Starship is about to get full stack frosty. Prop loading is starting for the full WDR test.youtube.com/watch?v=YAi2Qu…
Both tanks on Booster 9 are prop loading.Here's some @KSpaceAcademy with some #DasArt on where those tanks are.youtube.com/watch?v=YAi2Qu…
Ship set to join the party:
Ship 25 now into prop load.youtube.com/watch?v=YAi2Qu…
Over half way per loading.
Starship Booster 9/Ship 25 Full WDR proceeding without issue at Starbase. Heading to full load.youtube.com/watch?v=YAi2Qu…
Tower vent, so Ship 25 will be pretty much full now.
Starship holding a bellyful of prop.youtube.com/watch?v=YAi2Qu…
FireX:
Starship and Super Heavy were loaded with more than 10 million pounds of propellant today in a flight-like rehearsal ahead of launch
Vehicle is ready for the second test flight of a fully integrated Starship, pending regulatory approval
SpaceX progressing while I hear the FAA and Fish and Wildlife are as well. Next launch attempt coming before too long, I’d think.
A very smooth WDR for Booster 9 and Ship 25, nearly detanked and the road block has moved to the usual position and is likely to open shortly. youtube.com/watch?v=YAi2Qu…
And a Water Deluge Test to close out the day!youtube.com/watch?v=YAi2Qu…
On November 6, 2023, between 5:25 a.m. and 11:15 a.m., rocket launching operations are scheduled to take place near Boca Chica Beach, Texas. Back-up launch dates and times include each day following November 1, 2023, between 5:25 a.m. and 11:15 a.m., until conditions permit the launch.
Fish and Wildlife Service out in force again this morning. Always a good sign per getting paperwork done!nsf.live/starbase
Biggest presence to date, I'd say!
Ship 25 and Booster 9 performed a full stack wet dress rehearsal including FireX and deluge testing meanwhile, the HLS nosecone was moved.Video + Photos by Jack (@theJackBeyer), Sean (@SeanKD_Photos), and Starbase Live for @NASASpaceflight.➡️
Workers up on the SQD (Ship Quick Disconnect) arm. It could be preps for a destack! If they do, this is set to be the final time in this processing flow, with the final restack expected just ahead of launch day!nsf.live/starbase
Updated statement from the FWS regarding the Starship status:- On Oct. 19, FWS reinitiated consultation with the FAA about the Endangered Species Act.- While the FWS has 135 days to issue an amended opinion, they do not expect to take the full time.@NASASpaceflight
