Premiered June 9, 2025SpaceX isn’t slowing down after Starship Flight 9—this week, Booster 16 fired all 33 Raptor engines in a full-duration static fire, pushing us closer to Flight 10. Meanwhile, SpaceX dropped a bombshell in Florida: they’re planning two new Starship launch pads at SLC-37 with a staggering 76 launches per year, supporting both civilian and national security payloads.We also track construction progress at Starbase, including signs that the Giga Bay is finally underway, the state of Pad A after Flight 9, and the latest on Ship 36 and 37. From explosive Raptor testing at McGregor to Dan Huot’s now-infamous “Pad 2” tweet, there’s a LOT to unpack in this Starbase Update.🤵 Hosted by Ryan Caton (@DPodDolphinPro)🖊️ Written by Adrian Beil (@BCCarCounters)🎥 Video from BocaChicaGal, Jack Beyer, Max Evans, Ceaser G, John Galloway, Anthony Iemole, D Wise, Starbase Live, McGregor Live, SpaceX, NASA, Google Earth, Sean Doherty.✂️ Edited by Ryan Caton (@DPodDolphinPro).💼 Produced by Kevin Michael Reed (@kmreed).
June 16, 2026Starship Flight 10 is almost here—and it’s happening faster than expected!SpaceX is moving full throttle at Starbase, with Ship 36 nearly ready, Booster 16 cleared for flight, and the very first Block 3 Super Heavy Booster rapidly coming together. In this week’s Starbase Update, we break down:🚀 Ship 36’s heat shield progress🧩 A mysterious new booster component hidden under a red tarp🏗️ Non-stop Giga Bay construction⚡ Raptor testing—including a spectacular green-flash engine failure🔧 Booster 18’s updated structure and stacking process🛑 Plus the latest on FAA investigations and what still stands in the way of Flight 10’s liftoffWith launch likely just weeks away, this is the episode to catch up on all the clues pointing to SpaceX’s next Starship mission.Don’t forget to share your Flight 10 date predictions in the comments, and stick around for our follow-up on what could be coming next with Flight 11 and beyond!🤵 Hosted by Jack Beyer (@thejackbeyer).🖊️ Written by Adrian Beil (@BCCarCounters).🎥 Video from Jack Beyer, Max Evans, Ceaser G, John Galloway, D Wise, Starbase Live, McGregor Live, United Launch Alliance, SpaceX.✂️ Edited by Ryan Caton (@DPodDolphinPro).💼 Produced by Kevin Michael Reed (@kmreed).
Jun 23, 2025 STARBASEStarbase has been shaken by another Starship explosion. Ship 36 was lost during a COPV failure—what exactly went wrong, and what’s next?In this somber Starbase Update:🧩 We dissect the explosion footage to pinpoint which nitrogen COPV failed inside the nosecone and why.🔧 What immediate actions SpaceX is taking at the Massey Outpost—fire control, cleanup, damage assessment.🗓️ The potential delay to Flight 10 and whether Ship 37 or even Ship 38 could take its place.🔄 Assessment of Block 3 readiness and whether SpaceX might bypass the remaining Block 2 ships.🧭 How all this impacts Artemis, Mars mission timelines, and whether another explosion is simply part of the process—or a sign of deeper trouble.This episode doesn’t pull punches—if you care about the future of Starship, you need to see this.🤵 Hosted by Jack Beyer (@thejackbeyer).🖊️ Written by Alejandro Alcantarilla Romera (@AlexPhysics13)🎥 Video from BocaChicaGal, Jack Beyer, Max Evans, Ceaser G, John Galloway, Jerry Pike, D Wise, NeedPizza, Starbase Live, briancjackson, @xrae, SpaceX, NASA, Google Earth, Untied Launch Alliance.✂️ Edited by Ryan Caton (@DPodDolphinPro).💼 Produced by Kevin Michael Reed (@kmreed).
