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The daily companion for following SpaceX as a public company (Nasdaq: SPCX). Starship, Falcon, Starlink, Dragon, Starshield, the SPCX market picture, and the Musk compute stack — xAI, Grok, Colossus, and Cursor — with sources, community buzz, one honest counterpoint, a dedicated AI & Compute segment, and a daily engineering deep dive. Not financial advice. AI Disclosure: This podcast is curated by Patrick but uses AI-generated voice synthesis for audio production.

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Ep 70: Starship still lacks an orbital refueling demo after thirteen flights, keeping the revised…
Ep 70: Starship still lacks an orbital refueling demo after thirteen flights, keeping the revised… episode artwork
#70
Today at 8:00 AM

SpaceX Daily Starship still lacks an orbital refueling demo after thirteen flights, keeping the revised 2028 Mars cargo window dependent on solving that single bottleneck first. Top News Title: ScienceBlog.com SpaceX has shifted its first uncrewed Mars landing target from 2018 to no earlier than 2028 across successive updates. The decade-long pattern of schedule slips centers on unresolved Starship milestones. ... AI Disclosure: This podcast is curated by Patrick but uses AI-generated voice synthesis for audio production. 🎬 Watch on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QZIlMSfF2VU 📝 Full show notes, transcript & sources: read the episode page 🌐 Part of the Nerra...


Ep 69: Plans for a new Starship static-fire site in Florida move the upper-stage catch test…
Ep 69: Plans for a new Starship static-fire site in Florida move the upper-stage catch test… episode artwork
#69
Yesterday at 8:00 AM

SpaceX Daily Plans for a new Starship static-fire site in Florida move the upper-stage catch test campaign closer to dual-coast operations. Top News Starship's 14th Flight Could Launch as Early as Late August, Marking First Attempt at Tower Catch of Upper Stage The upcoming flight would mark the first attempt to catch the Ship upper stage with the launch tower arms rather than the Super Heavy booster. ... AI Disclosure: This podcast is curated by Patrick but uses AI-generated voice synthesis for audio production. 🎬 Watch on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GuKEKG5-Gpc 📝 Full show notes...


Ep 68: Starship 14's planned tower catch tests the lighter booster's recovery hardware and moves…
Ep 68: Starship 14's planned tower catch tests the lighter booster's recovery hardware and moves… episode artwork
#68
Last Thursday at 8:00 AM

SpaceX Daily Starship 14's planned tower catch tests the lighter booster's recovery hardware and moves rapid reuse one flight closer. Top News Title: SpaceX will ‘catch’ Starship #14 SpaceX plans to attempt a tower catch on the Super Heavy booster during the Starship 14 flight test. The booster carries updated hardware for the lighter vehicle configuration now in testing. A successful catch would demonstrate controlled descent and tower alignment on the revised design. ... AI Disclosure: This podcast is curated by Patrick but uses AI-generated voice synthesis for audio production. 🎬 Watch on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=d_MuDQc...


Ep 67: Starship's push toward 100-ton lunar deliveries reframes the hardware requirements for…
Ep 67: Starship's push toward 100-ton lunar deliveries reframes the hardware requirements for… episode artwork
#67
Last Wednesday at 8:00 AM

SpaceX Daily Starship's push toward 100-ton lunar deliveries reframes the hardware requirements for routine Moon cargo runs. Top News SpaceX Launches More Starlink Satellites. Why the Stock Is Rising. — Barron's (2026-08-12) The launch added another batch of satellites to the constellation from Cape Canaveral. The mission used a Falcon 9 booster on a trajectory optimized for the current orbital plane. ... AI Disclosure: This podcast is curated by Patrick but uses AI-generated voice synthesis for audio production. 🎬 Watch on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Vh1qG3pVp3E 📝 Full show notes, transcript & sources: read the episode...


Ep 66: Tuesday's rescheduled Starlink launch from Cape Canaveral keeps the year's 72nd broadband…
Ep 66: Tuesday's rescheduled Starlink launch from Cape Canaveral keeps the year's 72nd broadband… episode artwork
#66
Last Tuesday at 8:00 AM

SpaceX Daily Tuesday's rescheduled Starlink launch from Cape Canaveral keeps the year's 72nd broadband mission on track after the Monday scrub. Top News Title: Starlink 10-19 Scrubbed, Rescheduled Tuesday, X Report 11 Aug 2026 The Starlink 10-19 mission carrying 29 satellites is now set for 10:54 a.m. EDT Tuesday from pad 40 at Cape Canaveral Space Force Station. The Monday attempt was scrubbed, shifting the target to the next available window. ... AI Disclosure: This podcast is curated by Patrick but uses AI-generated voice synthesis for audio production. 🎬 Watch on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pFI0ogCtdQ4 📝 Full show notes...


Ep 65: Experts labeling Starship’s heat shield a potential dead end could push the next full…
Ep 65: Experts labeling Starship’s heat shield a potential dead end could push the next full… episode artwork
#65
Last Monday at 8:00 AM

SpaceX Daily Experts labeling Starship’s heat shield a potential dead end could push the next full orbital refueling attempt back by months. Top News Elon Musk may consider Starship's heat shield problem 'solved', but experts think it's a 'dead end': starlust.org Multiple analysts argue the current tile attachment method on the Ship upper stage fails to address repeated thermal cycling stresses seen in prior flights. ... AI Disclosure: This podcast is curated by Patrick but uses AI-generated voice synthesis for audio production. 🎬 Watch on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6Ka3hxRsT-k 📝 Full show notes, t...


Ep 64: West Coast launch cadence reaching its 50th flight this year shows how Vandenberg…
Ep 64: West Coast launch cadence reaching its 50th flight this year shows how Vandenberg… episode artwork
#64
Last Sunday at 8:00 AM

SpaceX Daily West Coast launch cadence reaching its 50th flight this year shows how Vandenberg infrastructure is sustaining overall flight rate while East Coast pads slow. Top News 50th Vandenberg Launch as East Coast Slows, X Report 9 Aug 2026 — KeepTrack SpaceX completed its 50th launch from Vandenberg Space Force Base this year. The milestone comes as East Coast operations from Florida and Texas have reduced tempo in recent weeks. ... AI Disclosure: This podcast is curated by Patrick but uses AI-generated voice synthesis for audio production. 🎬 Watch on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yZejCBdj53U 📝 Full show not...


Ep 63: Rough seas in the Indian Ocean now threaten to end recovery of the Ship from Flight 13…
Ep 63: Rough seas in the Indian Ocean now threaten to end recovery of the Ship from Flight 13… episode artwork
#63
08/08/2026

SpaceX Daily Rough seas in the Indian Ocean now threaten to end recovery of the Ship from Flight 13 before it reaches port. Top News Starship 13 Likely Lost After Splashdown, X Report 8 Aug 2026 — KeepTrack (2026-08-08) Reports indicate the Ship from Flight 13 remains at sea after a successful test flight and splashdown. Recovery teams have faced increasingly rough conditions while attempting to tow the 52-meter upper stage. ... AI Disclosure: This podcast is curated by Patrick but uses AI-generated voice synthesis for audio production. 🎬 Watch on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MOwWjledVBk 📝 Full show notes, transcript & sources...


Ep 62: Monday's Starlink launch from Cape Canaveral resumes constellation expansion and tests…
Ep 62: Monday's Starlink launch from Cape Canaveral resumes constellation expansion and tests… episode artwork
#62
08/07/2026

SpaceX Daily Monday's Starlink launch from Cape Canaveral resumes constellation expansion and tests direct-to-cell backhaul at scale. Top News Starlink is back: SpaceX rocket launch from Cape Canaveral set for Monday: Florida Today A Falcon 9 is scheduled to lift off from Cape Canaveral on Monday carrying the next batch of Starlink satellites. The mission returns the constellation to its regular cadence after recent pauses. ... AI Disclosure: This podcast is curated by Patrick but uses AI-generated voice synthesis for audio production. 🎬 Watch on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ym_CxKCZs0Q 📝 Full show notes, transcript & source...


Ep 61: NROL-95's launch and Redwire's Starfall agreement show how national-security and…
Ep 61: NROL-95's launch and Redwire's Starfall agreement show how national-security and… episode artwork
#61
08/06/2026

SpaceX Daily NROL-95's launch and Redwire's Starfall agreement show how national-security and microgravity hardware are scaling on the same Falcon and Dragon platforms. Top News SpaceX Launches NROL-95 Mission as NRO Executes Dual-Track Architecture for 2026 Fleet Operations — satnews.com (2026-08-06) The mission placed a classified payload for the National Reconnaissance Office into orbit from Vandenberg. ... AI Disclosure: This podcast is curated by Patrick but uses AI-generated voice synthesis for audio production. 🎬 Watch on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Kr72tZiYykY 📝 Full show notes, transcript & sources: read the episode page 🌐 Part of the Nerra Netwo...


