re tile thirty - June 25, 2024
After a round of slaps yesterday and another slap done a few minutes ago, it looks like SpaceX might be testing the alignment of the chopstick landing rail with the lifting points on B14.1nsf.live/starbase
Shortly after this SpaceX performed another slap but this time higher than the slaps from yesterday. They've done that now two times, this is video of that second time. The chopsticks have gone down since and they may be slapping lower like yesterday.nsf.live/starbase
We just released this week's Starbase Flyover Update with analysis of Ship 30 work, Starbase Tower 2, B14.1 chopstick testing and more! Watch it at
Starbase team testing the tower chopsticks for the upcoming catch of a Super Heavy booster
Returning the booster after launch is a core capability to Starship becoming rapidly and reliably reusable
Flight 5 in 4 weeks
Pad B Starts to Rise As Booster 12 Static Fire nearswritten by Ryan Weber July 5, 2024 SpaceX preparations for flight 5 of Starship continue to focus on replacing Ship 30’s heat shield as teams prepare for Booster 12 to roll out for a static fire this upcoming week. Meanwhile, long-term planning centers around Pad B construction at the launch site.
Super Heavy Booster 12 rolling out to the launch complex for static fire testing prior to Starship Flight 5. 7/9/24
Booster 12 rollout to the launch site.Live Commentary: youtube.com/watch?v=AX3Tfz…
This morning, SpaceX rolled Booster 12 to the pad ahead of Starship Flight 5.Timelapse from one of @NASASpaceflight Starbase Live robotic cameras.Watch live views as SpaceX clears the Orbital Launch Pad to lift B12 onto the OLM.nsf.live/starbase
Flight 5 Super Heavy booster moved to the pad at Starbase
Booster 12 has been stacked on the OLM ahead of a potential static fire tomorrow.@NASASpaceflight Nsf.live/starbase
Time-lapse of Booster 12 being lifted overnight onto the Orbital Launch Mount after arriving earlier in the day ahead of a potential Static fire test as early as today. @NASASpaceflight Starbase Live 24/7 nsf.live/starbase
Booster 12 is putting on a night show with some venting.With the road closed, we might be getting some proof testing during the final part of this test window.nsf.live/starbase
And the road has now opened. So that was the conclusion of the testing (the venting).