up, new infrastructure is taking shape, and a massive Giga Bay is on the horizon. Join Max Evans as we break down everything happening at Starbase, including future vehicle production, facility expansions, and Elon’s ambitious Mars timeline.🤵 Hosted by Max Evans.🖊️ Written by Alejandro Alcantarilla Romera (@AlexPhysics13)🎥 Video from BocaChicaGal, Jack Beyer, Max Evans, D. Wise, Gage, Ceaser G, Starbase Live, SpaceX.✂️ Edited by Ryan Caton (@DPodDolphinPro).💼 Produced by Kevin Michael Reed (@kmreed).
March 24, 2025The High Bay is coming down, the Giga Bay is on the way, and Pad B’s flame trench is filling with concrete—but SpaceX isn’t slowing down one bit. In this week’s Starbase Update, Ryan Caton takes us through major site transformations, vehicle reshuffles, and Elon’s ever-bold claim of weekly Starship launches within a year.We cover everything from the dismantling of the iconic High Bay to the continued outfitting of Pad B, the rise of new chopstick towers, flame trench fortifications, cryogenic systems, and all the Booster moves inside Mega Bay 1. Plus, we dive into the reality check on cadence—can SpaceX really pull off 7x their current launch rate?🤵 Hosted by Ryan Caton.🖊️ Written by Alejandro Alcantarilla Romera (@AlexPhysics13)🎥 Video from BocaChicaGal, Jack Beyer, Max Evans, D. Wise, Gage, Ceaser G, Starbase Live, SpaceX.✂️ Edited by Ryan Caton (@DPodDolphinPro).💼 Produced by Kevin Michael Reed (@kmreed).Rocket Ranch! https://www.rocketranchbocachica.com/
Premieres Apr 1, 2025, 7 p.m ET (11:00 pm) UTCStarbase may be gearing up for the first-ever static fire of a flown Super Heavy booster, and all signs point to Booster 14. But is that really what's happening—and when? Meanwhile, SpaceX continues the slow but steady teardown of the High Bay to make room for the massive Giga Bay, capable of handling 24 Starships.At Pad B, things are moving fast:🔥 Chopstick arms complete key tests💧 Deluge systems begin testing🏗️ Flame trench walls rise🧪 LOX pumps and exhaust systems get their first spin-upOver at KSC’s LC-39A, sheet piles are going in to support trench work, while questions swirl around Ship 39, Booster 18, and the mysterious new header tank test article spotted in Starfactory.And to top it all off, Starship is now eligible to bid for NASA LSP contracts. No, it’s not “operational” yet—but the future’s looking bright for SpaceX's biggest rocket.🤵 Hosted by Jack Beyer.🖊️ Written by Ryan Weber.🎥 Video from BocaChicaGal, Jack Beyer, Max Evans, D. Wise, Gage, Ceaser G, Starbase Live, SpaceX.✂️ Edited by Ryan Caton (@DPodDolphinPro).💼 Produced by Kevin Michael Reed (@kmreed).
April 7, 2025🚀 SpaceX reignites Booster 14, performing the first-ever static fire of a flight-proven Super Heavy—and confirms it's flying next on Flight 9!👀 We’ve got tons of movement at Pad B, new hardware rolling into Mega Bay, and more teardown of High Bay and STARGATE as Giga Bay prep continues.Plus:🧪 We break down what might be a Booster v2 test tank forming inside Mega Bay 1...🧰 See what’s being built at McGregor, and why a Raptor is being fired for 372 seconds, again and again…🌙 The FAA closes its Flight 7 investigation—just as Flight 8’s still remains under review.💡 And what’s going on with Ship 35, Booster 17, and that rogue Raptor Vacuum spotted where it shouldn’t be?All that and more, right here on Starbase Update — every Thursday at 8PM ET on the Popular Science Channel.🤵 Hosted by Jack Beyer (@thejackbeyer)🖊️ Written by Alejandro Alcantarilla Romera (@alexphysics13)🎥 Video from BocaChicaGal, Jack Beyer, Gary Blair, Max Evans, Ceaser G, Gage Telesz, D Wise, Starbase Live, Space Coast Live, Bob Beresh, GeneDoctorB, Jonathon Norcross, SpaceX, SES, Copernicus Sentinel, Airbus DS via Harry Stranger.✂️ Edited by Ryan Caton (@DPodDolphinPro).💼 Produced by Kevin Michael Reed (@kmreed).
