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FAQ

  1. When next launch? (Flight 15) NET Nov 8th.
  2. When previous launch? (Flight 14) Starship Flight 14 (Starlink Group 31-1) launched on 2026-09-28.
  3. What was the result? B21 soft splashdown on target. S41 becomes the first ship to perform an orbital insertion burn. 26 Starlink v3 satellites are deployed. S41 performs a deorbit burn, followed by nominal ship reentry, landing burn, and splashdown.

Previous Flights

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  • Flight 1: S24 and B7. First full stack launch, RUD before stage separation.
  • Flight 2: S25 and B9. Successful stage separation, booster RUD during boostback burn, ship RUD shortly prior to scheduled SECO.
  • Flight 3: S28 and B10. Booster performs a successful boostback burn, but experiences RUD during landing burn. Ship makes it past SECO, but loses attitude control and is destroyed on reentry.
  • Flight 4: S29 and B11. First successful booster water landing. Ship survives reentry despite burn-through on forward flap, and performs a successful water landing.
  • Flight 5: S30 and B12. First booster catch with chopsticks. Ship performs successful water landing.
  • Flight 6: S31 and B13. Booster offshore divert due to damage to catch tower during launch. Ship performs successful water landing.
  • Flight 7: S33 and B14-1. First V2 Ship launch. Harmonic oscillation on ship causes RUD before SECO. Booster is caught by chopsticks.
  • Flight 8: S34 and B15-1. Engine failure on ship causes RUD before SECO. Booster is caught by chopsticks.
  • Flight 9: S35 and B14-2. First booster reflight. Ship makes it past SECO, but loses attitude control and is destroyed on reentry. Booster RUD upon landing burn startup prior to planned splashdown.
  • Flight 10: S37 and B16. All mission objectives fulfilled. First V2 ship to make it through reentry to landing burn and splashdown. First successful deployment of Starlink simulators. Booster successfully tested landing without one centre engine, using an engine on the middle ring to compensate.
  • Flight 11: S38 and B15-2. All mission objectives fulfilled. Ship performs successful landing burn and splashdown, despite intentional missing tiles on heatshield. Second successful deployment of Starlink simulators. Booster successfully tested a 13-5-3 engine landing profile.
  • Flight 12: First V3 launch. Successful liftoff. Booster boostback burn is incomplete, and landing burn fails. Ship experiences an R-vac out shortly after stage separation, but limps to orbit on 5/6 engines. In-space raptor relight is cancelled, but payload deployment is nominal. Ship reentry, landing burn, and splashdown are nominal.
  • Fight 13: Successful liftoff and staging. B20 had a good boostback burn, but landing burn had insufficient engines. S40 performs perfectly, with nominal payload deploy and in-space raptor relight. Ship reentry, landing burn, are nominal, and S40 remains intact after splashdown.
  • Flight 14: B21 soft splashdown on target. S41 becomes the first ship to perform an orbital insertion burn. 26 Starlink v3 satellites are deployed. S41 performs a deorbit burn, followed by nominal ship reentry, landing burn, and splashdown.

