SpaceX Starship Flight 3: PLANS Revealed, Starship 28 & Booster 10 Static Fire Completed

SpaceX has successfully conducted the static fire test for Starship-28 as part of its ongoing efforts towards the upcoming third Starship launch. The next milestone on the horizon is the imminent static fire test for Super Heavy booster-10. With these crucial tests underway, SpaceX is steadfastly advancing towards the scheduled Starship Flight 3, anticipated to take place in the first quarter of 2024. These developments mark significant progress in SpaceX’s ambitious goals for space exploration and demonstrate the company’s commitment to pushing the boundaries of space technology.

NASA recently conducted a study exploring options for sustaining a national laboratory in low Earth orbit (LEO) post the International Space Station (ISS) era. Released by NASA’s Office of Technology, Policy, and Strategy, the study offers an “initial assessment” of various models for the future LEO national lab.

00:00 – Intro
00:19 – Ship 28 & Booster 10 Updates
01:45 – Launch Tower Updates
02:26 – Starship Launch Site Restoration
4:02 – Launch Schedule and Delays
4:42 – Exponential Growth and Logistical Challenges
5:25 – Second Launch Tower Development
6:06 – Relocation of Engine Testing
6:47 – Decommissioning of Suborbital Pad A
7:27 – Kennedy Space Center Tank Transportation
8:10 – NASA’s National Laboratory
10:03 – Outro

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Do you know ship 28 and booster 10  is about to launch Yes you heard   it right NASA is planning for a  National Laboratory in low earth orbit hey I’m Lucas welcome to the SpaceX  Community let’s get started I think you all  

May be knowing about the next starship’s Super  heavy prototype assigned for orbital flight 3   okay if you don’t know it’s ship 28 and booster  10 so ship 28 recently moved to suborbital pad B   for engine testing before its third test flight  it’s been through two tough cryo proof tests and  

Got some upgrades during its 2 and 1 half months  at the Sanchez site just two days ago SpaceX did   a static fire test for ship 28 it was a 6 engine  static fire which went pretty well now let’s talk  

About booster 10 it was moved from the Rocket  Garden to the Launchpad a few days ago and using   the those Chopstick arms they hoisted it onto the  orbital launch Mount however yesterday’s plan for   a static fire test hit a snag some issues popped  up before lox loading could finish leading to an  

Unusual dtank of B10 although a road closure was  scheduled today for a possible reattempt it didn’t   happen I think they are currently figuring out the  issue and hope they will solve it before the next   closure okay now about the next closure SpaceX  has scheduled one for December member 27th after  

The Christmas holidays I’m pretty amazed at how  fast SpaceX is moving they’re getting ready for   the third orbital launch of Starship super  heavy really quick it’s all pretty exciting   and I can’t wait to see what happens next launch  tower updates so recent observations of ongoing  

Work on the Starship launch Tower at Starbase  unveil both progress and challenges notably the   tower components exhibit signs of Maintenance  with no notable occurrences such as missing   piping and a disconnected Hood these indicators  prompt speculation about potential issues arising   from debris accumulation or damage caused by  the intense heat generated during launches the  

Attention to addressing the ship quick disconnect  arm which suffered damage in a previous launch   underscores the importance of realworld testing  in refining and enhancing Design Elements   Starship launch site restoration basx Starship  launch site at Starbase is currently undergoing   extensive restoration efforts following the second  Starship launch the launch table located at stage  

Zero serves as the heart of the launch site and  undergo repainting after each engine test due   to the intense heat generated by the 33 Raptor  engines this heat strips away protective paint   leading to Rapid oxidation commonly known as  rust the launch table’s appearance suggests  

Weathering over years though it has only been  a few days since the last test the proximity to   the ocean exacerbates the rusting issue crews are  actively repairing cracks formed during launches   emphasizing the critical need for structural  Integrity as the legs must support the launch  

Table and a fully fueled Starship weighing  approximately 7,500 tons this phase of the   tow maintenance serves as a testament to space  X’s commitment to continuous Improvement and the   rigorous testing necessary for space exploration  Endeavors the challenges encountered such as the   disconnected hood and damaged quick disconnect  arm highlight the demanding conditions that the  

Equipment faces during actual launch scenarios  simultanously ongoing water deliveries to the   deflector system suggest proactive measures in  preparation for forthcoming tests emphasizing   spacex’s dedication to thorough pre-launch  preparations and the importance of safeguarding   critical systems launch schedule and delays  Kathy lutters the Starbase general manager  

