# \#rocket-lab **URL:** https://scanalyst.fourmilab.ch/tag/rocket-lab/388.md [Latest](https://scanalyst.fourmilab.ch/latest.md) · [Categories](https://scanalyst.fourmilab.ch/categories.md) · [Tags](https://scanalyst.fourmilab.ch/tags.md) --- ## [Weekly Space Report: Wild Starship Launch Schedule?](https://scanalyst.fourmilab.ch/t/weekly-space-report-wild-starship-launch-schedule/6464)
**Author:** [@pturmel](https://scanalyst.fourmilab.ch/u/pturmel)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [26 September 2026 15:54 UTC](https://scanalyst.fourmilab.ch/t/weekly-space-report-wild-starship-launch-schedule/6464 "2026-09-26T15:54:36Z")
Highlights: Booster 21 and Ship 41 rolled to Pad 2 and stacked. More ships production parts spotted. Production Starlink V3 sats to launch, qty 26, ~2000kg each. Wet dress rehearsal completed Th… --- ## [Weekly Space Report: Roman On Its Way!](https://scanalyst.fourmilab.ch/t/weekly-space-report-roman-on-its-way/6445)
**Author:** [@pturmel](https://scanalyst.fourmilab.ch/u/pturmel)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [6 September 2026 03:10 UTC](https://scanalyst.fourmilab.ch/t/weekly-space-report-roman-on-its-way/6445 "2026-09-06T03:10:46Z")
Highlights: Post-test fire action with Booster 21 Both Ship and Booster presumably ready for TF14. FAA declaration on Ship re-entry options. Flight termination systems installs on B21 and S41 sp… --- ## [Weekly Space Report: China's Landspace Success](https://scanalyst.fourmilab.ch/t/weekly-space-report-chinas-landspace-success/6431)
**Author:** [@pturmel](https://scanalyst.fourmilab.ch/u/pturmel)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [24 August 2026 00:58 UTC](https://scanalyst.fourmilab.ch/t/weekly-space-report-chinas-landspace-success/6431 "2026-08-24T00:58:37Z")
Highlights: Ship 40 reaches Christmas Island. Cool photos. Held up relatively well. Will attempt to return Ship 40 to Starbase via semi-submersible “Forte”. Forecast 43-48 day trip. Ship 41 heade… --- ## [Weekly Space Report: Ship 40 Still Floating!](https://scanalyst.fourmilab.ch/t/weekly-space-report-ship-40-still-floating/6427)
**Author:** [@pturmel](https://scanalyst.fourmilab.ch/u/pturmel)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [15 August 2026 14:33 UTC](https://scanalyst.fourmilab.ch/t/weekly-space-report-ship-40-still-floating/6427 "2026-08-15T14:33:53Z")
Highlights: Ship 40 recovery mixed progress Static fire delayed? Pad 2 refurbishment may be the reason. Pad servicing “jig” constructed to replace scaffold each time. Tower cladding being added,… --- ## [Weekly Space Report: Star Falls](https://scanalyst.fourmilab.ch/t/weekly-space-report-star-falls/6386)
**Author:** [@pturmel](https://scanalyst.fourmilab.ch/u/pturmel)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [27 June 2026 14:50 UTC](https://scanalyst.fourmilab.ch/t/weekly-space-report-star-falls/6386 "2026-06-27T14:50:04Z")
Highlights: Ship 40 single-engine static fire at Massey’s. Booster 20 no visible action. Perhaps delays at Pad 2. Flight 12 hot stage analysis and possible contribution to boostback failure. De… --- ## [Weekly Space Report: Pad 2 Static Fire Aftermath](https://scanalyst.fourmilab.ch/t/weekly-space-report-pad-2-static-fire-aftermath/6334)
