Feb 17, 2024SpaceX twice attempted to conduct a wet dress rehearsal with Booster 10 and Ship 28, aborting the test both times for unknown reasons. Meanwhile, an American flag was installed on the launch tower for President's Day.🎥 Video from Mary (@BocaChicaGal), Sean (@SeanKD_Photos), and Starbase Live.✂️ Edited by Thomas (@_thomashayden).
Timestamps:0:00 Ship 28 and the Chopsticks0:13 Workers at the QD Arm Umbilicals0:33 Ship 28/Booster 10 Full Stack1:06 The Orbital Launch Tower1:47 Chopsticks Opened2:07 Ambient Air Vaporizer2:17 Tank Farm Vent3:55 Work Platform Extended4:08 Tower Vent4:32 Attempted Wet Dress Rehersal4:46 Venting on the Ship QD Arm4:56 Ship 28 Prop Load Aborted5:07 Water Deluge Test5:38 Booster 10 CO2 Purge Tests6:11 The Production Site6:24 Pile Auger6:48 Launch Tower Segment7:12 Barrel Outside the Mega Bay7:25 Ships 30 and 31 in the High Bay7:38 The Mega Bay’s Door7:51 Roof of the New High Bay8:03 Starfactory Expansion8:30 The Launch Site8:44 Crews at B10’s Hot Staging Ring9:21 Crews at Ship 28’s QD10:10 Valves at the Orbital Tank Farm10:35 The Suborbital Site11:01 US Flag Unfurled11:27 FireX Test11:49 Second WDR Attempt14:06 Ship Partial Load14:16 Partial Booster Fill14:24 Stack Detanked14:51 Chopsticks Raised Around Ship 28
Feb 21, 2024Ship 28 was destacked and moved to Pad B, presumably for engine testing while Booster 10 was rolled back to the Production Site. Meanwhile, four sections of Starbase's second launch tower arrived in port.
🎥 Video from Mary (@BocaChicaGal), Sean (@SeanKD_Photos), and Starbase Live.✂️ Edited by Thomas (@_thomashayden).
Timestamps:0:00 Dancefloor Raised Under OLM0:15 Dancefloor Lowered0:26 SQD Retracted1:30 Test Plumbing Disconnected1:42 SQD Prepared for Lift3:12 SQD Arm Retracted3:23 Ship 28 Destacked5:41 Two Point Lifter5:54 SQD Arm Closed6:06 Ship 28’s Aft Flaps Closed6:17 Ship 28’s Forward Flaps Closed6:33 Ship 28 Moved to Pad B7:06 Tower Sections From KSC8:15 Tanks and Vaporizers8:40 Ship 28 Connected to the Crane10:12 Two Point Lifter Controls10:26 Chopsticks Closed Around B1010:40 Ship 28 Lifted Onto Pad B11:19 Booster 10 on the Launch Mount12:02 Crews at the BQD12:22 Vaporizers Arriving at Launch Site13:02 Ship 28 on Suborbital Pad B13:54 SPMT Leaving the Launch Site14:05 Bath Time14:27 Flag on the Launch Tower14:46 Back of the Launch Tower14:58 Sun Glistening on Booster 1015:06 BQD Hood Closed15:32 Booster QD Hood Opened15:42 Booster QD Hood Closed15:53 Booster 10 Lifted off the OLM16:03 Real Time Lifting Speed17:41 Dancefloor Raised17:50 Explosives Delivered to Launch Site17:57 Worker Brings Explosives to Bunker18:21 Explosives Truck Returns18:33 Mega Bay Door Opened18:44 Ship 28’s CH4 Hatch18:57 Booster 10 Rolled Back22:40 Booster 10 Lifted Onto Work Stand
Feb 24, 2024 Ship 28 sits on Suborbital Pad B after removal from Booster 10. It is unclear if the Ship will undergo more testing, work, or checkouts prior to its flight on IFT-3. Also a new parking lot was torn up, potentially making way for the second launch tower at the Orbital Launch Site.🎥 Video from Mary (@BocaChicaGal), Sean (@SeanKD_Photos), and Starbase Live.✂️ Edited by Thomas (@_thomashayden).L2 Boca Chica (more clips and photos) from BC's very early days to today.🔗 https://forum.nasaspaceflight.com/ind...(Join L2 and support NSF here: https://www.nasaspaceflight.com/l2/)Timestamps:0:00 Booster 14 LOX Tank Stacking0:14 New Stabilizer End Installed0:31 Dancefloor Stand Moved0:51 Parking Lot Torn Up1:03 Vaporizer Lifted Off Truck1:26 Activity at the Launch Site1:36 The Production Site1:54 The Rocket Garden2:13 Concrete Bunker2:33 Ground Fabrication Building2:46 Tower Section 83:23 Parts Storage Tent3:38 Starfactory Expansion3:52 Back of the Mega Bay4:56 HLS Mockup Nosecone5:34 The Mega Bay and the High Bay6:15 STARGATE6:36 Starfactory Expansion7:39 Barrel Section and Transport Stand7:53 Booster Aft Dome8:06 Ships 30 and 31 in the High Bay8:25 New Office Construction9:24 Ship 28 on Suborbital Pad B10:14 The OLM and Chopsticks10:39 The Orbital Launch Tower10:49 The Ship QD Arm10:59 The Orbital Tank Farm11:19 Nitrogen Delivery12:13 Recondenser Outlets12:55 The Orbital Launch Mount13:19 Deluge Tank Farm13:29 Ship 2813:52 Ship Stand Leaving Launch Site14:02 Ship Stand Moving to Launch Site14:10 Sunrise Behind the Launch Site14:25 The Launch Site14:38 The Orbital Launch Mount15:09 The Ship QD Arm15:37 Ship 28 on Suborbital Pad B16:59 Crews at the Payload Bay Hatch18:13 Crane Driving to the Launch Site18:49 Rebar Cages Staged19:46 Two Point Lifter Stand Moved21:00 Ship 32 and Ship 2021:13 The Ring Yard21:28 Star factory Expansion21:57 Chopsticks Opened22:11 Moon Over the Launch Site22:20 Workers Inside S28’s Payload Bay22:31 Ship Lifting Pin Upgraded22:44 Tank Moved at the Orbital Site23:21 Tank Lifted Vertical23:33 Ship Lifting Pin Movement
Feb 28, 2024 #SpaceX #StarbaseUpdate #SpaceNewsShip 28 underwent a multi-engine spin prime test as it awaited the return of Booster 10 to the launch site. Meanwhile, two new tanks arrived at the launch site and work on the second tower continued.🎥 Video from Mary (@BocaChicaGal), Sean (@SeanKD_Photos), and Starbase Live.✂️ Edited by Thomas (@_thomashayden).Timestamps:0:00 Concrete Poured for the Wall0:14 Ship 28 Disconnected From Crane0:37 Ship 28 on Suborbital Pad B1:07 Tank Delivered to the Launch Site1:25 Two More Tanks Arrive1:44 Single Tank Installed1:54 Second Tank Moved Off Highway 42:56 Moonrise Over the Launch Site3:37 Right Chopstick Stabilizer Work3:50 Ship 29 Moved to the High Bay4:12 Ship 28 Testing4:29 Ship 28 Spin Prime4:53 Starfactory Expansion5:25 The Orbital Launch Pad5:55 Right Chopstick Stabilizer6:09 Explosives Bunker6:18 Ship 286:36 The Production Site6:56 LR 11000 and the Launch Tower7:16 Tower Section 87:32 Work on a Separate Part8:25 Work Near the New Office Building
Mar 2, 2024 Ship 28 was stacked onto Booster 10 on the Orbital Launch Mount. Meanwhile, Ship 29 was rolled out to the Launch Site, and Booster 10 was also rolled out to the Launch Site. 🎥 Video from Mary (@BocaChicaGal), Sean (@SeanKD_Photos), and Starbase Live.✂️ Edited by Patrick Colquhoun (@Patrick_Colqu).Timestamps:0:00 - Booster 10 Rolled to the Launch Site1:28 - Booster 10 Rolls into the Chopsticks2:00 - Two Point Lifter Attached to Ship 282:41 - Ship 28 on Suborbital Pad B3:53 - Booster 10 Lifted Onto the OLM4:40 - Both Booster 10 and Ship 28 lifted4:59 - Two Point Lifter Stand Moved 5:59 - Tank Moved at the Launch Site5:54 - Lifting Rig Disconnected6:06 - Ship 28 Moved to the Chopsticks6:31 - SPMT Moved6:46 - Chopstick Pins connected to Ship 288:26 - The Orbital Launch Mount8:45 - Ship 29 Rolled to the Launch Site10:34 - Booster 10 and Ship 2810:48 - Ship 29 at Suborbital Pad B11:34 - Ship QD Arm Moved11:47 - Ship 28 Stacked on Booster 1012:59 Ship 29 Next to the Full Stack13:25 - Work Platform Extended13:42 - Ship Quick Disconnect Connected13:52 - Ship 29 Moved to the OLP14:14 - Ship QD Test14:25 - Booster QD Retracted14:36 - Booster QD Full Speed Test14:49 - Booster QD Connect
Mar 10, 2024SpaceX is in the final steps of preparing the third flight stack of Starship for launch. Meanwhile, they also moved into testing of the fourth flight, with testing of Ship 29.🎥 Video from Mary (@BocaChicaGal), Sean (@SeanKD_Photos), and Starbase Live.✂️ Edited by Theoderic Cardenas.Timestamps:0:00 - Booster 10 and Ship 28 WDR2:18 - The Full Stack After the WDR2:40 - Booster 10 and Ship 28 Full Stack3:29 - Grid Fin Testing3:52 - Ship 29 Engine Section4:42 - SQD Platform Retraction5:21 - S28 Destack6:02 - Rocket Garden6:37 - Grid Fin Removed from Booster 47:46 - Chine Uninstalled on Booster 108:23 - Work on S28´s TPS Tiles9:46 - Ship 29 FLap Testing10:47 - Parking Garage Construction11:42 - The Ring Yard12:03 - Booster 14 in the Mega Bay12:30 - More Ship 29 Flap Testing13:45 - Starfactory Expansion14:45 - Aborted Ship 29 Spin Prime Test15:32 - Booster 14 Section16:01 - FTS Explosives Installation17:45 - More Work on Ship 28´s TPS Tiles
Starship Flight 3 Aftermath | SpaceX Boca Chica, March 14-16, 2024
Mar 17, 2024 #falconheavy #spacex #kennedyspacecenterA fresh view of flight three along with some imagery of the aftermath. Plus, a new barrel section for Booster 14 outside the Mega Bay and work on the segments of the second tower continues at the Sanchez lot.🎥 Video from Mary (@BocaChicaGal), Jack (@theJackBeyer), Sean (@SeanKD_Photos), and Starbase Live.✂️ Edited by Thomas (@_thomashayden).Timestamps:0:00 Previously, at Starbase...2:22 The Orbital Launch Mount2:37 The Booster QD3:04 OLM Legs3:16 The Dancefloor3:28 FTS Explosives Bunker3:43 LOX Side of the Tank Farm4:18 The Orbital Tank Farm4:31 The Chopsticks4:47 Chopstick Stabilizer5:21 The Suborbital Launch Site5:36 The Ship QD Arm6:01 Top of the Launch Tower6:23 The Starfactory6:39 Booster 14 Section6:55 Ship Work Stand7:12 Tower Sections Eight and Nine7:26 The Rocket Garden
Mar 20, 2024 #falconheavy #spacex #kennedyspacecenterStarbase's second launch tower remains in pieces at Sanchez and the Port, cleanup and repairs were ongoing at the launch site, and work on the Starfactory continued.🎥 Video from Mary (@BocaChicaGal), Jack (@theJackBeyer), Sean (@SeanKD_Photos), and Starbase Live.✂️ Edited by Thomas (@_thomashayden).Timestamps:0:00 Work Continues on the OLM0:22 LR 11000 Crane Raised0:37 Tower Sections at the Port1:07 The Production Site1:20 Tower Sections in Starbase1:36 The Rocket Garden2:04 New Parking Garage Location2:17 The Launch Site2:33 The Orbital Launch Mount3:18 Chopstick Actuator3:34 Raptor Maintenance Platform4:35 Two Point Lifter5:43 Massey’s Test Site6:23 The Production Site7:01 The High Bays7:17 Starfactory Construction Continues7:50 The Launch Site8:03 Pipe Work at the Tank Farm8:16 Concrete Poured9:06 The Chopsticks9:22 Boca Chica Beach
Mar 23, 2024Ship 29 was rolled out to Pad B for static fire testing ahead of flight 4. Meanwhile, damaged flex hoses were removed from the Booster QD and scrapping of Booster 4 finally began.🎥 Video from Mary (@BocaChicaGal), Jack (@theJackBeyer), Sean (@SeanKD_Photos), and Starbase Live.✂️ Edited by Thomas (@_thomashayden).Timestamps:0:00 BQD Rear Hood Removed0:14 BQD Umbilicals Removed2:09 Work on the Chopstick Connections2:40 The Orbital Launch Site2:52 The Orbital Launch Mount4:13 BQD Umbilical5:28 Shielding on the Launch Tower5:41 Crews on the Tower Elevator5:57 The Ship QD Arm6:11 Top of the Orbital Launch Tower6:26 Tower Sections Eight and Nine8:10 Booster 4 Prepared for Scrapping8:50 The Rocket Garden9:08 Starfactory Construction Continues9:32 Vertical Beam Installed10:28 Ship 31 in the High Bay10:41 Ship 29 in the High Bay11:05 Ship Stand Lifted Onto SPMTs11:28 Door for the New High Bay12:11 S29 Lifted Onto Transport Stand12:25 Office Building Construction12:54 Booster 4 Rolled for Scrapping14:44 Booster 4 Moved to the Mega Bay16:12 The Orbital Tank Farm16:36 Ship 29 Rolled to Suborbital Pad B19:57 Ship 29 Lifted Onto Pad B20:14 Sunrise Behind the Launch Site20:33 Booster 4 Cut in Half21:49 Ship 29 on Pad B22:07 OLM Alignment Pin Reinstalled
Mar 27, 2024 #SpaceX #StarbaseUpdate #SpaceNewsWork on the Starfactory and other new structures at the Production Site continued, Booster 4 was scrapped (finally), and was readied for a second static fire after completing one earlier in the week.🎥 Video from Mary (@BocaChicaGal), Jack (@theJackBeyer), Sean (@SeanKD_Photos), and Starbase Live.✂️ Edited by Thomas (@_thomashayden).Timestamps:0:00 Booster 4’s Forward Section0:15 Booster 13 in the Mega Bay0:30 Booster 4’s LOX Tank1:00 Ship 29 on Pad B2:01 Sunrise Behind the Launch Site2:20 Two Point Lifter Detached2:35 The Production Site3:03 Booster 4’s LOX Tank3:16 Ship 29’s Flaps Deployed3:30 The Production Site and Ship 293:46 The Launch Site4:23 Ship 29 on Suborbital Pad B5:01 The Moon5:26 Glass Installed on Starfactory5:43 Siding Installed on Starfactory6:34 Ship 31 in the High Bay6:49 Tower Sections Eight and Nine7:07 Office Building Construction9:15 Ship 29 Static Fire10:17 Sunrise Behind the Launch Site10:40 Booster Quick Disconnect Work10:52 Vaporizers at the Launch Site11:20 Vertical Tanks Painted11:31 Vaporizers Unloaded11:52 Starfactory Construction Continues12:07 Booster Aft and Landing Tank12:38 Landing Tank Installed13:11 Delivered Vaporizers13:38 Work on the Tank Farm14:19 LR 11000 Crane14:30 LOX Delivery14:52 Work on the Chopsticks15:27 Ship 29 on Suborbital Pad B16:05 The Orbital Launch Mount16:34 Starfactory Construction16:46 Office Building Construction18:19 Starfactory18:35 Booster 4 Scrap Section Moved
