In an exciting new development, the latest prototype of the spaceship has been dragged to the launch pad, as seen in footage shared by NASASpaceFlight.
The prototype was branded with its logo and insignia by the space company, which may be an indication that we're likely to see it being launched.
New images of the spaceship's gargantuan booster, called Booster 7, were shared by the company on Monday. The ship will have six engines that will allow it to propel itself.
The company has already filed paperwork with the FCC, giving us a good idea of what to expect when the service launches.
The goal is to have Starship take off from the company's testing facilities in Boca Chica, Texas, fly on between the Florida Straits, and land off the coast of Hawaii. Booster 7 will attempt to make a partial return and landing in the Gulf of Mexico.
The giant "Mechazilla" launch tower was tested last week and is capable of hoisting both Booster and Starship onto the platform.
Everything is coming together. If everything goes according to plan, the orbital launch industry could be turned on its head.
The company's ability to send anything from Starlink satellites to astronauts into space could be changed forever if it succeeds in getting Starship off the ground.
The super heavy booster was lifted using giant robot arms.
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