Starship News

[oosik]

As you can see - I'm not well versed in this new technology. Carp - got the Taco Wagon( 2018 Ram 2500 HD Power Wagon) in Dec 2018 and still trying to figure out all dashboard technology. One of these day I may have it all figured out. Don't hold your breath.

 

[IXLR8]

Superheavy Booster for flight 5 has been moved to the launch pad. Musk posted on July 5th that Starship flight 5 would launch in four weeks. Still talking about a possible "catch" of the booster landing back at the launch site.

 

[IXLR8]

A few days ago, the super heavy booster for flight 5 was fired up for a full duration full throttle test fire in prep for it's launch. The guess is for a launch around 2-Aug. Pics of test fire show that Starship has not been put on the booster yet.

 

[IXLR8]

All the heat shield tiles have been replaced on the Starship. They are now preparing to move Starship to the new test fire site in preparation for a test fire of Starships engines before mounting it on the booster.
Next launch may be delayed due to FAA licensing due to Musk wanting to land the booster back at the launch site. Any changes to the flight path need to be reviewed and a new license issued.

 

[IXLR8]

Starship was moved to the test fire site and the engines were successfully test fired.
The speculation now is the launch has been delayed to the end of August, I didn't see a clear reason why.

 

[IXLR8]

Saw an article that indicated Starship launch 5 was now pushed out to September. This note was all I saw for an explanation as to why. I guess getting approval to 'catch' the returning booster is taking a while to get approved.

"Flight 5 Starship and Super Heavy are ready to fly, pending regulatory approval," the company said via X on Thursday afternoon (Aug. 8). "Additional booster catch testing and Flight 6 vehicle testing is planned while waiting for clearance to fly."

 

[IXLR8]

SpaceX has been working on the catch arms on tower A. They did some test 'catches' and have been busy making modifications based on the results. All the man lifts have been removed so it looks like they are done.
I just saw a report that the FAA is holding up next flight approval due to environmental concerns. It seems some environmental groups are complaining about the 'waste' water being used in the deluge system and it's effects on the environment. FAA sent note to SpaceX that it probably would not approve next flight until sometime in November!!???
No wonder Elon is complaining about regulations/red tape.

 

[otlski]

SpaceX has been working on the catch arms on tower A. They did some test 'catches' and have been busy making modifications based on the results. All the man lifts have been removed so it looks like they are done.
I just saw a report that the FAA is holding up next flight approval due to environmental concerns. It seems some environmental groups are complaining about the 'waste' water being used in the deluge system and it's effects on the environment. FAA sent note to SpaceX that it probably would not approve next flight until sometime in November!!???
No wonder Elon is complaining about regulations/red tape.

Musk finds himself on the wrong side of the current cabinet appointees. The timing was supposed to be September but is pushed off until late November curiously.

 

[IXLR8]

Musk finds himself on the wrong side of the current cabinet appointees. The timing was supposed to be September but is pushed off until late November curiously.

And curiously, early November is when Blue Origin is supposed to make their flight.

 

[ArlyA]

Will they fly up above our flat table earth?? Then float back down. Science is so confusing.