SpaceX is making progress on several major projects, including Starship and Crew Dragon, while Boeing's Starliner program faces ongoing challenges and uncertainty
Questions to inspire discussion
Launch and Mission Updates
🚀 Q: When is SpaceX's Starship Flight 10 expected to launch?
A: SpaceX's Starship Flight 10 is scheduled to launch on August 4th, 2025, according to a leaked FCC notice.
🧑🚀 Q: What are the details of the upcoming Crew-11 mission?
A: Crew-11 is set to launch on July 31st, 2025, with NASA astronaut Zena Cartman as commander, for a 6-month stay on the ISS.
Technical Improvements
🔧 Q: What new system has SpaceX installed at Pad A for Starship?
A: SpaceX installed a new Ship Quick Disconnect (QD) system at Pad A, which is smaller, temporary, and designed for static fire tests only.
🪂 Q: What upgrades have been made to the Dragon spacecraft Endeavor?
A: Endeavor now features the Drogue 3.1 parachute system with reinforced crown material and a new packing system for more controlled deployment.
Program Challenges
🚁 Q: What issues is Boeing's Starliner program facing?
A: Starliner is experiencing helium leaks and thermal management problems affecting its thrusters, delaying the next mission.
🐉 Q: How many flights has the Dragon spacecraft Endeavor completed, and what's its future potential?
A: Endeavor has completed 5 missions and is expected to potentially achieve up to 15 flights in total.
Key Insights
Launch and Mission Updates
🚀 SpaceX's Starship Flight 10 is projected to launch on August 4th, 2025, according to a leaked FCC notice, aligning with recent trends of FCC dates closely matching actual launch dates.
🧑🚀 The Crew-11 mission is set for July 31st, 2025 at 12:09 p.m. Eastern, carrying four astronauts to the ISS for a 6-month stay using the Dragon spacecraft Endeavor.
Technical Developments
🔧 A new simplified and temporary Ship Quick Disconnect (QD) system has been installed at Pad A for upcoming static fire tests, crucial for refining ground support for future Starship missions.
🛰️ The Dragon capsule Endeavor, now equipped with the Drogue 3.1 parachute system, is on its sixth mission with potential for up to 15 flights total.
Challenges and Efficiency
🛑 Boeing's Starliner program faces setbacks due to helium leaks and thermal management issues, potentially impacting NASA's goal for the next mission early next year.
⏱️ SpaceX demonstrates increased launch efficiency with just a two-day turnaround between the Axiom 4 and Crew-11 missions, using the same Falcon 9 booster B1094.
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Clips
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00:00 🚀 SpaceX announces the first estimated launch date for Starship Flight 10 as work intensifies at Starbase, while also making progress on Crew 11 and facing challenges with Boeing's Starliner program.
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01:26 🚀 SpaceX to launch Starship Flight 10 on August 4 or 7, 2025.
- SpaceX's Starship Flight 10 is tentatively scheduled to launch on August 4, 2025, based on a leaked FCC notice.
- SpaceX is expected to launch Starship Flight 10 on August 4th or 7th, after using the remainder of July to complete preparations and inspections.
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03:17 🚀 SpaceX installs temporary solution on Starship booster for upcoming static fire tests.
- SpaceX is using a simplified static fire stand on pad A, but it lacks a ship quick disconnect, requiring a new solution.
- SpaceX has installed a temporary ship QD system on the Starship booster, including a compact steel frame and a new connection pipe, likely to support upcoming static fire tests.
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05:21 🚀 SpaceX prepares for Starship testing and launches to resume soon.
- SpaceX is making modifications to the test stand and launch systems to enable Starship testing and launches to resume soon.
- All engines required for Ship 37 have been delivered to Mega Bay 2, setting the stage for a potential static fire test in the coming days.
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07:03 🚀 SpaceX targets July 31st, 2025, to launch Crew Dragon mission Crew 11 to the International Space Station with a crew of four, including NASA astronauts Zena Cartman and Mike Frink, JAXA's Kima Yui, and Roscosmos' Ole Platinoff.
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08:15 🚀 SpaceX's Dragon spacecraft Endeavor, the most flown capsule, is set for its sixth mission, a milestone that could pave the way for future reuse with up to 15 flights.
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09:10 🚀 NASA considers uncrewed cargo flight for Starliner due to safety concerns and technical issues.
- NASA suggests Starliner's next mission will likely be uncrewed, carrying cargo rather than crew, due to safety concerns and technical issues including helium leaks and thermal management problems.
- NASA and Boeing are considering a cargo flight to test critical changes before the next mission, currently planned for early next year.
- 10:53 🚀 SpaceX faces significant challenges with Starship, while Boeing's Starliner struggles to prove its viability for crewed spaceflight amid delays and uncertainty.
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Duration: 0:12:2
Publication Date: 2025-07-14T13:27:35Z
WatchUrl:https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sUh2x21tJ2I
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