234K views · 4.2K reactions | A SpaceX Starship rocket exploded during a routine static fire test on Wednesday, June 18, 2025, at the company's Starbase launch site in Texas. | The Independent | Facebook

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72K views · 751 reactions | In this week’s Starbase Update, we witness a slow-motion Ship 31 static fire, progress on the next generation Ship 33 and Ship 34, and some full stack testing of the Flight 5 full stack (Booster 11 and Ship 30)! Could a Wet Dress Rehearsal be next? To join us as we dive into the latest developments and what might happen next in the lead-up to launch, follow the link in the comments below!  | NASASpaceflight.com | Facebook

In this week's Starbase Update, we cover the progress made on the Orbital Launch Mount (OLM) shielding installation, the installation of engines on Booster 9, and the construction of a new ship lifting rig at Starbase. We also take a look at the ongoing preparations for Ship 24, work being done inside its payload bay, and the potential new High Bay construction site. Additionally, we show footage of a new two-point lifter that was tested at Starbase, which could potentially replace the current n