Starbase Update with Jack Beyer (@thejackbeyer), covering the brand new and improved Ship 33 (Flight 7) stacking, Tower 2 completion, and more!Written by Adrian Beil (@BCCarCounters). Edited by Ryan Caton (@DPodDolphinPro).➡️
Starbase Update as SpaceX gears up for a potential catch attempt on Starship’s next flight. Meanwhile, the FAA has provided an update on the status of the Flight 5 license, the legendary Starhopper might be on the move, and more!
Starship To MARS in 2 YEARS? | Starbase UpdateNASASpaceflight9 Sept 2024Starship Flight 5 is poised to be SpaceX's most exciting and ambitious test flight yet, with a major objective—catching a booster mid-flight! SpaceX has been hard at work preparing the chopsticks for this historic moment. In this update, we’ll dive into SpaceX’s progress, including engine tests for Ship 31, the relocation of Starhopper, and Elon Musk’s latest tweets about Starship’s mission to Mars. Get ready for all the latest updates as SpaceX moves closer to launching Flight 5 and beyond!🤵 Hosted by Jack Beyer (@thejackbeyer)🖊️ Written by Ryan Weber🎥 Video from BocaChicaGal, Julia Bergeron, Jack Beyer, Starbase Live, McGregor Live, Sean Doherty, SpaceX, NASA, John Kraus/Polaris Program.✂️ Edited by Ryan Caton (@DPodDolphinPro)💼 Produced by Kevin Michael Reed (@kmreed)
WHY Is Starship FLIGHT 5 Delayed? | Starbase UpdateNASASpaceflight16 Sept 2024#Starship #SpaceX #Flight5This week at Starbase brought a whirlwind of activity, from cleanup efforts after Hurricane Francine to major updates on Starship Flight 5. Join us as we dive into the reasons behind the latest delay, with environmental issues pushing the flight back to November. Plus, we’ll cover the engine tests on Ship 31, ongoing work at Pad A and Pad B, and how SpaceX is handling recent fines from the TCEQ and EPA. Stay tuned for all the details!🤵 Hosted by Jack Beyer (@thejackbeyer)🖊️ Written by Ryan Weber🎥 Video from BocaChicaGal, Jack Beyer, Starbase Live, Sean Doherty, NOAA, NASA, SpaceX.✂️ Edited by Ryan Caton (@DPodDolphinPro)💼 Produced by Kevin Michael Reed (@kmreed)
New OLM Build Underway as Starship’s Full Stack Comes to Life! | Starbase UpdateSept 30, 2024It’s another jam-packed week at Starbase! We have full stack testing with a view of Pad B's flame trench and a visit from Booster 11, salvaged from the Gulf of Mexico. Plus, exclusive flyover footage reveals new OLM parts arriving at Sanchez, work on the chopsticks, and much more. Join Jack Beyer for all the latest updates from SpaceX's Starship program!🤵 Hosted by Jack Beyer (@thejackbeyer).🖊️ Written by Alejandro Alcantarilla Romera (@Alexphysics13).🎥 Video from BocaChicaGal, Jack Beyer, Max Evans, Starbase Live, SpaceX.✂️ Edited by Ryan Caton (@DPodDolphinPro).💼 Produced by Kevin Michael Reed (@kmreed).
Premieres Oct 7, 2024This week’s Starbase Update is full of confusion! 🚀 Is SpaceX's Starship Flight 5 set to launch this weekend, or are we looking at regulatory delays until November? With conflicting information from NOTAMs, FAA statements, and preparations at Starbase, it’s hard to predict when liftoff will happen. Jack Beyer breaks down the latest developments, construction progress at Starbase, and the ongoing regulatory uncertainty. Plus, we check out the latest hardware, including Booster 12 and 14, and a look at the new Orbital Launch Mount for Pad B. Don’t miss this in-depth update on SpaceX’s Starship progress!🤵 Hosted by Jack Beyer (@thejackbeyer).🖊️ Written by Adrian Beil (@BCCarCounters)🎥 Video from BocaChicaGal, Jack Beyer, Starbase Live, SpaceX, NASA.✂️ Edited by Ryan Caton (@DPodDolphinPro).💼 Produced by Kevin Michael Reed (@kmreed).
October 14, 2024🤵 Hosted by Jack Beyer (@thejackbeyer), Max Evans (@,_mgde_) D. Wise (@Dwisecinema), Daniel B, Ryan Caton.🎥 Video from BocaChicaGal, Jack Beyer, Max Evans, D Wise, Daniel B, Lucas Lacy, Starbase Live, SpaceX.✂️ Edited by D Wise (@dwisecinema), Ryan Caton (@DPodDolphinPro).💼 Produced by Kevin Michael Reed (@kmreed).
Oct 21, 2024SpaceX's fifth Starship flight took the spotlight last week, but the action at Starbase continues! From catching the Super Heavy Booster to preparing for the next Starship launch, there’s a lot happening. Discover updates on the latest boosters, potential testing at the pad, hardware stacking, and much more! Will Flight 6 take off before 2025? Let’s find out in this Starbase Update!🤵 Hosted by Jack Beyer (@thejackbeyer).Written by Alejandro Alcantarilla Romera.🎥 Video from BocaChicaGal, Jack Beyer, Max Evans, D Wise, Starbase Live, Lucas Lacy, SpaceX.✂️ Edited by Ryan Caton (@DPodDolphinPro).💼 Produced by Kevin Michael Reed (@kmreed).
Premiered Oct 28, 2024 Another record-breaking week at Starbase as SpaceX rolls out the first next-gen Starship for testing, achieves unprecedented Booster turnaround on the Orbital Launch Mount, and fires a Raptor engine 51 times! Plus, insights from Elon on Booster 12’s close call during landing. Don’t miss the latest on Block 2 Starships, Raptor 3 updates, and exciting developments across Pad B. This is your Starbase Update with Jack Beyer!🤵 Hosted by Jack Beyer (@thejackbeyer).🖊️ Written by Ryan Weber.🎥 Video from BocaChicaGal, Jack Beyer, Gary Blair, Adam Cuker, D Wise, Starbase Live, McGregor Live, SpaceX, Elon Musk.✂️ Edited by Ryan Caton (@DPodDolphinPro).💼 Produced by Kevin Michael Reed (@kmreed).
Premiered Nov 4, 2024 STARBASEAnother exciting week at Starbase as SpaceX moves forward with Ship 33’s cryogenic tests and continues building out Pad B and preparing for Starship Flight 6! 🚀 In this update, we look at what’s happening with next-generation Starships, the booster quick disconnects, chopsticks, and much more. Plus, our latest flyover revealed huge progress on Starbase’s new launch infrastructure. Don’t miss out on the latest steps SpaceX is taking to bring Starship closer to regular flights!Featured Segments:Ship 33 Cryo Testing – Ship 33 undergoes a series of cryo tests at Massey with noticeable updates to tankage and design, offering a glimpse into future Starship variants. Mega Bay Platforms and Raptor Engine Prep – We’re on the lookout for signs of Raptor 3 engine installations as SpaceX readies Ship 33 for engine testing.Pad B Infrastructure Build-out – See the flame trench and cryogenic trench work shaping up, along with upgrades to the chopsticks and carriage.Flight 6 Preparations – Work on Booster 13 and Ship 31 advances, as teams reinforce critical components on Pad A for the upcoming Starship flight.🤵 Hosted by Jack Beyer (@thejackbeyer).🖊️ Written by Alejandro Alcantarilla Romera (@Alexphysics13). 🎥 Video from BocaChicaGal, Jack Beyer, Gary Blair, Adam Cuker, D Wise, Starbase Live, McGregor Live, SpaceX.✂️ Edited by Ryan Caton (@DPodDolphinPro).💼 Produced by Kevin Michael Reed (@kmreed).
November 11, 2024Another massive week at Starbase! 🚀 Starship’s sixth flight has an official launch date, and it’s coming up fast—November 18th! Meanwhile, Ship 33, the first Block 2 Starship, received its Raptor engines and is gearing up for its next big test. Ship 31 is undergoing some fascinating heat shield modifications for Flight 6, and SpaceX continues to build out Starbase with rapid progress on Tower 2 and the new Orbital Launch Mount.We’ll break down the latest updates on all the prototypes, infrastructure, and testing milestones. Get ready for the most exciting Starship news yet!🤵 Hosted by Jack Beyer (@thejackbeyer).🖊️ Written by Adrian Beil (@BCCarCounters). 🎥 Video from BocaChicaGal, Jack Beyer, Starbase Live, Sean Doherty, Tesla, Pexels.✂️ Edited by Ryan Caton (@DPodDolphinPro).💼 Produced by Kevin Michael Reed (@kmreed).quote]
Premiered November 21, 2024A film shot and edited by D. Wise (@DWISECINEMA).With additional video by Jack Beyer (@thejackbeyer) and John Galloway (@kspaceacademy).Featuring: D. Wise, John Galloway, Max Evans, Jack Beyer, Anthony Gomez, Dan and Many others.Produced by Kevin Michael Reed (@kmreed).On November 19, 2024, SpaceX launched the Sixth test flight of Starship from Boca Chica in Texas. Booster 13 aborted tower catch and landed in the Gulf of Mexico. Ship 31 landed successfully in the Indian Ocean. This is the story on the ground from the NSF team documenting this historic moment on the ground.
November 25, 2024It’s been almost a week since Starship’s sixth flight, and SpaceX is already hard at work prepping for Flight 7! In this episode, we’ll cover:✨Post-launch repairs at Pad A 🛠️✨The latest on Booster 14, Ship 33, and upcoming vehicles 🚀✨Updates on Pad B and Starfactory construction 🏗️✨The fate of Ship 26 😢✨Key insights into Flight 7, including a possible launch date and reentry plans 🌌✨We’ll also dive into the FAA’s revised environmental assessment and what it means for SpaceX’s goal of 25 Starship launches per year.✨Plus, a sneak peek at new developments at Kennedy Space Center’s LC-39A!🔗 NSF Store: https://www.nasaspaceflight.com/shop/🤵 Hosted by Jack Beyer (@thejackbeyer).🖊️ Written by Alejandro Alcantarilla Romera (@AlexPhysics13). 🎥 Video from BocaChicaGal, Jack Beyer, Max Evans, John Galloway, D Wise, Starbase Live, Space Coast Live, SpaceX, Pexels.✂️ Edited by Ryan Caton (@DPodDolphinPro).💼 Produced by Kevin Michael Reed (@kmreed).
December 2, 2024This week at Starbase has been packed with exciting updates! From Booster 16's stacking progress and the introduction of new lifting mechanisms to the intriguing dismantling of Ship 26, SpaceX's activity shows no signs of slowing. We also take a closer look at the advancements in Starship manufacturing infrastructure, the Giga Bay, and the continued construction at Orbital Pad B, including the setup of the LR 11000 crane. Don’t miss the fascinating details of SpaceX’s evolving designs, innovative approaches, and rapid progress!🤵 Hosted by Ryan Caton.🖊️ Written by Adrian Beil (@BCCarCounters).🎥 Video from BocaChicaGal, Jack Beyer, Max Evans, John Galloway, D Wise, Starbase Live, Space Coast Live, SpaceX, Pexels.✂️ Edited by Ryan Caton (@DPodDolphinPro).💼 Produced by Kevin Michael Reed (@kmreed).
December 9, 2024This week at Starbase, preparations for Flight 7 hit high gear! Booster 14 has been moved to the orbital launch mount, and Ship 33 is nearing engine testing. Meanwhile, Tower 2's construction continues with reinforcements on the Chopsticks and QD arm. We also spot intriguing mystery hardware at Starfactory, ongoing panel installations, and developments at Pad B. Plus, what does a spin prime test on Booster 14 mean for SpaceX's future? Watch now for all the latest updates from the frontlines of space exploration!🤵 Hosted by Jack Beyer (@thejackbeyer).🖊️ Written by Adrian Beil (@BCCarCounters).🎥 Video from BocaChicaGal, Jack Beyer, Starbase Live, SpaceX, Pexels.✂️ Edited by Ryan Caton (@DPodDolphinPro).💼 Produced by Kevin Michael Reed (@kmreed).
December 16, 2024SpaceX is making big strides toward Starship’s seventh flight with Booster 14 and Ship 33 undergoing major testing this week. Meanwhile, six new tanks arrived at the Starbase tank farm, work on future Starship vehicles like Ship 34 and Booster 15 continues, and Tower 2 gets structural upgrades. Get the latest updates on Starbase progress, including testing, infrastructure expansion, and what’s next for SpaceX!🤵 Hosted by Ryan Caton (@dpoddolphinpro)🖊️ 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).
December 18, 2024SpaceX has received FAA approval for Starship's seventh flight, paving the way for a January 2025 launch. With Ship 33 and Booster 14 ready to fly, this mission introduces the upgraded Block 2 Starship, and we’re diving into everything the FAA license entails. From the streamlined approval process to the updates on vehicle configuration and mishap criteria, here’s everything you need to know about Starship’s next big step!🤵 Hosted by Ryan Caton (@dpoddolphinpro)🖊️ Written by Adrian Beil (@BCCarCounters), with Alejandro Alcantarilla Romera (@AlexPhysics13).🎥 Video from BocaChicaGal, Jack Beyer, John Galloway, D Wise, SpaceX.✂️ Edited by Ryan Caton (@DPodDolphinPro).💼 Produced by Kevin Michael Reed (@kmreed).
Dec 23, 2024As 2024 wraps up, Starbase is buzzing with activity. Flight 7 gets FAA approval, Ship 33 surprises with a single-engine static fire, and Pad A sees intense work to prepare for the next launch. Over at Pad B, flame buckets arrive, tank farms expand, and chopstick installation gears up. Meanwhile, Booster 15 kicks off testing for Flight 8, and the Starbase Christmas parade brings holiday cheer. Dive into all this and more in this week’s Starbase Update!🤵 Hosted by Jack Beyer (@thejackbeyer).🖊️ 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).
January 6, 2025Welcome to Starbase in 2025! SpaceX is gearing up for Starship Flight 7, with Booster 14 already on the pad and Ship 33 preparing for rollout. This mission introduces Block 2 upgrades, Starlink deployment tests, reentry experiments, and a potential booster catch. In this update, we’ll explore the latest SpaceX blog post detailing key innovations, infrastructure progress, and what’s next for Boca Chica. Plus, get a glimpse of the Raptor 3 engine testing and a closer look at the exciting developments in South Texas.🤵 Hosted by Ryan Caton (@DPodDolphinPro)🖊️ Written by Adrian Beil (@BCCarCounters)🎥 Video from BocaChicaGal, Jack Beyer, John Galloway, Starbase Live, Michael Baylor, NASA, SpaceX.✂️ Edited by Ryan Caton (@DPodDolphinPro).💼 Produced by Kevin Michael Reed (@kmreed).
January 13, 2025We’re just hours away from Starship Flight 7 and the debut of the Block 2 Starship! Ship 33 has been outfitted with Starlink simulators, new catch pins, and even some fun decals before rolling out to the pad. This week, we dive into the latest updates from Starbase, including Booster 14 preps, new hardware testing, and what’s changed for this massive vehicle. Plus, we’ll cover the wet dress rehearsal, full-stack highlights, and what to expect on launch day!🤵 Hosted by Ryan Caton (@DPodDolphinPro)🖊️ 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).
