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Fast Technology News on December 9: According to reports, as the seventh flight test of the Starship approaches, SpaceX is stepping up production of subsequent rockets to prepare for the Starship test plan in 2025.
Recent footage of SpaceX's Starship upper stage rocket manufacturing inside the factory has been exposed, showing welding robots working on the nose cone of the Starship from multiple angles.
At the same time, there is also exciting news from SpaceX's launch pad. The Super Heavy Booster is undergoing a series of rigorous and comprehensive tests, with its performance and reliability being tested like never before.
The latest test footage captured the thrilling moment of the booster pump spinning up, a crucial step that validates its ability to efficiently deliver propellant and fuel to the engines. Additionally, a series of tank tests are being conducted simultaneously, aiming to comprehensively assess the booster's structural strength and the stability and reliability of various systems.
These tests not only lay a solid foundation for the subsequent and crucial static fire test but are also indispensable and vital preparatory steps before the rocket launch. As a core part of the rocket testing process, the static fire test is invaluable for comprehensively verifying the overall performance of the rocket and ensuring launch safety.
It is revealed that SpaceX's seventh Starship flight plan is tentatively scheduled for next January. According to SpaceX's latest plans, up to 25 Starship launches are scheduled for 2025, which is five times the current frequency.