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Ep 36: Raptor ignition gaps on the latest Starship test force two engine swaps and reset the timeline for proving rapid booster reuse. Jul 18, 2026

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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=RmbY4vSMY0A 📝 Full show notes, transcript & sources: read the episode page 🌐 Part of the Nerra Network — explore every show at nerranetwork.com.

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. Jul 17, 2026

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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?v=VckgSDpVbek 📝 Full show notes, transcript & sources: read the episode page 🌐 Part of the Nerra Network — explore every show at nerranetwork.com.

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. Jul 16, 2026

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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 Network — explore every show at nerranetwork.com.

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. Jul 15, 2026

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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 & sources: read the episode page 🌐 Part of the Nerra Network — explore every show at nerranetwork.com.

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

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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 📝 Full show notes, transcript & sources: read the episode page 🌐 Part of the Nerra Network — explore every show at nerranetwork.com.

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

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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 Nerra Network — explore every show at nerranetwork.com.

Ep 30: Starship's July 16 flight will attempt the first orbital deployment of Starlink V3 satellites, directly testing the upgraded laser links and mass capacity needed for the next phase of constellation growth. Jul 12, 2026

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SpaceX Daily Starship's July 16 flight will attempt the first orbital deployment of Starlink V3 satellites, directly testing the upgraded laser links and mass capacity needed for the next phase of constellation growth. Top News Falcon 9 Booster Flies 35th Mission, Deploys 29 Starlinks — KeepTrack (2026-07-12) The booster completed its 35th flight and successfully deployed a batch of 29 Starlink 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=ilmZ723fs_0 📝 Full show notes, transcript & sources: read the episode page 🌐 Part of the Nerra Network — explore every show at nerranetwork.com.

Ep 29: Booster 20’s record-duration static fire moves Starship Flight 13 to a July 15 target and tests the thermal margins needed for rapid booster reuse. Jul 11, 2026

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SpaceX Daily Booster 20’s record-duration static fire moves Starship Flight 13 to a July 15 target and tests the thermal margins needed for rapid booster reuse. Top News Starship Flight 13 Targets July 15 After Booster 20 Clears Its Static Fire — Tech Times Booster 20 completed a record-duration static fire of all 33 Raptor engines, clearing the vehicle for the next integrated flight test. ... 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=q0Ki6qv-vFM 📝 Full show notes, transcript & sources: read the episode page 🌐 Part of the Nerra Network — explore every show at nerranetwork.com.

Ep 28: Booster 20's rollout to Pad 2 and the 420-ton crane installation at Cape Gigabay mark concrete steps toward higher Starship flight cadence and ground operations. Jul 10, 2026

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SpaceX Daily Booster 20's rollout to Pad 2 and the 420-ton crane installation at Cape Gigabay mark concrete steps toward higher Starship flight cadence and ground operations. Top News SpaceX Moves Booster 20 to Pad Ahead of Starship Flight 13 Teams rolled Booster 20 out for testing on Pad 2 ahead of the integrated flight test campaign. The hardware move continues the established sequence of positioning boosters for static-fire checks and pre-flight preparations. ... 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=Q_sDgj05v2E 📝 Full show notes, transcript & sources: read the episode page 🌐 Part of the Nerra Network — explore every show at nerranetwork.com.

Ep 27: Falcon 9’s 36th flight today extends booster life limits and sustains the cadence needed for Starlink’s record deployment year. Jul 09, 2026

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SpaceX Daily Falcon 9’s 36th flight today extends booster life limits and sustains the cadence needed for Starlink’s record deployment year. Top News Falcon 9 Sets Flight Record on Starlink 10-42 Mission: Spaceflight Now The flight-leading booster B1067 lifted off from Cape Canaveral Space Force Station pad 40 at 5:25 a.m. EDT carrying nearly 30 Starlink satellites on mission 10-42. This marks the booster’s 36th flight, surpassing all prior Falcon 9 reuse counts. ... 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=E-lS8yZ3tBQ 📝 Full show notes, transcript & sources: read the episode page 🌐 Part of the Nerra Network — explore every show at nerranetwork.com.

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