2026-02-01:

• Massey’s: Overnight, B19 rolls out from the build site to Massey’s. (NSF 1, NSF 2, NSF 3, NSF 4, Avid Space 1, Avid Space 2, ViX, StarshipGazer 1, StarshipGazer, Liedtke, Gisler, Golden, Sorensen 1, Sorensen 2, Sorensen 3, Sorensen 4, cnunez, SpaceX, Full NSF livestream)
• Massey’s road is closed for testing. (NSF, Avid Space)
• B19 begins an ambient temperature pressure test. (ViX, efraser77, Killip)
• Build site: S40 nosecone and payload section moves from Starfactory to Megabay 2 and prepared for lifting over the Starlink Pez dispenser. Nosecone ablative pattern has changed. (Avid Space, ViX, StarshipGazer, TrackingTheSB, lewisknaggs42)
• RGV Aerial post a recent flyover photos of Pad 1, the launch site, and Gigabay construction.
• CyberguruG8073 posts an updated ship and booster hardware diagram.
• Gigabay construction comparison between Jan 1st and Feb 1st. (mymatrixplug)
• Road delays for “Port of Brownsville to Pad” and “Port to Masseys”, both for Feb 1st 23:59 to Feb 2nd 04:00 are posted. (starbase.texas.gov, ViX)

2026-02-02:

• Starship V4 will have three additional vacuum engines. (Elon)
• Raptor V4 thrust goal is 300 tonnes of force (3 mega-newtons). (Elon)
• Launch site: Overnight, a large component for the air separation unit is delivered from Brownsville Port. (Avid Space, ViX)
• A cement hopper and a drilling rig arrive at Pad 1. (ViX)
• The Pad 2 FireX and detonation suppression systems are tested. (ViX)
• A tank is lifted into position, and the Pad 2 ship quick disconnect arm is tested. (ViX)
• The LR11000 and LR1500 cranes prepare to lift the newly delivered component for the air separation unit. (ViX)
• Massey’s: The can crusher cap is removed from atop test tank 17 (B18.1). (ViX)
• A chine section is removed from B19. (StarshipGazer)
• After the chine cover is reinstalled, B19 begins its first cryo test. (Avid Space, ViX, StarshipGazer, NSF, Liedtke, TrackingTheSB, cnunez)
• Florida: A new crane is erected at the Roberts Road Gigabay site. (Bergeron)

2026-02-03:

• Launch site: Overnight, the second of the two new tanks is moved into place at the tank farm. (ViX)
• The cold box for the air separation unit is erected and set in place. (Avid Space, ViX, StarshipGazer, cnunez)
• Multiple deliveries to Pad 1 and Pad 2, including tracks for two new cranes, containers, embeds, and steel. (ViX)
• The Starlink Pez dispenser installation stand is removed from Megabay 2, suggesting that the dispenser mechanism has been installed inside S40 (ViX).
• USACE approve the acquisition of preservation land for launch site expansion. Additional security cameras have been deployed on the border of the new site. Construction work NET Feb 14th. (Anderson 1, Anderson 2, usace.army.mil, noaa.gov)
• Massey’s: Overnight, B19 performs its 1st cryo test. (Priel, TrackingTheSB 1, TrackingTheSB 2)
• The B18.3 test tank is cut in half and the forward section is removed. Construction of the mystery structure continues. (Avid Space, ViX 1, StarshipGazer, TrackingTheSB, Killip)
• Road delay for “Masseys to Production” is posted for Feb 3rd 23:59 to Feb 4th 04:00, likely for the top half of B18.3. (starbase.texas.gov, ViX 1, ViX 2, StarshipGazer, CeaserG33, Jordanguidry6)

2026-02-04:

• Massey’s: Overnight, S39.1 undergoes testing, as evidenced by condensation forming on the tank. (TrackingTheSB, TrackingTheSB 2)
• The top half of B18.3 returns to the build site. (NSF, Avid Space, ViX)
• B19 begins its 2nd cryo test. A drone is observed inspecting the booster during the test. (StarshipGazer 1, StarshipGazer 2, rocketjunkie94, NSF 1, CeaserG33, wvmattz, NSF 2, cnunez)
• This may mark the first full booster cryo test performed at Massey’s. (Golden 1, Golden 2, TrackingTheSB 1, TrackingTheSB 2)
• Launch site: The empty transport which delivered the Cold Box for the air separation unit departs back to Brownsville Port. (ViX)
• Multiple deliveries, including some for Pad 1, and potentially parts for another LR11000 crane. (ViX)
• Slit fencing is installed to denote the expanded perimeter of the launch complex. (StarshipGazer, mymatrixplug, Golden, Anderson 1, Anderson 2)
• Road delay for “Port of Brownsville to Pad” is posted for Feb 5th 23:59 to Feb 6th 04:00. (starbase.texas.gov, archive)

2026-02-05:

• Feb 4th addendum: The Pad 2 ship quick disconnect arm is tested. (ViX)
• Massey’s: Overnight, B19 completes its 2nd cryo test. (NSF 1, NSF 2, Avid Space, ViX)
• The aft section of B18.3 is removed from the test stand. (ViX)
• Build site: Overnight, the forward dome section of S40 moves enters Megabay 2, and is attached to the nosecone and payload section for stacking. (Avid Space, ViX, StarshipGazer)
• Also, the B18.3 forward section enters Starfactory, and the first section of B20 (A2:4) enters Megabay 1. (ViX, Killip)
• Launch site: Another tank is delivered to the tank farm. (ViX)
• Delivery of crane parts continues. (ViX, TrackingTheSB)
• A new Link Belt 348 crane is erected. (ViX)
• Clearing of land for launch site expansion continues. (Killip, CeaserG33, Anderson 1, Anderson 2, Anderson 3)
• McGregor: R102 is spotted leaving the testing area. (SpaceRhin0, Swartz)

2026-02-06:

• Launch site: A new tank is delivered and lifted into place at the tank farm. (ViX, Avid Space, Anderson)
• Delivery of crane parts continues. Assembly of the new LR11000 begins. (ViX)
• Two bulldozers manually open the Pad 1 chopsticks. (NSF, ViX, TrackingTheSB)
• Build site: B20 common dome (CX:3) enters Megabay 1. (Avid Space, ViX, Killip, TrackingTheSB)
• Massey’s B19 begins its 3rd cryo test. Plenty of venting to be seen. (NSF 1, TrackingTheSB 1, StarshipGazer, RoughRidersShow, wvmattz, rocketjunkie94, NSF 2, NSF 3, TrackingTheSB)
• McGregor: R11- (maybe R112?) is spotted leaving the testing area, south stand. (SpaceRhin0, Swartz)

2026-02-07:

• Massey’s: Overnight, B19 completes its 3rd cryo test, possibly including some thrust puck testing, as indicated by falling frost. (NSF, Avid Space, ViX, Starship Gazer 4k video)
• B19 begins its 4th cryo test. (NSF, StarshipGazer 1, StarshipGazer 2, TrackingTheSB)
• Launch site: The continuous flight auger drill moves to Pad 1. (ViX)
• Assembly of an LR11000 crane near Pad 2 continues. (ViX)
• Several pipe sections are removed from the air separation unit. (ViX)
• Build site: Gigabay construction continues. (ViX)
• McGregor: Cuker posts flyover photos of the mystery tent, a booster test tank, and delivery of deluge hardware at the Raptor vertical stand.
• Florida: Gigabay construction continues. Cladding has been installed on the southwest corner, and the northwest tower crane has increased in height. (Bergeron)

2026-02-09:

• Starship v4 tanker payload goal is greater than 200 tonnes. (Elon)
• Build site: Overnight, B19 moves from Massey’s to Megabay 1 and is attached to the lifting jig. (NSF, Avid Space, ViX 1, ViX 2, Starship Gazer 1, Starship Gazer 2, (aft tiles!), Liedtke, Gisler, Guidry, TrackingTheSB, mymatrixplug)
• Massey’s: A road delay for “Production to Masseys” is briefly posted for Feb 9th 10:40 to 12:40. Two 16-axle SPMTs move to Massey’s, though after the posted delay window. (ViX 1, ViX 2, ViX 3)
• Launch site: Assembly of the new LR11000 crane continues. (ViX)
• Clearing of land for launch site expansion continues. (Sorensen)
• Recent flyover photos of the air separation unit are posted. (ClaudiusNDX)

2026-02-08:

• SpaceX shift their focus from Mars to the Moon. Mars is still the long-term goal. (Elon)
• Massey’s: Overnight, B19 completes its 4th cryo test. (NSF, Avid Space, ViX)
• RGV Aerial post recent flyover photos including B19. (RGV Aerial 1, RGV Aerial 2)
• Road delay for “Masseys to Production” is posted for Feb 8th 23:59 to Feb 9th 04:00 for B19 rollback. (starbase.texas.gov, archive, NSF, ViX, NSF livestream)
• Build site: RGV Aerial post recent flyover photos. Gigabay construction continues. (RGV Aerial 1, RGV Aerial 2)
• CyberguruG8073 posts updated ship and booster hardware diagrams. (CyberguruG8073)
• Launch site: Assembly of the new LR11000 crane continues. (ViX)
• RGV Aerial post recent flyover photos, including Pad 1 construction. (RGV Aerial 1, RGV Aerial 2)
• McGregor: Additional photos from the recent flyover including the super heavy booster test article, the large site component stand, the Raptor building, and the Raptor South and Raptor North stands. (NSF 1, NSF 2)
• Raptor 110 is observed. (Raptor_Engine, Killip)

2026-02-10:

• Updated Raptor 3 tracking, ship assembly, and booster assembly diagrams are posted. (Rhin0 1, Rhin0 2)
• Launch site: Overnight, a 12-axle SPMT arrives at the air separation unit, likely to pick up counterweights no longer needed by the LR11000 crane. (ViX)
• Pad 1 sheet pile installation begins. (ViX, Anderson)
• Assembly of the new LR11000 crane continues, nearing completion. (ViX)
• Labelled flyover photo of the launch site is posted. (RGV Aerial)
• Build site: Overnight, B20 section A3:4 enters Megabay 1. (ViX, Killip)
• Photos posted of S39 in Megabay 2. (Starship Gazer)
• A Starship monument park is to be constructed between the headquarters office building and the employee restaurant Astropub. Scheduled completion date 2026-08-31. (Starship Gazer, Anderson, tdlr.texas.gov)
• Confirmation of successful cryo tests on B19. (SpaceX)
• Florida: The Marmac 31 barge, named “You’ll Thank Me Later” arrives at Port Canaveral with three large tanks. This same barge is slated to transport Starship vehicles from Starbase to Florida in the future. (Avid Space, Cornwell)

2026-02-11:

• Launch site: Overnight, at Pad 2, movements of the chopsticks are observed, scaffolding bundles are lifted out of the flame trench, and miscellaneous items are lifted onto and off of the launch mount. (ViX)
• The SpaceX owned LR11000 crane is laid down. (ViX)
• Assembly of the new leased LR11000 crane continues, nearing completion. (ViX)
• Additional cladding is likely to be installed on Tower 2. (Killip)
• Road delay for “Pad to Production” is posted for Feb 11th 10:00 to 11:30. Unclear what, if anything, this was used for. (starbase.texas.gov, ViX)
• Build site: Gigabay construction continues. (Gisler, cnunez)
• Massey’s: The remains of B18.3 (aft section) are lifted off of the test stand. (ViX 1, ViX 2)
• Recent photo and updated diagram of the mystery structure are posted. (Sorensen, Killip)
• Florida: Horizontal tanks move towards LC-39A. (NSF)

2026-02-13:

• The FAA rule a FONSI (Finding Of No Significant Impact) on a proposal to expand Starship’s launch trajectories. (Avid Space, faa.gov 1, archive 1, ViX, faa.gov 2, archive 2, faa.gov 3, archive 3)
• Launch site: The boom of the new LR11000 crane is raised. (ViX)
• Pad 2 chopsticks are raised and lowered. (ViX)
• Build site: Inflatable Valentine’s decorations are observed in Starfactory. (Starship Gazer)
• Massey’s: Chopstick catch simulators are installed on the mystery structure, amongst other hardware. (NSF, ViX)
• Ram rings and rams are removed from the can crusher structure. (ViX)
• McGregor: R3.98 returns towards the test stand. (Rhin0)

2026-02-14:

• McGregor: (Feb 13th addendum) R3.106 is lifted off of the south test stand and returned to the Raptor Hangar, followed by R3.98. (Rhin0)
• Launch site: Overnight, the Pad 2 chopsticks were raised to the top of the tower. (Starship Gazer)
• Pad 1 sheet piling installation continues. (ViX)
• Construction for launch site expansion continues. A continuous stream of trucks deliver fill as rolls of geogrid mesh are installed. (cnunez, Killip, BoosterTribe)
• Build site: Possible ship cryo test stand is identified. (TrackingTheSB)
• Road Delay for “Production to Pad” is posted for Feb 15th 23:59 to Feb 16th 04:00. (texas.gov, archive)
• Road Delay for “Pad to Production” is posted for Feb 16th 23:59 to Feb 17th 04:00. (texas.gov, archive)

2026-02-12:

• McGregor: R-vac 98 departs from the test site, and R-vac 103 and 100 arrive for testing. (NSF, Rex_MKR 1, Rex_MKR 2, SpaceRhin0)
• Massey’s: Test tank 17 (B18.1) is lifted out of the can crusher structure. Both sets of rams are then removed from the base of the structure. (NSF 1, NSF 2, Avid Space, ViX 1, ViX 2, Golden, mymatrixplug)
• Build site: Another section of B20 (A4:4) enters Megabay 1, and is stacked. (Avid Space, ViX, TrackingTheSB, Killip)
• S40 common dome enters Megabay 2. (Avid Space, ViX, TrackingTheSB)
• Launch site: Counterweights are added to the tray of the new LR11000 crane, and the boom is further extended. (ViX)
• Killip comments on a recent photo from cnunez highlighting the new rams installed on Pad 2 chopsticks.

2026-02-17:

• Feb 16th addendum: NSF post video of the Pad 2 deluge test from multiple angles. (NSF)
• Florida: Overnight, the first segment of the SLC-37 launch tower is rolled out. (NSF)
• Massey’s: Overnight, Test tank S39.1 performs its 9th cryo test. (ViX)
• Clamp arms are removed from the can crusher test structure, possibly indicating more extensive disassembly. (ViX)
• Two composite overwrap pressure vessels arrive at Massey’s, presumably for testing. (ViX)
• Build site: Overnight, the booster transport stand moves from the launch site to Sanchez. (ViX)
• A 3-ring aft section for S40 moves from Starfactory to Megabay 2. (Avid Space, ViX)
• Launch site: Reerection of scaffolding on top of the Pad 2 launch mount begins. (ViX)
• Railings are delivered to Pad 2, likely for the roof of the tower. (ViX, Killip, Schlang)
• Gisler posts closeup video of the new LR11000 crane. (Gisler)
• Construction for launch site expansion continues. (Gisler 1, Gisler 2)