Mar 31, 2024Ship 29 conducted a single engine static fire and was rolled back to the production site, the Booster QD hoses and hood were replaced, and work on the Starfactory continued.🎥 Video from Mary (@BocaChicaGal), Jack (@theJackBeyer), Sean (@SeanKD_Photos), and Starbase Live.✂️ Edited by Thomas (@_thomashayden).Timestamps:0:00 Nosecones Inside Starfactory0:14 Crane at the New Office Site0:42 New Office Construction1:07 Ship 29 Single Engine Static Fire2:14 Crews on the Chopsticks2:26 Ship 29’s Flaps Closed2:35 Two Point Lifter Hooked to Ship 293:29 Ship 29 on Pad B3:47 The Orbital Launch Mount4:33 Work on the Chopsticks4:50 Work Near the Chopstick Skates5:08 The Ship QD Arm5:21 Earthwork at the Tank Farm Berm5:41 Ship 31 Poking Out of the High Bay5:56 New Part by the Production Site6:14 Ship 29 Removed From Pad B6:52 Pressurization Lines Attached7:12 Drive Through Starbase7:35 Ship 29 Disconnected From Crane8:01 Two Point Lifter Moved8:39 The Suborbital Launch Site8:54 Ground Work for the New Pad9:09 Ship 29 Next to Pad B9:24 Booster QD Hose Installed9:41 Ship 31 Hooked to Crane9:53 Ship 31 Lifted Onto Turntable10:07 Ship 29 Rolled Back13:22 More Booster QD Hose Work13:36 Ship 31 in the High Bay13:52 Ship 29 in the High Bay14:08 Outside the High Bays14:24 Starfactory Construction14:39 New High Bay’s Door Opened14:55 Counterweight Tray Put on SPMT15:10 Office Building Construction15:25 New Part15:39 Single Ring Scrapped16:28 The Booster Quick Disconnect17:53 OLM and Chopstick Work18:08 Second BQD Hose Installed18:25 BQD Rear Cover Reinstalled18:42 Crane on an SPMT19:20 Booster Transport Stand19:33 The High Bays19:47 Starfactory Construction20:01 Office Building Construction20:23 Orbital Tank Farm Expansion20:41 Ship Heading to Port
Apr 6, 2024 STARBASEBooster 11 conducted a static fire, Starship development parts have been spotted, and the production site is as busy as it's ever been.🎥 Video from Mary (@BocaChicaGal), Jack (@theJackBeyer), Sean (@SeanKD_Photos), and Starbase Live.✂️ Edited by Thomas (@_thomashayden).Timestamps:0:00 Ship 29’s Nose Tiles Removed1:16 Starfactory Construction Continues2:42 Booster 14 in the Mega Bay3:06 Booster 14 Barrel Section3:34 Stacking Guides Installed4:13 Tower Sections Eight and Nine4:28 The Booster Quick Disconnect4:56 The Orbital Launch Tower5:12 Tile Work on Ship 295:34 Massey’s Test Site5:43 Ship Static Fire Stand6:02 Structural Test Stand6:13 Moat Around Massey’s6:21 Tower Sections Eight and Nine6:41 The Rocket Garden7:18 Work on Ship 29’s Nosecone Tiles7:45 Starfactory Construction8:37 Office Building Construction8:52 The Launch Site9:29 Lots of Venting10:18 The Production Site10:39 Tower Section Eight10:52 SPMT Driving By11:33 More Tiles Added to Ship 2912:01 Payload Dev Stiffened Barrel12:58 Ship 29 Tile Progress13:17 Office Building Construction15:23 Earthwork Behind Starfactory15:47 Payload Dev Barrel16:12 Jig Moved Out of Starfactory16:54 Mega Bay Door Opened17:26 Booster 11 Rolled Out20:27 Booster Lift Pin Prepared21:12 Booster 11 Lifted Onto the OLM22:54 Booster Released From Chopsticks23:16 Booster 11 on the OLM24:07 Ship Quick Disconnect25:00 Payload Section Prototype25:29 Dome Component25:42 Ship 29’s Nosecone Tiles25:56 Ship 29 Moved Outside26:36 Ship 30 Moved Into New High Bay27:11 Crews on Starfactory27:34 Ship 30 on a Work Stand27:48 Ship 31 Moved in the High Bay28:02 Scaffolding Removed From OLM28:16 Dancefloor Removed From OLM28:23 Ship 29’s Nosecone28:37 Ship 30 in the New High Bay28:50 Starfactory29:15 Office Building Construction29:32 Booster 11 Static Fire
Apr 10, 2024Ship 29's nose tiles received more work as SpaceX prepares for Starship's 4th flight. Also, Booster 11 was rolled back after a successful static fire.🎥 Video from Mary (@BocaChicaGal) and Starbase Live.✂️ Edited by Thomas (@_thomashayden).Timestamps:0:00 SpaceX Boca Chica0:16 Ship 29 Nosecone Tile Work1:29 Two Point Lifter Stand1:43 Starfactory Construction2:20 Vaporizers Installed4:03 Scaffolding Installed on the OLM4:29 Booster QD Retracted4:37 Booster 11 on the OLM4:53 Chopstick Stabilizer Attached5:00 Booster 11 Taken off the OLM6:23 Crane Lift Adapter Installed6:54 Payload Development Barrel7:28 Office Building Construction7:43 Ship Header Tanks7:58 Ship 29’s Nose8:12 Booster 13 in the Mega Bay8:27 Booster 11 Rolled Back10:48 Booster 11 Lifted Onto Work Stand11:03 The Orbital Launch Mount11:33 The Chopsticks12:03 Work on the Tank Farm Berm12:18 Ship 29 Tiling Work12:45 Starfactory Construction13:00 Office Building Construction13:16 Barrel Sections Scrapped16:17 Ship 29 Nose Tiles17:27 Starfactory Construction Continues17:55 Hot Staging Ring18:12 The OLM and Chopsticks18:26 Linkage Removed From the OLM18:54 Work on the Chopsticks19:38 The Booster Quick Disconnect19:51 OLM Leg Covers20:05 Rebar Assembled20:21 Concrete Forms Next to Berm20:36 Deliveries at the Orbital Tank Farm
Apr 13, 2024 #SpaceX #StarbaseUpdate #SpaceNewsA new actuator was installed on the launch tower's chopsticks, Ship 29's TPS tiles were worked on, and work on the flame trench for the ship static fire stand at Massey's continued.🎥 Video from Mary (@BocaChicaGal), Sean (@SeanKD_Photos), and Starbase Live.✂️ Edited by Thomas (@_thomashayden).Timestamps:0:00 BQD Cover Removed0:14 Starfactory Construction1:02 Missing Tiles From Ship 291:19 Nosecone Tiles Installed on Ship 294:44 Ship 30 in the New High Bay5:01 SPMT on the Move5:18 BQD Closed5:30 Chopsticks Restrained5:44 Flame Trench Component Lifted5:57 Massey’s Test Site6:33 The Orbital Launch Site6:44 The OLM and Chopsticks9:49 The Booster Quick Disconnect10:14 Work Continues on the OLM10:42 Linkage Removed From the OLM11:22 The Ship QD Arm11:53 Concrete Forms12:20 New Piping Installed13:45 Ship 29 in the High Bay14:11 Booster 14 in the Mega Bay14:25 Ship 30 in the New High Bay14:40 The New Office Building15:35 Chopstick Actuator Retracted15:50 Actuator Pin Removed16:02 Chopstick Actuator Removed16:43 The Ground Fabrication Building16:55 Tower Sections17:05 The Rocket Garden17:53 Rebar Work for the Parking Garage18:21 Work Continues on Starfactory18:36 Ship 29’s Nosecone18:48 Development Dome Section19:08 Development Payload Barrel19:22 The Production Site19:34 Upgraded Actuator Installed21:13 The Orbital Launch Mount21:40 Concrete Wall at End of the Berm22:22 Starhopper22:35 New BQD Front Cover Installed
