As Starbase rings in 2026, SpaceX is preparing for what promises to be another busy year for Starship. The Version 3 vehicles for Flight 12 are nearly ready for pre-flight testing, while several future vehicles continue production inside Starfactory. On the Space Coast, a new barge was spotted and it may be the one to transport vehicles across the Gulf. Meanwhile, both GigaBay facilities are making rapid progress in order to support the higher cadence of Starship operations beyond 2026. We have

The Starbase GigaBay tower crane construction reached new heights as the cab was lifted onto one of the towers and the turntable already installed. Next up should be the lift and installation of the boom/jib and trolley system. | NASASpaceflight.com