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Thanks to Storyblocks for sponsoring this video! Download unlimited stock media at one set price with Storyblocks: http://storyblocks.com/NSF As SpaceX moves closer to Starship Flight 12, work is accelerating across four Starship launch pads in both Texas and Florida, alongside major progress on vehicles, test tanks, and Raptor engine testing. At Starbase, Pad 2 continues active testing of the Ship Quick Disconnect arm, booster umbilicals, chopsticks, and tank farm systems, while Pad 1 officially transitions from demolition back to full construction, making way for a brand-new flame trench and expanded tank farm. Meanwhile, infrastructure work continues across the launch site, including air separation unit preparation and foundation drilling. Over on the Florida Space Coast, SpaceX is making rapid progress at LC-39A, installing hold-down arms, booster quick disconnect hardware, and connecting major propellant systems — all while NASA prepares nearby for Artemis II. Construction is also ramping up at SLC-37, where groundwork is underway for another Starship launch pad. Inside the production sites, attention turns to Booster 19, Ship 39, and future vehicles, with ongoing heatshield tile experiments, cryogenic testing preparations, and test tank qualification. At McGregor, Raptor testing remains intense, including long-duration burns and recovery work following a recent test anomaly. From launch pads and mega-structures to vehicles and engines, this is your complete Starship Update. ⚡ 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. 🖊️ Written by Alejandro Alcantarilla Romera. 🎥 Video from Julia Bergeron, Jay DeShetler, Max Evans, Ceaser G, Colleen Liedtke, Gage Telesz, Starbase Live, McGregor Live, Space Coast Live, Jack Beyer, David Lees, Airbus DS 2026 via Harry Stranger, NASA, 2026 Planet Labs PBC via Harry Stranger, SpaceX, AstroForge. ✂️ Edited by Ryan Caton. 💼 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 #StarshipUpdate #StarshipFlight12 #Starbase #Pad2 #Pad1 #LC39A #SLC37 #Booster19 #Ship39 #Raptor #RaptorTesting #McGregor #GigaBay #Starfactory #SuperHeavy #Spaceflight LDAPAABJRG2UMCU3