SpaceX has deployed a specialized drone to clean the windows of an office building at its Starbase facility in Boca Chica, Texas. The unmanned aerial vehicle is equipped with a high-pressure water system, allowing it to maintain stability while cleaning the facade.
The maintenance of the building's windows is essential for staff visibility, as the facility overlooks the primary test site. Employees use this vantage point to monitor the preparation, testing, and launch sequences of the Starship rocket system.
This operation highlights the expanding role of commercial drones at the spaceport. Beyond their standard use for site surveillance and construction monitoring, these devices are now being integrated into routine technical maintenance tasks.
In related news, the US Federal Aviation Administration has granted a flight license for the upcoming Starship mission. The launch of Flight 14 is scheduled for September 28 from the OLP-2 pad at the Starbase facility.
