Looking at the drone picture of current work at 'the mound' and comparing to the EIS layout, the current ramp is a temp. But the work doesn't seem to allow for the HIF. Thinking that HIF and the launch pad will be eliminated since they are not required for testing, just the support building.The existing ramp goes over the spot for the water tower. Or so says eyeballing.
And past the RP-1 storage (which should provide a clue that those plans are probably a wee bit stale).
Quote from: Johnnyhinbos on 01/15/2019 02:18 amAnd past the RP-1 storage (which should provide a clue that those plans are probably a wee bit stale).I thought the SH would be using methalox Raptor engines.
Quote from: Coastal Ron on 01/14/2019 07:59 pmQuote from: NH22077 on 01/14/2019 07:20 pmResolution is too low to tell. But roller compacted concrete isn't pretty. And Elon likes everything to look good. Look at that bottom of the ramp edge. Thats looks like gravel to me.Musk is very practical too, so don't discount something just because it's not pretty.Yes, but no forms? Did anyone see them lay out rebar & tie it up to verticals. So it's floating in the concrete as its poured? It's a tedius process. I guess if this pad is only for hop tests of the SS & SH test vehicles. Then having the concrete crack up in a few years doesn't matter.🤔Ned
Quote from: NH22077 on 01/14/2019 07:20 pmResolution is too low to tell. But roller compacted concrete isn't pretty. And Elon likes everything to look good. Look at that bottom of the ramp edge. Thats looks like gravel to me.Musk is very practical too, so don't discount something just because it's not pretty.
Resolution is too low to tell. But roller compacted concrete isn't pretty. And Elon likes everything to look good. Look at that bottom of the ramp edge. Thats looks like gravel to me.
RCC does not require forms, hand finishing or steel reinforcement. Jointing was not common in early RCC placements, however current practices recommend joints to control cracking and improve surface appearance.
If the EIS needs revising for Boca Chica site. Which agencies does the reviews & approvals?
Quote from: Zed_Noir on 01/15/2019 07:39 pmIf the EIS needs revising for Boca Chica site. Which agencies does the reviews & approvals?Similarly, what kind of permits do you need to build a giant 9m diameter test rocket on your property? I know I can't do that without a permit.
Quote from: RoboGoofers on 01/15/2019 08:30 pmQuote from: Zed_Noir on 01/15/2019 07:39 pmIf the EIS needs revising for Boca Chica site. Which agencies does the reviews & approvals?Similarly, what kind of permits do you need to build a giant 9m diameter test rocket on your property? I know I can't do that without a permit.You can if the structure is mobile... Typical building permits only apply to fixed structures...
Quote from: John Alan on 01/15/2019 08:33 pmQuote from: RoboGoofers on 01/15/2019 08:30 pmQuote from: Zed_Noir on 01/15/2019 07:39 pmIf the EIS needs revising for Boca Chica site. Which agencies does the reviews & approvals?Similarly, what kind of permits do you need to build a giant 9m diameter test rocket on your property? I know I can't do that without a permit.You can if the structure is mobile... Typical building permits only apply to fixed structures... But can you consider the Hopper mobile considering it will (should?) always occupy the same footprint, albeit at a not-so-regular height at times?
QuoteIn blow to Los Angeles, SpaceX is moving its Mars spaceship and booster work to TexasBy SAMANTHA MASUNAGAJAN 16, 2019 | 12:10 PM In a reversal of a deal local officials touted as a win for Los Angeles tech, SpaceX will no longer be developing and building its Mars spaceship and rocket booster system at the Port of Los Angeles. Instead, the work will be done in South Texas.https://www.latimes.com/business/la-fi-spacex-port-of-la-20190116-story.html
In blow to Los Angeles, SpaceX is moving its Mars spaceship and booster work to TexasBy SAMANTHA MASUNAGAJAN 16, 2019 | 12:10 PM In a reversal of a deal local officials touted as a win for Los Angeles tech, SpaceX will no longer be developing and building its Mars spaceship and rocket booster system at the Port of Los Angeles. Instead, the work will be done in South Texas.
Watching the San Pedro video where local pols and organizations welcomed SpaceX I noted strong union representation. I wonder if ongoing discussions and progress with local authorities, etc. was moving WAY too slowly for SpaceX and they realized that their schedule would be decelerating not accelerating? As we have seen union shop is no way compatible with Silicon Valley SpaceX modus operandi.
Cross-posting, not just a launch site in Boca Chica:Quote from: FutureSpaceTourist on 01/16/2019 07:30 pmQuoteIn blow to Los Angeles, SpaceX is moving its Mars spaceship and booster work to TexasBy SAMANTHA MASUNAGAJAN 16, 2019 | 12:10 PM In a reversal of a deal local officials touted as a win for Los Angeles tech, SpaceX will no longer be developing and building its Mars spaceship and rocket booster system at the Port of Los Angeles. Instead, the work will be done in South Texas.https://www.latimes.com/business/la-fi-spacex-port-of-la-20190116-story.html
What is being made in San Pedro now? Will you return to manufacturing in San Pedro after the initial prototype or do you think Texas manufacturing is the way to go?
We’re building subsections of the Starship Mk I orbital design there