Apr 14, 2025This week at Starbase: Say goodbye to the High Bay and STARGATE buildings — demolition is underway to make room for the new Giga Bay. The massive flame bucket finally rolled to Pad B. Booster 14-2 rolls back to the production site. Ship 35 gets its aft flaps – is a static fire next? And our latest flyover captured stunning progress all across Starbase, from Pad B to the production site!Plus:New cryo test infrastructure at MasseyMultiple Starship prototypes in developmentRaptor testing reaches a record duration at McGregorPad B launch infrastructure rapidly advancingAnd yes... we talk about Ship 20, Ship 36's tile mystery, and those “brontosaurus ribs” on the flame deflector.🤵 Hosted by Jack Beyer (@thejackbeyer)🖊️ Written by Adrian Beil with Ryan Weber and Alejandro Alcantarilla Romera.🎥 Video from BocaChicaGal, Jack Beyer, Max Evans, D Wise, Starbase Live, McGregor Live, SpaceX.✂️ Edited by Ryan Caton (@DPodDolphinPro).💼 Produced by Kevin Michael Reed (@kmreed).
Apr 21, 2025🚀 Chopstick testing heats up on BOTH Pad A and Pad B — are catch tests coming?🛠️ Pad B gets new launch mount legs and major flame trench progress🏗️ High Bay demolition continues as the Giga Bay looms in the future🔧 Ship 35 receives all 6 Raptor engines, possibly preparing for rollout🧱 Deluge pipe installation continues, plus concrete work inside Pad B’s trench📦 Booster 17 rolls back to Rocket Garden, possibly waiting its turn — or its fate🛠️ New tanks at McGregor signal Raptor testing ramp-up🔥 And 2000 seconds of Raptor test firings deliver insane amounts of engine dataPlus:The Pad B launch mount might be modular and removableMore signs pointing to a Starship Flight 9 launch window in May… or JuneAnd as always, cranes are cool🤵 Hosted by Jack Beyer (@thejackbeyer)🖊️ Written by Adrian Beil.🎥 Video from BocaChicaGal, Jack Beyer, Max Evans, D Wise, Starbase Live, McGregor Live, SpaceX.✂️ Edited by Ryan Caton (@DPodDolphinPro).💼 Produced by Kevin Michael Reed (@kmreed).
Premieres Apr 28, 2025🏙️ Voting is underway to officially create the City of Starbase — what could this mean for the future of Boca Chica and SpaceX?🏗️ Giga Bay updates: FAA filings hint at a taller Boca Chica Giga Bay compared to Kennedy Space Center’s🚀 Major progress at Pad B — Orbital Launch Mount legs installed and flame diverter completed🛠️ High Bay demolition continues, clearing the way for the next-generation Giga Bay🛰️ Ship 35 and Ship 36 rollouts imminent, amid key road closures — could static fire tests be coming soon?🔩 Test Tank 17 moves to Starfactory for outfitting — and the great "Starship Version 2 vs. Version 3" naming debate heats up🤔 Regulatory status: Starship Flight 9 hinges on FAA clearance and Ship 35’s upcoming tests🔥 McGregor ramps up Raptor V3 engine testing with multiple long firingsFrom infrastructure transformations to flight vehicle preparations, Starbase is buzzing with activity — and we break it all down for you.\🤵 Hosted by Ryan Caton (@DPodDolphin)🖊️ Written by Adrian Beil.🎥 Video from BocaChicaGal, Jack Beyer, Max Evans, D Wise, Starbase Live, McGregor Live, SpaceX.✂️ Edited by Ryan Caton (@DPodDolphinPro).💼 Produced by Kevin Michael Reed (@kmreed).
May 5, 2025This week at Starbase, Ship 35 lit up the test stand—literally. Following a successful single-engine static fire, SpaceX attempted a full 6-engine test... and things didn’t quite go to plan. We break down what happened, what it could mean, and what’s next for Flight 9.Meanwhile, Starbase is officially becoming a city! With over 97% of the vote in favor, SpaceX's Gateway to Mars is getting its own mayor and commissioners. Plus, major moves at Pad B as the second Orbital Launch Mount inches closer to rollout.Also in this episode: Ship 36 cryo test success, Ship 38 stacking begins, Test Tank 17 waits its turn, and infrastructure projects tear down the old to make way for the new.🤵 Hosted by Ryan Caton (@DPodDolphin)🖊️ Written by Adrian Beil.🎥 Video from BocaChicaGal, Ceaser G, Gage Telesz, Jack Beyer, Max Evans, D Wise, Starbase Live, McGregor Live, SpaceX.✂️ Edited by Ryan Caton (@DPodDolphinPro).💼 Produced by Kevin Michael Reed (@kmreed).
