Re: Meanwhile SpaceX twiddles their digits
Starship isn't ready to make its first orbital flight yet, but it's getting very close. Starship completed its first six engine static fire yesterday (which caused quite an impressive grass fire!), with the booster completing a spin prime of a load (maybe all) of its engines.
At a guess, it may be ready to try for a flight next month. It's going to be fun to watch when it does...