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This week at Starbase, we see the SpaceX LR11000 assembled, the rental LR11000 moves to the production site, Blue Origin loses a lawsuit, and Flight 521 takes shape.   Cranes Assembled and Disassembled This week saw the end of the...

As October ends, Starbase has been witness to the Chopsticks moving under their power, Ship 20 receiving the rest of her engines, and flight 521 entering the final stages of assembly. The new SpaceX Crane has arrived, Booster 4’s COPV...

This week saw the first successful test of a Raptor Vacuum attached to Starship, while the first structural steel elements of the New High Bay have been erected. The two virtual public hearings were also held with very positive results,...

Over the last week, the main focus at the launch site has been Mechazilla, with all of the components moved into position and prepared for installation. While most things have gone smoothly, there has been an issue where a track...

It’s been a very busy week down at Starbase Texas, although today will also involve some news out of SpaceX’s engine testing facility as well! Even though the FAA Environmental Assessment is ongoing, it feels as if SpaceX is closer...

It’s been a very busy week at Starbase Texas, with preflight testing beginning for Ship 20, as well as interesting developments regarding the LR11350 crane that was expected to begin installing Mechazilla. Finally, the last item on today’s agenda is...