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Slow Starship to Dampier - Space X's Starship 40 is Under Tow to Western Australia
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August 4, 2026
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10:23Now PlayingIn this episode of What's Going on With Shipping, we dive into the latest developments in the high-stakes salvage of SpaceX's Starship 40 following its splashdown in the Indian Ocean.
⚓Satellite Insights: We analyze recent satellite imagery showing the three salvage vessels—Normand Ranger, Skimmer Tide, and Go Australus—positioning to recover the 170-foot spacecraft.
⚓Salvage Techniques: A look at how the Normand Ranger might be using specialized cranes and a unique "platform" to lift the Starship and prepare it for transport.
⚓The Challenge of the Tow: Why towing a vessel not designed for the sea requires a "catenary" line to absorb shock and a sea anchor to prevent dangerous pitching and yawing.
⚓AIS Tracking: Using Marine Traffic data to monitor the progress of the salvage fleet as they begin the slow, 800+ mile journey to Dampier, Australia.
⚓Timeline to Dampier: We calculate the estimated arrival time based on current speeds and the unpredictable weather conditions of the Indian Ocean.
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Satellite imagery captures race to recover 170-foot SpaceX Starship in the Indian Ocean
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