**Author:** [@pturmel](https://scanalyst.fourmilab.ch/u/pturmel)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [25 April 2026 11:45 UTC](https://scanalyst.fourmilab.ch/t/weekly-space-report-pad-2-static-fire-aftermath/6334 "2026-04-25T11:45:58Z")
Highlights: Compression testing at Massey’s with test article B19.3 Debris picked up during static fire, no damage to flame trench Tank farm getting attention Cool control room video released by… --- ## [Weekly Space Report: Artemis Massive Redesign!](https://scanalyst.fourmilab.ch/t/weekly-space-report-artemis-massive-redesign/6289)
**Author:** [@pturmel](https://scanalyst.fourmilab.ch/u/pturmel)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [28 February 2026 15:35 UTC](https://scanalyst.fourmilab.ch/t/weekly-space-report-artemis-massive-redesign/6289 "2026-02-28T15:35:27Z")
Highlights: Prep work on Ship Static Fire stand noted for S39 test campaign New tile pattern on flap trailing edge. Speculation on new frame at Massey’s, perhaps for combined cryo, load, and static… --- ## [Weekly Space Report: Starship V3 Test Campaign Woes](https://scanalyst.fourmilab.ch/t/weekly-space-report-starship-v3-test-campaign-woes/6253)
**Author:** [@pturmel](https://scanalyst.fourmilab.ch/u/pturmel)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [24 January 2026 22:59 UTC](https://scanalyst.fourmilab.ch/t/weekly-space-report-starship-v3-test-campaign-woes/6253 "2026-01-24T22:59:04Z")
Highlights: Pile drilling at Pad 1 Pad 1 Tower piping demolition for upgrade Air Separation Plant equipment arriving, diverted to storage near launch site Expansion of Boca Chica launch site int… --- ## [Weekly Space Report: Starship SuperHeavy V3 Bump in the Road](https://scanalyst.fourmilab.ch/t/weekly-space-report-starship-superheavy-v3-bump-in-the-road/6180)
**Author:** [@pturmel](https://scanalyst.fourmilab.ch/u/pturmel)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [22 November 2025 16:01 UTC](https://scanalyst.fourmilab.ch/t/weekly-space-report-starship-superheavy-v3-bump-in-the-road/6180 "2025-11-22T16:01:33Z")
Highlights: Pad 1 pushed over leg by leg, with an excavator. Pad 1 Tower Hoist rework, cabling and arms Lots more Pad 1 plumbing removed. Pad 2 booster quick disconnect progress an… --- ## [Weekly Space Report: The Reusability Race Heats Up!](https://scanalyst.fourmilab.ch/t/weekly-space-report-the-reusability-race-heats-up/6167)
**Author:** [@pturmel](https://scanalyst.fourmilab.ch/u/pturmel)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [15 November 2025 16:02 UTC](https://scanalyst.fourmilab.ch/t/weekly-space-report-the-reusability-race-heats-up/6167 "2025-11-15T16:02:51Z")
Highlights: Pad 1 Demolition screaming along Pad 1 design change implications Pad 1 plumbing, tankage, and cryo hardware all being touched Pad 2 test hardware “I Be Proofin” placed… --- ## [Weekly Space Report: Lots of Pad Work](https://scanalyst.fourmilab.ch/t/weekly-space-report-lots-of-pad-work/6157)
**Author:** [@pturmel](https://scanalyst.fourmilab.ch/u/pturmel)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [8 November 2025 15:23 UTC](https://scanalyst.fourmilab.ch/t/weekly-space-report-lots-of-pad-work/6157 "2025-11-08T15:23:02Z")
Highlights: Pad 1 Demolition progress Pad 2 Top Deck purge test Major launch mount section delivered to Canaveral Texas air separation units spotted. Version 3 transport stand f… --- ## [Weekly Space Report: Ship 37 Retest Required](https://scanalyst.fourmilab.ch/t/weekly-space-report-ship-37-retest-required/6044)
**Author:** [@pturmel](https://scanalyst.fourmilab.ch/u/pturmel)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [9 August 2025 13:44 UTC](https://scanalyst.fourmilab.ch/t/weekly-space-report-ship-37-retest-required/6044 "2025-08-09T13:44:28Z")
Visiting my Mom, so no highlights today. --- ## [Weekly Space Report: 500 Falcon 9 Flights!](https://scanalyst.fourmilab.ch/t/weekly-space-report-500-falcon-9-flights/5999)
**Author:** [@pturmel](https://scanalyst.fourmilab.ch/u/pturmel)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [5 July 2025 14:20 UTC](https://scanalyst.fourmilab.ch/t/weekly-space-report-500-falcon-9-flights/5999 "2025-07-05T14:20:45Z")
Highlights: Ship stand jury-rigging for Block 2 test fires at Pad 1 Unexpected testing of cryo piping at Pad 1–speculation on cryo hookups for ship testing on the jury-rigged stand. Gigabay foundat… --- ## [Weekly Space Report: Goodbye Ship 36!](https://scanalyst.fourmilab.ch/t/weekly-space-report-goodbye-ship-36/5976)
**Author:** [@pturmel](https://scanalyst.fourmilab.ch/u/pturmel)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [24 June 2025 17:12 UTC](https://scanalyst.fourmilab.ch/t/weekly-space-report-goodbye-ship-36/5976 "2025-06-24T17:12:55Z")
Highlights: Ship 36 heads to Massey’s for its test campaign… … doesn’t come home Fails near nosecone. Elon posts that preliminary data suggest a N2 pressure vessel failed. Lots of Massey’s site… --- ## [Weekly Space Report: Axiom-4 Delays (plural)](https://scanalyst.fourmilab.ch/t/weekly-space-report-axiom-4-delays-plural/5966)
**Author:** [@pturmel](https://scanalyst.fourmilab.ch/u/pturmel)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [14 June 2025 14:04 UTC](https://scanalyst.fourmilab.ch/t/weekly-space-report-axiom-4-delays-plural/5966 "2025-06-14T14:04:56Z")
Highlights: Pad 1 and 2, not A and B, internally in SpaceX. Booster 16 Static fire at Pad 1 Pad 1 minor activity Pad 2 metal sheathing for flame trench concrete Pad 2 fourth and final launch … --- ## [Weekly Space Report: Drama!](https://scanalyst.fourmilab.ch/t/weekly-space-report-drama/5962)
**Author:** [@pturmel](https://scanalyst.fourmilab.ch/u/pturmel)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [7 June 2025 16:18 UTC](https://scanalyst.fourmilab.ch/t/weekly-space-report-drama/5962 "2025-06-07T16:18:48Z")
Highlights: Multiple views of Hot Staging in Flight 9 Lots of progress on Pad B More Pad B plumbing Short arms motion and lift testing Large rented crane dismantled and departed. Booster 1… --- ## [Weekly Space Report: TF8 Report Accepted, Cleared for Flight](https://scanalyst.fourmilab.ch/t/weekly-space-report-tf8-report-accepted-cleared-for-flight/5944)
**Author:** [@pturmel](https://scanalyst.fourmilab.ch/u/pturmel)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [24 May 2025 15:32 UTC](https://scanalyst.fourmilab.ch/t/weekly-space-report-tf8-report-accepted-cleared-for-flight/5944 "2025-05-24T15:32:53Z")
Highlights: Unexpected Booster return to production site for unknown last-minute changes. Ship 35 more static fire action, with FTS already installed. Starlink payload simulators caught being loade… --- ## [Weekly Space Report: TF9 on May 20?](https://scanalyst.fourmilab.ch/t/weekly-space-report-tf9-on-may-20/5925)
**Author:** [@pturmel](https://scanalyst.fourmilab.ch/u/pturmel)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [10 May 2025 13:12 UTC](https://scanalyst.fourmilab.ch/t/weekly-space-report-tf9-on-may-20/5925 "2025-05-10T13:12:08Z")
Highlights: Ship 35 single engine replacement after test fire mishap. No report of mishap cause. Official notices showing up for TF9, current windows starting May 20. Progress on Production site p… --- ## [Weekly Space Report: Starship V3 Changes?](https://scanalyst.fourmilab.ch/t/weekly-space-report-starship-v3-changes/5865)
**Author:** [@pturmel](https://scanalyst.fourmilab.ch/u/pturmel)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [30 March 2025 19:08 UTC](https://scanalyst.fourmilab.ch/t/weekly-space-report-starship-v3-changes/5865 "2025-03-30T19:08:46Z")
Highlights: Pad West/Pad B progress. Chopsticks lifting/lowering/opening/closing tests. Flame trench ramp concrete. Sidewall frames placed. Big controls bunker delivered in one piece. Tank… --- ## [Weekly Space Report: Blue Ghost's Farewell](https://scanalyst.fourmilab.ch/t/weekly-space-report-blue-ghosts-farewell/5857)
**Author:** [@pturmel](https://scanalyst.fourmilab.ch/u/pturmel)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [22 March 2025 14:08 UTC](https://scanalyst.fourmilab.ch/t/weekly-space-report-blue-ghosts-farewell/5857 "2025-03-22T14:08:41Z")
Highlights: Progress at Pad West aka Pad B. Lots of big plumbing delivered. New tank farm hardware installed, too. New Flame Trench floor and ramps concrete poured. 300 Concrete trucks. Sidewa… --- ## [Weekly Space Report: TF8 NOTAM!](https://scanalyst.fourmilab.ch/t/weekly-space-report-tf8-notam/5816)
**Author:** [@pturmel](https://scanalyst.fourmilab.ch/u/pturmel)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [22 February 2025 14:30 UTC](https://scanalyst.fourmilab.ch/t/weekly-space-report-tf8-notam/5816 "2025-02-22T14:30:34Z")
Highlights: Pad West Chopstick arms actuator testing Pad West propellant pump and subchiller installation Tower cladding staged for installation. Likely propellant tank relocation from Florida t… --- ## [Weekly Space Report: Extensive StarShip and Booster Testing](https://scanalyst.fourmilab.ch/t/weekly-space-report-extensive-starship-and-booster-testing/5808)
**Author:** [@pturmel](https://scanalyst.fourmilab.ch/u/pturmel)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [15 February 2025 14:52 UTC](https://scanalyst.fourmilab.ch/t/weekly-space-report-extensive-starship-and-booster-testing/5808 "2025-02-15T14:52:14Z")
Highlights: Pretty pictures… Booster to OLM for Raptor testing. Full duration test fire completed. Booster returned to build site for final outfitting. Ship to Massey’s for Raptor testing. Ext… --- ## [Weekly Space Report: Starship Block 2 Deep Dive](https://scanalyst.fourmilab.ch/t/weekly-space-report-starship-block-2-deep-dive/5723)
**Author:** [@pturmel](https://scanalyst.fourmilab.ch/u/pturmel)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [28 December 2024 15:17 UTC](https://scanalyst.fourmilab.ch/t/weekly-space-report-starship-block-2-deep-dive/5723 "2024-12-28T15:17:40Z")
Highlights: “Carol of the bells with rocket nozzles” Tower arms for Pad West, Pad West progress Likely TF7 launch on January 10 based on FAA advisory Blue Origin New Glenn launch license Falc… --- ## [Weekly Space Report: Dragonfly on Falcon Heavy!](https://scanalyst.fourmilab.ch/t/weekly-space-report-dragonfly-on-falcon-heavy/5692)
**Author:** [@pturmel](https://scanalyst.fourmilab.ch/u/pturmel)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [30 November 2024 14:24 UTC](https://scanalyst.fourmilab.ch/t/weekly-space-report-dragonfly-on-falcon-heavy/5692 "2024-11-30T14:24:59Z")
Highlights: Starship TF7 targetting January 11 -ish, based on preparations for NASA imaging assistance. Ship 31 fragments seen after recovery from Indian Ocean Pad West plumbing progress. Pile d… --- ## [Weekly Space Report: Starship TF6 on Nov 18!](https://scanalyst.fourmilab.ch/t/weekly-space-report-starship-tf6-on-nov-18/5669)
