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Starship Development Thread #54

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FAQ

  1. Next launch? IFT-3 expected to be Booster 10, Ship 28 per a recent NSF Roundup. Date is uncertain, NET mid March 2024 according to SpaceX insider. The IFT-2 mishap investigation has been concluded.
  2. When was the last Integrated Flight Test (IFT-2)? Booster 9 + Ship 25 launched Saturday, November 18 after slight delay.
  3. What was the result? Successful lift off with minimal pad damage. Successful booster operation with all engines to successful hot stage separation. Booster destroyed after attempted boost-back. Ship fired all engines to near orbital speed then lost. No re-entry attempt.
  4. Did IFT-2 fail? No. As part of an iterative test program, many milestones were achieved. Perfection is not expected at this stage.

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Status

Road Closures [](/#!!!!! THIS TABLE IS BOT GENERATED; DO NOT EDIT !!!!!)

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TypeStart (UTC)End (UTC)Status
Primary2024-03-03 23:00:002024-03-04 09:00:00Possible
Backup2024-03-04 14:00:002024-03-05 02:00:00Possible
Backup2024-03-05 14:00:002024-03-06 02:00:00Possible

No transportation delays currently scheduled

Up to date as of 2024-03-02[](/# Closure Table End)

Vehicle Status

As of March 2nd, 2024.

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ShipLocationStatusComment
S24, S25Bottom of seaDestroyedS24: IFT-1 (Summary, Video). S25: IFT-2 (Summary, Video)
S26Rocket GardenRestingStatic fire Oct. 20. No fins or heat shield, plus other changes. 3 cryo tests, 1 spin prime, 1 static fire.
S28Launch SiteIFT-3 PrepCompleted 2 cryo tests, 1 spin prime, 2 static fires. Jan 31st: One Raptor Center Replaced. Feb 2nd: One RVAC removed. Feb 4th: RVAC installed (unknown if it's the same one or a different one). Feb 10th: Rolled out to Launch Site. Feb 11th: Stacked on top of B10. Feb 12th: Destacked from B10. Feb 13th: Restacked on B10. Feb 14th: Apparent WDR that was aborted. Feb 16th: Another WDR, maybe aborted, certainly not a full WDR. Feb 18th: Destacked from B10. Feb 19th: Moved over to Pad B and lifted onto the test stand. Feb 24th: Livery applied. Feb 26th: Spin Prime. Feb 28th: Lifted off test stand and moved over to OLIT. March 1st: Stacked on B10.
S29Launch SiteTestingFully stacked, completed 3x cryo tests. Jan 31st: Engine installation started, two Raptor Centers seen going into MB2. Feb 25th: Moved from MB2 to High Bay. March 1st: Moved to Launch Site. March 2nd: After a brief trip to the OLM for a photo op on the 1st, moved back to Pad B and lifted onto the test stand.
S30High BayUnder constructionFully stacked, completed 2 cryo tests Jan 3 and Jan 6.
S31High BayUnder constructionFully stacked and as of January 10th has had both aft flaps installed. TPS incomplete.
S32Rocket GardenUnder constructionFully stacked. No aft flaps. TPS incomplete.
S33+Build SiteIn piecesParts visible at Build and Sanchez sites.

 

BoosterLocationStatusComment
B7, B9Bottom of seaDestroyedB7: IFT-1 (Summary, Video). B9: IFT-2 (Summary, Video)
B10Launch SiteIFT-3 PrepCompleted 5 cryo tests, 1 static fire. Jan 15: Hot Stage Ring removed. Jan 26th: Hot Stage Ring reinstalled. Feb 8th: Rolled back to the launch site. Feb 9th: lifted onto the Orbital Launch Mount (OLM). Feb 14th: Apparent WDR that was aborted. Feb 16th: Another WDR, maybe aborted, certainly not a full WDR. Feb 19th: Lifted off the OLM. Feb 20th: Moved back to Mega Bay 1. Feb 28th: Moved back to Launch Site and lifted onto the OLM.
B11Mega Bay 1FinalizingCompleted 2 cryo tests. Awaiting engine install.
B12Mega Bay 1FinalizingAppears complete, except for raptors and hot stage ring. Completed one cryo test on Jan 11. Second cryo test on Jan 12.
B13Mega Bay 1Under ConstructionAs of Feb 3rd: Fully stacked, remaining work ongoing.
B14Mega Bay 1LOX Tank under constructionFeb 9th: LOX tank Aft section A2:4 staged outside MB1. Feb 13th: Aft Section A2:4 moved inside MB1 and Common Dome section (CX:4) staged outside. Feb 15th: CX:4 moved into MB1 and stacked with A2:4, Aft section A3:4 staged outside MB1. Feb 21st: A3:4 moved into MB1 and stacked with the LOX tank, A4:4 staged outside MB1. Feb 23rd: Section A4:4 taken inside MB1. Feb 24th: A5:4 staged outside MB1. Feb 28th: A5:4 moved inside MB1 and stacked, also Methane tank section F2:3 staged outside MB1. Feb 29th: F3:3 also staged outside MB1.
B15+Build SiteAssemblyAssorted parts spotted through B18 (some parts are only thrust pucks).

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Posted Mar 1, 2024, 10:33 AM UTC

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