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space-technology1 year ago

"SpaceX Prepares Super Heavy Booster for Starship Test Flight"

Preparations for the fourth flight of Starship are underway, with Ship 29 completing its engine testing and Booster 11 rolling out for its own engine test campaign. Ship 29's final launch preparations include heat shield repairs, while Booster 11 is awaiting the completion of the Orbital Launch Pad for its testing. SpaceX is also expanding its production site, with new buildings and facilities under construction at Starbase. Additionally, work is progressing on a new ship static fire test stand at Masseys, and groundwork is being completed for Orbital Launch Pad 2. Booster 4 has been scrapped after sitting in the rocket garden for 630 days.

via NASASpaceflight.com|
#booster-11#engine-testing#orbital-launch-pad
space-technology1 year ago

"Insights from Starship's Wet Dress Rehearsal and Liftoff Failure"

SpaceX is preparing for the next Starship flight, with Ship 28 and Booster 10 set to return to the launch site for a Wet Dress Rehearsal (WDR) ahead of the third launch of the rocket. Significant upgrades and changes to the Orbital Tank Farm and Launch Site are being made, including the installation of extra pumps and subcoolers, reinforcement of cryo shells, and small upgrades all over the Orbital Launch Pad. Additionally, progress is being made on the construction of a second tower at Sanchez, production site, and vehicle updates for future flights.

via NASASpaceflight.com|
#orbital-launch-pad#space-exploration#space-technology
space2 years ago

SpaceX's Starship: From Rollout to Epic Test-Flight Highlights

SpaceX is preparing for Flight Three with the rollout of Ship 28 to Suborbital Pad B. Ship 28 will undergo engine testing and upgrades, while Booster 10 has received its Hot Stage Ring and is being staged for rollout. The testing campaign for Ship 28 and Booster 10 is expected to be condensed, with a focus on cryo proof, engine spin prime, and static fire tests. SpaceX is aiming for a short preflight test campaign to support future missions, such as NASA's Human Landing System campaigns. The Orbital Launch Pad and Orbital Tank Farm are also undergoing upgrades to improve efficiency and loading capability. Future flights will involve additional ships and boosters, with plans for a new version of the Starship. The construction of a new High Bay at the production site will further increase SpaceX's ship and booster production capacity.

via NASASpaceflight.com|
#booster#flight-testing#orbital-launch-pad