SpaceX has been freeing up factory space for Starship and Raptor while launching more Falcons than ever
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Some video I took of what appears to be the Falcon 9 rocket breaking up, at 9 PM PST over my home in the Puget Sound.
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🚀 SN11 Flight Update
🕐 Last Updated: 13:20 UTC - 26/03

ℹ️ SpaceX is targeting today to launch SN11. The launch window is open until 01:00 UTC. Now that SN11 has completed another static fire, we're waiting for the data to be reviewed and we hope flight is likely within the next few hours.

🔥 Static Fires:
- Static Fire 15/03 (Aborted at ignition)
- Static Fire 22/03 (Video) (Appeared nominal)
- Static Fire 26/03 (Appeared nominal)

✅ FAA Approval info
🎙We'll be hosting a voice chat in @SpaceX for this event.

#SN11 @SpaceXChat

Static fire appears to have been successful. If data review is good, a launch will be attempted later today
https://twitter.com/NASASpaceflight/status/1375434893207994372?s=09

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🚀 SN11 Flight Update
🕐 Last Updated: 15:11 UTC - 26/03

ℹ️ SpaceX is targeting today to launch SN11. The launch window is open until 01:00 UTC. SN11 has completed another static fire.

🚀 The village residents have been officially asked to evacuate for a flight attempt today - Source

🔥 Static Fires:
- Static Fire 15/03 (Aborted at ignition)
- Static Fire 22/03 (Video) (Appeared nominal)
- Static Fire 26/03 (Appeared nominal) (Video)

✅ FAA Approval info
🎙We'll be hosting a voice chat in @SpaceX for this event once they recycle and start preparing for launch.

#SN11 @SpaceXChat

Eric Berger on Twitter: Asked NASA for an updated timeline on the Human Landing System contract awards: "NASA anticipates making up to two firm-fixed price contract awards for Option A following the conclusion of the base period no later than April 30, pending budget availability.”
https://twitter.com/SciGuySpace/status/1375467980801335297

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⁣ℹ️ SN11 Flight Update
🕐 Last Updated: 20:38 UTC - 26/03

⚠️ Today's flight is scrubbed (Road Closure Cancelled) to allow time for additional tests. Targeting Monday 29th for a launch
Elon Musk on Twitter

🗓 The following TFRs which could indicate launch windows have been issued:
- Saturday March 27th, 12:00 to 01:00 UTC (Unlimited Altitude)
- Sunday March 28th, 12:00 to 01:00 UTC (Unlimited Altitude)

🚧 Road Closures:
🚫 None currently scheduled

🔥 Static Fires:
- Static Fire 15/03 (Aborted at ignition)
- Static Fire 22/03 (Video) (Appeared nominal)
- Static Fire 26/03 (Appeared nominal) (Video)

🎙We'll be hosting a voice chat in @SpaceX for this event.

✅ FAA Approval info

#SN11 @SpaceXChat

Elon on Twitter: standing down SN11 until Monday, additional checks needed
https://twitter.com/elonmusk/status/1375545176324734978?s=21

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The current status of SpaceX's Starship & Superheavy prototypes. 26th March 2021 https://t.co/loMNfVKsXb
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Members of Congress are not happy with Elon's tweets about the FAA, saying they are "concerned about the pressure exerted on the FAA during high profile launches." They are also "disappointed" the FAA didn't do an "independent review" or pursue "any form of enforcement action."
https://twitter.com/wapodavenport/status/1375514879684009984?s=21

Submitted March 27, 2021 at 01:27PM by 99Richards99
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[Elon] Possible Starship flight tomorrow afternoon
https://twitter.com/elonmusk/status/1376235871989551105?s=20

Submitted March 28, 2021 at 08:21PM by Chanti239
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Space Force finalizing plan to procure broadband from low-orbit satellites
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Submitted March 28, 2021 at 05:30PM by CProphet
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FAA inspector unable to reach Starbase in time for launch today. Postponed to no earlier than tomorrow.
https://twitter.com/elonmusk/status/1376558233624666120?s=19

Submitted March 29, 2021 at 05:37PM by skpl
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The @SpaceX #CrewDragon vehicle will move to a new docking port next week as the station ramps up for a series of crew swaps in April.
https://twitter.com/Space_Station/status/1376582578682089478?s=19

Submitted March 29, 2021 at 07:18PM by RobynGoodfellowe
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NASA, SpaceX continue Crew-2 mission reviews while preparing for Crew-1 return
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Submitted March 30, 2021 at 02:50AM by DarellGAMING127
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[Elon on Twitter] Tracking to a potential 8am liftoff
https://twitter.com/elonmusk/status/1376770871260504064