April 17, 2024Additional parts of the Masseys test site flame diverter were spotted, while ongoing preparations on Ship 29's TPS tiles, and more work on the Chopsticks, were conducted ahead for Starship Flight 4 and beyond.🎥 Video from Mary (@BocaChicaGal), Sean (@SeanKD_Photos), and Starbase Live.✂️ Edited by Thomas (@_thomashayden).Timestamps:0:00 Office Building Construction1:01 Ship 29 in the High Bay1:16 Work Continues on Starfactory2:11 Single Ring Outside2:30 Earthwork for the Second Pad3:12 Orbital Tank Farm Upgrades4:09 Booster Quick Disconnect4:20 Massey’s Test Site4:35 Nosecone Jail4:52 Ship SF Stand and Trench Parts5:02 Ship Quick Disconnect5:18 BQD Hood Closed5:32 Ship 29 Tile Work6:28 Tile Attachment Tested7:23 Tiles Removed7:45 New Tiles Installed8:15 Tiles Marked8:24 Linkage Lowered Into OLM8:45 Sunrise Behind the Launch Site9:13 The Rocket Garden9:38 Booster 4’s Aft Section10:04 Work on a Hot Staging Ring10:30 Starfactory Construction10:44 Office Building Construction11:00 Massey’s From the Rio Grande12:30 Flame Deflector Under Construction13:34 The Launch Site13:49 The Chopsticks14:41 Booster QD Cover15:01 The Orbital Launch Mount15:16 Ship Quick Disconnect Arm15:44 Vaporizers at the Tank Farm15:59 Part Removed From a Tank16:45 Earthwork for the Second Pad16:59 Concrete Form Installation17:28 Concrete Pour17:44 Edome Section in Starfactory17:57 Booster Landing Tank18:11 Transfer Tube Installed19:06 Starfactory Construction19:52 Ship 29 in the High Bay20:08 SPMT Moving a Variety of Parts20:22 Work on the Chopsticks21:21 Crews Cleaning up Debris21:50 Office Building Construction22:07 Starfactory Construction23:18 Ship 29 in the High Bay
Apr 20, 2024The quick disconnect for the Ship static fire stand at Massey's was lifted into position, work on Ship 29's TPS tiles continued, and scrapping of another vertical tank in the Orbital Tank Farm began.🎥 Video from Mary (@BocaChicaGal), Sean (@SeanKD_Photos), and Starbase Live.✂️ Edited by Thomas (@_thomashayden).Timestamps:0:00 Ship 30 in the New High Bay0:31 Crane Mats Placed Down1:16 SPMT Heads Aways2:07 Work on the Tank Farm Continues2:22 LR 11000 Moved to the Tank Farm3:00 Ship QD Lifted at Massey’s3:11 Chopsticks Moved3:28 Lift Going to GSEC-64:14 Crane Lift Point Prepared4:38 Delivery at the Tank Farm5:02 Tower Sections Eight and Nine5:16 The Production Site5:32 Ship 29’s Tile Work Continues6:11 Starfactory6:55 Ground Work for the Second Tower7:08 BQD Hose Removed7:25 GSEC-6 Hooked to Crane8:03 Crews Begin Scrapping GSEC-611:59 Concrete Wall Poured12:37 GSEC-6 Removed
Apr 24, 2024 STARBASESpaceX ramps up efforts to clean up and refit the orbital launch site for Starship's fourth flight. GSE tanks were removed and scrapped and the OLM is getting upgrades and repairs to support the next mission. Timestamps:0:00 GSEC-6 Scrapping0:34 Ring Removed0:45 Shell Lifted From Base0:55 Shell Section Scrapped1:11 GSEC-6 Cutting1:20 Cut Segment Lifted1:32 Crews Work on Tower 2 Segments1:43 View of Ship 29's TPS2:01 Crews Remove Black Bags2:18 View of the Bays2:28 Inner Tank GSEC Connected to Crane2:42 GSE-7 Lifted2:56 Booster Forward 14.1 Moved3:07 Tank Scrapping Continues3:17 Tank Separated and Lowered3:27 Large Cryo Pipe Installed3:39 OLM Work Continues4:06 Work on the Tower Continues...4:11 ...and the Chopsticks As Well
Apr 27, 2024The rear cover for the BQD's propellant lines was reinstalled, the detonation suppression system and chopsticks were tested, and Booster 13 rolled to Massey's for proof testing.🎥 Video from Mary (@BocaChicaGal), Jack (@theJackBeyer), Sean (@SeanKD_Photos), and Starbase Live.✂️ Edited by Thomas (@_thomashayden).Timestamps:0:00 Booster 11’s Hot Staging Ring0:20 Booster Thrust Simulator0:29 The Rocket Garden0:38 Drive by the Production Site1:01 Starfactory Glass Installation1:11 Booster 13 in the Mega Bay1:19 Booster QD Rear Cover Reinstalled1:59 Crews on the Chopsticks2:09 Ground Work for the Second Pad2:23 Chopstick and DSS Testing2:38 Booster 13 Rolls to Massey’s3:11 Booster 13 Arrives at Massey’s3:29 Bumper Installed on the Chopsticks3:37 Booster 13 at Massey’s3:44 Test Stand at Massey’s3:54 Parking Garage Assembly4:13 The Launch Site4:20 Chopstick Speed Upgrade Testing
May 1, 2024More development hardware for Starship version 2 was spotted, the launch mount and chopsticks were tested, and Booster 13 underwent a cryo proof at the Massey Outpost.🎥 Video from Mary (@BocaChicaGal), Jack (@theJackBeyer), Sean (@SeanKD_Photos), and Starbase Live.✂️ Edited by Thomas (@_thomashayden).Timestamps:0:00 Glass Installed on Starfactory0:23 Fan Motors in Starfactory0:34 Parking Garage Construction0:56 Parking Garage Section1:10 Dev Barrel With Edome1:36 B14.1 Common Dome Section1:46 Drilling Machine Arrives2:13 LR 11000 Moved to the OLM2:46 Parking Garage Verticals Installed3:01 Ship 30 in the New High Bay3:13 Starfactory3:31 Office Building Construction3:46 Earthwork in Front of Sign4:11 Foundation Work for Second Pad4:21 Parts Unloaded From Truck4:29 Jersey Barrier Moved4:41 Tower Removed4:57 The OLM and Chopsticks5:09 Work on the BQD5:40 LR 11000 Crane Hooked to Adapter6:25 OLM Hold Down Tested6:35 The Chopsticks6:44 Work on the Tank Farm6:55 Vacuum Trucks at the Tank Farm7:16 The Ship QD Arm7:28 Booster 13 Cryo Testing8:10 LR 11000 Moved to Pad B8:35 Chopstick and Tank Farm Testing8:56 Chopstick Control Testing
May 4, 2024Ship 30 was rolled out to Pad B for engine testing, Booster 13 returned from Massey's after completing proof testing there, and work around the launch site to prepare for flight 4 continued.🎥 Video from Mary (@BocaChicaGal), Jack (@theJackBeyer), Sean (@SeanKD_Photos), and Starbase Live.✂️ Edited by Thomas (@_thomashayden).Timestamps:0:00 Two Point Lifter Moved to Ship 300:17 Parking Garage Construction0:25 Tile Work on Ship 290:51 Ship 30 Lifted1:09 Ship 30 Unhooked From Crane1:17 Ship 30 Rolls to the Launch Site2:14 Ship 30 Hooked to Crane2:21 Ship 30 Lifted Onto Pad B2:38 Ship 30 on Pad B2:51 Ship 30’s FTS Box3:04 Rebar Installed in New Pad Area3:24 The OLM and Chopsticks3:32 Work Continues on the Chopsticks3:47 Ship 30 on Pad B3:54 The New Office Building4:07 The Production Site4:16 Parking Garage Construction4:28 Ship Quick Disconnect at Massey’s4:42 Booster 135:13 Booster 13 Returns From Massey’s6:03 Tower Sections Eight and Nine6:11 The Rocket Garden6:19 Ship 29 in the High Bay6:27 Glass Installed on Starfactory6:54 Edome and Nosecone Header Tank7:02 Falcon Doing Tricks?8:06 The OLM and Chopsticks8:13 Bumpers Installed8:22 Work on the Tank Farm8:42 Cut Line on GSEC-7 Shell8:51 Ground Work for the Second Pad8:59 “Gateway to Mars” Wall Demolition9:06 Ship QD Arm Retraction Test9:14 Booster 13 in the Mega Bay9:22 Ship Aft Dome Moved9:44 Scrap Barrel Moved10:09 Parking Garage Parts Delivered10:16 Parking Garage Construction10:36 Starfactory Construction10:44 Ship 30 on Pad B10:58 Groundwork for the Second Pad11:32 Plate Installed on Starhopper’s Leg
May 8, 2024SpaceX tested the OLM and Tower GSE to ensure its readiness for the integrated Starship stack. Also, the new Ship static fire stand was moved for a fit check with Ship 26.🎥 Video from Mary (@BocaChicaGal), Jack (@theJackBeyer), Sean (@SeanKD_Photos), and Starbase Live.✂️ Edited by Thomas (@_thomashayden).Timestamps:0:00 GSEC-6 Scrapping Finished0:47 Ship 26 in Mega Bay 20:54 OLM Deck Painted1:02 Equipment Installed on Starhopper1:09 Ship 26 Moved Into Mega Bay 21:29 Ship 30 on Pad B1:37 Ship 34.1 FWD Dome1:57 The Launch Site2:09 Suborbital Site Entrance2:24 Groundwork for the Second Pad2:52 Ship 30 on Pad B3:25 Starhopper3:32 The Orbital Tank Farm3:40 Strain Basket Removed3:58 The Orbital Launch Mount4:06 BQD Cover Painted4:14 Work at the Tank Farm Berm4:24 The Production Site4:34 The New Office Building4:42 Barrel Section Inside Starfactory4:51 Rebar Outside Starfactory5:01 Starfactory5:16 Ship 29 in the High Bay5:33 B13 and B11 in Mega Bay 15:41 The Parking Garage6:16 OLM Legs Painted6:26 Ship Static Fire Stand Moved6:49 Ship 26 in Mega Bay 26:56 Ship Static Fire Stand7:04 Small Crane7:20 Paneling Installed on Starfactory7:46 MB2 Dev Assembly Moved8:13 Work on Ship 29’s Tiles8:32 Ship 30 Partial Cryo8:39 Orbital Site Testing9:01 S26 Lifted Onto Static Fire Stand9:16 Parking Garage Construction
May 12, 2024Booster 11 was rolled out and lifted onto the Orbital Launch Mount (OLM) as SpaceX prepares the vehicle for more testing and eventually launch. Booster 11 will launch the fourth Starship test flight before making a hopeful soft splashdown into the Gulf of Mexico.🎥 Video from Mary (@BocaChicaGal), Jack (@theJackBeyer), Sean (@SeanKD_Photos), and Starbase Live.✂️ Edited by Thomas (@_thomashayden).Timestamps:0:00 Ship 26 Rolled to Massey’s0:17 Ship 26’s Engines1:19 Bridge Crane Hoist1:26 Bridge Crane Trolley Parts1:48 Parking Garage Construction1:58 Ship 29’s Tiles Tested2:27 Ring Moved Into Mega Bay 22:37 Starfactory2:47 Office Building Construction2:55 Booster Forward Dome Caps3:10 Ship 30 Static Fire3:25 LR 11000 Crane Moved to Pad B3:50 Ship Stand Moved to Pad B3:58 S30’s Flaps Closed4:03 Parking Garage Stairwell4:31 More Ship 29 Tile Work4:50 Possible Tile Repair5:06 Starfactory5:29 Office Building Construction5:43 Ship 30 Attached to Crane6:27 Berm Demolition6:51 Starhopper6:59 Ship 30 Removed From Pad B7:28 Ship 26 at Massey’s7:38 Booster Landing Tank Moved7:59 Booster Transport Stand Moved8:06 Ship 29 Moved to Mega Bay 28:13 SPMT Placement Adjusted8:33 Earthwork for the New Orbital Pad9:13 LOX for the Orbital Tank Farm9:20 Starhopper and Ship 309:35 Ship 30 Disconnected From Crane10:04 Ship 30 Rolled Back11:10 B11 Moved to Transport Stand11:32 Thrust Sim Arrives for Ship 3111:56 Ship 30 and Booster 1112:03 Booster 11 Rolled to Launch Site14:07 Ship 31 Rolled to Massey’s14:44 B11 Moved Into the Chopsticks14:56 Booster 11 Lifted Onto the OLM15:04 Starcopter Lifting HVAC Units17:44 Booster 11 Lifted Onto the OLM18:07 LR 11000 Crane Moved18:17 Suborbital Pad B Scrapping
May 14, 2024Ship 29 was rolled out to the Orbital Launch Site and was being prepared to be lifted for full stack tests, before later retreating to allow additional Booster 11 testing. Also, SpaceX continues to prepare the launch site for the fourth Starship test flight.🎥 Video from Mary (@BocaChicaGal), Jack (@theJackBeyer), and Starbase Live.✂️ Edited by Thomas (@_thomashayden).Timestamps:0:00 Ship 29 Rolls to the Launch Site2:12 Chopsticks Attached to Ship 292:20 The New Office Building2:30 The Suborbital Launch Site2:50 Suborbital Pad B3:10 Booster 11 and Ship 293:30 Booster Quick Disconnect3:40 GSEC-7 Scrapping Begins4:01 Pad B Demolition Continues4:27 Suborbital Site Berm Collapses4:32 Ship 31 Cryo Test4:39 Anomaly in Ship 31’s Raceway4:59 Depress Venting5:08 Drone Inspecting the Damage5:19 Successful Detanking5:35 Ship QD Arm Retracted5:43 GSEC-7 Tank Shell Removed6:15 SQD Arm Closed6:42 Nitrogen Tank GSE-27:02 Perlite on GSE-27:12 GSEC-7 Scrapping7:46 Work on the Chopsticks7:58 Suborbital Site Clearing Continues8:18 The New Office Building8:26 B14.1 Forward Dome Section
