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SpaceX’s Starbase test site, Massey’s, is still recovering from the explosive Ship 36 failure—but the company isn't slowing down. This week, we cover the emergence of the Backup Plan: an Orbital Launch Mount Ship Adapter that could allow static fire testing to resume at Pad A. We’ve also got major updates on: * Ship 39, 40, 41, and 42 progress inside Starfactory * Pad 2’s rapid outfitting, including 20 new hold-down clamps * Installation of a new Block 3-style Quick Disconnect system * Continued construction of Giga Bay * 21 engine firings at McGregor, including impressive Raptor 3 relights * Cleanup and partial reactivation at Massey’s 🍳 Comment “GIGA BAY” if you made it to the end before commenting 🛠️ Like, share, and subscribe to stay with us through the rebuild. 🔥 Don’t forget to grab exclusive NSF Starship flight patches and merch from the NSF Store to support our coverage: https://shop.nasaspaceflight.com ⚡ Become a member of NASASpaceflight's channel for exclusive discord access, fast turnaround clips, and other exclusive benefits. Your support helps us continue our 24/7 coverage. Click JOIN above to get started.⚡ 🤵 Hosted by Ryan Caton (@dpoddolphinpro). 🖊️ Written by Adrian Beil (@BCCarCounters) 🎥 Video from Jack Beyer, Ceaser G, D Wise, Starbase Live, McGregor Live, SpaceX. ✂️ Edited by Ryan Caton (@DPodDolphinPro). 💼 Produced by Kevin Michael Reed (@kmreed). Rocket Ranch! https://www.rocketranchbocachica.com/ 🔍 If you are interested in using footage from this video, please review our content use policy: https://www.nasaspaceflight.com/content-use-policy/ L2 Boca Chica (more clips and photos) from BC's very early days to today. 🔗 https://forum.nasaspaceflight.com/index.php?topic=47107.0 (Join L2 and support NSF here: https://www.nasaspaceflight.com/l2/) #StarbaseUpdate #Starship #SpaceX #Block3 #Raptor3 #Starbase #McGregor #Pad2 #OrbitalLaunchMount #Ship39 #Ship40 #NSF LDAPAABJRG2UMCU3