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🚨MUSK just ANNOUNCED: 3 Starships per DAY! Is this possible? Elon Musk says we’ll see one Starship flight every 3 to 4 weeks moving forward. Ship 36 is already waiting. Flight 10 is coming. The goal is to lock in reliability, then try something huge - the first catch attempt. 1/9

SpaceX got green light to start prepping SLC-37 for Starship! Demolition of old Delta IV hardware expected to begin this week. Full takeover is still under review. U.S. Air Force and DoD have flagged no environmental issues so far. ➡️Want to know more? youtu.be/xuquqHuFKY4

Rocket Lab successfully launched its 65th Electron mission, dubbed "Full Stream Ahead," on June 2, 2025, at 7:57 p.m. EDT from Launch Complex 1B in Māhia, New Zealand. The mission deployed BlackSky's second Gen-3 Earth-observing satellite into a 470 km mid-inclination orbit.

SpaceX is preparing for the launch of the Starlink Group 12-19 mission from Space Launch Complex 40 (SLC-40) at Cape Canaveral Space Force Station in Florida. The launch window opens at 12:43 a.m. EDT on Tuesday, June 3, 2025, with backup opportunities extending until 4:29 a.m. EDT.

Our footage of the Flight 9 lift-off in 4K at 120 FPS! I LOVE that X takes 4K video now! 😍 Here's our analysis of Starship Flight 9! Why did it burn up? What happened to the Booster? How will the journey continue? Watch Now: youtu.be/GE1Af-ELHpE 📸 @Jordanguidry6 for WAI

The northern lights could put on a rare and dazzling show tonight (June 1), possibly stretching across skies as far south as Alabama and Northern California — no trip to the Arctic required.

Starbase, TX. Your layover to the Moon, Mars, and beyond.✨ Ad astra. 📸: Jordan Guidry for WAI Media

Ship 35, Back to Massey's! That's right! S35 just rolled out to Massey's again for more testing, following a sub-optimal ending to a static fire! Check out our 24/7 stream for more views like this! wai.to/LIVE

Stack Me❤️ The new Orbital Launch Mount is rolling to the launch site, where it is going to be lifted to 'complete' Pad B! This OLM is definitely an upgrade over the other: beefier, more room to work and access, and, of course; a flame trench! 🔥 📸: Jordan Guidry for WAI Media

Ship 35 just rolled back to the production site! So far, no word from SpaceX on what's next. It's likely we're going to see some manlifts up in the engine bay to check the damage. Fingers crossed!🤞

Here's our slow motion shot of the off-nominal flash during Ship 35's static fire! 😬 Ship 35 has since rolled back to the production site, awaiting its fate. What do you think happened? Is this the known issue of Block 2? Or something different entirely? 🤔 🎥: Jordan Guidry for WAI Media

🚨So, it’s official. SLS is to be phased out after Artemis III and the Gateway Station will likely never get to Space. Makes sense. whitehouse.gov/wp-content/u...

This change of plans isn't the first, and won't be the last. In order to build the production line of the largest rocket ever made, chances to optimize won't be pushed aside.. ..even if that means tearing down (parts of) newly constructed buildings! 🫡 🎥: Jordan Guidry for WAI Media

Yet another sign of Starbase rapidly evolving!🚀 Th glass structure of Starfactory is getting a makeover, to make way for Gigabay! The direct connection between Factory and Gigabay will make for a great production line, but it'll cut off some beloved views for us space fans!🥲 🎥: Jordan Guidry

Peekaboo! A still flapless Ship 37 has been spotted in Mega Bay 2! 👀 Ship 37 currently is the youngest of three Starships currently fully stacked in the Mega Bay. While unconfirmed, S37 is believed to be the Starship flying on Flight 11!🚀 📸Picture by: Jordan Guidry

Booster 17 has rolled back to the production site, after completing two cryogenic tests! These tests are used to check the propellant tanks safely, using an inert liquid like nitrogen. Booster 17 is the youngest out of the four Super Heavy boosters currently at Starbase!👶

Chopstick testing in progress! Tower A is getting ready for another launch soon™️ 🎥 Jordan Guidry

Two years ago today, ESA's Juice launched, departing on an 8 year long journey towards Jupiter and its moons! Juice will mainly focus on further researching the icy moons of Jupiter, which are thought to have internal oceans! 👀 This water would make these moons great spots to support life! 📸ESA

Booster 15 just moved from its cozy spot in the Rocket Garden! B15 is currently waiting in front of Mega Bay 1, where it'll meet its older brother once again! 📸Picture by: Jordan Guidry

Only 15 Atlas V launches left. Today, at 7pm EST, United Launch Alliance will launch 27 KuiperSats (Amazon's Starlink competitor), in the highest capacity configuration! 5 Solid rocket boosters, 2 on one side, 3 on the other. Uneven rocketry, it's beautiful!😍 📸John Winkopp

We are LIVE for the second attempt of SpaceX's Starship Flight 8! Get your popcorn ready, excitement is guaranteed!! 🍿 www.youtube.com/live/w5ZR_xZ...

🚨Full Stack Alert!! Starship Flight 8 is currently still planned for tomorrow, March 6th, 5:30pm CT!🚀 Set your reminders: www.youtube.com/live/w5ZR_xZ...

RIP Booster 1086!🫡 After 'just' 5 succesful launches, this Falcon 9 booster fell over after a fire damaged one of the landing legs, just after landing! This is a reminder that space is hard, and reuse is even harder, even for the leader in spaceflight.🚀 📸Pictures by: John Winkopp

🚨We are LIVE for @SpaceX's Starship Flight 8!! We're currently targetting 5:39pm CT for Liftoff! Come join us, live! ❤️ www.youtube.com/watch?v=vr_q...

And in the blink of an eye, Ship 34 has arrived at the Launch Site!😎 They're definitely pushing boundaries with this seemingly late roll-out, as we're still just over one day away from Flight 8! For more views like this, check out our livestream: wai.to/LIVE

🚨BREAKING!🚨 Just as we're getting excited about Flight 8, we can get excited about Flight 9 as well!👀 This FCC filing hints towards a Starship return to launch site with Flight 9! Previously suspected, but now with confirmation!🥳 This is amazing!!😍 apps.fcc.gov/oetcf/els/re...

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