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SpaceX has demolished the legacy launch infrastructure at Cape Canaveral's Space Launch Complex 37 (SLC-37), previously used by United Launch Alliance (ULA) for Delta IV launches. The demolition, which included the Mobile Service Tower, umbilical tower, and lightning towers, took place on June 12, 2025, clearing the way for SpaceX to build two new Starship launch sites at the location. This site will become SpaceX's ninth launch facility and is planned to support up to 76 Starship launches annually. The transition marks the decommissioning of ULA's pad 37B and the start of a new era for reusable heavy-lift rockets from Florida's Space Coast. Space Launch Delta 45 has provided explanations regarding the demolition and the preparations required before SpaceX can fully take over the site.
The remains of Booster 13's aft engine section have been recovered from the bottom of the Gulf and brought into port today. Booster 13 launched during Starship test flight 6 on Nov. 19th 2024. 7/22/25 https://t.co/7vykuDYetP
SPACEX: Salvage vessel LB Jill returned to the Port of Brownsville this morning with the recovered aft/engine section of Super Heavy Booster 13. NASA Spaceflight provided amazing footage via their live stream. Follow/Subscribe NSF and support their work! https://t.co/SGfy16wfCk https://t.co/CjtwbXYMHy
LB Jill heading into Port of Brownsville with the aft end of what is likely Booster 13, recovered from the sea. Ref: https://t.co/J5Wy3hgPQI Live: https://t.co/e3xbqPnwZ5 https://t.co/jq0ae9aV76
