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When next launch? (IFT-6) SpaceX announce November 18th as the NET date for flight 6, and post info on mission objectives and changes since flight 5.
When previous launch? (IFT-5)? Booster 12 and Ship 30 launched on 2024-10-13.
What was the result? Booster caught by chopsticks, ship makes an on-target splashdown.

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*As of 2024-11-09

2-hour road delays are posted for Nov 1st (01:00 to 04:00) and 2nd (00:00 and 03:00) for transport from Massey’s to factory. (Presumably S33 rollback)
1-hour road delays are posted for Nov 11th (19:00 to 22:00) and 12th (10:00 to 13:00) for transport from factory to pad, likely B13 rollout.
1-hour road delays are posted for Nov 13th (00:00 to 03:00 or 12:00 to 15:00) and 14th (00:00 to 03:00) for transport from factory to pad, either backups for B13 rollout or for S31 rollout.
8-hour road closure is scheduled for Nov 17th (08:00 to 16:00) for non-flight testing activities.
14-hour road closures are posted for Nov 18th, 19th, and 20th (all 08:00 to 22:00), for flight testing activities, presumably IFT-6.

*As of 2024-11-09

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Ship	Location	Status	Comment
S20	Rocket Garden	Pending scrapping?
S26	Rocket Garden	Pending scrapping?	Static fire Oct. 20. No fins or heat shield, multiple mysterious changes. Completed 3 cryo tests, latest on Oct 10. Rolls to Massey's May 8th, cryo test May 24th, static fired Jun 3rd, rolls to rocket garden Jun 12th. Moves to Megabay 2 Aug 13th, raptors removed Aug 14th.
S30	Indian Ocean	Successful splashdown	2x cryo: Jan 3rd and Jan 5th. Engines installed ~Apr 9th. Static fired May 8th. Heatshield replacement completed by Jul 20. Static fired Jul 26th. Raptor replacement Aug 3rd. Spin prime Aug 6th. Full stack cryo tests Sep 23rd and Oct 7th. FTS installed Oct 9th. Launched Oct 13th, with on-target splashdown in Indian Ocean.
S31	Stacked on B13	Pending WDR	Cryo tested May 12th, suffers small electrical fire. Underwent repairs in the Highbay, rolls back to Massey's Jul 1. Cryo tested Jul 2nd and 3rd. Engines installed by Jul 26th. Rolls to Massey's Sep 6th. Partial (aborted) cryo test Sep 8th. Static fired Sep 18th.
S32	Rocket Garden	Pending scrapping?	Fully stacked, fore flaps installed but not aft flaps
S33	Megabay 2	Pending engine install	First V2 Starship. Nosecone spotted Jul 14th. Forward section spotted Jul 27th. Stacking completed Aug 23. Cryo tested Oct 29th (partial), 30th (full), and 31st (full). Raptor installation begins Nov 9th.
S34	Starfactory	Stacking	Methane header tank spotted Aug 14th. Nosecone stacked on payload bay Sep 20th.
S35	Starfactory	Parts spotted	Parts spotted Sep 20th.

Booster	Location	Status	Comment
B12	Megabay 1	Post-flight inspection	Cryo x2, Static fire Jul 15th. Full stack cryo tests Sep 23rd and Oct 7th. FTS installed Oct 9th. Launched as IFT-5 on Oct 13, returned to launch site for successful chopstick catch. Moved to Megabay 1 Oct 15th.
B13	Pad A	Pending WDR	Cryo tests Apr 26th (methane tank) and Apr 29th (LOX tank). Static fired Oct 24th.
B14	Megabay 1	Cryo testing	Stacked Apr 26th, Cryo tested Oct 4th and 5th.
B14.1	Sanchez	Resting	Multiple catch simulation "slap tests" performed on Jun 26th and 27th.
B15	Build Site	Assembly	Potential aft end, common dome section, aft tank section, and forward dome spotted.
B16	Build Site	Assembly	Parts spotted
B17	Build Site	Assembly	Parts spotted

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[-] threelonmusketeers@sh.itjust.works 5 points 1 week ago* (last edited 6 days ago)

Starbase activities (2024-11-07):

Nov 6th cryo delivery tally.
Pad A: The remaining subcooler is lifted into position. (ViX, Gisler)
Work on chopsticks continues. Workers observed on the booster quick disconnect. (cnunez, ViX)
Pad B: CC8800-1 disassembly continues. Six truckloads depart from the launch site. (ViX, Gisler 1, Gisler 2)
Build site: Scaffolding is delivered, glass installation continues on the passageway between Starfactory and offices. (ViX)
Two new semi-circular work platforms arrive at Megabay 2. (ViX)
Booster CO2 tank moves from Starfactory towards Megabay 1. (ViX)
Hotstage ring spotted outside Megabay 1. (Anderson / LabPadre)
S31 receives a "banana for scale" sticker. (Starship Gazer, Mary, Gisler, cnunez, Ramirez)
Sanchez: Launch mount B construction continues. The GMK 7550 crane lifts the first and second (of four) side sections into position. (ViX 1, ViX 2, ViX 3)
Rocket Garden: Counterweights are added to SPMTs, likely in preparation for B13 rollout. (ViX)
1-hour road delays are posted for Nov 11th (19:00 to 22:00) and 12th (10:00 and 13:00) for transport from factory to pad, likely B13 rollout.

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