Jun 12, 2026
SpaceX Purchases Bell 429 Helicopter for Rocket Launch Operations
SpaceX has purchased a 2013 Bell 429 helicopter (N429XX) for an estimated $4M–$5M. Delivered on May 13, it was immediately put to work supporting Starship Flight 12 operations and was even spotted on launch day livestreams being refueled next to a Cybertruck.
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