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Vehicle Status

*As of 2026-10-13

Ship Location Status Comments
S39.1 (test tank) Massey’s Testing Returns from Massey’s Jul 26th. (NSF, ViX, TrackingTheSB) Rolls back out to Massey’s Oct 5th.
S40 Megabay 2 Post-flight inspections Stacking took place from Nov 12th through March 2nd. Cryo testing from May 3rd through May 6th. Engine testing Jun 24th through 26th. Launched Jul 24th. Returns to Megabay 2 Oct 12th.
S41 Pacific Ocean Destroyed April 17th: Pez Dispenser moved into MB2. April 20th: Nosecone+Payload Bay stack N:3 moved into MB2 and later that day lifted over the Pez Dispenser. Later that day the Pez Dispenser was installed. April 21st: Forward Dome section FX:4 moved into MB2. April 28th: Common Dome Section CX:3 moved into MB2. May 2nd: Section A2:3 moved into MB2. Cryo testing Jun 28th to Jul 6th. Static fired Aug 19th and 20th. FTS installed Sep 3rd. WDR Sep 24. Launched Sep 28th.
S42 Massey’s Pending static fire Stacking began Jul 11th. Cryo tested Sep 3rd and 4th. Chopsticks testing Sep 11th and 12th. Static fired Oct TBD.
S43 Megabay 2 Pending engine install Stacking began around Aug 19th. Cryo testing Oct 23rd through 25th.
S43.1 (test tank) Massey’s Testing
S44 Megabay 2 Stacking Stacking began Oct 2.
S45 Megabay 2 Stacking Stacking began Oct 22nd.
S46 Starfactory
Booster Location Status Comment
B18.1 Massey’s Testing
B18.3 Massey’s Testing
B20 Gulf of Mexico Destroyed Stacking took place from Feb 5th through Apr 30th. Cryo tested Jun 6th through Jun 8th. Launched July 24th.
B21 Gulf of Mexico Destroyed Stacking began Jun 4th, completed Jun 28th. Cryo testing Jul 17th through Jul 22nd. Static fired Aug 28th. FTS installed Sep 3rd. WDR Sep 24. Launched Sep 28th.
B22 Pad 2 Static fired Stacking started Jun 29th. Cryo tested Sep 9th. Static fired Oct 25th.
B23 Megabay 1 Pending engine install or transport to Florida Stacking started around Aug 14th. Cryo testing Oct 13th through Oct 18th.
B24 Megabay 1 Stacking began around Sep 30th.
B25 Starfactory

Resources

  • threelonmusketeers@sh.itjust.worksOPMEnglish
    2·
    7 days ago

    2026-10-31:

    • Massey’s: Overnight, some venting was observed from the S39.1 test tank. (ViX)
    • The booster cryo stand and ship cryo stand move from the production site to Massey’s. (ViX)
    • Road delay for “Masseys to Production” is posted for Nov 1st 23:59 to Nov 2nd 04:00. (starbase.texas.gov, archive)
    • Production site: Overnight, another light show is projected on the side of the Gigabay (TX). (ViX)
    • The LOX landing tank installation jig exits Megabay 1, indicating that B24 is now fully stacked. (ViX)
    • The LOX landing tank installation jig returns to Starfactory. (ViX)
    • S45 common dome moves from Starfactory to Megabay 2 and is removed from the transport stand. (ViX)
    • Another light show is projected on the side of the Gigabay (TX). (ViX)
    • Launch site: Some cleaning or painting of the Pad 2 launch mount is observed. (ViX)
  • threelonmusketeers@sh.itjust.worksOPMEnglish
    4·
    1 month ago

    2026-10-01:

    • Flight 15 and 16: “What boxes still need to be checked before Starship starts flying in Florida?” “We, uh, intend to do, um, at least one more launch from Starbase before our next launch out of the Cape.” (Julianna Scheiman, director, NASA Science and Dragon Programs, SpaceX)
    • “What is the status of 39A to support Starship?” “We’re through the main construction, beginning to step into acceptance testing and operational testing prior to activation.” (Julianna Scheiman)
    • Artemis III: “[What] is the plan to launch Starship from Florida for Artemis III? Would [Pad 39A] be preferred or might it go out of Texas?” “The primary mission with that you’re thinking of is Artemis III is from 39A, and we’ll be supporting propellant refilling flights from both [Texas and Florida], to my understanding.” (Julianna Scheiman)
    • Starbase/McGregor/Florida/Louisiana: No Starship development activities reported.

    Were all the cameras trained on the Falcon triple-header today?