May 18, 2024Removal of the Suborbital tank farm began, Ship 29 was stacked atop Booster 11 for full stack testing ahead of flight 4, and SpaceX started to move tower sections from the Port to Starbase.🎥 Video from Mary (@BocaChicaGal), Jack (@theJackBeyer), Sean (@SeanKD_Photos), and Starbase Live.✂️ Edited by Thomas (@_thomashayden).Timestamps:0:00 Ship 29 Leaves the Chopsticks0:13 Sunrise at the Launch Site0:19 Ship 29’s Raceway Inspected0:38 LR 1100 Crane Hooked to GSE-20:47 Ship 29 and Starhopper1:00 Ship 29 and Booster 111:07 Suborbital Pad B Demolition1:19 B14.1 Forward Section1:26 Tower Section at the Port Connector1:34 Ship 31 Returns From Massey’s2:14 Tower Section Arrives From the Port2:34 Ship 29 Moved Into the Chopsticks2:47 Ship QD Arm Retracted2:53 Ship 29 Stacked on Booster 114:11 Work on Pad B4:23 Deluge Tank Farm4:30 FTS Explosives Delivered4:40 GSE-2 Scrapping4:48 Starbase Point to Point5:01 Barrel Sections Beside Mega Bay 15:11 Full Stack Tanking Test5:53 Parking Garage Construction6:13 Bridge Crane Part6:21 Starfactory6:44 Ship 31 in the High Bay6:53 Scaffolding Brigade in Mega Bay 27:00 New Office Building7:08 Three Ring Stands on the Move7:18 Single Ring Moved to Scrap Area7:33 Two More Ring Stands Moved7:46 Tower Section 3 Staged8:00 Booster 11/Ship 29 Full Stack8:07 Ventilation Hoses Going Into B118:14 Scrap GSE-2 Pieces8:34 Vacuum Trucks Removing Perlite8:41 Suborbital Tank Farm Dismantled8:55 Orbital Pad Ground Work Continues9:13 Starfactory9:22 Parking Garage Construction9:32 The Production Site
May 22, 2024SpaceX conducted a WDR with the full Flight 4 stack, Ship 29 was then destacked for final work ahead of launch. Meanwhile, more tower sections were moved from the Port to Starbase.🎥 Video from Mary (@BocaChicaGal), Sean (@SeanKD_Photos), and Starbase Live.✂️ Edited by Thomas (@_thomashayden).Timestamps:0:00 Tower Section Moved to Starbase0:26 Suborbital Tank Farm Demolition0:57 GSEC-5 Shell Lifted1:19 B11 Ventilation Hose Removed1:27 Tank Departing the Suborbital Site1:34 GSEC-5 Scrapping2:06 LN2 and LOX Deliveries2:30 Section Removed From GSEC-52:51 Dancefloor Moved Away From OLM3:06 Suborbital Tank Farm Removed3:14 Another Tower Section Roll3:34 Quick DSS Test3:41 Chopsticks Opened3:51 Wet Dress Rehearsal4:59 Chopsticks Closed5:07 Booster 11/Ship 29 Full Stack5:30 OLM Vent Continuing6:14 Tank Farm Venting6:22 Tower Vent Also Continues6:45 Crews Attempt to Hook to GSE-17:14 GSE-1 Removed7:22 Dancefloor Returned to the OLM7:28 Ship QD Disconnected7:35 Ship QD Arm Retracted7:43 Ship 29 Destacked8:29 GSE-1 Tank8:39 Scrap Edome8:47 Crane Parts at the Production Site9:13 Tower Sections for the Second Pad9:21 The Parking Garage9:30 The New Office Building
May 25, 2024Crews worked to prepare Booster 11 and Ship 29 for flight, currently NET June 5th, more development hardware for Starship V2 was spotted around the Starfactory, and scrapping of the vertical tank farm continued.🎥 Video from Mary (@BocaChicaGal), Jack (@theJackBeyer), Sean (@SeanKD_Photos), and Starbase Live.✂️ Edited by Thomas (@_thomashayden).Timestamps:0:00 Booster 11 on the OLM0:17 Venting From the Orbital Tank Farm0:25 Cable Work on the Chopsticks0:34 Crews on B11’s Hot Staging Ring0:58 The Orbital Launch Mount1:05 Ship 291:38 Tile Testing on Ship 292:08 Crews at S29’s Payload Hatch2:15 No Crews at S29’s Payload Hatch2:23 Suborbital Pad Teardown Continues2:31 Crane Hitching a Ride2:42 Single Ring in the Scrapyard2:51 Mystery Box2:59 Starfactory3:07 MB2 Welding Test Article3:20 Parking Garage Construction3:27 Sections of the Second Tower3:35 Ship 29 and the Suborbital Site3:44 Tile Work on Ship 29 Continues3:53 Vertical Tank Scrapping Continues4:07 Parking Garage Construction4:15 The Production Site4:22 Starfactory Work Stand4:56 Ring Stand Lifted5:15 Ship 31 in the High Bay5:23 Starfactory5:40 Booster Section Ouside Mega Bay 15:47 The Launch Site6:00 Booster 11 and Ship 296:07 Ship 296:14 Booster 116:21 SpaceX’s LR 11000 Crane6:27 Vertical Tank Scrapping6:41 Another Tower Section Arrives6:48 Double Outside Starfactory6:55 Scrap Nosecone Section7:29 Tower Sections7:36 The Parking Garage7:42 Bridge Crane Parts7:56 Starfactory8:22 Booster Common Dome Section8:29 Construction Behind Starfactory8:34 The New Office Building8:46 The Orbital Launch Site9:04 Tile Work Continues on Ship 299:31 Suborbital Farm Tank Moved
May 29, 2024 #falconheavy #spacex #kennedyspacecenterSpaceX conducted a second wet dress rehearsal with the Flight 4 stack, including a full pressure test of the water deluge system. Meanwhile, the dismantling of the suborbital pads continued.🎥 Video from Mary (@BocaChicaGal), Jack (@theJackBeyer), Sean (@SeanKD_Photos), and Starbase Live.✂️ Edited by Thomas (@_thomashayden).Timestamps:0:00 Tank Leaving Starbase0:14 Ship 29 Moved Into Chopsticks0:23 Ship 29 Press Plate Removed0:31 Ship 29 Stacked on Booster 114:59 Deluge Tank Farm5:05 Old Suborbital Site5:12 Ship QD Connected5:21 Ship QD Disconnect Test5:36 Remains of GSEC-5 Removed5:43 DSS Test6:07 Low Pressure Deluge Test6:22 Second DSS Test6:31 Second Wet Dress Rehearsal7:20 Apparent Full Fill Reached7:55 Full Pressure Deluge Test8:41 Full Stack Finishing Detanking
Jun 1, 2024 #falconheavy #spacex #kennedyspacecenterSpaceX installed flight termination system charges ahead of the fourth Starship test flight, scheduled for no earlier than June 6th. Also, the Gateway to Mars sign was removed.🎥 Video from Mary (@BocaChicaGal), Sean (@SeanKD_Photos), and Starbase Live.✂️ Edited by Derek Schumer (@dschumer14).Timestamps:0:00 Ship Quick Disconnect Retracted0:24 OLM Work Platform Raised0:40 Concrete Work at New Tower Site0:55 Scrapping Parts of Vertical Tanks1:09 Destack for Final Time?2:11 Work on Booster 11’s Chines2:24 Ship 29 is Moved2:45 B14.1 Test Tank Rolls Out3:36 Charges for FTS Prepared4:02 LR 11000 Crane Moved4:31 FTS Charges Installed on Booster 114:58 FTS Charges Installed on Ship 295:34 Forward Flaps Extended6:03 Exterior Work on Starfactory6:18 Ship 29 Aft Flaps Opened6:38 Work on Forward Flap Tiles6:58:19 Work Continues on Office Building7:14 LR 11000 Crane Lowered7:24 Ship 29 Moved Back to Chopsticks7:44 Gateway to Mars Sign Removed7:59 Ship QD Work Platform Retracted
Jun 4, 2024Ship 29 was stacked atop Booster 11, a new barrel for Booster 15 was spotted, and Ship 26 conducted the first ever static fire on the new stand at the Massey Outpost.🎥 Video from Mary (@BocaChicaGal), Jack (@theJackBeyer), Sean (@SeanKD_Photos), and Starbase Live.✂️ Edited by Thomas (@_thomashayden).Timestamps:0:00 Ship 29 Stacked on Booster 111:58 Ship 29’s Stand Moved Away2:20 Two Point Lifter Moved2:32 Ship 29 on Booster 112:42 Booster 15 Aft 22:55 B15 Aft Moved to Mega Bay 13:43 Work at the Launch Site4:25 Full Stack of Ship 29 on Booster 114:51 Massey’s Static Fire Stand Testing5:18 Ship 26 Static Fire6:08 View From the Rio Grande
