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What About it!? @what-about-it.bsky.social · 10/06/2025

If you like what we're doing here, please consider sharing and becoming a WAI supporter! It helps us MASSIVELY! Thank you! ❤️ www.patreon.com/c/whataboutit 9/9

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What About it!? @what-about-it.bsky.social · 10/06/2025

Cape Canaveral Gigabay under Construction Every part of the system is being redesigned for speed, reliability, and rollout efficiency. This isn’t just for Earth orbit. This is how you build a fleet for Mars 8/9

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What About it!? @what-about-it.bsky.social · 10/06/2025

Starfactory Output – 3 Per Day How Do You Build a Mars Fleet? SpaceX doesn’t want to build rockets by hand. They want Giga production, 3 Starships per day. Over 1,000 per year. That’s not a typo. 7/9

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What About it!? @what-about-it.bsky.social · 10/06/2025

2033: Full-Scale Mars Logistics 500 Starships, 150 tons each. 150,000 tons of cargo to Mars in one window. Construction gear, roads, habitats, launchpads, food, life support! Everything needed to build a city. 6/9

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What About it!? @what-about-it.bsky.social · 10/06/2025

2030: The Mars Cargo Kickoff 100 Starships, each carrying 150 tons: Power generators, robots, habitats. 15,000 tons of cargo in a single launch window. More than everything humanity has ever landed on Mars, combined. It's not about planting a flag. It’s about staying. 5/9

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What About it!? @what-about-it.bsky.social · 10/06/2025

2028–2029: Scaling the Mission Profile: SpaceX wants to scale the Mars program. 20 ships per launch window. Each carrying 75 tons of early equipment: power, bots, supplies. No humans yet—just groundwork. These flights are about prepping the red planet for what’s coming next. 4/9

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What About it!? @what-about-it.bsky.social · 10/06/2025

The Mars launch windows open every 26 months, and SpaceX plans to use every one. SpaceX is optimizing every bolt, grid fin, and engine to push mass, not just milestones. Because on Mars, it’s the cargo that counts. 3/9

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What About it!? @what-about-it.bsky.social · 10/06/2025

Starship isn’t just built for orbit. It’s built for volume. Each flight is designed to deploy up to 150 tons of cargo, and eventually even 200 tons with Block 3. 2/9

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What About it!? @what-about-it.bsky.social · 10/06/2025

🚨MUSK just ANNOUNCED: 3 Starships per DAY! Is this possible? Elon Musk says we’ll see one Starship flight every 3 to 4 weeks moving forward. Ship 36 is already waiting. Flight 10 is coming. The goal is to lock in reliability, then try something huge - the first catch attempt. 1/9

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What About it!? @what-about-it.bsky.social · 10/06/2025

SpaceX got green light to start prepping SLC-37 for Starship! Demolition of old Delta IV hardware expected to begin this week. Full takeover is still under review. U.S. Air Force and DoD have flagged no environmental issues so far. ➡️Want to know more? youtu.be/xuquqHuFKY4

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What About it!? @what-about-it.bsky.social · 03/06/2025

Rocket Lab successfully launched its 65th Electron mission, dubbed "Full Stream Ahead," on June 2, 2025, at 7:57 p.m. EDT from Launch Complex 1B in Māhia, New Zealand. The mission deployed BlackSky's second Gen-3 Earth-observing satellite into a 470 km mid-inclination orbit.

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What About it!? @what-about-it.bsky.social · 03/06/2025

There is a 65% chance of favorable weather during the launch window, with concerns related to cumulus clouds and surface electric fields. This launch represents SpaceX's 67th mission of 2025 and the 501st overall, continuing the company's efforts to expand the Starlink satellite constellation.

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What About it!? @what-about-it.bsky.social · 03/06/2025

Following stage separation, B1077 is scheduled to land on the droneship "Just Read the Instructions," stationed in the Atlantic Ocean. Weather conditions for the launch are currently forecasted to be 78°F with cloudy skies.

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What About it!? @what-about-it.bsky.social · 03/06/2025

The Falcon 9 Block 5 rocket for this mission will utilize the first-stage booster B1077, marking its 21st flight. This booster has previously supported missions such as Crew-5 and GPS III Space Vehicle 06.

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What About it!? @what-about-it.bsky.social · 03/06/2025

This mission will deploy 23 Starlink v2-mini satellites into low Earth orbit, including 13 equipped with Direct to Cell capabilities. These satellites are designed to enhance global connectivity by enabling direct communication with mobile devices.

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What About it!? @what-about-it.bsky.social · 03/06/2025

SpaceX is preparing for the launch of the Starlink Group 12-19 mission from Space Launch Complex 40 (SLC-40) at Cape Canaveral Space Force Station in Florida. The launch window opens at 12:43 a.m. EDT on Tuesday, June 3, 2025, with backup opportunities extending until 4:29 a.m. EDT.