You guys! @thejackbeyer from @NASASpaceflight is in the @BYU anechoic chamber recording his weekly Starbase update. Be sure to watch the video when it drops on Monday!
🏳️🌈Alejandro Alcantarilla Romera (Alex)@Alexphysics13Here we can see the Beyersat preparing for acoustic testing before its launch. Beyersat needs to be tested here in order to ensure it will survive the forces of a launch. NSF engineers are hard at work preparing it for launch no earlier than Bacon
Jun 30, 2025🚀 Starbase is changing fast! This week:✅ Giga Bay Construction: Starbase’s largest building yet is rising fast—pile driving is underway and the scale is massive!✅ Starfactory & Infrastructure: New work stands, facility expansions, and rapid changes all aimed at Block 3 production.✅ Massey’s Aftermath: The Ship 36 explosion cleanup continues. Damage assessment and recovery work remain ongoing.✅ McGregor Minute: Possible retirement of a Raptor 2 test stand after a dramatic last firing… plus new Raptor 3 engines roll by.✅ Pad 2 Updates: Final trench work, deluge system progress, and potential launch pad milestones.✅ Block 3 Progress: Booster 18 continues stacking, Ship 39’s nosecone waits for tiles, and the first Block 3 vehicles inch closer to flight readiness.✅ THE WILD THEORY: Did SpaceX just quietly start modifying a Ship transport stand to enable static fires… on the OLM?! Sounds crazy… but the signs are there.✅ Cape Construction Progress: Thanks to Axiom 4 launch footage, we also caught new glimpses of Starship Pad 39A work at KSC.🤵 Hosted by Jack Beyer (@thejackbeyer).🖊️ Written by Adrian Beil (@BCCarCounters)🎥 Video from BocaChicaGal, Jack Beyer, Max Evans, Ceaser G, John Galloway, Jerry Pike, D Wise, NeedPizza, Starbase Live, briancjackson, @xrae, SpaceX, NASA, Google Earth, Untied Launch Alliance.✂️ Edited by Ryan Caton (@DPodDolphinPro).💼 Produced by Kevin Michael Reed (@kmreed).
Jul 7, 2025 10SpaceX’s Starbase test site, Massey’s, is still recovering from the explosive Ship 36 failure—but the company isn't slowing down. This week, we cover the emergence of the Backup Plan: an Orbital Launch Mount Ship Adapter that could allow static fire testing to resume at Pad A.We’ve also got major updates on:* Ship 39, 40, 41, and 42 progress inside Starfactory* Pad 2’s rapid outfitting, including 20 new hold-down clamps* Installation of a new Block 3-style Quick Disconnect system* Continued construction of Giga Bay* 21 engine firings at McGregor, including impressive Raptor 3 relights* Cleanup and partial reactivation at Massey’s🤵 Hosted by Ryan Caton (@dpoddolphinpro).🖊️ Written by Adrian Beil (@BCCarCounters)🎥 Video from Jack Beyer, Ceaser G, D Wise, Starbase Live, McGregor Live, SpaceX.✂️ Edited by Ryan Caton (@DPodDolphinPro).💼 Produced by Kevin Michael Reed (@kmreed).
July 15, 2025SpaceX is charging full speed ahead with Starship’s next launch! This week, teams are progressing with an improvised ship static fire stand while making HUGE strides on the next-gen Starship vehicles. Watch as Booster 18 gets a massive fuel transfer tube installed, and check out the line-up of future ship hardware in the Starfactory! Plus, tons of action at both launch pads and progress on the new Giga Bay foundation. Bonus: Our Florida team’s flyover brings exclusive Starship footage from the Space Coast!🤵 Hosted by Jack Beyer (@thejackbeyer).🖊️ Written by Alejandro Alcantarilla Romera (@Alexphysics13)🎥 Video from BocaChicaGal, Julia Bergeron, Gary Blair, Jack Beyer, Joe B, Max EvansJohn Galloway, Ceaser G, D Wise, Starbase Live, McGregor Live, Nic Ansuini, SpaceX, NASA, Cameron County, Google Earth.✂️ Edited by Ryan Caton (@DPodDolphinPro).💼 Produced by Kevin Michael Reed (@kmreed).