Revealed spacex’s efforts to obtain launch  licenses for the third and fourth Starship   launches these missions are crucial for testing  Technologies related to NASA’s human Landing   system program including inorbit propellant  transfer demonstrations while Elon Musk   initially suggested a possible launch Readiness  by December a more realistic time forame frame is  

The first quarter of 2024 aligning with lutter’s  projections The increased launch frequency signals   potential advancements with the third Starship  Mission expected in late February or early March   exponential growth and logistical challenges  space E’s trajectory of exponential growth   as witnessed with Falcon 9 launches foretells a  comparable Ascent for Starship while the prospect  

Of such growth is promising it presents intricate  logistical challenges particularly concerning the   refurbishment of the launch Tower Cathy lutter’s  affirmation of a second tower under development   assumes pivotal importance in addressing this  bottleneck underscoring spacex’s ambition to   replicate the Swift advancements seen in Falcon  9 launches the Strategic deployment of additional  

Infrastructure becomes imperative for sustaining  and managing the anticipated surge in Starship   launches second launch Tower development the  revelation of a second launch Tower ushers   in complexities linked to site selection with  considerations encompassing the ecological aspects   of wetlands and Salt Flats initially proposed  in 2021 the exact location of this second tower  

Remains elusive the intricacies involved in its  construction from ground leveling and stability   pile integration to the tower’s erection denote  a substantial undertaking these developments not   only influence the Star based landscape but  but also portend potential disruptions and   enhancements to ongoing testing at the existing  launch Tower relocation of engine testing Cathy  

Lutter’s proposition to relocate engine testing to  Massie signifies a strategic effort to alleviate   Beach closures offering a glimpse into the broader  Logistics of space X’s operations this decision   prompts speculation on the plausible location  for the second tower the interconnectedness   of engine testing reload location advancements  in sub coolers and preparations for propellant  

Tanks suggests the prospect of constructing an  entirely new Launchpad at massie’s injecting   an element of anticipation and curiosity into  the unfolding Narrative of starship’s future   endeavors decommissioning of suborbital pad a the  recent decommissioning of suborbital pad a Heralds   a notable transformation in the configuration of  STAR base’s testing facilities speculation arises  

Regarding the potential relocation of pad B to  massis possibly designated for the second stage   zero such a move could streamline construction  processes enabling parallel work on tank placement   and Tower foundations this strategic shift not  only Alters the physical landscape of Starbase   but also underscores spacex’s adaptability in  optimizing its testing infrastructure Kennedy  

Space Center tank trans Transportation the  recent transport of tanks from the Kennedy   Space Center to Starbase triggers inquiries into  their intended destination whether earmarked for   the primary launch site or potentially masses  these tanks play a pivotal role in accommodating   the heightened frequency of testing the imperative  to minimize road closures balancing Public Access  

With testing requirements adds a layer of  complexity to logistical considerations the   tanks with their undisclosed purpose symbolize  the evolving logistical intricacies inherent in   spacex’s quest to propel the Starship program into  a new era of space exploration and Innovation now  

Let’s go through some updates from NASA NASA  recently conducted a study to explore options   for maintaining a National Laboratory in low earth  orbit Al Leo once the International Space Station   ISS is retired however the study didn’t recommend  a specific option the report released on December  

20th by NASA’s office of Technology policy and  strategy is an initial assessment directed by   the National Space Council the 154 page report  looked into six models for a future National   Lab in Leo which would utilize facilities on  commercial space stations known as commercial  

Leo destinations clds or other spacecraft  these models ranged from NASA leasing space   on a commercial station to providing grants for  users to lease facilities on clds independently   the study evaluated these models based on five  criteria including NASA’s needs and Equity using  

Three growth scenarios for overall commercial Leo  activities cost considerations were not explicitly included the model that performed the best across  all scenarios was the government research broker   in this model NASA acts as a broker to organize  the deployment of experiments on clds or other  

Commercial spacecraft similar to NASA’s launch  Services Program for acquiring launches according   to the report the government research broker  offers a reliable option for NASA to continue   activities in Leo under any future scenario  meeting most stakeholder driven performance   criteria with the exception of Market  sustainability as it May compete with  

Clld providers in some aspects thanks for  watching today’s episode don’t forget to   subscribe and give us a thumbs up if you enjoyed  it stay tuned for another great video tomorrow