Jun 11, 2024 STARBASESpaceX is conducting post-launch work on the Orbital Launch Mount and Tower following Flight 4 of Starship. Work is also taking place in preparation for constructing the Second Tower at Starbase.🎥 Video from Mary (@BocaChicaGal), Jack (@theJackBeyer), Sean (@SeanKD_Photos), and Starbase Live.✂️ Edited by Thomas (@_thomashayden).Timestamps:0:00 Booster Quick Disconnect0:22 The Orbital Launch Pad0:30 The Ship Quick Disconnect0:37 The Chopsticks0:51 The Production Site0:57 Massey’s Test Site1:04 LR 11000 Rises1:12 Tank Delivered to Starbase1:20 Massey’s Test Site1:29 Booster Catch Test Tank1:36 Ship 261:43 Possible Structural Test Stand1:51 Ship Cryo Station1:58 Tower Sections2:06 The Rocket Garden2:15 HLS Life Support Nosecone2:25 Booster 15 LOX Barrel Section2:35 Starfactory2:43 The New Office Building3:51 Single Ring in the Scrapyard Area4:09 Scrap Edome4:15 Stairs4:21 San Martin Blvd4:28 The Launch Site4:35 Concrete Pour for Orbital Pad B4:50 Orbital Pad A5:00 Box at the Production Site5:18 The New Office Building5:26 Tower Feet Delivered6:25 Orbital Pad B Construction6:53 Orbital Pad A7:02 The Production Site7:10 The Orbital Launch Mount7:28 The Chopsticks7:54 The Ship Quick Disconnect Arm8:03 Top of the Launch Tower8:12 The Booster Quick Disconnect8:23 Work in an Aerial Basket
Jun 15, 2024SpaceX began removing and replacing Ship 30’s entire heatshield prior to the next Starship Test Flight. Also, construction of the second launch tower has started.🎥 Video from Mary (@bocachicagal), Jack Beyer (@thejackbeyer), Sean Doherty (@SeanKD_Photos), and Starbase Live.✂️ Edited by Thomas Hayden (@_thomashayden).Timestamps:0:00 Scaffolding Installed Around S300:12 Nosecone Tiles Removed0:23 Booster Forward Dome0:41 Equipment Construction0:48 Booster Stand Construction0:55 CC 8800-1 Parts Delivered1:27 CC 8800-1 Parts Unloaded1:40 Earthwork for Orbital Pad B1:52 The Chopsticks2:07 The Orbital Launch Mount2:13 Office Building Construction2:22 Ship 26 Returns From Massey’s2:35 Ship 30 Tile Removal Continues2:49 Booster LOX Section2:57 Parking Garage and STARGATE3:02 The Rocket Garden3:09 Area Behind Starfactory3:16 More CC 8800-1 Crane Parts3:33 Orbital Pad B Construction3:40 Pad B Tower Base Parts3:57 Work on the Tank Farm4:13 Work on the Chopsticks4:31 Landing Rail Testing4:40 The Ship Quick Disconnect4:45 The Orbital Launch Mount4:51 The Booster Quick Disconnect4:57 Tower Base Assembly Begins5:45 Chopstick Work Continues5:57 Ship Lifting Pin6:03 Booster Quick Disconnect6:09 Booster Stabilizer Reinstalled6:16 CC 8800-1 Assembly Continues6:22 Ship 30 Tile Removal7:10 The Starfactory7:16 Office Building Construction7:22 Barrel Stand Moved7:31 Test Tank Hat Removed7:39 Pad B Tower Base Construction8:02 Orbital Pad A8:14 The Chopsticks8:26 Tower Base Walls Installed8:42 CC 8800-1 Taking Shape8:47 Booster 13 in Mega Bay 18:53 Ship 30 Tile Removal9:15 Booster Section by Mega Bay 19:21 Tower Sections
Jun 19, 2024 2 productsThe base for Starship's second launch tower has been fixed in place. This new tower, being built northwest of the current tower, will be used to significantly increase the testing and launch cadence from Starbase.🎥 Video from Mary (@bocachicagal), Sean Doherty (@SeanKD_Photos), and Starbase Live.✂️ Edited by Thomas Hayden (@_thomashayden).Timestamps:0:00 Pad B Orbital Launch Tower0:14 Ship 30 Heatshield Replacement0:35 Booster 15 LOX Tank Stacking0:42 Pipes Brought Into the OLM0:52 Pad B Tower Base1:00 Wall Pieces Installed1:20 CC 8800-1 Construction Continues1:29 Wall by Starhopper Demolished1:37 CC 8800-1 Crane Rotates1:44 LR 11000 Crane Moved1:52 LR 11000 Connected to GSEC-41:59 Ship 30 Tile Replacement2:18 Tiles Sprayed2:48 Ship 30’s Starboard Aft Flap3:25 Ship 30’s Nosecone3:45 Booster Transfer Tube Moved4:33 Transfer Tube Unloaded4:40 The Rocket Garden4:48 The Launch Site4:56 CC 8800-1 Crane5:04 Orbital Pad B Construction5:48 Work on the Chopsticks6:13 Work on the Orbital Launch Mount6:29 GSEC-4 Scrapping6:50 Ship 30 in the High Bay6:57 Ship 30 Overview7:42 The Parking Garage7:49 The New Office Building7:58 Scrapyard Behind Starfactory8:14 The Launch Site8:24 Walls Installed on Tower Base8:47 Ship QD Straightened9:31 GSEC-4 RemovedNASASpaceflight
Jun 22, 2024Ship 30's heat shield is being completely replaced with new upgraded tiles and ablative material below each tile to protect against the heat of reentry. Also, construction of the second launch tower continues at the Orbital Launch Site.🎥 Video from Mary (@bocachicagal), Sean Doherty (@SeanKD_Photos), and Starbase Live.✂️ Edited by Thomas Hayden (@_thomashayden).imestamps:0:00 CC 8800-1 Constructed at Pad B0:17 Orbital Pad B0:23 The Launch Site0:34 GSEC-4 Scrapping0:49 Boca Chica Beach0:57 New Horizontal Tank Arriving1:15 Orbital Pad B1:21 The Production Site1:31 Orbital Launch Pad A1:54 The Gulf of Mexico2:00 Parts Delivery at Production Site2:09 Ship 30 Tile Replacement Work2:44 Water Delivery3:01 Ship 30’s Nosecone3:23 The New Office Building3:31 Crane Blocks3:38 Wheel Set for the Crane3:46 Ship 30 Tile Work Doesn’t Continue4:09 The Launch Site4:16 Ship 30’s Nosecone Worked On5:11 Parking Garage Painted5:19 GSEC-4 Scrapping Continues5:28 CC 8800-1 Crane Assembly5:45 Wheel Set Installed6:19 Pad B Tower Construction7:43 Crews on the Chopsticks7:51 B14.1 Departing Massey’s8:52 B14.1 Arriving at the Launch Site