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What About it!? @what-about-it.bsky.social · 01/06/2025

Our footage of the Flight 9 lift-off in 4K at 120 FPS! I LOVE that X takes 4K video now! 😍 Here's our analysis of Starship Flight 9! Why did it burn up? What happened to the Booster? How will the journey continue? Watch Now: youtu.be/GE1Af-ELHpE 📸 @Jordanguidry6 for WAI

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SpaceX REVEALS: Why did Starship Flight 9 destroy itself? FULL Analysis!

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What About it!? @what-about-it.bsky.social · 01/06/2025

Check the NOAA 3-Day Forecast and keep our aurora forecast blog handy for live updates.

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What About it!? @what-about-it.bsky.social · 01/06/2025

Alaska, Maine, Michigan, Minnesota, North Dakota, Montana, Wisconsin, Vermont, South Dakota, Washington, Oregon, Idaho, Wyoming, New York, New Hampshire, Iowa, Massachusetts, Connecticut, Rhode Island, Pennsylvania, Nebraska, Illinois, and California (northernmost parts).

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What About it!? @what-about-it.bsky.social · 01/06/2025

📸 Tip: Use your phone’s long-exposure setting or a DSLR — cameras often catch aurora colors the eye can’t see. Here are the 23 states currently above or near the auroral view line, ranked from most to least likely to see the show tonight:

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What About it!? @what-about-it.bsky.social · 01/06/2025

So, where should you look? If you’re in Alaska, Michigan, Maine, or anywhere in between — keep your eyes on the northern horizon after dark. For the best chances, find a spot away from city lights between 8 PM and 1 AM local time.

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What About it!? @what-about-it.bsky.social · 01/06/2025

which could push the aurora far beyond its usual polar playground. According to the NOAA Space Weather Prediction Center and the UK Met Office, G1 to G4 storm levels (moderate to severe) are expected through June 2. That means vibrant green and pink auroras may be visible across 23 U.S. states.

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What About it!? @what-about-it.bsky.social · 01/06/2025

That’s thanks to a powerful coronal mass ejection (CME) that slammed into Earth earlier today, triggering severe geomagnetic storm conditions. The resulting magnetic turbulence is good news for skywatchers: the Kp index is forecast to peak at 7.67,

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What About it!? @what-about-it.bsky.social · 01/06/2025

The northern lights could put on a rare and dazzling show tonight (June 1), possibly stretching across skies as far south as Alabama and Northern California — no trip to the Arctic required.

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What About it!? @what-about-it.bsky.social · 14/05/2025

Starbase, TX. Your layover to the Moon, Mars, and beyond.✨ Ad astra. 📸: Jordan Guidry for WAI Media

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What About it!? @what-about-it.bsky.social · 10/05/2025

Ship 35, Back to Massey's! That's right! S35 just rolled out to Massey's again for more testing, following a sub-optimal ending to a static fire! Check out our 24/7 stream for more views like this! wai.to/LIVE

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What About it!? @what-about-it.bsky.social · 07/05/2025

Stack Me❤️ The new Orbital Launch Mount is rolling to the launch site, where it is going to be lifted to 'complete' Pad B! This OLM is definitely an upgrade over the other: beefier, more room to work and access, and, of course; a flame trench! 🔥 📸: Jordan Guidry for WAI Media

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What About it!? @what-about-it.bsky.social · 02/05/2025

Ship 35 just rolled back to the production site! So far, no word from SpaceX on what's next. It's likely we're going to see some manlifts up in the engine bay to check the damage. Fingers crossed!🤞

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What About it!? @what-about-it.bsky.social · 02/05/2025

We don't have an infra-red camera at Starbase, unfortunately. It would definitely be interesting to see if it matches up. I'm sure SpaceX has this data, though, not for the public eye 🥲

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What About it!? @what-about-it.bsky.social · 02/05/2025

Here's our slow motion shot of the off-nominal flash during Ship 35's static fire! 😬 Ship 35 has since rolled back to the production site, awaiting its fate. What do you think happened? Is this the known issue of Block 2? Or something different entirely? 🤔 🎥: Jordan Guidry for WAI Media

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What About it!? @what-about-it.bsky.social · 02/05/2025

🚨So, it’s official. SLS is to be phased out after Artemis III and the Gateway Station will likely never get to Space. Makes sense. whitehouse.gov/wp-content/u...

