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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
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
June 10, 2025 at 5:28 PM
🚨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
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
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
June 10, 2025 at 5:09 PM
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
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.
June 3, 2025 at 1:25 AM
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.
June 3, 2025 at 1:21 AM
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
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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
SpaceX REVEALS: Why did Starship Flight 9 destroy itself? FULL Analysis!
YouTube video by What about it!?
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June 1, 2025 at 4:25 PM
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
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.
June 1, 2025 at 4:18 PM
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
Your layover to the Moon, Mars, and beyond.✨
Ad astra.
📸: Jordan Guidry for WAI Media
May 14, 2025 at 8:22 PM
Starbase, TX.
Your layover to the Moon, Mars, and beyond.✨
Ad astra.
📸: Jordan Guidry for WAI Media
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
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
May 10, 2025 at 10:35 PM
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
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
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
May 7, 2025 at 6:05 AM
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
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!🤞
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!🤞
May 2, 2025 at 7:58 PM
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!🤞
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
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
May 2, 2025 at 6:56 PM
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
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...
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...
May 2, 2025 at 6:31 PM
🚨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...
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
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
May 1, 2025 at 8:28 PM
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
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
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
April 28, 2025 at 9:04 PM
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
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
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
April 23, 2025 at 6:17 PM
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
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!👶
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!👶
April 15, 2025 at 9:48 AM
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!👶
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
Tower A is getting ready for another launch soon™️
🎥 Jordan Guidry
April 14, 2025 at 6:18 PM
Chopstick testing in progress!
Tower A is getting ready for another launch soon™️
🎥 Jordan Guidry
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
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
April 14, 2025 at 12:15 PM
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
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
B15 is currently waiting in front of Mega Bay 1, where it'll meet its older brother once again!
📸Picture by: Jordan Guidry
April 9, 2025 at 9:28 PM
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
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
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
April 9, 2025 at 5:53 PM
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
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...
Get your popcorn ready, excitement is guaranteed!! 🍿
www.youtube.com/live/w5ZR_xZ...
March 6, 2025 at 8:46 PM
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...
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...
Starship Flight 8 is currently still planned for tomorrow, March 6th, 5:30pm CT!🚀
Set your reminders: www.youtube.com/live/w5ZR_xZ...
March 5, 2025 at 10:51 PM
🚨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...
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
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
March 5, 2025 at 6:26 PM
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
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...
We're currently targetting 5:39pm CT for Liftoff!
Come join us, live! ❤️
www.youtube.com/watch?v=vr_q...
March 3, 2025 at 8:31 PM
🚨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...
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
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
March 2, 2025 at 7:38 PM
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
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