SpaceX Starship Updates: Booster Repairs and Static Fire

⚙️SpaceX made repairs to booster 11 and performed a static fire test in preparation for its next flight.

🚀Booster 14's methane tank section arrived at Starbase for stacking with the liquid oxygen tank.

🏢Construction of the new office building at Starbase continued, with work on the second and fourth floor structures.

🛠️Repairs were made to damaged sections of the Draw Works housing and smaller sections near the tower legs.

🪝Starship 30's heat shield, with its complete tile arrangement, stood in contrast to the missing tiles on Starship 29.

What is the purpose of the static fire test?

—The static fire test is conducted to ensure that the booster's engines are functioning properly and to gather data for the upcoming flight.

What is the significance of the arrival of booster 14's methane tank section?

—The arrival of booster 14's methane tank section indicates progress in the construction of the booster and its preparation for future flights.

When will Booster 11's flight take place?

—The specific date for Booster 11's flight has not been announced yet, but it is expected to be no earlier than May.

Why were repairs made to the Draw Works housing?

—The damaged sections of the Draw Works housing were repaired as a result of the third integrated flight test, which caused them to become torn.

What is the difference between Starship 29 and Starship 30's heat shield?

—Starship 30 has a nearly complete heat shield with no missing tiles, while Starship 29's heat shield had several dozen tiles removed and replaced.

00:00SpaceX's Starship activities at Starbase Texas this week included repairs to booster 11 and the static fire of booster 11.

02:59The arrival of booster 14's methane tank section indicated progress in booster construction.

03:22Construction of the new office building at Starbase continued.

05:39Repairs were made to damaged sections of the Draw Works housing.

06:31Starship 30's complete heat shield contrasted with missing tiles on Starship 29.