SpaceX Aborted Ship 35 Static Fire, Why? Pad B Mount Ready for Stack...

SpaceX Aborted Ship 35 Static Fire, Why? Pad B Mount Ready for Stack...
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00:00: Intro
00:34: S35’s movement and its testing problems
03:12: OLM-2 and Test Tank 17’s progress
08:28: The return of the Soviet Venus lander
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SpaceX Aborted Ship 35 Static Fire, Why? Pad B Mount Ready for Stack...
SpaceX continues pushing forward with non-stop progress on Ship 25 in preparation for Flight 9, expected to launch later this month.
At the same time, new booster hardware featuring Version 3 designs—and updates to Orbital Launch Mount Pad B—are making significant strides.
Meanwhile, the Venus lander has officially touched down, marking the end of a journey more than half a century in the making.
Let’s kick off the week by diving into all of this on today’s episode of Great SpaceX.
SpaceX Aborted Ship 35 Static Fire, Why? Pad B Mount Ready for Stack...
As of May 12, 2025, SpaceX is intensifying preparations for Starship Flight 9, with Ship 35 (S35) and Booster 14 (B14) at the forefront. The anticipated launch is scheduled for no earlier than May 20, 2025, at 23:30 UTC (6:30 PM CDT), marking a critical step in SpaceX’s pursuit of full Starship reusability.
S35 has undergone several rounds of testing at the Massey Test Site. Earlier in May, a six-engine static fire revealed issues when flashes were seen at the base of the vehicle, likely pointing to engine-related problems. In response, SpaceX returned S35 to the Production Site to inspect and swap out engines. Following the replacements, S35 was transferred back to Massey. On May 10, it was mounted onto the test stand, and by May 11, fueling operations had begun. Venting activity and frost buildup were observed, and the deluge system was activated—usually signs of an imminent static fire. However, no ignition followed. Instead, frost receded as detanking began, indicating the test had been aborted or completed as a cryogenic systems check.
SpaceX Aborted Ship 35 Static Fire, Why? Pad B Mount Ready for Stack...
The absence of a fire has led to speculation about a possible tanking issue or an unplanned hold. One possibility is that the fuel tanks experienced anomalies during the loading sequence, triggering a precautionary stop. Alternatively, this may have simply been a cryogenic test to verify tank performance, system behavior, and pressure stability—something not uncommon during this stage of development. Regardless, it’s clear that SpaceX is proceeding with caution to ensure the vehicle is fully ready before the next big milestone.
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