Static Fire
Super Heavy B3 Static Fire
Boca Chica, Texas
SpaceX will be conducting testing potentially including a static fire test of the Super Heavy Booster 3 at its Starbase launch site in Boca Chica, TX.
We will be monitoring social media and live feeds to provide periodic updates.
Updates
JRascagneres • July 20, 2021, 12:07 a.m.
The BN3 booster performed its static fire at 00:06 UTC. Appears to be a success from the video feed.
Koun7erfit • July 19, 2021, 11:53 p.m.
SpaceX is on track for a static fire of BN3 - vehicle is fueled with propellant and siren has indicated a static fire is imminent.
Koun7erfit • July 15, 2021, 4:18 p.m.
Next opportunity is Monday, pending updates from social media and/or SpaceX.
Koun7erfit • July 14, 2021, 5:12 p.m.
Todays road closure has been cancelled - next scheduled opportunity will be tomorrow.
Koun7erfit • July 14, 2021, 4:58 p.m.
Per @BocaChicaGal there could be a test of B3 today as SpaceX has notified residents of a road closure and window for testing. As of this moment - the road is open and SpaceX ground crew are at the pad.
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