SpaceX is pushing ahead with Starship’s Block 3 upgrade as Booster 19 stacking begins at Starbase following the Booster 18 anomaly.
In this video, we break down:
What happened to Booster 18 during gas system pressure testing and why it matters for Starship V3.
How SpaceX is scrapping Booster 18 and repairing the thrust simulator stand for future cryogenic proof tests.
The rapid stacking of Booster 19 in Mega Bay 1 and what SpaceX’s ambitious December testing goal means for Flight 12 timing.
The status of Block 3 test tanks B18.1 and B18.3 at Masseys, including their repeated cryogenic proof campaigns and structural testing.
Ship 39 and S39.1 progress, and why the ship cryo test stand is a critical bottleneck for Flight 12.
The latest construction on Pad 2, including the ship quick-disconnect (SQD) arm install, tank farm work, and remaining launch mount hardware.
Updated target window for Starship Flight 12 in early 2026 and key milestones SpaceX still needs to clear.
You’ll see timeline breakdowns, annotated schematics, and clear explanations of terms like COPVs, cryogenic proof tests, thrust simulator stands, and Block 3 hardware so the whole Starship test flow makes sense.
Keywords covered in this video include: SpaceX, Starship, Booster 18 anomaly, Booster 19 stacking, Block 3 booster, Ship 39, S39.1, B18.1, B18.3, cryogenic proof testing, COPV, Starbase, Masseys, Pad 2, SQD arm, launch pad, Flight 12, Starship V3, Super Heavy, Starship update, Starship timeline, and Starship schedule.
Chapters (suggested):
0:00 Intro – From Booster 18 anomaly to Booster 19
1:30 What went wrong with Booster 18
3:30 Scrapping B18 and repairing the test stand
5:00 Booster 19 stacking and aggressive schedule
7:00 Block 3 test tanks B18.1 and B18.3
9:00 Ship 39, S39.1, and ship stand bottlenecks
11:00 Pad 2 construction and SQD arm
13:00 What it means for Starship Flight 12
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