July 21, 2025Join us for the latest on SpaceX's Starship program as we edge closer to Flight 10! In this video, we dive into the exciting developments at Starbase, including the modified ship stand now on the launch mount, signaling a potential rollout and static fire test for Ship 37 in just days. We also explore SpaceX's intriguing move to salvage old Starship Booster parts - what's the story behind that? Plus, exclusive aerial footage from our recent flyover reveals major progress, from repairs at the Massey's Outpost to foundation work for the Giga Bay, and advancements on Starbase’s second launch pad. Don’t miss the latest on SpaceX’s mission to make humanity multiplanetary!🤵 Hosted by Jack Beyer (@thejackbeyer).🖊️ Written by Alejandro Alcantarilla Romera (@Alexphysics13)🎥 Video from BocaChicaGal, Jack Beyer, Max Evans, Ceaser G, John Galloway, D Wise, Starbase Live, McGregor Live, Space Coast Live, SpaceX.✂️ Edited by Ryan Caton (@DPodDolphinPro).💼 Produced by Kevin Michael Reed (@kmreed).
July 28, 2025This week at Starbase, it's full steam ahead toward the next Starship launch. Ship 37 is prepping for its static fire campaign with final hardware installed and a road closure scheduled. Meanwhile, Ship 38 is preparing for cryogenic testing, possibly as early as this week, with Massey's now operational again. Over at McGregor, multiple Raptor tests hint at ignition sequence focus—potentially Raptor 3 related.And in a blast from the past, Booster 13 has made its surprise return after its splashdown during Flight 6. SpaceX is inspecting the recovered thrust section, giving us an unprecedented look at submerged Raptor engines. Plus, new Quick Disconnects for Block 3 are installed at Pad 2, and Elon Musk teases a Starship tech update ahead of Flight 10!🤵 Hosted by Jack Beyer (@thejackbeyer).🖊️ Written by Adrian Beil.🎥 Video from Jack Beyer, Ceaser G, John Galloway, D Wise, Starbase Live, McGregor Live, SpaceX.✂️ Edited by Ryan Caton (@DPodDolphinPro).💼 Produced by Kevin Michael Reed (@kmreed).
Aug 4, 2025They did it — SpaceX fired a Starship directly on the Orbital Launch Mount! Ship 37 completed both of its preflight static fires in one week, clearing the way for Flight 10 as early as mid-August. Meanwhile, Ship 38 is deep into its cryogenic testing, and Block 3 hardware is rapidly advancing with new nosecones, thermal protection work, and Raptor 3 engine testing.In this Starbase Update, we dive into:- Ship 37’s full preflight test campaign, including single and six-engine static fires- Ship 38’s cryo testing and return to the Mega Bay- A first look at Block 3 hardware, including Ship 39’s flaps and thermal protection system- The first firing on the new Raptor North test stand at McGregor- Progress on Pad B trench outfitting and service structure work- The upcoming timeline for Flight 10 and expectations for Flight 11 Hosted by Jack Beyer (@thejackbeyer).🖊️ Written by Adrian Beil (@BCCarCounters)🎥 Video from Jack Beyer, Gary Blair, Jay DeShetler, Ceaser G, D Wise, Starbase Live, McGregor Live, SpaceX.✂️ Edited by Ryan Caton (@DPodDolphinPro).💼 Produced by Kevin Michael Reed (@kmreed).
