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Starship Development Thread #35

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FAQ

  1. When next/orbital flight? Unknown. Elon: "hopefully" first countdown attempt in July, but likely delayed after B7 incident (see Q4 below). Environmental review completed, remaining items include launch license, mitigations, ground equipment readiness, and static firing.
  2. What will the next flight test do? The current plan seems to be a nearly-orbital flight with Ship (second stage) doing a controlled splashdown in the ocean. Booster (first stage) may do the same or attempt a return to launch site with catch. Likely includes some testing of Starlink deployment. This plan has been around a while.
  3. Has the FAA approved? The environmental assessment was Completed on June 13 with mitigated Finding of No Significant Impact ("mitigated FONSI)". Timeline impact of mitigations appears minimal, most don't need completing before launch.
  4. What booster/ship pair will fly first? Likely either B7 or B8 with S24. TBD if B7 will be repaired after spin prime anomaly or if B8 will be first to fly.
  5. Will more suborbital testing take place? Unlikely, given the FAA Mitigated FONSI decision. Push will be for orbital launch to maximize learnings.

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Vehicle Status

As of August 6th 2022

ShipLocationStatusComment
Pre-S24Scrapped or RetiredSN15, S20 and S22 are in the Rocket Garden, the rest are scrapped
S24Launch SiteStatic Fire testingMoved back to the Launch site on July 5 after having Raptors fitted and more tiles added (but not all)
S25High Bay 1StackingAssembly of main tank section commenced June 4 (moved back into High Bay 1 (from the Mid Bay) on July 23). The aft section entered High Bay 1 on August 4th. Partial LOX tank stacked onto aft section August 5
S26Build SiteParts under constructionAssorted parts spotted
S27Build SiteParts under constructionAssorted parts spotted
S28Build SiteParts under constructionAssorted parts spotted
S29Build SiteParts under constructionAssorted parts spotted

 

BoosterLocationStatusComment
Pre-B7Scrapped or RetiredB4 is in the Rocket Garden, the rest are scrapped
B7Launch SiteTesting including static firesRolled back to launch site on August 6th after inspection and repairs following the spin prime explosion on July 11
B8High Bay 2 (out of sight in the left corner)Under construction but fully stackedMethane tank was stacked onto the LOX tank on July 7
B9Methane tank in High Bay 2Under constructionFinal stacking of the methane tank on 29 July but still to do: wiring, electrics, plumbing, grid fins. LOX tank not yet stacked but barrels spotted in the ring yard, etc
B10Build SiteParts under constructionAssorted parts spotted
B11Build SiteParts under constructionAssorted parts spotted

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