Ep 60: Confirmation of a Falcon 9 stage striking the moon tests deep-space tracking networks while…
Ep 60: Confirmation of a Falcon 9 stage striking the moon tests deep-space tracking networks while… episode artwork
#60
08/06/2026

SpaceX Daily Confirmation of a Falcon 9 stage striking the moon tests deep-space tracking networks while exposing gaps in lunar debris protocols ahead of crewed missions. Top News Title: SpaceX may launch next Starship this month, plans first-ever upper-stage tower catch SpaceX is preparing a Starship flight as early as late August that would attempt the first catch of the Ship upper stage by the launch tower. ... AI Disclosure: This podcast is curated by Patrick but uses AI-generated voice synthesis for audio production. 🎬 Watch on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FS0urGxdkrE 📝 Full show notes, transc...


Ep 59: SpaceX Q2 2026 Earnings Special: Revenue reached $7.814 billion, up 92 percent from a year…
Ep 59: SpaceX Q2 2026 Earnings Special: Revenue reached $7.814 billion, up 92 percent from a year… episode artwork
#59
08/05/2026

SpaceX Q2 2026 Earnings Special: Revenue reached $7.814 billion, up 92 percent from a year earlier, in the company's first earnings report as a public company. Segment 1 — The Open SpaceX filed its first quarterly earnings as a public company after market close on August 4, 2026, giving investors and engineers the first audited look at how the launch, connectivity, and AI businesses actually performed in the period ended June 30. ... AI Disclosure: This podcast is curated by Patrick but uses AI-generated voice synthesis for audio production. 🎬 Watch on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RtdutZN51c0 📝 Full show notes, transcript & sources: read the episode...


Ep 58: NASA needing a heavier vehicle for ISS deorbit highlights why current Falcon-class lift…
Ep 58: NASA needing a heavier vehicle for ISS deorbit highlights why current Falcon-class lift… episode artwork
#58
08/05/2026

SpaceX Daily NASA needing a heavier vehicle for ISS deorbit highlights why current Falcon-class lift falls short for large end-of-life missions. Top News Title: Falcon 9 Too Small for ISS Deorbit: NASA Must Procure Heavier Launch Vehicle NASA has determined that Falcon 9 payload capacity is insufficient to deliver the mass required for controlled ISS deorbit. The agency must therefore source a vehicle with greater lift capability for the final disposal maneuver. ... AI Disclosure: This podcast is curated by Patrick but uses AI-generated voice synthesis for audio production. 🎬 Watch on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=F1dQ3...


Ep 57: Starship Flight 14's first orbital attempt this month now depends on whether the upper…
Ep 57: Starship Flight 14's first orbital attempt this month now depends on whether the upper… episode artwork
#57
08/05/2026

SpaceX Daily Starship Flight 14's first orbital attempt this month now depends on whether the upper-stage heat shield and booster catch systems both clear their final checks. Top News Title: SpaceX launches 3 AST SpaceMobile BlueBird satellites on Falcon 9 rocket from Cape Canaveral SpaceX lifted three BlueBird direct-to-cell satellites on a Falcon 9 from Cape Canaveral Pad 40. ... AI Disclosure: This podcast is curated by Patrick but uses AI-generated voice synthesis for audio production. 🎬 Watch on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sWKDspYDfxM 📝 Full show notes, transcript & sources: read the episode page 🌐 Part of the Nerra Network — explore every show...


Ep 56: Starlink's launch priority is forcing satellite operators to secure alternative vehicles or…
Ep 56: Starlink's launch priority is forcing satellite operators to secure alternative vehicles or… episode artwork
#56
08/04/2026

SpaceX Daily Starlink's launch priority is forcing satellite operators to secure alternative vehicles or delay deployments. Top News Focus: SpaceX's satellite ambitions squeeze out rivals reliant on its rockets — Reuters (2026-08-04) SpaceX is allocating most Falcon 9 capacity to its own Starlink constellation, reducing available slots for external customers. The shift stems from Starlink's need for frequent replenishment launches to maintain coverage and add capacity. ... AI Disclosure: This podcast is curated by Patrick but uses AI-generated voice synthesis for audio production. 🎬 Watch on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=54yQ9PTp_K0 📝 Full show notes, transcri...


Ep 55: A defunct Falcon 9 stage impact on the Moon gives astronomers a calibrated data point on…
Ep 55: A defunct Falcon 9 stage impact on the Moon gives astronomers a calibrated data point on… episode artwork
#55
08/03/2026

SpaceX Daily A defunct Falcon 9 stage impact on the Moon gives astronomers a calibrated data point on crater formation from a known mass and velocity. Top News Title: SpaceX Falcon 9 rocket stage set to crash into Moon and carve new crater — The Jerusalem Post A Falcon 9 second stage is on course to strike the lunar surface on Wednesday, creating a new crater whose formation astronomers will observe directly. ... AI Disclosure: This podcast is curated by Patrick but uses AI-generated voice synthesis for audio production. 🎬 Watch on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lHVADG2e6kk 📝 Full sho...


Ep 54: Starlink satellites captured Starship in orbit, giving engineers direct visual data on…
Ep 54: Starlink satellites captured Starship in orbit, giving engineers direct visual data on… episode artwork
#54
08/02/2026

SpaceX Daily Starlink satellites captured Starship in orbit, giving engineers direct visual data on upper-stage behavior after deployment. Top News SpaceX’s Starship just got filmed by its own cargo — Teslarati (2026-08-02) SpaceX released new footage of Starship in space captured by the Starlink satellites it deployed. The satellites recorded the upper stage after separation, showing its post-deployment orientation and thermal state. ... AI Disclosure: This podcast is curated by Patrick but uses AI-generated voice synthesis for audio production. 🎬 Watch on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XhKe8o6aMKk 📝 Full show notes, transcript & sources: read the e...


Ep 53: Starlink V3 satellites imaging Starship V3 in orbit tightens the feedback loop between…
Ep 53: Starlink V3 satellites imaging Starship V3 in orbit tightens the feedback loop between… episode artwork
#53
08/01/2026

SpaceX Daily Starlink V3 satellites imaging Starship V3 in orbit tightens the feedback loop between constellation hardware and next-block vehicle development. Top News Title: Starship V3 Spotted by Starlink Sat in Orbit, X Report 1 Aug 2026 A next-generation Starlink satellite captured imagery of Starship V3 while both vehicles were in orbit. The sighting confirms Starship V3 reached orbital altitude during its test campaign. ... AI Disclosure: This podcast is curated by Patrick but uses AI-generated voice synthesis for audio production. 🎬 Watch on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=k2cZBbaxzOY 📝 Full show notes, transcript & sources: read the episod...


Ep 52: No fresh SpaceX hardware or mission updates appear in today's reporting, so the focus stays…
Ep 52: No fresh SpaceX hardware or mission updates appear in today's reporting, so the focus stays… episode artwork
#52
07/31/2026

SpaceX Daily No fresh SpaceX hardware or mission updates appear in today's reporting, so the focus stays on steady progress across reuse and refueling goals. Top News No items in the day's reports meet the criteria for direct SpaceX engineering or mission developments. Community Buzz Observers noted continued pad reconstruction work at Blue Origin's LC-36 site after the earlier New Glenn static-fire loss, with alternative second-stage test plans now under review. ... AI Disclosure: This podcast is curated by Patrick but uses AI-generated voice synthesis for audio production. 🎬 Watch on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=83zt1lmk1GI ...


Ep 51: Raptor 3’s static-fire campaign on the V3 ascent configuration narrows the thrust-to-weight…
Ep 51: Raptor 3’s static-fire campaign on the V3 ascent configuration narrows the thrust-to-weight… episode artwork
#51
07/31/2026

SpaceX Daily Raptor 3’s static-fire campaign on the V3 ascent configuration narrows the thrust-to-weight gap that still separates Starship from full rapid reuse. Top News SpaceX Fires Up Raptor 3 Engine For Starship V3 Ascent Burn Test: Yahoo The test exercised the engine in the ascent-burn profile planned for the next Starship vehicle iteration. Hardware teams recorded chamber pressure and turbopump performance data during the run. ... AI Disclosure: This podcast is curated by Patrick but uses AI-generated voice synthesis for audio production. 🎬 Watch on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yNLn64tj97A 📝 Full show notes, transcri...


Ep 50: Flight 13’s Ship 40 splashdown and V3 satellite checkout move the first orbital tower catch…
Ep 50: Flight 13’s Ship 40 splashdown and V3 satellite checkout move the first orbital tower catch… episode artwork
#50
07/30/2026

SpaceX Daily Flight 13’s Ship 40 splashdown and V3 satellite checkout move the first orbital tower catch one flight closer. Top News Starship-Super Heavy Test Program Achieves Milestones With Flight 13 — Aviation Week (2026-07-30) Starship Flight 13 completed its test objectives with Ship 40 executing a precise ocean splashdown. The flight cleared the Ship catch for Flight 14, the first attempt at an orbital return to the tower. ... AI Disclosure: This podcast is curated by Patrick but uses AI-generated voice synthesis for audio production. 🎬 Watch on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1_9ioTS6mHE 📝 Full show notes, transcript & sources: read the e...


