Elon Musk said at South by Southwest that his Big Falcon Rocket
would start doing small test flights early next year.
https://www.theregister.co.uk/2018/0...xsw_interview/
Of course we all know (including himself) about his track record
on respecting schedule. Still, if he says he wants to fly early
next year, the rocket development must be somewhat advanced.
Alain Fournier