Starbase Texas | News and Updates | Starship Factory

  • Ship 20 sits on the launch stand at Starbase

    Starbase Update | Blue Origin Lawsuit, Wide Bay, & Cranes | 11/8/2021

    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...

  • Wiring is added to the Chopsticks on the Launch Mount in Starbase Texas

    Starbase Update | Chopsticks, S20 Engines, and Flight 521 | 11/1/2021

    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...

  • Raptors engines installed underneath Booster 4

    Starbase Update | Chopsticks, RVac Testing, and New High Bay | 10/25/21

    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,...

  • Static fire of SpaceX Ship 20 was a success!

    Starbase Update | Public Comment and Static Fires | 10/17/21

    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...

  • Overhead shot of Mechazilla catching structure at Starbase

    Starbase Update | Mechazilla, GSE-8, High Bay, and McGregor | 10/10/21

    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...

  • Raptor engine is installed by a SpaceX employee underneath Booster 20

    Starbase Update | Starship Testing Begins and More! | 10/3/21

    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...