Weekly Space Report: V3 Booster Test Fires

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Highlights:

  • Booster 19 with 10 engines mounted run through various short tests leading to longer tests.

  • Full fire stopped short due to a pad issue.

  • SpaceX shows off smoother and apparently more automated booster lift and placement operations.

  • Success declared and Booster 19 headed back to get the rest of its engines.

  • Pad 1 rebuild progress report.

  • Launch site expansion update.

  • Pad 2 new armored roof lifted into place.

  • Top part of B18.3 test article mated to new lower rings for more testing.

  • Speculation on Booster 20 build progress

  • StarFactory modifications suggest a covered connection to new Gigabay.

  • Micrometeorite and space debris protection tile versions spotted

  • Artemis II and SLS discussion

  • Falcon 9: Starlink 10-48, Starlink 17-24, Starlink 10-46, Starlink 10-33, Starlink 17-15

  • Blue Origin publicity photos in their engine shop and Second Stage shop

  • Hot fire view from second stage

  • ISS Spacewalk for solar array deployment

  • Rocket Lab contract announcement for more HASTE missions

  • Robert Goddard liquid fueled rocket 100th anniversary.

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