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SpaceX Starship, Starlink, and Dragon News | SpaceX in the News Episode 67. Today we look into current starship happenings in both Boca Chica and Cocoa; see why Starlink has made recent headlines; future Falcon 9 missions; and today's Honorable Mention.

Welcome to Episode 53 of What about it!?

In this Episode, we will take a look at possible directions, SpaceX's Starship prototype phase will take after last weeks anomaly. We will try to find out, which Starship prototype will be the next test candidate and at what location we can expect the next attempt to happen. Boca Chica, Texas or Kennedy Space Center? Last but not least we will take a good look at Blue Origin's progress at Kennedy Space Center.

SpaceX’s first full-scale Starship prototype has suffered the significant failure during testing, destroying or severely damaging large sections of the rocket during a cryogenic loading test at the company’s launch facility in South Texas.

SpaceX's Starship Mk1 just blew off its bulkhead in a pressurization accident

Quick update this time.

Boca Chica Road Closures:
Primary Closure - Moved to Sunday 17th November

Crew Dragon Static Fire Test - November 13th

Starlink-1 - November 11th

Milestones:

First time to fly the same booster 4 times.
First Re-Flight of a fairing.
60 more satellites launched
Heaviest payload to date
Satellites 100% demisable

Upgrades to satellites made - 400% increase in data throughput
Attempt to catch both payload fairing using GO Ms. Chief and Go Ms. Tree cancelled due to rough seas.

On Saturday (Sept. 28), Elon Musk gave hіѕ annual update аbоut Starship аnd Super Heavy, thе reusable spacecraft аnd rocket, respectively, thаt thе company іѕ building tо help colonize Mars.

Thе presentation took place аt SpaceX's South Texas site, near thе village оf Boca Chica, аnd prominently featured thе 165-foot-tall (50 meters) Starship Mk1 — thе fіrѕt full-size Starship prototype, whоѕе assembly wаѕ completed just days bеfоrе Musk's talk. (One test-flight prototype preceded thе Mk1 — a short аnd stubby vehicle called Starhopper, whісh wаѕ retired іn late August.)

SpaceX's Starship Mk1 prototype (left) stands nеxt tо оnе оf thе Falcon 1 rocket fіrѕt stages аt thе company's South Texas site.

SpaceX Starship Mk3 Under Construction & Crew Dragon Updates | SpaceX in the News episode 55. Today we look at what's going on in Boca Chica with Starship; the current progress with Crew Dragon and DEMO-2; and the new alliance forming between Virgin Galactic and Boeing.

SpaceX's Starship and Super Heavy launch vehicle is a fully, rapidly reusable transportation system designed to carry both crew and cargo to Earth orbit, the Moon, Mars, and anywhere else in the solar system. On Saturday, September 28 at our launch facility in Cameron County, Texas, SpaceX Chief Engineer and CEO Elon Musk will provide an update on the design and development of Starship.

SpaceX in the News Episode 53. Today we look at all the new updates to Starship, as it's two halves come together. I talk to my lawyer, Kari, about the new eminent domain possibilities facing the Boca Chica residents. Then we finish up with Crew Dragon.

SpaceX Starship Update: Why Elon Musk’s SpaceX is trying to buy out Boca Chica entirely? Elon Musk and his company, SpaceX, have been testing rockets from a launch site in Texas in an effort to eventually take humans to Mars. The launch site is next to a neighborhood east of Brownsville called Boca Chica, a tiny beach and fishing village that has been transformed by the rocket company.

In episode 50 of SpaceX in the News, we take a look at Elon Musk's visit to Starship and Starhopper in Boca Chica, Texas and discuss the recent progress made to the launch vehicle.

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Just a quick update on some of the progress happening on Starship Mk1 & Mk2 in Boca Chica, Texas and Cocoa, Florida respectively.

SpaceX Starship updates, Boca Chica received a Merlin engine, Dear Moon, Starlink's launch manifest, Crew Dragon's progress, and an honorable mention.

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SpaceX Starship Fleet Status Since MK1 Explosion | SpaceX in the News Episode 66. Today we discuss new information concerning the MK1 explosion and other updates to the Starship fleet; the current status of starlink satellites; commercial crew and dragon; upcoming missions; and finish with today's honorable mention.

The partially completed Mk1 Starship at SpaceX's Boca Chica facility was undergoing tank pressure tests when the top few meters of the rocket exploded off and were propelled about 100 meters into the sky.

Welcome to Episode 51 of What about it!?

In this Episode, we will take another look at SpaceX's launch facility for the Starship Mark 1 Prototype in Boca Chica Texas. We will take a look at the increased footprint as well as the latest progress on the Starship prototype itself. Last but not least, by popular demand, we will take a look at what's known right now about SpaceX's schedule for the Crew Dragon Demo Mission 2.

10.30.2019 MK1 was partially moved from the rocket shipyard to the launch pad at approximately 7:30 AM local time. Includes a small excerpt of aerial footage. Filmed on location at the Pointer Property.

SpaceX Starship New Location is Advancing | SpaceX in the News Episode 58. Today we take a look at SpaceX's new Starship site at the Kennedy Space Center; discuss the recent happenings between SpaceX and the Boca Chica locals; read about talks between SpaceX and the Army; catch up on Starlink news; view the fallout of Elon Musk's situation on the Joe Rogan Experience podcast; and check out NASA's new space suits. Oh, and surprise my audience with LEGO Falcon Heavy news.

On Saturday, September 28th, SpaceX CEO Elon Musk stood in front of an audience in Boca Chica, Texas, and presented the fully assembled SpaceX Starship, 50 meters tall and made from shiny stainless steel.

SpaceX has been building the first Starship prototype in Boca Chica, Texas for the last several months. On the 11th Anniversary of the first Falcon 1 rocket getting into orbit, Elon Musk presents his vision for the short term future of the Starship program that his company is developing.

In episode 51 of SpaceX in the News, we get caught up on the latest updates to Starship; speak with my lawyer/wife about the buyout of Boca Chica residents; then speak about Crew Dragon and Starlink missions.

We talk about the progress of the SpaceX Starship Mk1 prototype in Boca Chica as well as plans for the Boca Chica Space Port itself. Then we also give more details on the potential Mars landing sites for Starship, plans for a promising moon space elevator, and updates on NASA's Artemis moon landing program.

09.16.19 Big progress at SpaceX Boca Chica launch site and orbital complex. Big changes happening fast! New foundations at the launch pad. Water tanks moved. Roads behind the fence are beefed up with extra gravel. New cylinder foundations being built at Orbital complex's North side. Ironhenge cladding almost complete.

Welcome to Episode 34 of What about it!? In this Episode, we will take a look at the new Kennedy Space Center SpaceX Facility for Starship construction. We will also take a look at the construction starting at Pad 39A. Last but not least, we will take a look at the progress in Boca Chica Texas and the Orbital Prototype.