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What About it!? @what-about-it.bsky.social · 01/05/2025

This change of plans isn't the first, and won't be the last. In order to build the production line of the largest rocket ever made, chances to optimize won't be pushed aside.. ..even if that means tearing down (parts of) newly constructed buildings! 🫡 🎥: Jordan Guidry for WAI Media

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What About it!? @what-about-it.bsky.social · 28/04/2025

Yet another sign of Starbase rapidly evolving!🚀 Th glass structure of Starfactory is getting a makeover, to make way for Gigabay! The direct connection between Factory and Gigabay will make for a great production line, but it'll cut off some beloved views for us space fans!🥲 🎥: Jordan Guidry

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What About it!? @what-about-it.bsky.social · 23/04/2025

Peekaboo! A still flapless Ship 37 has been spotted in Mega Bay 2! 👀 Ship 37 currently is the youngest of three Starships currently fully stacked in the Mega Bay. While unconfirmed, S37 is believed to be the Starship flying on Flight 11!🚀 📸Picture by: Jordan Guidry

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What About it!? @what-about-it.bsky.social · 15/04/2025

Booster 17 has rolled back to the production site, after completing two cryogenic tests! These tests are used to check the propellant tanks safely, using an inert liquid like nitrogen. Booster 17 is the youngest out of the four Super Heavy boosters currently at Starbase!👶

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What About it!? @what-about-it.bsky.social · 14/04/2025

Chopstick testing in progress! Tower A is getting ready for another launch soon™️ 🎥 Jordan Guidry

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What About it!? @what-about-it.bsky.social · 14/04/2025

Two years ago today, ESA's Juice launched, departing on an 8 year long journey towards Jupiter and its moons! Juice will mainly focus on further researching the icy moons of Jupiter, which are thought to have internal oceans! 👀 This water would make these moons great spots to support life! 📸ESA

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What About it!? @what-about-it.bsky.social · 09/04/2025

Booster 15 just moved from its cozy spot in the Rocket Garden! B15 is currently waiting in front of Mega Bay 1, where it'll meet its older brother once again! 📸Picture by: Jordan Guidry

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What About it!? @what-about-it.bsky.social · 09/04/2025

Good question, one probably worth asking to @myradar.bsky.social themselves 😄

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What About it!? @what-about-it.bsky.social · 09/04/2025

Only 15 Atlas V launches left. Today, at 7pm EST, United Launch Alliance will launch 27 KuiperSats (Amazon's Starlink competitor), in the highest capacity configuration! 5 Solid rocket boosters, 2 on one side, 3 on the other. Uneven rocketry, it's beautiful!😍 📸John Winkopp

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What About it!? @what-about-it.bsky.social · 06/03/2025

We are LIVE for the second attempt of SpaceX's Starship Flight 8! Get your popcorn ready, excitement is guaranteed!! 🍿 www.youtube.com/live/w5ZR_xZ...

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What About it!? @what-about-it.bsky.social · 05/03/2025

🚨Full Stack Alert!! Starship Flight 8 is currently still planned for tomorrow, March 6th, 5:30pm CT!🚀 Set your reminders: www.youtube.com/live/w5ZR_xZ...

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What About it!? @what-about-it.bsky.social · 05/03/2025

RIP Booster 1086!🫡 After 'just' 5 succesful launches, this Falcon 9 booster fell over after a fire damaged one of the landing legs, just after landing! This is a reminder that space is hard, and reuse is even harder, even for the leader in spaceflight.🚀 📸Pictures by: John Winkopp

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What About it!? @what-about-it.bsky.social · 03/03/2025

🚨We are LIVE for @SpaceX's Starship Flight 8!! We're currently targetting 5:39pm CT for Liftoff! Come join us, live! ❤️ www.youtube.com/watch?v=vr_q...

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What About it!? @what-about-it.bsky.social · 02/03/2025

And in the blink of an eye, Ship 34 has arrived at the Launch Site!😎 They're definitely pushing boundaries with this seemingly late roll-out, as we're still just over one day away from Flight 8! For more views like this, check out our livestream: wai.to/LIVE

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What About it!? @what-about-it.bsky.social · 21/02/2025

🚨BREAKING!🚨 Just as we're getting excited about Flight 8, we can get excited about Flight 9 as well!👀 This FCC filing hints towards a Starship return to launch site with Flight 9! Previously suspected, but now with confirmation!🥳 This is amazing!!😍 apps.fcc.gov/oetcf/els/re...

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What About it!? @what-about-it.bsky.social · 06/02/2025

👀We just did something incredible!! 200 Applicants, 43 joined our Scriptwriter Bootcamp, out of which 2 joined the WAI Team!🥳 This was such an amazing journey to undertake. So many incredibly talented and amazing people, I wish I could've taken you all on board. Your dedication was unreal. ❤️

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What About it!? @what-about-it.bsky.social · 05/02/2025

BTW, We fly over Starbase weekly (if weather allows) and post all footage to our Patrons! 🚁 Consider supporting our work over there! ♥️ wai.to/patreon

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