  • threelonmusketeers@sh.itjust.worksOPMEnglish
    4·
    1 month ago

    2026-10-02:

    • Flight 14: Hotstaging videos are posted. (SpaceX)
    • Starlink deployment and ship engine bay photos. (SpaceX)
    • Flight 15: The FCC licence (not FAA) has been granted as of Sep 30th. (Thanks, Straumli_Blight)
    • Production site: Two more sea level engines were removed from Megabay 2, bringing the total number of engines in the building to… negative one? There must have been a delivery which went unnoticed. (Avid Space, SpaceRhin0)
    • S43 is visible in Megabay 2. (NSF)
    • S44’s nosecone, forward dome, and common dome sections are moved into Megabay 2 and have been stacked. (Blobifie)
    • Massey’s: Road delay for “Production to Masseys” is posted for Oct 2nd 23:59 to Oct 3rd 03:59. (Avid Space)
  • ptfrd@sh.itjust.worksEnglish
    3·
    1 month ago

    So, how much is known about the upcoming ship serial numbers, with regards to what variants they will be?

    I’m assuming S42 will definintely be the pez dispenser variant? (And I’m very tempted to assume it’ll be loaded with 42 Starlink sats!)

    But what about 43? 44? At some point they need to start their propellant transfer tests.

    • threelonmusketeers@sh.itjust.worksOPMEnglish
      3·
      1 month ago

      Interesting questions. I don’t think we’ve yet seen any hardware that would suggest they have started building dedicated tanker ships yet. S42 (Flight 15) is definitely the pez dispenser variant (door slot is visible), and S43 must be as well, as Flight 16 has been referred to as “Starlink 30-1” in some documents.

      They should be able to perform propellant transfer tests with the current ships simply by loading fewer (or no) Starlink satellites, leaving more residual propellant.

      I think the limiting factors for starting propellant transfer tests will be how quickly they can launch two ships back-to-back, and how long a ship can remain in orbit. I recall that they mentioned that the batteries on ships limit their operational life time to a few hours, and that this was one of the factors which led to their decision to bring S41 back after two orbits rather than six. They need to either extend this (solar panels seem the obvious solution) to exceed the turnaround time of Pad 2 at Starbase Texas, or wait until LC-39A in Florida comes online, which seems like it could be imminent.

      Which do you think is more likely for propellant transfer tests? Back-to-back launches from the same pad, or one launch from each?

      • ptfrd@sh.itjust.worksEnglish
        4·
        1 month ago

        They should be able to perform propellant transfer tests with the current ships

        Interesting, thanks. Now that you mention it, I do think I’ve seen some potential refilling hardware (probe-and-drogue?) on recent Starships. Presumably that’s just for the sake of testing and would not form part of an ongoing pez dispenser variant in the long term?

        Back-to-back launches from the same pad, or one launch from each?

        Well it does seem like they want LC-39A to be ready soon (potentially soon enough to launch Flight 16), so my guess is that they might as well go with the two-state solution (Texas & Florida).

  • threelonmusketeers@sh.itjust.worksOPMEnglish
    3·
    1 month ago

    2026-10-03:

    • Pad 2: Flyover photo of the launch mount. (RGV Aerial)
    • Production site: Flyover photo of B22, B23, and B24 in Megabay 1. (RGV Aerial)
    • Massey’s: A photo of S43.1 in the structural test cage is posted, with annotations of which elements mimic forces from the chopsticks, flaps, and payload. (Killip)
    • Road delay for “Masseys to Production” is posted for Oct 3rd 23:59 to Oct 4th 04:00. (starbase.texas.gov, archive, Avid Space)
    • Brownsville Port: Road delay for “Production to Port” is posted for Oct 3rd from 23:59 to Oct 4th 04:00. (starbase.texas.gov, archive, Avid Space)
    • S40 recovery: Forte is passing Jamaica. Arrival at Brownsville Port is scheduled for Oct 7th. (Killip)
  • threelonmusketeers@sh.itjust.worksOPMEnglish
    2·
    29 days ago

    2026-10-09:

