Preparations for the Starship Orbital test flight

SpaceX is preparing for the orbital launch attempt of Starship. There are a few things to do beforehand:

1. Build the Launch Tower - about 50% complete

2. Build GSE Tanks - about 33% complete

3. Build GSE Covers - about 15% complete

4. Build the Launch Pad - almost complete

5. Build all the systems and tanks

6. Test Super Heavy hardware

The Super Heavy hardware that needs to be tested are BN2 and BN2.1. These are production pathfinders that will go through testing. BN2.1 is expected to roll out to the launch site today.

There is still a lot to do and I will write updates on the progress on this blog. Recently, a new member joined, ZLEA. I hope he or she starts posting soon. I will also try to put a tweet on every post I write with a comic from the Daily Hoppy. Here is the latest one for today's CRS-22 mission carrying cargo and animals to the ISS. To see the full image, click the post. This takes you to the post. Then click the image.