August 11, 2025Ship 37’s path to Starship Flight 10 just got more complicated. After two static fires last week, SpaceX rolled the vehicle back to the Mega Bay—only to swap at least one Raptor Vacuum engine and reconfigure Pad 1 for another round of testing. Updated launch notices now point to a No Earlier Than (NET) August 22nd launch, but with time ticking down, is that realistic?Meanwhile, Booster 16 moves to the Rocket Garden, Booster 12 returns to the Mega Bay, and historic SN2 gets relocated. We check in on Block 3 production, Pad 2 construction (including the unique methane-driven deluge system), and major work on LC-39A’s Starship pad in Florida. Plus, Mars mission updates, Giga Bay foundations, the mysterious “SpaceX Megabunker,” and a record-breaking week for Raptor 3 engine testing at McGregor.🤵 Hosted by Jack Beyer (@thejackbeyer).🖊️ Written by Alejandro Alcantarilla Romera (@alexphysics13)🎥 Video from Jack Beyer, Max Evans, John Galloway, Ceaser G, D Wise, Starbase Live, Space Coast Live, McGregor Live, SpaceX, GeneDoctorB, Bob Beresh, ESA/Mlabspace, NASA.✂️ Edited by Ryan Caton (@DPodDolphinPro).💼 Produced by Kevin Michael Reed (@kmreed).
August 18, 2025Get ready for SpaceX's Starship Flight 10, potentially launching on August 24, 2025, as Ship 37 completes critical testing and mishap investigations for Flight 9 and Ship 36's explosion wrap-up! Dive into exclusive SpaceX updates, including stunning Block 3 Super Heavy grid fin images, Ship 37’s spin prime test, and Starbase’s rapid preparations for Flight 11. From Booster 16’s experimental landing burn to Ship 37’s Starlink simulator deployment and in-space Raptor relight, this Starbase Update covers it all.🤵 Hosted by Ryan Caton (@DPodDolphinPro).🖊️ Written by Alejandro Alcantarilla Romera (@alexphysics13)🎥 Video from Jack Beyer, Max Evans, Ceaser G, John Galloway, D Wise, Starbase Live, SpaceX, Google Earth.✂️ Edited by Ryan Caton (@DPodDolphinPro).💼 Produced by Kevin Michael Reed (@kmreed).
Aug 20, 2025SpaceX’s Raptor engine is at the heart of Starship — the most powerful rocket ever built. With 39 engines powering Starship and Super Heavy, SpaceX needs to produce an astonishing number of Raptors and make sure every single one can handle the extreme demands of flight.In this video, we’ll explore all aspects of Raptor testing:* The main parts of the engine and how they work together* How propellant flows through the full-flow staged combustion cycle* The three types of Raptor tests (spin prime, preburner, and static fire)* Where Raptors are tested (McGregor, Massey, and Starbase)* The support hardware that makes testing possible* What’s different between ground testing and real flights* How Raptor 3 and future designs may change testingFrom startup sequences to engine chill, deluge systems, and RVac nozzle bracing — we’ll cover the how and the why of every Raptor test.🤵 Hosted by Jack Beyer (@thejackbeyer).🖊️ Written by Alejandro Alcantarilla Romera (@alexphysics13)🎥 Video from Jack Beyer, Max Evans, Ceaser G, John Galloway, D Wise, Starbase Live, SpaceX, Google Earth.✂️ Edited by Ryan Caton (@DPodDolphinPro).💼 Produced by Kevin Michael Reed (@kmreed).