    • Massey’s: Overnight, S42 moves from Megabay 2 to Massey’s. (NSF, Avid Space, ViX, Starship Gazer, TrackingTheSB, Blobifi 1, Blobifie 2, Zhang)
    • S42 performs a cryo test overnight. (ViX)
    • During the day, S42 performs another cryo test. (ViX)
    • Construction of Massey’s expansion continues. (RGV Aerial, Anderson)
    • Construction of a service road to join Milky Way with Massey Way is also imminent, estimated completion by mid-December. (Anderson)
    • Road delay for “Masseys to Production” is posted for Oct 9th 23:59 to Oct 10th 04:00.
    • Production site: Two strand jacks are delivered to Gigabay (TX), presumably to hoist the bridgecranes. (ViX 1, ViX 2, ViX 3)
    • Temporary beams and bracing are removed from Gigabay (TX). ([ViX](https://x.com/VickiCocks15/ status/2108654185780781229))
    • Launch site: What looks like a new quick disconnect mechanism is lifted to the Pad 2 launch mount. (ViX)
    • Brownsville Port: A ramp is deployed onto the deck of Forte and two SPMTs are staghttps://x.com/RGVaerialphotos/status/2108604655152578802ed to drive onto the ship. (NSF, interstellargw, RGV Aerial)
    • Road delay for “Port to Production” is posted for Oct 10th 22:55 to Oct 11th 05:00. (starbase.texas.gov, archive, ViX 1, ViX 2)
    • McGregor: R3.78 returns from the testing area. (SpaceRhin0)
  • Decronym@lemmy.decronym.xyzBEnglish
    2·
    3 days ago

    Acronyms, initialisms, abbreviations, contractions, and other phrases which expand to something larger, that I’ve seen in this thread:

    Fewer Letters More Letters
    FAA Federal Aviation Administration
    FCC Federal Communications Commission
    ~ (Iron/steel) Face-Centered Cubic crystalline structure
    HLS Human Landing System (Artemis)
    KSC Kennedy Space Center, Florida
    LC-39A Launch Complex 39A, Kennedy (SpaceX F9/Heavy)
    LOX Liquid Oxygen
    NET No Earlier Than
    NSF NasaSpaceFlight forum
    ~ National Science Foundation
    SPMT Self-Propelled Mobile Transporter
    Jargon Definition
    Raptor Methane-fueled rocket engine under development by SpaceX
    Starlink SpaceX’s world-wide satellite broadband constellation

    [Thread #10 for this comm, first seen 4th Oct 2026, 15:05] [FAQ] [Full list] [Contact] [Source code]

  • threelonmusketeers@sh.itjust.worksOPMEnglish
    2·
    1 month ago

    2026-10-04:

    • Production site: Overnight, a ship cryo stand arrives from Massey’s, likely to pick up S42 for additional cryo testing. (ViX 1, ViX 2, RGV Aerial, Blobifie)
    • Massey’s: Construction suggests a test stand for 35-engine boosters. (RGV Aerial)
    • Road delay for “Production to Masseys” is posted for Oct 4th 23:59 to Oct 5th 04:00. (starbase.texas.gov, archive, Avid Space, ViX)
    • Pad 1: Flame trench construction continues. (RGV Aerial)
    • Pad 2: The new work platform is still in the launch mount. (ViX)
    • Brownsville Port: Road delay for “Production to Port” is posted for Oct 4th 23:59 to Oct 5th 04:00. (starbase.texas.gov, archive, ViX)
  • threelonmusketeers@sh.itjust.worksOPMEnglish
    2·
    1 month ago

    2026-10-05:

