Starbase update article ahead of Booster 9's Spin Prime test (as early as Friday), setting the stage for the Static Fire test.https://www.nasaspaceflight.com/2023/08/starship-booster-9-critical-testing-phase/ - By Justin Davenport.
The road is closed, and chopsticks are rising. Welcome to Booster 9's big test events, starting with an expected Spin Prime test this morning.Live commentary stream soon. For now: nsf.live/starbase
Booster 9 into prop load for a potential Spin Prime test:youtube.com/watch?v=KkZAWz…
Booster 9 Spin Prime test. Looked like a lot of engines.Next up should be a Static Fire test in the coming days.youtube.com/watch?v=KkZAWz…
Another prop load of Booster 9:nsf.live/starbase
Booster 9 completed a flight-like chill and spin of the Raptor engine pumps in advance of static fire
Preparing for next Starship flight! This time, I think we have ~50% probability of reaching orbital velocity, however even getting to stage separation would be a win.
Aaaand touchdown!Ship 25 has been lifted off of Suborbital Pad B ahead of the expected trasnsportation back to the Production Site, as early as 1:00 am tomorrow.📷: @LabPadre
FINALLY S25 makes it off Test Pad B!@LabPadre #NerdleCam.
Sitting on top of the freshly fixed OLM, Booster 9 performed its first spin prime test with all of its Raptor engines prior to static fire testing.Video from @smaster7772 and Starbase Live. Edited by @_thomashayden.📺
I have received an overpressure notice for a potential Booster 9 static fire attempt tomorrow! 🔥🔥🔥🚀@NASASpaceflight
Ship 25 says, "have a fun Sunday, I'm outta here" to Booster 9.nsf.live/starbase
SpaceX kicks off the potential Static Fire day of Booster 9 with a FireX test at the Orbital Launch Mount. Until we go live with commentary, you can watch everything on Starbase Live: nsf.live/starbase
And minutes after this they did a small flow of water through the flame deflector so hopefully all is checked out for test later
Now the Tank Farm is picking up for Booster 9's Static Fire test:youtube.com/watch?v=UFKKFt…
