19K views · 249 reactions | From our latest Starbase Update: With SpaceX around a month away from Flight 5 of Starship, the future launch cadence of Starbase will be aided by a second Tower, which has started assembly at the launch site. For all the details be sure to check out the full video, link in comments below  | NASASpaceflight.com | Facebook

We haven’t had this much Starbase news in a long time! Starship’s ninth integrated flight test reached SECO for the first time with a Block 2 Ship, but things got complicated from there. Plus, Elon Musk’s in-depth Starbase presentation revealed SpaceX’s 2026 Mars Plan, future Block 3 Starships, Raptor 3 upgrades, and a shift in Hot Stage Ring design! Dive into all the latest updates from Starbase in this detailed Starbase Update. To watch the full video - premiering on YouTube at 7:00 p.m. EDT /

From our latest Starbase Update Video: join Jack Beyer with NSF for the latest Starbase update, featuring road closures, booster and ship stacking, demolition work, and the arrival of new hardware. Discover the progress on Booster 11, Booster 12, Ship 28, Ship 29, and more. Explore the orbital pad work and the upcoming deluge system. Stay updated on the transformation of Starbase with the new mega bay and star factory building. Link to full video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GIsF7rjRdOU | NA

In this week's Starbase Update, Nic discusses the status of the launch pad post-launch. He also takes us through some of the damage done to the tank farm and other ground support. Back at the production site, Nic tells us about future vehicles being built and the current status of their construction. Click for full video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oyRRYAmaFD4 | NASASpaceflight.com

It has been a truly action-packed week at Starbase! The launch mount for Pad B was rolled out, lifted, and installed; we have Raptor 3 pictures to talk about; and the first V3 booster test tank, and Ship 35 both rolled to Masseys for testing. For all that and more (including more flyover photos), tune into this week’s Starbase Update (May 12, 2025), hosted by Jack Beyer. Click the link in the comments below. 👇 (Premiering on YouTube at 6:00pm CDT / 23:00 UTC). | NASASpaceflight.com