Ep 49: A fresh $1.6 billion Pentagon award secures 18 Falcon 9 missions through 2027 and extends…
Ep 49: A fresh $1.6 billion Pentagon award secures 18 Falcon 9 missions through 2027 and extends… episode artwork
#49
07/30/2026

SpaceX Daily A fresh $1.6 billion Pentagon award secures 18 Falcon 9 missions through 2027 and extends national-security launch cadence from Vandenberg. Top News Title: SpaceX scores another massive Pentagon deal to support military satellites The U.S. Space Force awarded two task orders worth $1.6 billion for 18 Falcon 9 launches from Vandenberg Space Force Base through the end of 2027. ... AI Disclosure: This podcast is curated by Patrick but uses AI-generated voice synthesis for audio production. 🎬 Watch on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2_54ZzVo5Rw 📝 Full show notes, transcript & sources: read the episode page 🌐 Part of the Nerra Network — explore every show...


Ep 48: Ship 40’s continued float after Flight 13 gives SpaceX its first long-duration data set on…
Ep 48: Ship 40’s continued float after Flight 13 gives SpaceX its first long-duration data set on… episode artwork
#48
07/29/2026

SpaceX Daily Ship 40’s continued float after Flight 13 gives SpaceX its first long-duration data set on an intact upper-stage thermal-protection system in seawater. Top News Ship 40 remains afloat in the Indian Ocean 100 hours after soft landing; recovery vessel dispatched SpaceX confirmed the Ship upper stage completed its landing burn and splashdown intact on Flight 13. ... AI Disclosure: This podcast is curated by Patrick but uses AI-generated voice synthesis for audio production. 🎬 Watch on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7FkIclpdpJ8 📝 Full show notes, transcript & sources: read the episode page 🌐 Part of the Nerra Network — explore every show at nerra


Ep 47: Heat-shield performance on the Ship upper stage during Flight 13 now clears a key thermal margin for repeated orbital reentries.
Ep 47: Heat-shield performance on the Ship upper stage during Flight 13 now clears a key thermal margin for repeated orbital reentries. episode artwork
#47
07/28/2026

SpaceX Daily Heat-shield performance on the Ship upper stage during Flight 13 now clears a key thermal margin for repeated orbital reentries. Top News FAA weighs new SpaceX Starship flight path, emergency landing zones — San Antonio Express-News The FAA is evaluating an updated Starship trajectory and designated ocean emergency zones for upcoming flights. The review covers both ascent corridors and contingency landing areas to support higher flight rates from Starbase. ... AI Disclosure: This podcast is curated by Patrick but uses AI-generated voice synthesis for audio production. 🎬 Watch on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=d1I4eawzk...


Ep 46: Starship Flight 13's intentional faster ascent supplied new heat-shield performance data that narrows the remaining steps to a Super Heavy booster tower catch on Flight 14.
Ep 46: Starship Flight 13's intentional faster ascent supplied new heat-shield performance data that narrows the remaining steps to a Super Heavy booster tower catch on Flight 14. episode artwork
#46
07/27/2026

SpaceX Daily Starship Flight 13's intentional faster ascent supplied new heat-shield performance data that narrows the remaining steps to a Super Heavy booster tower catch on Flight 14. Top News Starship Flight 13 completed a flawless ascent and Ship water landing SpaceX launched the thirteenth Starship test flight from Starbase. The Ship upper stage executed its reentry profile and achieved a controlled splashdown. ... AI Disclosure: This podcast is curated by Patrick but uses AI-generated voice synthesis for audio production. 🎬 Watch on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CvbYLAGopHA 📝 Full show notes, transcript & sources: read the episode page 🌐 Part of t...


Ep 45: Starship Flight 13's intact upper-stage splashdown moves the program one step closer to attempting the first tower catch of the Ship on Flight 14.
Ep 45: Starship Flight 13's intact upper-stage splashdown moves the program one step closer to attempting the first tower catch of the Ship on Flight 14. episode artwork
#45
07/26/2026

SpaceX Daily Starship Flight 13's intact upper-stage splashdown moves the program one step closer to attempting the first tower catch of the Ship on Flight 14. Top News SpaceX Targets First Starship Upper Stage Tower Catch for Flight 14 — satnews.com SpaceX announced plans to attempt catching the Ship upper stage with the launch tower on Flight 14, provided post-flight data review shows no issues. ... AI Disclosure: This podcast is curated by Patrick but uses AI-generated voice synthesis for audio production. 🎬 Watch on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Tpub7uUts-w 📝 Full show notes, transcript & sources: read the episode...


