2026-01-04:

• Massey’s: Overnight, X-frames are moved from Sanchez to Massey’s. (ViX)
• Construction of the presumed static fire test stand continues. (Sorensen 1, Sorensen 2)
• Launch site: Installation of clamp arm linkages and doors on the Pad 2 launch mount begins. (ViX)
• Installation of bumper pads on ends of the Pad 2 chopsticks begins. (Anderson 1, Anderson 2)
• RGV Aerial post a recent flyover photo of Pad 1. Demolition and excavation continues.
• Build site: Gigabay construction continues. (ViX, RGV Aerial)
• McGregor: Recent flyover photos of the mystery tent, components testing area, Raptor north stand, and Raptor vertical stand. (Cuker)

2026-01-22:

• Jan 21st addendum: ViX video clip of the Starlink PEZ dispenser loader moving from Starfactory to Remedios Ave.
• Build site: S40 nosecone in Starfactory has forward flaps. (cnunez)
• Launch site: Two structures with piping are delivered to the air separation site. (NSF, ViX, cnunez, Velocity_Photos)
• Both structures are offloaded, and one is lifted into position. (Avid Space, ViX 1, ViX 2, Sorensen)
• Some pipe pieces are delivered and offloaded at the D4 gate. (ViX)
• Closeup of some equipment at the air separation site. (Sorensen)
• Drilling at Pad 1 continues. (Anderson)
• Massey’s: Overnight, test tank S39.1 performs its 7th cryo test. (Avid Space, ViX)
• The second V-shaped section is reinstalled on the mystery structure. (ViX)

2026-01-11:

• Massey’s: A chopstick test simulator (old photo) has been moved from storage to near the new static fire stand. (Killip)
• Build site: Removal of scaffolding surrounding S39 begins. (ViX)
• Modified heat shield tiles are spotted on one half of S39. (Anderson)
• Test tank S39.1 emerges from Megabay 2. (Sorensen, wvmattz, TrackingTheSB)
• Ship production status diagram. (CyberguruG8073)
• RGV Aerial post a recent flyover photo of Gigabay construction progress.
• Launch site: A small tank is lifted at the air separation site. (ViX)

2026-01-07:

• Pad 2: Chopsticks testing continues. (ViX 1, ViX 2)
• Build site: Gigabay construction continues. (ViX)
• The 10th clamp arm door is reinstalled, followed by the installation of doors 11 through 15. (ViX 1, ViX 2)
• Massey’s: Overnight, Test Tank 17 (B18.1) undergoes its thirteenth round of testing. (ViX)
• A platform is fitted to the top of the presumed static fire stand. (ViX)
• The LR11000 crane moves away from the test tanks. (ViX)
• McGregor: Another ten Raptor 2 engines leave the site, likely for scrapping, as no more Raptor 2 engines will be flown. (Rhin0)

2026-01-26:

• Launch site: Overnight, another module of the air separation unit is delivered. (ViX, Priel, Sorensen)
• The module of the air separation unit which was delivered on the 24th is lifted into position by the LR11000 crane. (ViX, wvmattz)
• The newly delivered module is moved towards the LR11000 crane. (ViX)
• Pad 2 performs another deluge test. (ViX, TrackingTheSB)
• Road delay for “Pad to Port of Brownwsville" is posted for Jan 26th 23:59 to Jan 27th 04:00. (starbase.texas.gov, ViX)

2026-01-14:

• Massey’s: A cross brace (possibly the final) is fitted to the mystery structure, a vaporiser is lifted into position, and three tie-down rods are installed on the can-crusher assembly surrounding around test tank B18.3. (ViX 1, ViX 2, cnunez)
• Build site: Ship static fire test stand moves from Massey’s back towards Sanchez. (Avid Space, ViX, GIsler)
• S41 progress photo. (cnunez)
• Pad 2: Installation of clamp arm linkages continues. (ViX)
• Pouring of the concrete wall near Pad 2 begins. (ViX)
• Air separation site: Installation of pipes continue. (ViX)

2026-01-09:

