GATWAY

What remained was “GAT WAY ” — turning the once-grand sign into something that looks incomplete, humorous, and slightly broken. The internet quickly turned this into a meme, joking about “unplanned disassembly” of signage, SpaceX’s chaotic but effective engineering style, and how even the sign is now more “aerodynamic.” It perfectly captures the mix of awe, chaos, and humor that surrounds Starship development. Many fans see it as a funny reminder that the road to Mars is full of unexpected challenges — even the welcome sign gets roasted.