2026-02-03:

• Launch site: Overnight, the second of the two new tanks is moved into place at the tank farm. (ViX)
• The cold box for the air separation unit is erected and set in place. (Avid Space, ViX, StarshipGazer, cnunez)
• Multiple deliveries to Pad 1 and Pad 2, including tracks for two new cranes, containers, embeds, and steel. (ViX)
• The Starlink Pez dispenser installation stand is removed from Megabay 2, suggesting that the dispenser mechanism has been installed inside S40 (ViX).
• USACE approve the acquisition of preservation land for launch site expansion. Additional security cameras have been deployed on the border of the new site. Construction work NET Feb 14th. (Anderson 1, Anderson 2, usace.army.mil, noaa.gov)
• Massey’s: Overnight, B19 performs its 1st cryo test. (Priel, TrackingTheSB 1, TrackingTheSB 2)
• The B18.3 test tank is cut in half and the forward section is removed. Construction of the mystery structure continues. (Avid Space, ViX 1, StarshipGazer, TrackingTheSB, Killip)
• Road delay for “Masseys to Production” is posted for Feb 3rd 23:59 to Feb 4th 04:00, likely for the top half of B18.3. (starbase.texas.gov, ViX 1, ViX 2, StarshipGazer, CeaserG33, Jordanguidry6)

2026-02-26:

• Massey’s: Overnight, the S39.1 test tank performs its 10th cryo test. (ViX)
• S39 is transported from Megabay 2 to Massey’s (NSF 1, NSF 2, NSF 3, NSF timelapse, NSF full livestream, Avid Space 1, Avid Space 2, ViX 1, ViX 2,Starship Gazer 1, Starship Gazer 2, Liedtke, CeaserG33, Gisler 1, Gisler 2, Gisler 3, Gisler 4, Sorensen 1, Sorensen 2, Sorensen 3, Sorensen 4, Ramirez 1, Ramirez 2, cnunez 2, cnunez 3, cnunez 4, cnunez 5, rocketjunkie94, efraser77, Doehring)
• S39 is positioned next to the now slightly-less-mysterious test structure. (ViX, Killip / Gisler, SmokeysOutpost, cnunez 1)
• Tabs on the forward and aft flaps are thought to interface with the test structure. (Anderson, Killip)
• S39 is also designated “V3 SN1”. (SpaceX, Elon, Caton)
• Starship tower catch is NET flight 14, contingent on “perfect” ocean landings on flights 12 and 13. (Elon)
• Florida: Another tower segment (module 9) and a ship quick disconnect arm extension are transported towards SLC-37. (wvmattz)

I’ll be a bit busy this weekend; can’t guarantee daily summaries. Should be able to resume on Monday.

2026-02-27:

• Launch site: Overnight, the stabiliser arm is reinstalled on the Pad 2 chopsticks, and the chopsticks are tested. (ViX 1, ViX 2, ViX 3, TrackingTheSB)
• Truss structures and scaffolding are removed from the Pad 2 launch mount. (ViX 1, ViX 2)
• Both booster quick disconnects perform extension and retraction tests. (ViX)
• Recent flyover photos of Pad 2 are posted. (RGV Aerial)
• Build site: The ship quick disconnect plate is lifted up to the central work stand inside Megabay 2. (ViX)
• Installation of thermal protection system tiles is underway the S45 nosecone, which puts it ahead of the S43 nosecone. (CeaserG33)
• Raptor transport box SN03 (not engine serial number) arrives. (Rhin0)
• Massey’s: Explanation of how the new ship test stand might simulate chopstick forces while the ship pressurised. (Killip, FelixSchlang)
• Highlights of Ship v3 new hardware on SN1, including updated raceways and docking hardware for propellant transfer. (Killip / cnunez)
• Florida: Gigabay construction continues. (Bergeron / Liedtke)

2026-02-28:

• Massey’s: Overnight, Ship v3 SN1 (née S39) performs its first test, likely an ambient-temperature pressure test. (ViX, StarshipGazer)
• Column extension pieces are lifted to the top of the can crusher structure. (ViX)
• Launch site: Overnight, booster quick disconnect extension and retraction tests continue. (ViX)
• The Pad 2 detonation suppression system is tested, and both booster quick disconnects are purged. (Avid Space, ViX 1, ViX 2, Killip)