    • Massey’s: Overnight, Test Tank S39.1 moves from Sanchez to Massey’s. (ViX, StarshipGazer, RGV Aerial, efraser77, Blobifie 1, Blobifie 2)
    • A road delay for “Production to Massey’s” is posted for Oct 5th 23:59 to Oct 6th 04:00, but is subsequently removed. (ViX 1, ViX 2)
    • Brownsville Port: A Pez loader box departs from the production site to Brownsville Port. (ViX, StarshipGazer, RGV Aerial, efraser77, Blobifie)
    • Signet Warhorse and You’ll Thank Me Later arrive. (Killip, JConcilus)
    • Production site: A ship lifting jig is hoisted inside Megabay 2. (ViX)
    • S44’s A:3 section moves from Starfactory to Megabay 2. (ViX)
    • Launch site: Rain causes minor flooding of the road. (ViX, jrxcket)
    • Parts for a Kobelco CK2000 II crane are delivered near Pad 1. (ViX)
  • threelonmusketeers@sh.itjust.worksOPMEnglish
    2·
    1 month ago

    2026-10-06:

    • Production site: Overnight, the first ship workstand is installed inside the Gigabay. (Avid Space)
    • Gigabay cladding nears completion. (NSF, Anderson)
    • Launch site: More heavy rain, subsiding in the afternoon. (Avid Space, ViX)
    • The Kobelco CK2000 II crane is erected. (ViX)
    • Massey’s: A road delay for “Massey’s to Production” is posted for Oct 6th 23:59 to Oct 7th 04:00. (ViX)
    • While performing its 16th cryo test, the booster landing test tank ruptures near the bottom. (NSF, Golden 1, Golden 2)
    • McGregor: R3.261 left the testing area the previous day. (SpaceRhin0)
    • R3.235 leaves the testing area. (SpaceRhin0)
    • S40 recovery: Forte is crossing the Gulf of Mexico. ETA at Brownsville Port is Oct 7th 10:19 UTC, 05:19 local. (interstellargw 1, interstellargw 2, interstellargw)
  • threelonmusketeers@sh.itjust.worksOPMEnglish
    2·
    1 month ago

    2026-10-07:

  • threelonmusketeers@sh.itjust.worksOPMEnglish
    2·
    29 days ago

    2026-10-08:

    • Brownsville Port: What remains of Ship 40’s single forward flap has been retracted. (Blobifie)
    • Massey’s: The original can crusher moves from Sanchez to Massey’s. (ViX 1, ViX 2, TrackingTheSB)
    • Expansion of the Massey’s test site is underway. (Anderson 1, Anderson 2)
    • Road delays for “Production to Masseys” are posted for Oct 8th 23:59 to Oct 9th 04:00 and Oct 9th 22:55 to Oct 10th 05:00. (starbase.texas.gov, archive, interstellargw)
    • Production site: S44 transfer tubes are visible. (Avid Space)
    • S44’s A3:4 section moves from Starfactory to Megabay 2. (ViX)
    • The ship cryo stand which was parked in front of Megabay 2 for a few days moves to the storage area, then later returns and enters Megaaby 2. (ViX 1, ViX 2)
    • S42 is transferred to the ship cryo stand, and exits Megabay 2. (Blobifie 1, Blobifie 2)
    • B24’s transfer tube moves from Starfactory to Megabay 1. (ViX)
    • Window installation begins on the Gigabay (TX). (ViX)
    • Gigabay (TX) cladding is completed. Dismantling of tower cranes continues. (ViX, efraser77, Anderson, Blobifie)
    • McGregor: R3.267 leaves the testing area. (SpaceRhin0)
    • R3.78 heads towards the testing area. This engine appears to have had the shielding observed on newer engines retroactively installed on it. (SpaceRhin0)
    • R3.266 leaves the testing area. This engine has a mystery box. (SpaceRhin0)
    • R3.262 heads towards the testing area. (SpaceRhin0)
    • Upcoming launches: Flight 15 is now NET Nov 8th, and Flight 16 (Starlink 30-1) is now NET Dec 10th. (compass.atfm.aero, Avid Space, StarshipGazer, interstellargw)
  • threelonmusketeers@sh.itjust.worksOPMEnglish
    2·
    12 days ago

    2026-10-26:

  • threelonmusketeers@sh.itjust.worksOPMEnglish
    2·
    11 days ago

    2026-10-27: