Flight 14 Static Fires Complete! New Starbase Announced | Starship Update

SpaceX has announced plans for Starbase, Louisiana—a massive new Starship spaceport expected to feature at least 10 launch pads. The company hopes to begin construction in 2027, conduct its first launch in 2029, and eventually support an extraordinary Starship launch cadence.

Meanwhile, preparations for Starship Flight 14 are accelerating at Starbase, Texas. Booster 21 completed an approximately 15-second static fire involving all 33 Raptor engines, while Ship 41 has returned to the Production Site after completing its own static-fire campaign.

Also in this Starship Update:

• Ship 40 begins its journey home aboard the semi-submersible vessel Forte
• SpaceX targets a possible September launch for Flight 14
• Booster 21 completes its 33-engine static fire
• Ship 44 approaches completion inside Starfactory
• Pad 2 tests its hold-down clamps and Booster Quick Disconnects
• Starhopper celebrates the anniversary of its final 150-meter flight
• New Starship Version 3 hardware undergoes testing at Massey’s
• Raptor 3 production and testing continue at McGregor
• Florida’s Starship launch sites make major progress
• The Florida Gigabay approaches completion

What do you think of SpaceX’s plans for Starbase, Louisiana? Could the company realistically begin launching from the site in 2029? Let us know in the comments.

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