Starship Ready to Launch

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Above image courtesy SpaceX.

The first orbital test flight of Starship/Superheavy is scheduled for 8 AM Eastern Monday April 17, with a launch window lasting until 10:30 AM.

Fred Becker from NSS is on the scene and today provided the photos below.


Viewing area for launch.


Beginning of Starship stacking.


Starship being raised for stacking.


Starship stacking nearly completed.


Starship fully stacked — To Mars & Beyond


Large cherry picker on the Superheavy.


Closer view of large cherry picker.


Fred Becker is ready for launch.

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