May 12, 2025It’s been an action-packed week at Starbase! We’ve got the first rollout of Booster 18.1 (aka Test Tank 17), the second Orbital Launch Mount finally moving to Pad B, and some up-close looks at Raptor 3 hardware. Ship 35 may be gearing up for another static fire after a dramatic first attempt, and Starbase itself is seeing real infrastructure upgrades—from a water main install to a new roundabout and sidewalk improvements. All that, plus speculation on heat shielding, McGregor firings, FAA approvals, and more in this episode of Starbase Update.🤵 Hosted by Jack Beyer (@thejackbeyer).🖊️ Written by Adrian Beil (@BCCarcounters).🎥 Video from Jack Beyer, Ceasar G, Gage T, and Starbase Live.✂️ Edited by Ryan Caton (@DPodDolphinPro).💼 Produced by Kevin Michael Reed (@kmreed).
May 18, 2025 A departure from our usual reporting—this is 22 uninterrupted minutes of welding, cutting, and fabrication at SpaceX’s Starbase, set to music.Watch the sparks fly as Starships are forged in the fires of Boca Chica, Texas. No narration. Just rhythm, motion, and flame.
May 19/2025Welcome to this week’s Starbase Update — and things are getting strange down at the Cape. After a promising static fire for Ship 35 and a full rollout of Booster 14 to the pad, SpaceX threw us all for a loop: the booster has been rolled back, a surprise Raptor engine swap may be happening, and the FAA has quietly updated the launch license to exclude a catch attempt on Flight 9.We’ve also caught signs that stacking has begun on what could be Booster 18 – the first Block 3 Super Heavy. Plus: ballast bags are back at Pad B, the Chopsticks are getting tested, and FAA paperwork suggests the next Starship launch will slip to NET May 27th.All that, and your weekly McGregor Minute with Raptor 3 Written by Adrian Beil (@BCCarcounters).🎥 Video fromBocaChicaGal, Jack Beyer, Max Evans, Ceaser G, John Galloway, D Wise, Starbase Live, McGregor Live, Space Coast Live, GeneDoctorB, SeeClickFlash.🗺️ Hazard Maps by Need Pizza.✂️ Edited by Ryan Caton (@DPodDolphinPro).💼 Produced by Kevin Michael Reed (@kmreed).
May 26, 2025Starship’s ninth flight is finally upon us, and SpaceX has been busy preparing. In this episode, we cover the latest testing at Pad B, Booster 14’s re-rollout, Ship 35’s final preps, High Bay demolition progress, and new construction at Roberts Road that hints at another Starship launch tower. Plus, SpaceX explains what really happened on Flight 8, updates on the McGregor Raptor test campaign, and a preview of Elon Musk’s upcoming “Road to Mars” talk.🤵 Hosted by Ryan Caton (@DPodDolphinPro)🖊️ Written by Alejandro Alcantarilla Romera (@AlexPhysics13)🎥 Video from Jack Beyer, Ceasar G, Gage T, and Starbase Live.✂️ Edited by Ryan Caton (@DPodDolphinPro).💼 Produced by Kevin Michael Reed (@kmreed).
June 2, 2025We haven’t had this much Starbase news in a long time! Starship’s ninth integrated flight test reached SECO for the first time with a Block 2 Ship, but things got complicated from there. Plus, Elon Musk’s in-depth Starbase presentation revealed SpaceX’s 2026 Mars Plan, future Block 3 Starships, Raptor 3 upgrades, and a shift in Hot Stage Ring design! Dive into all the latest updates from Starbase in this detailed Starbase Update.🤵 Hosted by Ryan Caton (@DPodDolphinPro)🖊️ Written by Adrian Beil (@BCCarCounters)🎥 Video from Jack Beyer, Max Evans, Ceaser G, John Galloway, Jerry Pike, D Wise, Starbase Live, McGregor Live, SpaceX, NASA, National Reconnaissance Office, Pexels.✂️ Edited by Ryan Caton (@DPodDolphinPro).💼 Produced by Kevin Michael Reed (@kmreed).