• Massey’s: Overnight, Test Tank 17 (B18.1) undergoes its 15th round of testing. (ViX, Priel)
• The LR11000 has lifted the ship aft section back onto the B18.3 test tank and added the “can-crusher” structure. (ViX, Gisler 1, Gisler 2)
• The first tie rod for the crush test is fitted to the B18.3 test tank and then removed. (ViX)
• Build site: The whiffletree lifting jig is moved to the left side of Megabay 2. (ViX)
• S39.1 moves from Starfactory to Megabay 2. (NSF 1, NSF 2, ViX, Gisler)
• S39.1 is attached to the bridge crane via the whiffletree lifting jig. (ViX, cnunez 1, cnunez 2)
• S39.1 is transferred to the ship cryo test stand. Docking hardware is visible on the side of the tank. (ViX 1, ViX 2, TrackingTheSB, cnunez)
• Launch site: Clamp arm doors #16 through #18 are installed in the Pad 2 launch mount. (ViX)
• Crane matting is delivered and laid out at the air separation site, likely indicative of a new crane arriving soon. (ViX)
• Rebar for a wall is erected near the D1 gate, and a brief chopsticks test is conducted at Pad 2. (ViX)
• A set of composite overwrap pressure vessels depart from Starbase. (Gisler 1, Gisler 2, Sorensen 1, Sorensen 2)
• McGregor: Another six Raptor 2 engines leave the site. (Rhin0)
• Florida LC-39A: Crews spotted working on the recently delivered ship quick disconnect arm. (wvmattz)

2026-01-10:

• Road delay is posted for Jan 11th 23:59 to Jan 12th 04:00 for “Production to Masseys”. (starbase.texas.gov, archive, ViX)
• Launch site: Clamp arm door #19 and #20 are installed in the Pad 2 launch mount. (ViX 1, ViX 2, TrackingTheSB, Killip)

2026-01-12:

• Massey’s: Overnight, S39.1 moves from the build site to Massey’s. (NSF, ViX, TrackingTheSB)
• Additional cross bracing is installed on the mystery structure. (ViX)
• Build site: Removal of scaffolding surrounding S39 continues. (ViX, Sorensen)
• Some tile work is done on S39. Two elevators are delivered, presumably for Gigabay. (ViX)
• Gigabay construction continues. (ViX, cnunez)
• Launch site: The last two deluge tanks from Pad 1 are loaded onto trucks and depart. (ViX)
• Pad 2 chopsticks are exercised. (NSF)
• Concrete wall forms are being installed near Pad 2, and the LR11000 crane may be reconfigured soon. (Sorensen, ViX)
• Two small tanks and a pipe section are lifted into position at the air separation site. Excavation work is also underway. (ViX)
• McGregor: A plume of black smoke is spotted during a Raptor test. (wvmattz, Anderson 1, Anderson 2)
• Florida SLC-37: A continuous flight auger drill rig and parts for a LR13000 crane are spotted. (Alexphysics13)

2026-01-25:

• Launch site: Overnight, the double-width SPMT departs from the launch site. (ViX)
• The Pad 2 detonation suppression system and flame bucket deluge are tested. (NSF, ViX)
• Road delay for “Port of Brownsville to ASU” is posted for Jan 25th 23:59 to Jan 26th 04:00. (starbase.texas.gov, archive, ViX)
• Another chunk of the air separation unit is staged for rollout. (Sorensen)
• Build site: CyberguruG8073 posts an updated ship and booster hardware diagram.
• Florida: Gigabay construction continues. (RGV Aerial)
• California: Starship heatshield tiles are spotted on the Falcon 9 fairing of the Starlink 17-20 mission. (Alexphysics13 1, Alexphysics13 2, SpaceflightNow)
• Flight 12: Starship launch in “6 weeks” (Elon), putting it at NET March 8th.

2025-12-14:

• No significant activity reported.

2025-12-15:

• Installation jig for the LOX header exits Megabay 1. (ViX)
• Road delay is posted for Dec 15th 23:59 to Dec 16th 04:00 for “Pad to Port of Brownwsville”, likely for removal of a tank from the Pad 1 tank farm. (ViX)
• The LR11000 crane lifts one of the Pad 1 deluge tanks onto a transport. (ViX)
• The crane at the air separation site departs and is replaced by another crane. (ViX)

2025-12-16:

• Overnight, the deluge tank from Pad 1 is moved to Brownsville Port. (ViX)
• An empty transport arrives at Pad 1. (ViX)
• Road delay is posted for Dec 16th 23:59 to Dec 17th 04:00 for “Pad to Port of Brownwsville”, likely for removal of a second tank from the Pad 1 tank farm. (ViX)
• Deluge tank is loaded onto transport at Pad 1. (ViX)
• Priel timelapse of Gigabay construction over the past month.
• McGregor: R3.77 (with vacuum nozzle) arrives at the testing area. First R-vac since R3.8. (Rhin0)

2025-12-17:

• Build site: Overnight, B19’s F2:4 section moves from Starfactory to Megabay 1. (ViX)
• The lifting jig for the booster forward section (with integrated hot-staging ring) enters Megabay 1. (ViX)
• Massey’s: Overnight, Test Tank B18.1 undergoes its 11th round of cryo testing, inside the can crusher last night.
• Test Tank S39.1 is removed from the test stand. (ViX)
• Pad 1: The last remaining large tank at the deluge area is removed for transport. (ViX)

2025-12-18:

• Pad 1: The CO2 tank is removed. (ViX)
• S33’s payload section moves from Starfactory to the scrap yard. (ViX, TrackingTheSB)
• Road delay is posted for Dec 18th 23:59 to Dec 19th 04:00 for “Masseys to Production”, likely for ship stand. (ViX, CeaserG33)
• B19’s FX:3 section (with integrated hot-staging ring) moves from Starfactory to Megabay 1. (ViX, wvmattz)

2025-12-19:

• Massey’s: Overnight, Test Tank B18.1 undergoes its 12th round of cryo testing. (ViX)
• Ship cryo stand moves from Massey’s to the production site. (Priel)
• Erection of a mystery vertical gantry-type structure begins, possible a static fire test stand. (ViX, Priel, Killip 1, Killip 2)
• Build site: A mystery ring section moves from Starfactory to Megabay 2. (ViX)
• The ship quick disconnect has had the face-plate fitted and currently being fitted out with hoses. Gigabay construction continues. (ViX, Starship Gazer)
• Tower crane #3 is raised by 3 sections. (ViX)
• Two road delays are posted for Dec 20th 23:59 to Dec 21th 04:00. One for “Port of Brownsville to ASU” and one for “Production to Masseys to Production”.
• Christmas parade. (ViX, Priel)

2025-12-20:

• Tower crane #3 is raised by 4 sections. (ViX)
• The final barrel section for B19 enters Megabay 1. (ViX, TrackingTheSB)
• Florida Gigabay construction continues. (Bergeron)

2025-12-21:

• Overnight, parts for the new static fire mount structure are moved to Massey’s. (mymatrixplug, NSF)
• Raising of tower crane #4 begins. (ViX)
• A new chopsticks actuator is delivered to Pad 2. (ViX)
• A large tank is delivered to the air separation site. (ViX)

2025-12-22:

• Raising of tower crane #4 is completed. (ViX)
• Massey’s: A second truss section is erected for the mystery structure. (ViX, TrackingTheSB)

2025-12-23:

• Test Tank 39.1 moves from Massey’s to Sanchez, then to Starfactory. (ViX 1, ViX 2, TrackingTheSB)
• Construction of the third level of Gigabay begins. (ViX)
• Landing tank stand moves from Starfactory to Megabay 1. (ViX, NSF)

2025-12-24:

• Landing tank jig exits Megabay 1, indicating that B19 stacking is likely complete. (ViX 1, ViX 2)
• SpaceX confirm completion of B19 stacking.

2025-12-25:

• No significant activity reported.

2025-12-26:

• No significant activity reported.

2025-12-27:

• Florida Gigabay construction continues. (Bergeron)

2025-12-28:

• Massey’s: Crossbracing is installed on the mystery structure. (ViX)
• Build site: Installation of flex hoses on the Pad 2 ship quick disconnect is underway. (ViX)
• A couple of nilgai are spotted. (ViX)

2025-12-29:

• Overnight, the Pad 2 tank/pump farm undergoes extensive testing on both the methane and LOx sides. (ViX, Priel)
• Road delay is posted for Dec 29th 23:59 to Dec 30th 04:00 for “Production to Masseys”. (ViX)
• A new cross-braced vaporiser is delivered to the launch site. (ViX)
• Five cages of composite overwrap pressure vessels are moved from the the build site to Massey’s. (ViX)
• McGregor: Ten Raptor 2 engines are moved towards the scrap yard. R2–, R5–, R—, R—, R—, R461, R5-4, R5–, R472, R525 (Rhin0)
• Florida: Marmac 31 delivers a tank to the KSC turn basin. Marmac 31 is likely the barge which will be used to transport vehicles from Starbase to Florida. (Bergeron, Dontchev)

2025-12-30:

• Massey’s: Overnight, a 2-ring section consisting of a ship skirt section and a can-crusher interface is moved to Massey’s. (ViX, efraser77 1, efraser77 2)
• Another truss frame is added to the mystery structure. (ViX)
• Build site: A mystery test stand moves from Sanchez to Megabay 2. (rocketjunkie94)
• Pad 2: The newly delivered cross-braced vaporiser is lifted into place at the tank farm. (ViX)
• McGregor: Six more Raptor 2 engines move to the scrap yard. (wvmattz)

2025-12-31:

• The composite overwrap pressure vessels return from Massey’s to the build site. (ViX)
• Raising of tower crane #2 begins. (ViX)

2026-01-08:

• Massey’s: Overnight, Test Tank 17 (B18.1) undergoes its 14th round of testing. (ViX)
• The purpose of the mystery truss structure is still unclear. Electrical control boxes and hydraulic/pneumatic infrastructure are noted. (cnunez 1, cnunez 2, Killip)
• Cryo loading begins for B18.1’s 15th round of testing. (ViX)
• Build site: S39 is still surrounded by scaffolding in Megabay 2. (ViX)
• Gigabay construction continues. (cnunez)
• Florida: The ship quick disconnect arm rolls out to Pad LC-39A. (Avid Space, NSF 1, NSF 2, wvmattz)

2026-01-18:

• Massey’s: Road delay is in place for Jan 18th 23:59 to Jan 19th 04:00 for “Masseys to Production”, likely for the transport of the booster cryo test stand. (ViX, RoughRidersShow)
• Air separation site: Reassembly of the LR11000 crane is completed. (ViX, wvmattz)
• Assembly of the LR1500 (or LR1300?) crane continues. (ViX)
• Florida: Gigabay construction continues. (CarstensPete, rbalephoto)

2026-01-26 addendum:

• A small crane installs new pipework at the methane side of the pump farm at the launch site. (ViX)

2026-01-27:

• Launch site: Overnight, the ASU module is unloaded from the transport. (ViX)
• In the afternoon, the module is lifted into position by the LR11000 crane. (ViX 1, ViX 2)
• Excavation and concrete pouring is underway at the Pad 1 tank farm. (ViX)
• The Pad 2 FireX system is tested. (NSF)
• Road delay for “Port of Brownsville to ASU” is posted for Jan 27th 23:59 to Jan 28th 04:00. (starbase.texas.gov, archive, ViX)
• Build site: Status of ships 40, 41, 42, 43, 45, and 46 in Starfactory. (CyberguruG8073)
• Massey’s: The ship aft simulator is removed from atop test tank B18.3. (NSF, Avid Space, ViX, wvmattz)
• Florida: Launch tower segments for SLC-37 are under construction. (RGV Aerial)
• Gigabay construction continues. (RGV Aerial)

2026-01-23:

• Build site: Gigabay construction continues. (Avid Space, ViX)
• S41 nosecone is lifted in Starfactory. (wvmattz)
• A robotic arm undergoes calibration. (TrackingTheSB)
• Launch site: Road delay for “Port of Brownsville to ASU” is posted for Jan 23rd 23:59 to Jan 24th 04:00. (starbase.texas.gov, ViX)
• Another component of the air separation unit is pending delivery. (Starship Gazer, cnunez)
• The LR1500 crane loads counterweights onto the LR11000 crane. (ViX)
• Sheet piles are delivered to Pad 1. (ViX)
• Massey’s: The tension rods and can crusher cap are removed from the remains of test tank B18.3. (ViX)
• Florida: Gigabay construction continues. (Bergeron)
• Elon on Raptor 3: “330 bar main chamber pressure. We’ve gone beyond 350 bar, but not safely yet. With some additional work, we should be able to achieve >350 bar as standard operating pressure.” (Elon 1, ZentrynellRealm, Elon 2)
• Elon on Starship V4: “Stretch goal for Starship V4 is 300 tons of thrust per engine with 33 engines, so 10,000 tons of total thrust.” (Elon)

2026-01-24:

• Launch site: Overnight, another structure with piping is delivered for the air separation unit. (cnunez, ViX, Gomez, Federschmidt)
• The structure is connected to the LR11000 crane, but the lift into position is aborted, likely due to winds. (Sorensen, ViX)
• Pouring of the concrete wall near Pad 2 continues. (cnunez)
• Road delay for “Pad to Port of Brownsville” is posted for Jan 23rd 23:59 to Jan 24th 04:00. (starbase.texas.gov, archive, ViX)
• Build site: Gigabay construction continues. (NSF)
• Jimmy Donaldson’s recent video features a segment filmed in Starbase. Segment begins at 18:25, closeup of heatshield tile installation process at 21:01 (Bill Riley), interior shots of Megabay 2 at 22:00.
• Ringwatchers spot an unusual pipe structure on a V3 ship payload bay ring featuring two butterfly valves attached to a T-shaped pipe poking through the wall of the vehicle. They speculate that this could represent a method to vent the payload bay prior to door opening. (Ringwatchers)
• Massey’s: Road repairs continue. (cnunez)
• Florida: RGV Aerial post a recent flyover photo of the Starship launch mount at LC-39A.