Some interesting rainy day deliveries today as well. Looks like more cladding for the OLIT. This will go up to protect the pipes, electronics, and mechanics of the launch tower.#Starbase #Starship #SpaceX 📸 Me for WAI Media @FelixSchlang
During a break in the showers at #Starbase a nosecone shuffle happened by tent 3. We have Ship 25 overlooking as the nosecones for S28 & S29 took a peek outside while S30 nosecone hung out in back.#Starship #SpaceX 📸 Me for WAI Media @FelixSchlang
https://twitter.com/cosmicalchief/status/1595258250089349122QuoteDuring a break in the showers at #Starbase a nosecone shuffle happened by tent 3. We have Ship 25 overlooking as the nosecones for S28 & S29 took a peek outside while S30 nosecone hung out in back.#Starship #SpaceX 📸 Me for WAI Media @FelixSchlang
For anyone interested, here's a spec sheet on Fondag RS. ...
FONDAG® RS packaging is designed to protect it from humidity. However, as with all prepackaged concrete, it is recommended that FONDAG® RS not be placed outdoors or in direct contact with the ground. When correctly stored in dry conditions, the properties of FONDAG® RS will remain within specification limit for at least 6 months. In most cases, its properties will be retained for over a year.
Finally the weather over #Starbase improves and #SpaceX are able to resume work. The elevator was up and down all night, lifts were seen at the #OLM and cladding has been added to the #OLIT, covering the lower status light entirely. @LabPadre #Rover2Cam.
Some photos from my 11/23/22 visit to Starbase, TX. Lots of work under, on and around the Orbital Launch Mount. A new tent set up near the OLM and protective cladding being added to the tower.11/23/22starshipgazer.compatreon.com/StarshipGazer
Tower cladding, work under Booster 7 and some very interesting work being done on Starship 24 sitting on sub orbital test pad B.
Looks like they built the tent to put the Rondag under cover. First pic shows it still outside on pallets. Second pic it's gone.
There used to be cams in the dunes looking at the launch mount. Sure wish someone would put one back full time. The daily photographers don't seem to go out there much anymore either. I know the weather has been bad, but this lack of view predates the current rain.Maybe the cams need solar power to keep running. That might explain it.
Quote from: alugobi on 11/25/2022 07:50 pmThere used to be cams in the dunes looking at the launch mount. Sure wish someone would put one back full time. The daily photographers don't seem to go out there much anymore either. I know the weather has been bad, but this lack of view predates the current rain.Maybe the cams need solar power to keep running. That might explain it.If I recall correctly everyone was informed to remove the stated cameras out of the sensitive areas they had them in. SpaceX and the other involved parties worked to establish approved long term camera locations and their approved boundaries. This happened during the NEPA Act process. The dunes were determined to be off limits to just about everything.
QuoteLooks like they built the tent to put the Rondag under cover. First pic shows it still outside on pallets. Second pic it's gone.Yep, Rondag work seems to be finishing up as the tent started to come down this morning, should be all cleared out soon for engine testing early next week.
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Crispy OLM after the 11 engine, ~13 second static fire test. Not unexpected, but still gonna need a new coat of paint and such. Couldn't really see how the new concrete pad held up.#Starbase #Starship #SpaceX 📸 Me for WAI Media @FelixSchlang
(1/4) Hey #StarshipAddicts, here's a little update about the status of exterior cladding on the Orbital Launch Integration tower. As of today, the first 3 levels of the OLIT have been covered on the sides facing the Launch Mount.What is the status for the rest of the tower?
(2/4) More paneling for the tower has been spotted by @RGVaerialphotos at the Massey's site which is owned by @SpaceX. As shown in this image, there are 18 bundles of tower cladding. Each bundle has 9 panels. There are a total of 162 center panels on site already.
(3/4) Each level of the tower requires 4 center panels. Doing a little math...Panels Available =162 Number of sublevels on OLIT = 24Remaining levels without cladding = 21Panels Needed for each side OLIT after bottom 3 levels are covered = 84
(4/4) It makes sense to put solid paneling on these two sides of the tower. Especially since a large portion of the ~1,000m tall debris cloud passes through the open structure during Static Fire testing.It will look amazing when its complete, however they aren't in a rush.
~1,000 meter tall debris cloud for referenceCredit: @LabPadre
Been a long day...1000ft not meters 🤣
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