SpaceX's Ship 39 Is so Cool in Starship V3 Test| Space Photo of the Day for March 9, 2026

SpaceX's Ship 39 is so cool in Starship V3 test| Space photo of the day for March 9, 2026

SpaceX engineers tested Ship 39's propellant system, leading to some stunning images.

Starship Flight 12: SpaceX to test Raptor 3 engines on the V3 Booster 19 for the first time

Earlier this morning, Elon Musk’s SpaceX shared an update on the development progress and further plans in preparation for the Flight 12 Starship launch. The following three major components form the current generation Starship V3: 1st/lower stage Super Heavy Booster V3 2nd/upper stage Starship V3 spacecraft Raptor 3 engines SpaceX has assigned Booster 19 and Ship 39 as the first V3 prototypes for the Flight 12 launch and landing test (IFT-12).…

SpaceX Starship V3 Testing: Cryoproofing Complete for Flight 12

SpaceX Starship V3 Testing: Cryoproofing Complete for Flight 12 | Starbase TexasSpaceX Update: "Ship 39 cryoproof operations complete, the first campaign with a next generation Starship V3. Across several days, engineers tested the vehicle’s redesigned propellant system and its structural strength, including squeeze tests to mimic the forces of future ship catches."SpaceX CEO Elon Musk Updates: "Starship V3 first flight in about 4 weeks. I am hi…