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 Pics from this afternoon.
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Pics taken this morning showing more weld marks.
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The lower dome end piece (?) was lowered into the container area this morning.
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They are not the best pics but I caught the thrust structure being lowered back into the container area. It has been flipped over.
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Several more loads of gravel have been delivered today.
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A cheeky pimp of the latest article given it mentions Starship.

Pushing it a bit, but hey, so long as you all don't report me to the mods.... ;)

https://www.nasaspaceflight.com/2019/08/spacex-retesting-boosters-planning-starship-pad/

https://twitter.com/NASASpaceflight/status/1157395900349714432

(It does show the path to Starship at least).
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More pics from today.
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August 2, 2019

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#starship approach in cocoa on a rainy day

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twitter.com/tomatrix22/status/1157633279836794881

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Looks like they've stacked the last two rings. That looks full height

https://twitter.com/flying_briann/status/1157633449244729344
« Last Edit: 08/03/2019 01:04 pm by FutureSpaceTourist »

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The bars that were attached to the cylinder have been removed and three new ones have been attached in a different location.
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This morning the thrust structure was brought out of the container area and turned over. The thrust structure was lowered back into the container area.
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Work continued on the tall structure.
The removal of the protective film has begun.
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Mk 1 news:

twitter.com/janeidyeve/status/1157818881718804487

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BOCA CHICA TEXAS 🚀
Why:
✔The first Starship Hopper was tested here!
✔Starship Mk1 is looking good
✔ local supporters have been so excited documenting Starship's  progress since Jan 1, 2019
✔Tacos are good down here!
✔Gift small town dreamers inspiration for the future ♡

https://twitter.com/elonmusk/status/1157820736582688773

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Very convincing! Ok, Boca it is. We should have Starship Mk1 with 3 Raptors almost ready to fly by then

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https://twitter.com/therealjonvh/status/1157808886168150016

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Good Evening. Got to get back over to #Starship #SpaceCoast today. More additions to the vessel have been done. More rings added. And got a beautiful opportunity shot as well. #spacex #EastStarship 🤓📷🚀🌈⭐️

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This morning the thrust structure was taken out of the container area and turned over. It was then moved over to near the tent.
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Post from SpaceX group on facebook:

Quote from: John Winkopp
Photo released for public use from Seamore Software, August 4, 2019.

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A great view on progress in FL - I believe two Jon van Horne pics side by side:

https://twitter.com/star_shattered/status/1158082686998798336

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Look at that progress! 😍⭐️🚀 July 26th and August 3rd. #Spacex #starship
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The thrust structure has been lowered back into the container area.
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From Reddit user /u/mistaken4strangerz

https://old.reddit.com/r/spacex/comments/ci70t4/starship_development_thread_4/evzl3u7/

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I stopped by Coastal Steel today. The lower cylinder is gigantic. I don't remember it being this tall for the prototype. Is this for the Super Heavy booster? Starship Cocoa FL 8-5-2019

Edit: also very busy for a Sunday night. Loud machining clanging along.
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Some activity going on tonight with the upper MK 1 bulkhead, was lifted up and down:

https://twitter.com/LabPadre/status/1158191211783626753
"The Starship has landed"

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