Will SpaceX Make Its Starship Timeline? | Starship Updates

With 2025 coming to a close, SpaceX is charging full speed ahead toward Starship Flight 12 and the long-awaited debut of Version 3 vehicles.

In this holiday edition of Starbase Update, we break down the rapid stacking progress of Booster 19, just weeks after Booster 18’s mishap at Massey’s, and analyze what that pace tells us about SpaceX’s readiness timeline. We also examine the status of Ship 39, recent test tank activity, and what new hardware inside Mega Bay 2 could mean for the flight campaign.

Beyond vehicles, we dive deep into Pad 1 demolition, Pad 2 outfitting and testing, chopstick upgrades, and the growing momentum behind Giga Bay construction — now rising above Starfactory itself. Plus, we explore the expanding Air Separation Unit (ASU) infrastructure both at Starbase and Florida’s Space Coast, a key element for increasing launch cadence.

Over at McGregor, unusual Raptor engine test durations, relight sequences, and the appearance of a new Raptor 3 Vacuum engine raise fresh questions about evolving flight profiles for Version 3 Starship.

We wrap up with a look at SpaceX’s festive Starbase holiday parade, marking the final Starbase Update of 2025 — and setting the stage for an even busier 2026.

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