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SpaceX has been bustling to prepare for its upcoming Starship Flight 7, even as they're conducting hardware development for Flight 8. Following the roll-out of Booster 15 just before Christmas, SpaceX quickly transitioned into rigorous testing phases. The booster recently underwent cryogenic tests, where it successfully filled with liquid nitrogen. This rapid acceleration in testing is a testament to SpaceX's commitment to streamlining production and launch processes.
Booster 15 is unique, featuring an upgraded header tank among other enhancements. Its successful tests indicate that it’s ready to potentially carry a ship to orbit. If all goes according to plan in the forthcoming flight, it will also showcase the experimental ship catch concept that SpaceX aims to execute.