Ep 44: Starship Flight 13's V3 Starlink deployment and intact splashdown clears the path for a tower-catch attempt on the next flight.
Ep 44: Starship Flight 13's V3 Starlink deployment and intact splashdown clears the path for a tower-catch attempt on the next flight. episode artwork
#44
07/25/2026

SpaceX Daily Starship Flight 13's V3 Starlink deployment and intact splashdown clears the path for a tower-catch attempt on the next flight. Top News Title: Starship completes 13th flight test with V3 Starlink deployment SpaceX launched the 13th Starship test flight from Starbase, Texas, at 5:51 p.m. EDT. The 397-foot-tall two-stage vehicle lifted off under 33 methane-fueled Raptor engines producing roughly 16 million pounds of thrust. ... AI Disclosure: This podcast is curated by Patrick but uses AI-generated voice synthesis for audio production. 🎬 Watch on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fDqb1nzyFr8 📝 Full show notes, transcript & sources: read t...


Ep 43: Tropical Storm Bertha forces Starship Flight 13 to Friday, extending the test campaign's weather-driven pauses at Starbase.
Ep 43: Tropical Storm Bertha forces Starship Flight 13 to Friday, extending the test campaign's weather-driven pauses at Starbase. episode artwork
#43
07/24/2026

SpaceX Daily Tropical Storm Bertha forces Starship Flight 13 to Friday, extending the test campaign's weather-driven pauses at Starbase. Top News SpaceX pushes Starship Flight 13 launch to Friday because of weather — Yahoo Tech SpaceX postponed the Starship Flight 13 attempt from July 24 after forecasters tracked Tropical Storm Bertha moving toward the South Texas coast. ... AI Disclosure: This podcast is curated by Patrick but uses AI-generated voice synthesis for audio production. 🎬 Watch on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XaLSnxcPizg 📝 Full show notes, transcript & sources: read the episode page 🌐 Part of the Nerra Network — explore every show at nerranetwork.


Ep 42: Starship Flight 13 tonight will test Starlink deployment from the full stack for the first time, advancing orbital refueling hardware validation.
Ep 42: Starship Flight 13 tonight will test Starlink deployment from the full stack for the first time, advancing orbital refueling hardware validation. episode artwork
#42
07/23/2026

SpaceX Daily Starship Flight 13 tonight will test Starlink deployment from the full stack for the first time, advancing orbital refueling hardware validation. Top News Starship carries Starlink satellites on key SpaceX test mission — NewsNation The mission marks the first time Starship will carry operational Starlink satellites as payload. The test focuses on upper-stage performance with real customer hardware aboard. ... AI Disclosure: This podcast is curated by Patrick but uses AI-generated voice synthesis for audio production. 🎬 Watch on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Blbe4qvKZB4 📝 Full show notes, transcript & sources: read the episode page 🌐 Part of the Nerr...


Ep 41: Northrop Grumman’s MRV-1 servicer is now on orbit after its Falcon 9 ride, beginning the first on-orbit installation of propulsion pods that could extend the life of three aging commercial satellites.
Ep 41: Northrop Grumman’s MRV-1 servicer is now on orbit after its Falcon 9 ride, beginning the first on-orbit installation of propulsion pods that could extend the life of three aging commercial satellites. episode artwork
#41
07/22/2026

SpaceX Daily Northrop Grumman’s MRV-1 servicer is now on orbit after its Falcon 9 ride, beginning the first on-orbit installation of propulsion pods that could extend the life of three aging commercial satellites. Top News Delayed Starship to launch on July 23: Advanced Television SpaceX has slipped Starship Flight 13 by one day, now targeting a July 23 liftoff from Starbase. ... AI Disclosure: This podcast is curated by Patrick but uses AI-generated voice synthesis for audio production. 🎬 Watch on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TAblppVxJxs 📝 Full show notes, transcript & sources: read the episode page 🌐 Part of the Nerra Netwo...