Sep 1, 2025 Starship Flight 10 is in the books — and SpaceX is already preparing for the next mission. Booster 15 and Ship 38 are lining up for Flight 11 testing, while SpaceX also pushes forward on Version 3 and 4 Starships, new pad infrastructure, and major updates in Florida.We’ll break down:🚀 Flight 10 analysis & why Booster 15 will likely fly again🛠️ Pad work at Starbase: dancefloor return, alignment pins, scaffolding & cranes📊 Elon’s latest updates on Starship Block 3 and Block 4 performance🌍 Why early Mars landers may touch down without legs🏗️ LC-39A and SLC-37 progress with new towers, flame trench & cryo tanks🔧 Vehicle production updates inside Mega Bay & Starfactory🔥 McGregor testing — including a mysterious new test rig that might be linked to HLS🤵 Hosted by Jack Beyer (@thejackbeyer)🖊️ Written by Alejandro Alcantarilla Romera (@alexphysics13)🎥 Video from Jack Beyer, Gary Blair, Max Evans, Ceaser G, John Galloway, D Wise, Starbase Live, Space Coast Live, McGregor Live, SpaceX, CCTV.✂️ Edited by Ryan Caton (@DPodDolphinPro).💼 Produced by Kevin Michael Reed (@kmreed).
Sept 8, 2025SpaceX isn’t slowing down! Less than two weeks after Starship’s 10th flight, preparations for Flight 11 are already in full swing. Booster 15-2 has rolled to the pad for static fire testing, Pad 2 is pushing toward operational readiness, and new Block 3 test tanks are on the move.In this week’s Starbase Update, we’ll cover:🚀 Pad 2’s deluge system and chopstick stabilizers🚀 Booster 15-2’s rollout and static fire campaign🚀 McGregor testing highlights, including Falcon 9 and Raptor 3 engines🚀 The road to Block 3 with Booster 18.3 hot staging tests🚀 What Flight 11’s payload might really bePlus, new Starbase construction updates, fresh footage from the production site, and all the latest developments from McGregor.🤵 Hosted by Max Evans (@_mdge_)🖊️ Written by Adrian Beil (@BCCarCounters)🎥 Video from Jack Beyer, Gary Blair, Max Evans, Ceaser G, John Galloway, D Wise, Starbase Live, Space Coast Live, McGregor Live, SpaceX, CCTV.✂️ Edited by Ryan Caton (@DPodDolphinPro).💼 Produced by Kevin Michael Reed (@kmreed).
Premieres Sep 15, 2025 Join Jack Beyer for an electrifying Starbase Update from NSF, diving into SpaceX’s relentless progress at Starbase. This week, Pad 2 buzzes with activity as the Flame Bucket activates and the Liquid Oxygen Quick Disconnect moves, signaling readiness. The Giga Bay’s foundation takes shape, while Block 3 advances with Ship 39’s Thermal Protection System nearing completion and Booster 18’s test tanks, including the landing tank, under scrutiny. At McGregor, a record 354-second Raptor 3 burn and explosive tests push limits, alongside Merlin engine firings for Falcon 9. From nosecones to Space Coast’s Orbital Launch Mount, get the latest on Starship’s Flight 11 and beyond!exclusive benefits. Your support helps us continue our 24/7 coverage. Click JOIN above to get started.⚡🤵 Hosted by Jack Beyer (@thejackbeyer)🖊️ Written by Adrian Beil (@BCCarCounters)🎥 Video from Jack Beyer, Ceaser G, Gage Telesz, D Wise, Starbase Live, McGregor Live, Space Coast Live, Nic Ansuini, SpaceX.✂️ Edited by Ryan Caton (@DPodDolphinPro).💼 Produced by Kevin Michael Reed (@kmreed).