2026-02-05:

• Feb 4th addendum: The Pad 2 ship quick disconnect arm is tested. (ViX)
• Massey’s: Overnight, B19 completes its 2nd cryo test. (NSF 1, NSF 2, Avid Space, ViX)
• The aft section of B18.3 is removed from the test stand. (ViX)
• Build site: Overnight, the forward dome section of S40 moves enters Megabay 2, and is attached to the nosecone and payload section for stacking. (Avid Space, ViX, StarshipGazer)
• Also, the B18.3 forward section enters Starfactory, and the first section of B20 (A2:4) enters Megabay 1. (ViX, Killip)
• Launch site: Another tank is delivered to the tank farm. (ViX)
• Delivery of crane parts continues. (ViX, TrackingTheSB)
• A new Link Belt 348 crane is erected. (ViX)
• Clearing of land for launch site expansion continues. (Killip, CeaserG33, Anderson 1, Anderson 2, Anderson 3)
• McGregor: R102 is spotted leaving the testing area. (SpaceRhin0, Swartz)

2026-02-06:

• Launch site: A new tank is delivered and lifted into place at the tank farm. (ViX, Avid Space, Anderson)
• Delivery of crane parts continues. Assembly of the new LR11000 begins. (ViX)
• Two bulldozers manually open the Pad 1 chopsticks. (NSF, ViX, TrackingTheSB)
• Build site: B20 common dome (CX:3) enters Megabay 1. (Avid Space, ViX, Killip, TrackingTheSB)
• Massey’s: B19 begins its 3rd cryo test. Plenty of venting to be seen. (NSF 1, TrackingTheSB 1, StarshipGazer, RoughRidersShow, wvmattz, rocketjunkie94, NSF 2, NSF 3, TrackingTheSB)
• McGregor: R11- (maybe R112?) is spotted leaving the testing area, south stand. (SpaceRhin0, Swartz)

2026-02-08:

• SpaceX shift their focus from Mars to the Moon. Mars is still the long-term goal. (Elon)
• Massey’s: Overnight, B19 completes its 4th cryo test. (NSF, Avid Space, ViX)
• RGV Aerial post recent flyover photos including B19. (RGV Aerial 1, RGV Aerial 2)
• Road delay for “Masseys to Production” is posted for Feb 8th 23:59 to Feb 9th 04:00 for B19 rollback. (starbase.texas.gov, archive, NSF, ViX, NSF livestream)
• Build site: RGV Aerial post recent flyover photos. Gigabay construction continues. (RGV Aerial 1, RGV Aerial 2)
• CyberguruG8073 posts updated ship and booster hardware diagrams. (CyberguruG8073)
• Launch site: Assembly of the new LR11000 crane continues. (ViX)
• RGV Aerial post recent flyover photos, including Pad 1 construction. (RGV Aerial 1, RGV Aerial 2)
• McGregor: Additional photos from the recent flyover including the super heavy booster test article, the large site component stand, the Raptor building, and the Raptor South and Raptor North stands. (NSF 1, NSF 2)
• Raptor 110 is observed. (Raptor_Engine, Killip)

2026-02-07:

• Massey’s: Overnight, B19 completes its 3rd cryo test, possibly including some thrust puck testing, as indicated by falling frost. (NSF, Avid Space, ViX, Starship Gazer 4k video)
• B19 begins its 4th cryo test. (NSF, StarshipGazer 1, StarshipGazer 2, TrackingTheSB)
• Launch site: The continuous flight auger drill moves to Pad 1. (ViX)
• Assembly of an LR11000 crane near Pad 2 continues. (ViX)
• Several pipe sections are removed from the air separation unit. (ViX)
• Build site: Gigabay construction continues. (ViX)
• McGregor: Cuker posts flyover photos of the mystery tent, a booster test tank, and delivery of deluge hardware at the Raptor vertical stand.
• Florida: Gigabay construction continues. Cladding has been installed on the southwest corner, and the northwest tower crane has increased in height. (Bergeron)

