Weekly Space Report: Test Flight 11 Static Fires

Highlights:

  • Post-TF10 analyses and hi-res media releases

  • Orbital refueling may be next up

  • Mars 2026 Holloman transfer window speculation

  • Booster 15 moving to static fire testing at Pad 1.

  • Speculation on TF11 objectives, perhaps actual orbit.

  • Pad 2 work screaming ahead.

  • Flame trench walls nearly complete

  • New ship test article with extra reinforcements.

  • New booster test article that appears to be targeted at Pad 2 catch arm testing.

  • Massey’s test hardware * plumbing growing to match some Pad 2 equipment.

  • Canaveral 39A launch tower progress.

  • Falcon 9: Starlink 17-6, Starlink 17-8, Starlink 10-22, Starlink 10-57

  • Discussion of lights mounted on Starlink sats.

  • Nayuta Space Black Bird-R concept discussion

  • Rocket Lab Neutron new launch facility reveal in Virginia. Possible first launch before year end.

  • Blue Origin static fire for New Glenn 3. Mars telecom satellite discussion.

  • Cargo Dragon CRS-33 Reboost kit put to work this week, with test maneuver.

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