SpaceX Starbase and Stage Zero! How close are we to Starship Orbital Flight Test?

Today we are talking SpaceX Starbase and Stage Zero preparing Ship 20 and Booster 4 for the Starship Orbital Flight Test. This new launch system’s capabilities are unprecedented and the launch complex itself will attempt to accomplish feets never before seen in spaceflight. This is Stage Zero! Let’s take a close look at the recent progress made at Starbase Boca Chica and gain a good overview of the site in general. Time to dive deep into this outlandish attempt to make humanity multiplanetary.

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[IsMaski]

Solid midweek video Marcus. You have been ramping it up lately, don't think it goes unnoticed.. We appreciate it mate! Keep it coming

[DruncanUK]

I grew up reading pulp sci-fi where rockets would land vertically as a matter of course. It blew my mind when I saw the first returnable rocket section landing vertically on extendable legs! I'm continually being awestruck by Elon and SpaceX's advancements. I'm so excited by the possibilities now and your videos have a lot to do with that. Thank you, Marcus.

[vettetax]

Nice work Marcus and team! I've heard the Boca Chica story countless times and love seeing the before and after more and more each time. Truly incredible!!

[jjcadman]

Great video. I particularly love your recognition of all the hard work by the combined community of space enthusiasts, and your shoutout for viewers to support all of the other contributors. Nicely done!

[MrGoesBoom]

The way SpaceX has really ramped up enthusiasm for space, not to mention the various little ways they interact with their fans is just as amazing as the technological leaps and break neck progress they're making

[Mike_Costello]

This was excellent!!! It put into context so much of what is going on via the Twitter feeds and NASA Space Flight etc when I can't always keep up with the latest. Perfect intra week subject choice!!

[tinkeringinthailand]

Always a pleasure seeing another 'Marcus House Space Update'. One of the top Space content providers on YT 👌👌🙏

[guitarsword]

The SpaceX community is unbelievable for their stunning collection, analysis and dissemination of information. Better than the CIA could do.

[Can_non]

The SpaceX community is so generous and supportive. What a great example for humanity.

[ellieinspace]

I went there in person and I learned SO much more from your video!

[potusuk]

Great video, it's really interesting to see how starbase is managing this collosal production, with so much expansion, innovation, experimentation going on in just production, the site managers must be having kittens trying to keep on top of it all. So a big thumbs up to the labourforce down on those sites. Very nice renders depicting it all too. Thanks to all. Amazing times.

[xdjbrandox]

As a fellow Australian, I am so grateful for your content Markus! Top quality some of the best available content covering Spacex. I look forward to your 20 minute updates every week. Keep up the great work!

[briangriffiths]

That was a great explanation of the Starship base. One of my favourite Star Trek Voyager episodes is "One Small Step" and much of SpaceX's current technology reminds me of Lt John Kelly's vessel which was meant to be from the 2030s

[jamesgoodwin]

I'm so impressed that your enthusiasm hasn't diminished in the slightest! I'm tired of waiting for more exciting events. We got spoiled during early testing but now even waiting a few months seems like a lifetime. Your excitement keeps me knowing that all the waiting will be worth it once we see orbital attempts. Cant wait!

[ShadowZone]

Love these midweek deep dives! So excited about seeing all of this finally in action next year. Time to save up for a ticket to Mars...

[StingerNSW]

Thanks Marcus & Team for the bonus mid-week episode ❤️

[mcctravel]

Marcus — my wife and I have been following you (and everyone) for the past year+. I was so surprised when most recently, gathered with some family/friends … no one seemed to know anything (their loss). THIS VIDEO packs the last two years [condensed format] into just 21 minutes and from now on … I’m just sending people this link.
Outstanding job bringing everyone up to speed. Keep up the great work! Thanks, ~~ Brian

[pacldawson]

This is a invaluable video that serves as a virtual tour of Starbase in its current iteration. Thank you so much, Marcus, for creating this!

[amahula]

Have been watching your videos for 2 years now, love it

[alastorpride]

I love the updates. Keep it up, man! Love your content.