Team NSF provides weekly updates on the happenings at SpaceX's Starbase in Boca Chica Texas.
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They did it — SpaceX fired a Starship directly on the Orbital Launch Mount! Ship 37 completed both of its preflight static fires in one week, clearing the way for Flight 10 as early as mid-August. Meanwhile, Ship 38 is deep into its cryogenic testing, and Block 3 hardware is rapidly advancing with new nosecones, thermal protection work, and Raptor 3 engine testing. In this Starbase Update, we dive into: - Ship 37’s full preflight test campaign, including single and six-engine static fires - Ship 38’s cryo testing and return to the Mega Bay - A first look at Block 3 hardware, including Ship 39’s flaps and thermal protection system - The first firing on the new Raptor North test stand at McGregor - Progress on Pad B trench outfitting and service structure work - The upcoming timeline for Flight 10 and expectations for Flight 11 🔥 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 Jack Beyer (@thejackbeyer). 🖊️ Written by Adrian Beil (@BCCarCounters) 🎥 Video from Jack Beyer, Gary Blair, Jay DeShetler, 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/) #Starship #SpaceX #Ship37 #StaticFire #Flight10 #Ship38 #Block3 #Starbase #Raptor3 #NSF#Spaceflight LDAPAABJRG2UMCU3