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<b>r/SpaceX Starship SN11 High-Altitude Hop Discussion & Updates Thread [Take 2]</b>
<a href="/#%20MC%20//%20section%20intro"></a>Welcome to the <a href="/r/SpaceX">r/SpaceX</a> Starship SN11 High-Altitude Hop Discussion & Updates Thread [Take 2]!Hi, this is your host team with <a href="/u/ModeHopper">u/ModeHopper</a> & <a href="/u/hitura-nobad">u/hitura-nobad</a> bringing you live updates on this test.Quick Links<a href="https://reddit.com/r/spacex/wiki/starship_dev_resources">r/SpaceX Starship Development Resources</a> | <a href="https://www.reddit.com/r/spacex/comments/m06c13/starship_development_thread_19/">Starship Development Thread</a><a href="https://reddit-stream.com/comments/maoifl/">Reddit Stream</a><strong>Live Video</strong><strong>Live Video</strong><strong>Multistream</strong><a href="https://multistream.co/p/pYUe9cXUh35/r_SpaceX_SN11_Hop">LIVE</a><strong>SPACEX</strong>TBA<strong>LABPADRE</strong><a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sTA0GTgFn5E&ab_channel=LabPadre">NERDLE</a> - <a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qCbgoqMcirI">PAD</a><strong>NSF</strong><a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XCUGKZFIcxk">LIVE</a><strong>EDA</strong>TBA<strong>SPADRE</strong><a href="https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCDkP5NWUhfHXZNhcGr2G2pQ/live">LIVE</a>Starship Serial Number 11 - Hop TestStarship SN11, equipped with three sea-level Raptor engines will attempt a high-altitude hop at SpaceX's development and launch site in Boca Chica, Texas. For this test, the vehicle will ascend to an altitude of approximately 10km, before moving from a vertical orientation (as on ascent), to horizontal orientation, in which the broadside (+ x) of the vehicle is oriented towards the ground. At this point, Starship will attempt an unpowered return to launch site (RTLS), using its aerodynamic control surfaces (ACS) to adjust its attitude and fly a course back to the landing pad. In the final stages of the descent, all three Raptor engines will ignite to transition the vehicle to a vertical orientation and perform a propulsive landing.The flight profile is likely to follow closely <a href="https://old.reddit.com/r/spacex/comments/lulcf1/starship_sn10_flight_test_no_1_discussion_updates/">previous Starship test flights</a> (hopefully with a slightly less firey landing). The exact launch time may not be known until just a few minutes before launch, and will be preceded by a <a href="https://forum.nasaspaceflight.com/index.php?topic=51332.msg2114312#msg2114312">local siren</a> about 10 minutes ahead of time.Estimated T-08 AM CST [Source : Elon Musk]Test window<a href="https://tfr.faa.gov/save_pages/detail_1_1258.html">2021-03-30 12:00 - (30) 01:00 UTC</a>Backup date(s)<a href="https://tfr.faa.gov/save_pages/detail_1_1360.html">31</a>Static fire<a href="https://twitter.com/NASASpaceflight/status/1365073626588999695">Completed March 22</a>Flight profile10 - 12.5km altitude RTLS) †PropulsionRaptors (3 engines)Launch siteStarship Launch Site, Boca Chica TXLanding siteStarship landing pad, Boca Chica TX† expected or inferred, unconfirmed vehicle assignment<a href="/#%20MC%20//%20section%20events"></a>TimelineTimeUpdate<a href="/#%20MC%20//%20row%200"></a> 2021-03-30 05:50:12 UTC<a href="https://twitter.com/elonmusk/status/1376770871260504064">Tracking to a potential 8am liftoff</a><a href="/#%20MC%20//%20section%20viewing"></a><a href="/#%20MC%20//%20section%20stats"></a><a href="/#%20MC%20//%20section%20mission"></a><a href="/#%20MC%20//%20section%20landing"></a><a href="/#%20MC%20//%20section%20resources"></a>Resources<a href="https://chrisbillington.net/starship_timelines.html">Starship Launch Timelines</a> | <a href="/u/chrisjbillington">u/chrisjbillington</a><a href="https://www.reddit.com/r/spacex/comments/m06c13/starship_development_thread_19/">Starship Development Thread #19</a><a href="https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCDkP5NWUhfHXZNhcGr2G2pQ/live">Spadre.com Starship Cam</a> | <a href="https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCDkP5NWUhfHXZNhcGr…

SpaceX should be forced to comply with Justice Department subpoena in probe of company’s hiring practices, judge recommends
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⁣🚀 SN11 Flight Update
🕐 Last Updated: 13:43 UTC - 30/03

Current flight checklist for a flight of SN11 today:
🟢 TFR
🟢 NOTMAR
🟢 Road Closure
🟢 Static fire
🟢 SpaceX updates website
🟢 FAA approval
🟢 Evacuation notice

🌥 Visibility: Non-existent. Some people predicting a clearing soon.

🟢 Pad Clear
🟢 Final Checkouts
🟢 Recondender
🟢 Tank Farm Activity
🟢 Propellant Loading
🟢 Methane Vent
🟢 Engine Chill
🔴 Launch Imminent

🚀 Estimated Launch: 14:00 UTC

🔥 Static Fires:
- Static Fire 15/03 (Aborted at ignition)
- Static Fire 22/03 (Video)
- Static Fire 26/03 (Video)

Official Stream

#SN11 @SpaceXChat