Uploaded June 2026 | Updated September 2026, 2 weeks ago
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.
š In this episode:
ā¢ Pad 2 conducts an unprecedented series of deluge tests
ā¢ Gigabay construction reaches another milestone
ā¢ Pad 1 launch mount refurbishment continues
ā¢ LC-39A "I Be Proofin'" testing begins
ā¢ SLC-37 tower stacking moves forward
ā¢ Florida Gigabay construction advances
ā¢ Raptor 3 testing increases at McGregor
ā¢ Mystery structure receives a black tarp
ā¢ Ship 39.1 and Booster 18.3 testing updates
ā¢ Massey's prepares for Ship 40 static fire campaign
Stay tuned as SpaceX continues the march toward Starship Flight 13.
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šļø Written by Arran Reid & Bastiaan Vellekoop.
š„ 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.
āļø Edited by Ryan Caton.
š¼ Produced by Kevin Michael Reed (@kmreed).
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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.
š In this episode:
ā¢ Pad 2 conducts an unprecedented series of deluge tests
ā¢ Gigabay construction reaches another milestone
ā¢ Pad 1 launch mount refurbishment continues
ā¢ LC-39A "I Be Proofin'" testing begins
ā¢ SLC-37 tower stacking moves forward
ā¢ Florida Gigabay construction advances
ā¢ Raptor 3 testing increases at McGregor
ā¢ Mystery structure receives a black tarp
ā¢ Ship 39.1 and Booster 18.3 testing updates
ā¢ Massey's prepares for Ship 40 static fire campaign
Stay tuned as SpaceX continues the march toward Starship Flight 13.
ā” 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.ā”
š¤µ Hosted by Ryan Caton.
šļø Written by Arran Reid & Bastiaan Vellekoop.
š„ 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.
āļø Edited by Ryan Caton.
š¼ Produced by Kevin Michael Reed (@kmreed).
Rocket Ranch! rocketranchbocachica.com
š If you are interested in using footage from this video, please review our content use policy: nasaspaceflight.com/content-use-policy
L2 Boca Chica (more clips and photos) from BC's very early days to today.
š forum.nasaspaceflight.com/index.php?topic=47107.0
(Join L2 and support NSF here: nasaspaceflight.com/l2/)
#SpaceX #Starship #Flight13 #Starbase #RocketLaunch #NASA #Spaceflight #ElonMusk #SpaceNews #NSF
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