2026-02-02:

• Starship V4 will have three additional vacuum engines. (Elon)
• Raptor V4 thrust goal is 300 tonnes of force (3 mega-newtons). (Elon)
• Launch site: Overnight, a large component for the air separation unit is delivered from Brownsville Port. (Avid Space, ViX)
• A cement hopper and a drilling rig arrive at Pad 1. (ViX)
• The Pad 2 FireX and detonation suppression systems are tested. (ViX)
• A tank is lifted into position, and the Pad 2 ship quick disconnect arm is tested. (ViX)
• The LR11000 and LR1500 cranes prepare to lift the newly delivered component for the air separation unit. (ViX)
• Massey’s: The can crusher cap is removed from atop test tank 17 (B18.1). (ViX)
• A chine section is removed from B19. (StarshipGazer)
• After the chine cover is reinstalled, B19 begins its first cryo test. (Avid Space, ViX, StarshipGazer, NSF, Liedtke, TrackingTheSB, cnunez)
• Florida: A new crane is erected at the Roberts Road Gigabay site. (Bergeron)

2026-02-04:

• Massey’s: Overnight, S39.1 undergoes testing, as evidenced by condensation forming on the tank. (TrackingTheSB, TrackingTheSB 2)
• The top half of B18.3 returns to the build site. (NSF, Avid Space, ViX)
• B19 begins its 2nd cryo test. A drone is observed inspecting the booster during the test. (StarshipGazer 1, StarshipGazer 2, rocketjunkie94, NSF 1, CeaserG33, wvmattz, NSF 2, cnunez)
• This may mark the first full booster cryo test performed at Massey’s. (Golden 1, Golden 2, TrackingTheSB 1, TrackingTheSB 2)
• Launch site: The empty transport which delivered the Cold Box for the air separation unit departs back to Brownsville Port. (ViX)
• Multiple deliveries, including some for Pad 1, and potentially parts for another LR11000 crane. (ViX)
• Slit fencing is installed to denote the expanded perimeter of the launch complex. (StarshipGazer, mymatrixplug, Golden, Anderson 1, Anderson 2)
• Road delay for “Port of Brownsville to Pad” is posted for Feb 5th 23:59 to Feb 6th 04:00. (starbase.texas.gov, archive)

2026-02-12:

• McGregor: R-vac 98 departs from the test site, and R-vac 103 and 100 arrive for testing. (NSF, Rex_MKR 1, Rex_MKR 2, SpaceRhin0)
• Massey’s: Test tank 17 (B18.1) is lifted out of the can crusher structure. Both sets of rams are then removed from the base of the structure. (NSF 1, NSF 2, Avid Space, ViX 1, ViX 2, Golden, mymatrixplug)
• Build site: Another section of B20 (A4:4) enters Megabay 1, and is stacked. (Avid Space, ViX, TrackingTheSB, Killip)
• S40 common dome enters Megabay 2. (Avid Space, ViX, TrackingTheSB)
• Launch site: Counterweights are added to the tray of the new LR11000 crane, and the boom is further extended. (ViX)
• Killip comments on a recent photo from cnunez highlighting the new rams installed on Pad 2 chopsticks.

2026-02-13:

• The FAA rule a FONSI (Finding Of No Significant Impact) on a proposal to expand Starship’s launch trajectories. (Avid Space, faa.gov 1, archive 1, ViX, faa.gov 2, archive 2, faa.gov 3, archive 3)
• Launch site: The boom of the new LR11000 crane is raised. (ViX)
• Pad 2 chopsticks are raised and lowered. (ViX)
• Build site: Inflatable Valentine’s decorations are observed in Starfactory. (Starship Gazer)
• Massey’s: Chopstick catch simulators are installed on the mystery structure, amongst other hardware. (NSF, ViX)
• Ram rings and rams are removed from the can crusher structure. (ViX)
• McGregor: R3.98 returns towards the test stand. (Rhin0)

2026-02-14:

