Live Feeds
● LIVE Updated 26d ago · 19 sources tracked

SpaceX plans to build 'Starpipe' natural gas pipeline to fuel Starship rockets

SpaceX plans to construct an 8-mile natural gas pipeline named Starpipe to supply its Texas launch facilities. The project aims to reduce truck fuel deliveries and increase the launch frequency of Starship rockets. The pipeline will terminate at the company town of Starbase.

RSS Source map (18)

What changed

SpaceX announced plans to begin construction of the Starpipe pipeline next month.

Live updates

  1. SpaceX to Build Starpipe Natural Gas Pipeline in Texas

    SpaceX plans to construct an 8-mile natural gas pipeline named Starpipe to supply its Texas launch facilities. The project aims to reduce truck fuel deliveries and increase the launch frequency of Starship rockets. The pipeline will terminate at the company town of Starbase.

    What's confirmed:

    • SpaceX plans to build a natural gas pipeline called Starpipe to fuel Starship rockets.
    • The pipeline will be eight miles long and serve launch facilities in Texas.
    • Starpipe will end at the SpaceX company town of Starbase.
    • The project is intended to reduce fuel deliveries by truck and increase launch frequency.

    Still unconfirmed:

    • The pipeline is expected to be in service by January 26.
    • Construction is planned to begin next month based on county filings.
    confidence 90%