https://x.com/SpaceX/status/2005442675122778330

To allow more time to perform ground system checkouts, standing down from today’s launch of the COSMO-SkyMed Second Generation mission. A new target launch date will be shared once confirmed

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5th orbital rocket to try to land a first stage

So that’d be:

• Falcon 9
• New Glenn
• Zhuque-3
• Long March 12A

Which one am I missing?

Do you count Shuttle SRBs, Electron helicopter catch, or Superheavy?

at the young point for reuse

What’s the young point? I’m familiar with this term.

Are there two Kermits in this photo?

https://global.jaxa.jp/press/2025/12/20251222-2_e.html

the second stage engine’s second ignition failed to start normally and shut down prematurely

Dang. Not the best way for H3 to round out the year.

They like unsalted peanuts, preferably still in the shell.

And shiny trinkets.

Looks like this library has a decent selection.

Done!

Chaotic good?

Scrubbed for the day.

The launch team “observed an issue” with the vehicle’s “built-in checks”.

Stage 1 landing confirmed!

M-vac shutdown.

MECO, stage separation, M-vac ignition, and fairing separation.

Liftoff!

6x Starliner

Will there even be 6 more Starliner flights before ISS retirement?

Should crosspost this to !stick@sh.itjust.works too.

Abort shortly after engine ignition but before liftoff.

2025-12-12 Starbase activities:

• Massey’s: Overnight B18.3 undergoes its 8th round of testing. (ViX)
• New hoses and truss structure are installed on the ship static fire stand. (CeaserG33, Sorensen 1, Golden 1, Sorensen 2, Golden 2, Sorensen 3, Golden 3, Killip, Killip 2).
• Build site: Tower crane modules are delivered, workers sighted at the ship quick disconnect for Pad 2, and Gigabay construction continues. (ViX)
• Air separation site: A motor for the compressor is lifted into position. It is likely a WEG 3-phase induction motor. (ViX, warp99)

2025-12-13 Starbase activities:

• Build site: S39 is temporarily removed from the central workstation in Megabay 2 to facilitate installation of the methane and oxygen autogenous pressurization raceways. (ViX)
• B19 aft section (AX:2) moves from Starfactory to Megabay 1. (ViX, lewisknaggs42)
• CyberguruG8073 posts a vehicle hardware tracking diagram.
• RGV Aerial post a recent flyover photo of Gigabay construction, and Anderson provides labels.
• Air separation site: A second is lifted into position. (NSF, ViX)

I’ll be on holiday for the next couple weeks. Regular daily summaries should resume around New Year’s.

Stage 1 landing confirmed!

M-vac shutdown and good orbit insertion confirmed.

MECO, stage separation, M-vac ignition, and fairing separation.

Liftoff!