• McGregor: (Feb 13th addendum) R3.106 is lifted off of the south test stand and returned to the Raptor Hangar, followed by R3.98. (Rhin0)
• Launch site: Overnight, the Pad 2 chopsticks were raised to the top of the tower. (Starship Gazer)
• Pad 1 sheet piling installation continues. (ViX)
• Construction for launch site expansion continues. A continuous stream of trucks deliver fill as rolls of geogrid mesh are installed. (cnunez, Killip, BoosterTribe)
• Build site: Possible ship cryo test stand is identified. (TrackingTheSB)
• Road Delay for “Production to Pad” is posted for Feb 15th 23:59 to Feb 16th 04:00. (texas.gov, archive)
• Road Delay for “Pad to Production” is posted for Feb 16th 23:59 to Feb 17th 04:00. (texas.gov, archive)

2026-02-15:

• CyberguruG8073 posts updated ship and booster hardware diagrams. (CyberguruG8073)
• Launch site: The new LR11000 crane lifts multiple sections of roof for Tower 2. (ViX)
• The cameras which were retracted into the Pad 2 launch mount on Feb 8th are reextended. (ViX)
• Scaffolding around the Pad 2 LOX and methane booster quick disconnects has been removed, and the top of the launch mount has been cleared of tools and cables. (Killip, RGV Aerial)
• Both quick disconnects perform a couple of retraction and extension tests. (ViX)
• Scaffolding is removed from the LOX booster quick disconnect hood. (ViX, Anderson)

2026-02-16:

• Launch site: Overnight, the booster transport stand moves from Sanchez to Pad 2. (Avid Space, ViX)
• Removal of scaffolding from the top deck of the Pad 2 launch mount is completed. (ViX, StarshipGazer, TrackingTheSB)
• Both Pad 2 booster quick disconnects perform multiple retraction and extension tests. (ViX)
• The Pad 2 ship quick disconnect arm swings out, and five tests of the detonation suppression system are performed. (ViX, rocketjunkie94, NSF, Anderson)
• The blast door of the Pad 2 launch mount is closed, the chopsticks are raised to maximum height, the booster stand is moved away, the launch mount clamp arm doors open, and the pad is cleared. (ViX, Anderson)
• The clamp arm doors close, the chopsticks slew to one side, and the deluge system is tested for the first time. (Avid Space 1, Avid Space 2, ViX 1, ViX 2, ViX/Gisler, StarshipGazer, NSF, efraser77 1, efraser77 2, RoughRidersShow, cnunez, mymatrixplug, Golden)
• The clamp arm doors reopen, and both booster quick disconnects extend and retract. (ViX)
• Chopsticks are lowered to minimum height, and the ship quick disconnect arm swings in. (ViX)
• Sections of the SpaceX-owned LR11000 are transported away from the launch site, possibly for refurbishment. (ViX)
• McGregor: An updated Raptor tracking diagram is posted. (Rhin0)
• Florida: The first segment of the SLC-37 launch tower is rolled out. (Avid Space, Caton, rocketjunkie94, TrackingTheSB, Anderson)

2026-02-17:

• Feb 16th addendum: NSF post video of the Pad 2 deluge test from multiple angles. (NSF)
• Florida: Overnight, the first segment of the SLC-37 launch tower is rolled out. (NSF)
• Massey’s: Overnight, Test tank S39.1 performs its 9th cryo test. (ViX)
• Clamp arms are removed from the can crusher test structure, possibly indicating more extensive disassembly. (ViX)
• Two composite overwrap pressure vessels arrive at Massey’s, presumably for testing. (ViX)
• Build site: Overnight, the booster transport stand moves from the launch site to Sanchez. (ViX)
• A 3-ring aft section for S40 moves from Starfactory to Megabay 2. (Avid Space, ViX)
• Launch site: Reerection of scaffolding on top of the Pad 2 launch mount begins. (ViX)
• Railings are delivered to Pad 2, likely for the roof of the tower. (ViX, Killip, Schlang)
• Gisler posts closeup video of the new LR11000 crane. (Gisler)
• Construction for launch site expansion continues. (Gisler 1, Gisler 2)