Sept 22, 2025Starbase is buzzing with activity this week as Ship 38 begins testing at Pad 1, Pad 2’s deluge system gets multiple powerful tests, and new Block 3 hardware rolls into the spotlight. From B18.1’s dramatic final cryo test to the rollout of B18.3, to the Giga Bay’s foundations rising, SpaceX is moving fast.🚀 We’ll also take you above Starbase with exclusive flyover views—spotting new ship aft dome hardware, repairs at the Massey Outpost after Ship 36’s explosion, and the latest upgrades across the launch site.🚀 Meanwhile in Florida, SpaceX continues preparing for Starship launches at the Cape, building new tower modules and laying the groundwork for SLC-37. Plus, Elon Musk reveals the transport barge that will carry Starships to the Cape—“You’ll Thank Me Later.”🚀 And don’t miss the FAA’s new draft environmental assessment for updated Starship launch and reentry trajectories—a key step toward more ambitious flights.🔥 All this and more in this jam-packed Starbase UpdatePlus, new Starbase construction updates, fresh footage from the production site, and all the latest developments from McGregor.🤵 Hosted by Jack Beyer (@JackABeyer )🖊️ Written by Alejandro Alcantarilla Romera🎥 Video from Jack Beyer, Ceaser G, Gage Telesz, D Wise, Starbase Live, SpaceX, Nic Ansuini✂️ Edited by Ryan Caton (@DPodDolphinPro).💼 Produced by Kevin Michael Reed (@kmreed).
Septemper 29, 2025We may be just two weeks away from Starship Flight 11 — and with it, the final launch of the current generation of Starships, Super Heavy boosters, and Pad 1 itself.This week’s Starbase Update covers everything from Ship 38’s pre-launch testing and rollback, to Booster 15’s move to the Rocket Garden, to SpaceX preparing Pad 1 for its last-ever static fire campaign. Meanwhile, Pad 2 construction and deluge tests continue, new Block 3 test tanks are undergoing cryo at Massey and McGregor, and over at Kennedy Space Center, SpaceX has installed the LC-39A flame trench buckets while Florida’s Giga Bay rises from the ground.Highlights in this episode:🚀 Ship 38 wraps up pre-launch testing ahead of Flight 11🏗️ Pad 1 reconfigured for final Gen 2 launch🛠️ Booster 15 rolls to the Rocket Garden, awaiting launch📜 Notices point to October 6th → October 13th launch dates🧪 B18.1 and B18.3 Block 3 test tanks at Massey🔥 Raptor 3 development & mystery test hardware at McGregor💦 Pad 2 deluge system testing, new Quick Disconnect installs, and the Megabunker🌴 Big progress at LC-39A: flame trench milestone & Florida Giga Bay assemblyAs we look forward to Flight 11, this episode also sets the stage for Flight 12 — the first Block 3 Starship from Pad 2.🤵 Hosted by Jack Beyer (@thejackbeyer)🖊️ Written by Alejandro Alcantarilla Romera (@alexphysics13)🎥 Video from Jack Beyer, Max Evans, Ceaser G, D Wise, Starbase Live, McGregor Live, Space Coast Live, SpaceX, GeneDoctorB, NeedPizza.✂️ Edited by Ryan Caton (@DPodDolphinPro).💼 Produced by Kevin Michael Reed (@kmreed).
October 8, 2025Starship Flight 11 is just days away — and SpaceX has officially confirmed the launch date. But this time, it’s not just another test. With a new landing profile, more flight-proven Raptor engines, and major upgrades across Starbase and the Space Coast, Flight 11 gives us a glimpse into the next generation of Starships.In this week’s Starbase Update, Ryan Caton dives deep into the new launch profile, the upcoming changes for Pad 1 and Pad 2, Ship 38’s heat shield experiments, Booster 15’s “planned explosion,” and the growing fleet of Block 3 vehicles now under construction. Plus, there’s new testing at McGregor, massive concrete pours for the Giga Bay, and even a record-breaking crane arriving at Kennedy Space Center for Starship’s future Florida launch site.🤵 Hosted by Ryan Caton (@DPodDolphinPRo)🖊️ Written by Alejandro Alcantarilla Romera (@alexphysics13)🎥 Video from BocaChicaGal, Julia Bergeron, Jack Beyer, Gary Blair, Max Evans, John Galloway, Ceaser G, Gage Telesz, D Wise, Starbase Live, Space Coast Live, McGregor Live, SpaceX.✂️ Edited by Ryan Caton (@DPodDolphinPro).💼 Produced by Kevin Michael Reed (@kmreed).