**Author:** [@pturmel](https://scanalyst.fourmilab.ch/u/pturmel)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [9 November 2024 14:18 UTC](https://scanalyst.fourmilab.ch/t/weekly-space-report-starship-tf6-on-nov-18/5669 "2024-11-09T14:18:32Z")
Highlights: Booster catch redundancy upgrades Afternoon launch instead of morning for daylight Ship splashdown in Indian Ocean Ship will make on-orbit engine relight to prove circularization capabi… --- ## [Weekly Space Report: Star Hopper Display Refurb](https://scanalyst.fourmilab.ch/t/weekly-space-report-star-hopper-display-refurb/4901)
**Author:** [@pturmel](https://scanalyst.fourmilab.ch/u/pturmel)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [21 September 2024 15:53 UTC](https://scanalyst.fourmilab.ch/t/weekly-space-report-star-hopper-display-refurb/4901 "2024-09-21T15:53:12Z")
Highlights: More catch arms work. More tower two work, including vertical pipelines’ connections. More “block 2” ship hardware, including flaps. Booster 12 + Ship 30 stacked. Parts for the se… --- ## [Weekly Space Report: Mostly SpaceX](https://scanalyst.fourmilab.ch/t/weekly-space-report-mostly-spacex/4843)
**Author:** [@pturmel](https://scanalyst.fourmilab.ch/u/pturmel)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [20 August 2024 02:58 UTC](https://scanalyst.fourmilab.ch/t/weekly-space-report-mostly-spacex/4843 "2024-08-20T02:58:57Z")
Highlights: More booster catch testing with tower arms Lots (!) of production work, including beyond TF5 Still no firm Starliner decision! Progress MS-28 Fram2 Dragon Mission announcement F… --- ## [Weekly Space Report: Feverish prep for TF5, more Boeing Woeing](https://scanalyst.fourmilab.ch/t/weekly-space-report-feverish-prep-for-tf5-more-boeing-woeing/4710)
**Author:** [@pturmel](https://scanalyst.fourmilab.ch/u/pturmel)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [22 June 2024 13:57 UTC](https://scanalyst.fourmilab.ch/t/weekly-space-report-feverish-prep-for-tf5-more-boeing-woeing/4710 "2024-06-22T13:57:59Z")
Highlights: SpaceX Stage zero developments, including tower two. Ship tile backup layer progress, with selected zones of ablative material Starlink 9-1, rare launch abort for Group 10-2, Astra 1P … --- ## [Rocket Lab “Ready, Aim, PREFIRE” Launch](https://scanalyst.fourmilab.ch/t/rocket-lab-ready-aim-prefire-launch/4647)
**Author:** [@CTLaw](https://scanalyst.fourmilab.ch/u/CTLaw)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [21 May 2024 19:39 UTC](https://scanalyst.fourmilab.ch/t/rocket-lab-ready-aim-prefire-launch/4647 "2024-05-21T19:39:33Z")
Rocket Lab plans to launch an Electron rocket carrying the first of two NASA PREFIRE missions on 2024-05-25 at about 07:15 UTC. The launch will be from Rocket Lab’s Launch Complex-1B on the Māhia Peninsula … --- ## [Rocket Lab “Beginning Of The Swarm (ACS3 & NeonSat-1)” Launch](https://scanalyst.fourmilab.ch/t/rocket-lab-beginning-of-the-swarm-acs3-neonsat-1-launch/4588)
**Author:** [@CTLaw](https://scanalyst.fourmilab.ch/u/CTLaw)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [23 April 2024 22:29 UTC](https://scanalyst.fourmilab.ch/t/rocket-lab-beginning-of-the-swarm-acs3-neonsat-1-launch/4588 "2024-04-23T22:29:31Z")
Rocket Lab plan to launch an Electron rocket carrying payloads for Korea Advanced Institute of Science and Technology and NASA on 2024-04-23 at about 22:30 UTC. The launch will be from Rocket Lab’s Launch C… [Next page](https://scanalyst.fourmilab.ch/tag/rocket-lab/388.md?match_all_tags=true&page=1&tags%5B%5D=rocket-lab)