Ship 42 (S42) is the fourth Block 3 Starship second-stage prototype, which is undergoing fabrication in Starfactory. It was first spotted on May 27, 2025 with one of its nosecone sections in Starfactory.
History[]
S42 was first spotted on May 27, 2025 with one of its Nosecone section in Starfactory. By November 20th 2025, Nosecone TPS abalative installation was ongoing.
Timeline[]
Click to view the pre-stacking timeline:
- 27 May: S42 NCB spotted
- 1 June: S42 NCM spotted
- 18 Jun: S42 NCM spotted stacked on NCB
- 28 Nov: S42 LOX 2 (A2:3) spotted in Starfactory.
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Testing Campaign[]
No testing has been conducted at the moment.
Gallery[]
S42's nosecone undergoing TPS pin installation
S42's nosecone in Starfactory
S42's nosecone in Starfactory