Ep 40: Northrop Grumman’s robot-armed satellite heads to orbit today on a Falcon 9, moving on-orbit servicing from study to flight hardware.
Ep 40: Northrop Grumman’s robot-armed satellite heads to orbit today on a Falcon 9, moving on-orbit servicing from study to flight hardware. episode artwork
#40
07/21/2026

SpaceX Daily Northrop Grumman’s robot-armed satellite heads to orbit today on a Falcon 9, moving on-orbit servicing from study to flight hardware. Top News SpaceX-Northrop Grumman launch today from Cape Canaveral: Everything to know: Florida Today The mission lifts off from Cape Canaveral and carries Northrop Grumman’s two-handed robotic satellite repair system. The payload tests autonomous grappling and servicing techniques in low Earth orbit. ... AI Disclosure: This podcast is curated by Patrick but uses AI-generated voice synthesis for audio production. 🎬 Watch on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DvulO2h55Vg 📝 Full show notes, transcript...


Ep 39: Vandenberg’s 50th launch of 2026 shows Falcon 9 reuse sustaining cadence while Starship readies its next V3 test flight.
Ep 39: Vandenberg’s 50th launch of 2026 shows Falcon 9 reuse sustaining cadence while Starship readies its next V3 test flight. episode artwork
#39
07/21/2026

SpaceX Daily Vandenberg’s 50th launch of 2026 shows Falcon 9 reuse sustaining cadence while Starship readies its next V3 test flight. Top News Title: Western Range supports its 50th Launch of the year The Western Range at Vandenberg Space Force Base supported its 50th launch of 2026 on July 21. This marks the range’s busiest year on record for orbital missions. The milestone reflects sustained high launch tempo from the California site. ... AI Disclosure: This podcast is curated by Patrick but uses AI-generated voice synthesis for audio production. 🎬 Watch on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=i8X71EvRF...


Ep 38: Starship’s July 23 target now includes the first V3 satellites, determining whether the vehicle can deliver operational gigabit links before year-end.
Ep 38: Starship’s July 23 target now includes the first V3 satellites, determining whether the vehicle can deliver operational gigabit links before year-end. episode artwork
#38
07/20/2026

SpaceX Daily Starship’s July 23 target now includes the first V3 satellites, determining whether the vehicle can deliver operational gigabit links before year-end. Top News SpaceX Targets July 23 Launch For Starship’s Thirteenth Flight Test With Starlink V3 Satellites — Pulse 2.0 SpaceX has set the next Starship integrated flight test attempt for July 23, carrying the initial batch of Starlink V3 satellites. ... AI Disclosure: This podcast is curated by Patrick but uses AI-generated voice synthesis for audio production. 🎬 Watch on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=arZsu1Ags9o 📝 Full show notes, transcript & sources: read the episode page 🌐 Part...


Ep 37: Infrastructure moves in Texas and Louisiana plus Falcon’s 50th California flight of the year point to concrete steps toward higher launch cadence while Starship testing continues.
Ep 37: Infrastructure moves in Texas and Louisiana plus Falcon’s 50th California flight of the year point to concrete steps toward higher launch cadence while Starship testing continues. episode artwork
#37
07/19/2026

SpaceX Daily Infrastructure moves in Texas and Louisiana plus Falcon’s 50th California flight of the year point to concrete steps toward higher launch cadence while Starship testing continues. Top News Elon Musk's rockets aren't enough anymore: SpaceX is building a 13-kilometer pipeline in Texas to fuel Starbase — OkDiario SpaceX is constructing a 13-kilometer pipeline in Texas dedicated to supplying propellant to Starbase. ... AI Disclosure: This podcast is curated by Patrick but uses AI-generated voice synthesis for audio production. 🎬 Watch on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=k6hHhvbA_y4 📝 Full show notes, transcript & sources: read the e...


Ep 36: Raptor ignition gaps on the latest Starship test force two engine swaps and reset the timeline for proving rapid booster reuse.
Ep 36: Raptor ignition gaps on the latest Starship test force two engine swaps and reset the timeline for proving rapid booster reuse. episode artwork
#36
07/18/2026

SpaceX Daily Raptor ignition gaps on the latest Starship test force two engine swaps and reset the timeline for proving rapid booster reuse. Top News Four Raptors Fail, Starship 13 Scrubbed at T-0, X Report 18 Jul 2026 — KeepTrack Four Raptor engines failed to reach ignition during the countdown, triggering an immediate scrub at T-0. Two engines will be replaced before the next attempt. The failure occurred on the Raptor 3 configuration now flying on Starship. ... AI Disclosure: This podcast is curated by Patrick but uses AI-generated voice synthesis for audio production. 🎬 Watch on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Rmb...


