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SpaceX continued preparing for Starship Flight 13 this week with an incredible series of Pad 2 deluge tests, ongoing work at the Gigabay, Launch Pad 1 refurbishment, LC-39A proof testing, SLC-37 construction, McGregor Raptor testing, and activity across Massey's Test Site. This week we take a closer look at the massive water deluge system that will support future high-cadence Starship operations, progress on Florida's launch infrastructure, and the mysterious covered structure at McGregor that continues to spark speculation. 🚀 In this episode: • Pad 2 conducts an unprecedented series of deluge tests • Gigabay construction reaches another milestone • Pad 1 launch mount refurbishment continues • LC-39A "I Be Proofin'" testing begins • SLC-37 tower stacking moves forward • Florida Gigabay construction advances • Raptor 3 testing increases at McGregor • Mystery structure receives a black tarp • Ship 39.1 and Booster 18.3 testing updates • Massey's prepares for Ship 40 static fire campaign Stay tuned as SpaceX continues the march toward Starship Flight 13. ⚡ 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 Arran Reid & Bastiaan Vellekoop. 🎥 Video from Julia Bergeron, Ceaser G, Colleen Liedtke, D Wise, Starbase Live, Space Coast Live, McGregor Live, Jack Beyer, BocaChicaGal, SpaceX, United States Space Force, Manitowoc. ✂️ 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/) #SpaceX #Starship #Flight13 #Starbase #RocketLaunch #NASA #Spaceflight #ElonMusk #SpaceNews #NSF LDAPAABJRG2UMCU3