Starbase may be gearing up for the first-ever static fire of a flown Super Heavy booster, and all signs point to Booster 14. But is that really what's happening—and when? Meanwhile, SpaceX continues the slow but steady teardown of the High Bay to make room for the massive Giga Bay, capable of handling 24 Starships. To watch the full Starbase Update (April 1, 2025), hosted by Jack Beyer, click the link in the comments below. 👇 | NASASpaceflight.com

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

Captured in stunning 4K 60FPS and slowed to 40% speed, this footage shows the dramatic explosion of SpaceX’s Starship Ship 36 during pre-launch testing at Starbase, Texas. Moments before a planned six-engine static fire on June 18, 2025, the vehicle erupted into a massive fireball, ending its mission before liftoff. #SpaceX #Starship #Starbase #Explosion #StaticFire #RocketTest #SpaceFlight #RaptorEngine #Texas #SpaceTechnology | Spaceagency.blog