Hoisting operations at launch complex 39A are now well underway as SpaceX attaches the seventh segment of its Starship launch tower. Watch live: youtu.be/EncMXOirMYE
Sorry, don't post here much, still trying to figure this out... August 26, 2022
Interesting that the seventh segment turned out to be the heaviest. Isn't the Ship QD arm attached to the fifth segment, i.e. the fifth segment is the highest the cryogenic plumbing has to go? It seems odd that the seventh segment would be heavier when (in theory) there shouldn't be nearly as much need for plumbing and gadgetry at that level.AFAIK, the seventh level's only major purpose is to provide structural support and access up to the top level (which in turn serves as the load path for the Mechazilla cables to pass through). It should, then, be one of the simplest segments. Clearly it's not, though - why? Come to think of it, maybe the seventh segment is where the future crew access arm needs to go. Maybe they pre-installed a whole bunch of support structure for that and it turned out to be pretty heavy?
Updated 30cm/pixel imagery of LC-39A taken on 2022-08-28. Enjoy! https://twitter.com/Harry__Stranger/status/1564728396986216448
Quote from: harrystranger on 08/30/2022 10:10 pmUpdated 30cm/pixel imagery of LC-39A taken on 2022-08-28. Enjoy! https://twitter.com/Harry__Stranger/status/1564728396986216448From the above linked images, does that new tank close to the tower have three concentric walls?
Quote from: Nevyn72 on 08/31/2022 12:49 amQuote from: harrystranger on 08/30/2022 10:10 pmUpdated 30cm/pixel imagery of LC-39A taken on 2022-08-28. Enjoy! https://twitter.com/Harry__Stranger/status/1564728396986216448From the above linked images, does that new tank close to the tower have three concentric walls?My bet is on a walkway around the top ring like when they stack super heavies
The Buckner LR11350 super crane is waking back up after completing the necessary boom and jib extensions for the remaining OLIT section lifts. 🎥: @SpaceflightNow
Quote from: WiresMN on 08/31/2022 02:04 amQuote from: Nevyn72 on 08/31/2022 12:49 amFrom the above linked images, does that new tank close to the tower have three concentric walls?My bet is on a walkway around the top ring like when they stack super heaviesThat's my thought too. We know there were two different ring sizes being built and we saw the smaller barrels being lowered into the larger one. So two barrels and we're just seeing a walkway on top?
Quote from: Nevyn72 on 08/31/2022 12:49 amFrom the above linked images, does that new tank close to the tower have three concentric walls?My bet is on a walkway around the top ring like when they stack super heavies
From the above linked images, does that new tank close to the tower have three concentric walls?
Any guess as to the liquid a tank this close to the OLM will contain? I'm thinking LOX for the pre-chillers.
Quote from: WiresMN on 09/02/2022 06:41 pmAny guess as to the liquid a tank this close to the OLM will contain? I'm thinking LOX for the pre-chillers.Watertower?
Quote from: lykos on 09/02/2022 09:09 pmQuote from: WiresMN on 09/02/2022 06:41 pmAny guess as to the liquid a tank this close to the OLM will contain? I'm thinking LOX for the pre-chillers.Watertower? That was my first thought. If it sprouts legs I guess we will have our answer.
A tug and barge, originating from Port Canaveral, arrived at the Port of Brownsville today to load '4 empty tanks' per manifest.The company that owns this tug has previously delivered tanks to LC-39A, KSC, for Starship ops so this movement is highly suspicious to say the least.
Good morning from the Kennedy Space Center where SpaceX is getting ready to lift the 8th section of its Florida Starship launch pad tower. Watch live: youtu.be/EncMXOirMYE
Section 8A of the Florida Starship launch pad tower now clearly visible atop the structure in the first rays of sunlight. Watch live: youtu.be/EncMXOirMYE