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SpaceX recovers intact Ship 40 as Ship 41 begins testing ahead of potential Flight 14

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SpaceX is recovering Ship 40 from the Indian Ocean after its soft landing on Flight 13, while Ship 41 moves toward engine testing at Massey’s. Teams are also advancing Pad 2 work, with a potential Flight 14 targeted as early as late August.

Discovered 2026-08-04T09:30:40.040116-07:00 | 2026-08-04T09:30:40.040116-07:00

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What Hype is tracking

  • Ship 40’s intact recovery after Flight 13 provides a tangible milestone for SpaceX’s vehicle-reuse operations.
  • Ship 41’s planned engine testing and ongoing Pad 2 work indicate parallel preparation for the next flight, potentially as early as late August.
  • The activity links recovery, vehicle testing and launch-site infrastructure into SpaceX’s near-term flight cadence.

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