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MattZ

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MattZ

@wvmattz

Rocket nerd. SpaceX fanboy. Huge MCU lover. Baseball (Orioles) and hockey (Caps) fan. SBL/SCL operator, socials team, and YT Moderator for @NASASpaceflight.

Joined April 2012

MattZ
@wvmattz
Oct 21, 2025
SpaceX kept the Mega Bay 2 door open tonight, which allowed us to see Ship 39 being lifted and rotated; the nosecone/payload bay and forward section were later connected as well! Neat! Quite the views if you were watching live with @NASASpaceflight on nsf.live/starbase !
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MattZ
@wvmattz
Oct 29, 2025
Moments ago, over at McGregor, we spotted three Raptor 3 engines rolling out of the test site: SN 43 is confirmed, but potentially SN46 is there as well… sadly, it’s hard to tell. Tune into @NASASpaceflight 24/7 livestream, nsf.live/mcgregor so you don’t miss this stuff!
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MattZ
@wvmattz
Nov 13, 2025
Also this evening: Pad 2 conducted a long-duration deluge test, as well as what appeared to be a GSE purge from the top deck. Here’s a couple angles of the deluge; and an audio warning for the purge. @NASASpaceflight nsf.live/starbase
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MattZ
@wvmattz
Nov 13, 2025
A few hours ago at SpaceX McGregor, a brand new Falcon 9 booster performed a 78s static fire test! It’s unclear what SN it is, but likely either B1099 or B1101… we’ll try to confirm, when it departs! Stay tuned to @NASASpaceflight’s nsf.live/McGregor to see what happens!
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MattZ
@wvmattz
Nov 1, 2025
I don’t know about you, but I love watching this beam installation for the GigaBay! It’s mesmerizing. Hope you’re enjoying @NASASpaceflight 24/7 coverage on nsf.live/starbase where the action never stops. Enjoy!
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MattZ
@wvmattz
Nov 16, 2025
Stairs removed ✅ …that was fast. Not sure why I didn’t think they would just do it this way. lol @NASASpaceflight | nsf.live/starbase
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MattZ
@wvmattz
Nov 16, 2025
Ship 39’s aft section (the last piece to be stacked) was moved into MB2 and connected to the rest of the ship. We saw it lift just moments before SpaceX closed the bay door. The next time we see S39, it’s likely to be fully stacked. @NASASpaceflight | nsf.live/starbase
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MattZ
@wvmattz
Oct 25, 2025
Over at historic launch complex 39A, SpaceX’s massive LR 13000 crane has risen up. We are one step closer to seeing the OLM lifted into place. Keep tabs on @NASASpaceflight 24/7 livestream, nsf.live/spacecoast to see when!
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MattZ
@wvmattz
Nov 15, 2025
Moments ago, Ship 39 was lifted, revealing five newly installed transfer tubes! A short while later, it was set back down on a short stand in the front area of MB2! Keep an eye on @NASASpaceflight 24/7 livestream, nsf.live/starbase, to see what happens next.
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MattZ
@wvmattz
Nov 16, 2025
As Pad 1 demo continues, crews have knocked the first leg down! Wow! @NASASpaceflight | nsf.live/starbase
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MattZ
@wvmattz
Oct 24, 2025
We’ve noticed there are some interesting green markings now on the Pad 1 launch mount… it looks like crews are very close to beginning scrapping operations, with cutting starting soon! Keep tabs with @NASASpaceflight using nsf.live/starbase to see what happens!
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MattZ
@wvmattz
Nov 15, 2025
In the middle of the night, SpaceX tried to sneak one past us… fortunately @NASASpaceflight has a team of folks who see everything! The booster thrust simulator stand rolled from Masseys to the production site! Keep an eye on where it ends up using nsf.live/starbase.
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MattZ
@wvmattz
Oct 9, 2025
This afternoon at Starbase, crews lifted the first tower crane section into place. Once the crane is assembled, construction on the GigaBay will start to ramp up! Watch the progress live on nsf.live/starbase with your friends at @NASASpaceflight !
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MattZ
@wvmattz
Nov 15, 2025
At Starbase, this evening, the CH4 BQD cover was installed at Pad 2. Another check mark ahead of readiness. We’re getting closer, boys and girls!! @NASASpaceflight / nsf.live/starbase
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