Ep 35: Raptor ignition failure on Flight 13 forces a rapid re-test cycle that tests how quickly Starbase can iterate on engine-start reliability.
Ep 35: Raptor ignition failure on Flight 13 forces a rapid re-test cycle that tests how quickly Starbase can iterate on engine-start reliability. episode artwork
#35
07/17/2026

SpaceX Daily Raptor ignition failure on Flight 13 forces a rapid re-test cycle that tests how quickly Starbase can iterate on engine-start reliability. Top News Elon Musk says Starship to launch in 'a few days' after last-minute abort — USA Today Elon Musk stated the next Starship attempt would occur in a few days after the T-0 abort on Flight 13. The abort occurred when multiple Raptor engines on the Super Heavy booster failed to start. ... AI Disclosure: This podcast is curated by Patrick but uses AI-generated voice synthesis for audio production. 🎬 Watch on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/watch...


Ep 34: Closing the Flight 12 mishap probe removes the last regulatory hold on Starship's engine-relight demonstration that directly gates Artemis III lander timelines.
Ep 34: Closing the Flight 12 mishap probe removes the last regulatory hold on Starship's engine-relight demonstration that directly gates Artemis III lander timelines. episode artwork
#34
07/16/2026

SpaceX Daily Closing the Flight 12 mishap probe removes the last regulatory hold on Starship's engine-relight demonstration that directly gates Artemis III lander timelines. Top News Title: FAA Closes SpaceX Starship Flight 12 Mishap Investigation The FAA has formally closed its investigation into the Flight 12 anomaly, releasing the vehicle and booster for the next test campaign without additional corrective actions. ... AI Disclosure: This podcast is curated by Patrick but uses AI-generated voice synthesis for audio production. 🎬 Watch on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yNxUSaw-w7k 📝 Full show notes, transcript & sources: read the episode page 🌐 Part of the Nerra...


Ep 33: Starship Flight 13’s planned debut of V3 satellites will test whether the vehicle can deliver operational payloads while advancing rapid-reuse goals.
Ep 33: Starship Flight 13’s planned debut of V3 satellites will test whether the vehicle can deliver operational payloads while advancing rapid-reuse goals. episode artwork
#33
07/15/2026

SpaceX Daily Starship Flight 13’s planned debut of V3 satellites will test whether the vehicle can deliver operational payloads while advancing rapid-reuse goals. Top News SDA’s Third Tranche 1 Mission: SpaceX (2026-07-15) The Space Development Agency’s Tranche 1 Transport Layer E mission is scheduled for a Falcon 9 liftoff from Vandenberg SLC-4E on July 16. Booster B1103 will attempt its fourth flight and land on OCISLY. ... AI Disclosure: This podcast is curated by Patrick but uses AI-generated voice synthesis for audio production. 🎬 Watch on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DqWxPd2mYkc 📝 Full show notes, transcript...


Ep 32: B1080’s 28th flight targets the 600th Falcon booster reuse, further compressing the marginal cost of each kilogram to orbit.
Ep 32: B1080’s 28th flight targets the 600th Falcon booster reuse, further compressing the marginal cost of each kilogram to orbit. episode artwork
#32
07/14/2026

SpaceX Daily B1080’s 28th flight targets the 600th Falcon booster reuse, further compressing the marginal cost of each kilogram to orbit. Top News SpaceX’s B1080 Targets 600th Falcon Booster Reuse on Its 28th Flight Tuesday — Tech Times Booster B1080 is scheduled to fly its 28th mission on the Starlink 10-45 flight from Cape Canaveral. The flight would mark the 600th time a Falcon 9 first stage has flown again. ... AI Disclosure: This podcast is curated by Patrick but uses AI-generated voice synthesis for audio production. 🎬 Watch on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=m9HxCKuWwr8...


Ep 31: Flight 13's propellant and avionics upgrades move Starship one step closer to demonstrating the rapid reuse that would collapse launch costs.
Ep 31: Flight 13's propellant and avionics upgrades move Starship one step closer to demonstrating the rapid reuse that would collapse launch costs. episode artwork
#31
07/13/2026

SpaceX Daily Flight 13's propellant and avionics upgrades move Starship one step closer to demonstrating the rapid reuse that would collapse launch costs. Top News SpaceX cleared for next Starship test flight this week: Investing.com Australia Regulators cleared the integrated test flight window opening July 16 at Starbase. The mission uses the second V3 Starship and Super Heavy stack. ... AI Disclosure: This podcast is curated by Patrick but uses AI-generated voice synthesis for audio production. 🎬 Watch on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_qpm1pqmEWE 📝 Full show notes, transcript & sources: read the episode page 🌐 Part of the Ne...