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Booster 7:

The 33 Raptor 2 engines installed on Booster 7 - Credit: Elon Musk

Booster 7 is the latest Super Heavy prototype manufactured by SpaceX. Compared to the previous prototypes B7 is able to host 33 new Raptor 2 engines (more information on these new engines in the article: Starship Update).

Ship 24:

Ship 24 in the High Bay - Credit: Elon Musk

Ship 24 is the latest Starship prototype to enter the test campaign. On one side she is completely covered in the heat shield tiles that will allow Starship to re-enter Earth's atmosphere.

This prototype is expected to be used, along with Booster 7, for Starship's first orbital launch.