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MAY 10, 2021

For the first time, SpaceX fleet-tracking sleuths have confirmed the identity and location – and captured photos – of the company’s third rocket recovery ‘drone ship.’ Probably ships next summer — Elon Musk (@elonmusk) July 28, 2018. Two of the thruster units are being built on the deck already.

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Louisiana Panama Fleet Convert 99

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MAY 28, 2021

SpaceX has shipped the first of one or two flight-proven Falcon 9 boosters from Florida to California in the latest sign that the company is preparing to begin dedicated polar Starlink launches in the near future. That cadence is pushing SpaceX’s launch pads , recovery ships, and booster fleet to their limits.

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California Florida Los Angeles Panama 145

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APRIL 27, 2021

SpaceX has a bit of a sordid history with port leases over the last several years after twice entering and backing out of Port of Los Angeles (San Pedro) lease agreements to build a Starship factory directly on the water in 2018 and 2020. SpaceX’s first BFR manufacturing facility approved by the Port of LA.

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Long Beach Los Angeles Florida Panama 131