Jun 25, 2024SpaceX is preparing a test of a Chopstick Test Article B14.1, which will likely verify some of the forces the Chopsticks will have to endure during a catch attempt. Meanwhile, over at the Production Site, Ship 30 is receiving more and more tiles, while at the launch area the second tower is advancing.🎥 Video from Mary (@bocachicagal), Sean Doherty (@SeanKD_Photos), and Starbase Live.✂️ Edited by Thomas Hayden (@_thomashayden).Timestamps:0:00 B14.1 Test Tank0:32 GSEC-3 Scrapping0:52 CC 8800-1 Crane1:27 Pad B Tower Sections1:59 Parking Garage and STARGATE2:07 Ship 30’s Tile Work2:43 Ablative Layer Fitted2:58 B14.1 and the Chopsticks3:17 CC 8800-1 Construction3:24 The Production Site3:32 Ship 30 in the High Bay3:44 Ablative Material on a Forward Flap4:24 Tower Sections4:32 GSEC-1 Removed4:53 The Vertical Tank Farm5:06 GSEC-1 Scrapping5:39 B14.1 Test Tank6:10 The Chopsticks6:25 The Ship Quick Disconnect Arm6:32 Orbital Pad B Construction6:45 Tower Base Concrete Pour7:08 CC 8800-1 Construction Continues7:28 Starhopper Supervising Operations7:36 Tower Section Preparation8:14 Ship 30 Tile Work8:57 The Parking Garage9:04 Office Building Construction9:26 Strange Edome
Jun 29, 2024SpaceX received the next segments for the new launch tower, including the Chopstick carriage system, and the sticks itself. Furthermore, the test article B14.1 gets tested using the Chopsticks, to prepare for a catch attempt on Flight 5.🎥 Video from Mary (@bocachicagal), Sean Doherty (@SeanKD_Photos), and Starbase Live.✂️ Edited by Thomas Hayden (@_thomashayden).Timestamps:0:00 Tower Sections Under Construction0:30 Work on Ship 30’s Tiles0:59 The New Office Building1:16 The Launch Site1:25 Orbital Pad B Construction1:42 The Old Vertical Tank Farm1:50 Base of the Second Tower1:57 CC 8800-1 Crane Assembly2:27 B14.1 Test Tank2:45 Inside the BQD Hood2:52 The Chopsticks3:00 The Vertical Tank Farm3:07 CC 8800-1 Crane Rises3:18 Forward Dome Falls3:54 The Chopsticks4:01 Orbital Pad B Construction4:13 Ship 30 Tile Work4:37 The Parking Garage4:44 Tower Sections5:01 Concrete Poured in Office Building5:14 Ring Stand Moved5:22 Parts Delivered on Flatbed5:32 Horizontal Tank Arrives5:39 Chopstick Catch Testing Begins6:14 Landing Rail Lowering and Raising6:25 Slap Testing Continues6:38 More Slap Testing6:55 Landing Rail Testing7:04 Post Slap Inspections7:15 B14.1 Removed From the OLM7:23 B14.1 and the Chopsticks7:31 Pad B Construction7:55 Ship 30 Tile Replacement8:17 Likely Tower Parts Delivered8:25 Barge Arrives From the Cape
Jul 3, 2024In preparation for rollout, SpaceX outfitted the new launch tower sections with propellant and gas lines. This will dramatically lessen the time needed to bring the tower up to full operational capacity after installation. Also, the Booster test tank, B14.1, was rolled back to the production site.🎥 Video from Sean Doherty (@SeanKD_Photos) and Starbase Live.✂️ Edited by Thomas Hayden (@_thomashayden).Timestamps:0:00 B14.1 Test Tank Rolled Back0:36 Scaffolding Installed on the OLM0:43 Final Vertical GSE Tank Removed0:56 Ship 31 Prepared for Rollout1:08 Ship 31 Moved to Massey’s1:41 Ship 31 at Massey’s2:03 Raceway Cover Closed Up2:17 Possible Structural Test Stand2:40 The Production Site2:48 The Rocket Garden3:10 Horizontal Tanks3:38 Tower Section Outfitting5:39 Ship 30’s Heatshield6:12 The Launch Site6:23 Tower Feet Removed From Base6:32 Orbital Pad B7:00 CC 8800-1 Crane7:12 Crews Repair the Ship QD Supports7:36 Crane Lowered7:46 GSE Tank Dome Scrapped8:13 Remains of a Tank Shell Removed8:20 Feet Reinstalled on the Tower BaseNASASpaceflight
Jul 7, 2024SpaceX prepared Starbase for the incoming storm. Tropical Storm Beryl is expected to produce winds of 80mph and strengthen to hurricane status as it approaches the Texas coastline. Cranes were lowered and Ship 31 was rolled back to the production site.🎥 Video from Sean Doherty (@SeanKD_Photos) and Starbase Live.✂️ Edited by Derek Schumer (@itsschum).Timestamps:0:00 – First Tower Module Moved to Pad B0:33 – Work Continues on Pad B0:41 – Ship 31 Cryo Proof Testing0:52 – Office Building Work Continues1:03 – SPMT Rolls to Launch Site1:20 – Continued Refurbishment of OLM1:35 – The Grove Crane is Lowered1:50 – LR 1600/2 is Lowered at Massey’s2:00 – Another Ship 31 Cryo Proof Test2:15– Work on OLM Continues2:30 – GSE Pipe Lifted2:42 – LR 11000 Crane Moved2:56 – Work Paused on Office Building3:07 – Tower Module Moved3:21 – LR 11000 Crane Lowered3:36 – Work on Booster Quick Disconnect3:46 – A Base Adaptor Removed4:01 – GSE Tank Scrapping Continues4:17 – Continued Refurbishment of OLM4:31 – Base Adaptor Lifted Back Into Place4:46 – Another Base Adaptor Removed5:01 – CC 8800-1 Crane Lowered5:16 – Work Continues on Booster QD5:32 – Second Adaptor Lifted Into Place5:45 – Ship 31 Returned to Mega Bay 26:27 – Tower and Carriage Parts at Port6:35 – Tile Work on Ship 30 Ongoing
Jul 10, 2024Booster 12 arrived at the launch site for what is suspected to be the static fire campaign. Furthermore, Ship 31 is continuing to progress toward a full heat shield, and more tower parts are installed for the second integrated launch tower.⚡ Become a member of NASASpaceflight's channel for exclusive discord access, fast turnaround clips, and other exclusive benefits. Your support helps us continue our 24/7 coverage. Click JOIN above to get started.⚡🎥 Video from Jack Beyer (@TheJackBeyer), Sean Doherty (@SeanKD_Photos) and Starbase Live.✂️ Edited by Thomas Hayden (@_thomashayden).Timestamps:0:00 Two Point Lifter Moved0:14 Two Point Lifter Stand Returns0:25 Booster Transport Stand Prepared0:37 Stand Moved to Mega Bay 11:02 Ship 31 Shuffled1:12 Another Tower Foot Installed1:23 LR 11000 Crane Rises1:35 Orbital Pad B Construction1:47 Tower Module One1:59 Tank Farm Upgrades Continue2:13 Ship 31 in Mega Bay 22:26 Ship 31 Moved Outside2:54 Booster 12 Lifted3:12 Crane Adapters Removed3:26 Gantry Crane Arrives at Starfactory3:57 Booster 12 Rolls to the Pad7:24 CC 8800-1 Crane Rises7:41 Booster 12 Lifted Onto the OLM8:11 Tower Module One Moved
Jul 14, 2024Stacking of Starbase's second tower began, the final two tower modules were moved to the Sanchez Lot from the Port of Brownsville, and Booster 12 underwent several tests on Pad A including a Spin Prime of its 33 Raptor engines.🎥 Video from Jack (@theJackBeyer), Sean (@SeanKD_Photos), and Starbase Live.✂️ Edited by Thomas (@_thomashayden).Timestamps:0:00 Chopsticks Lowered From B120:14 Ship 31 Moved Into Mega Bay 20:26 Crane Hooked to Tower Module One0:48 Tower Sections Being Prepared1:05 The Rocket Garden1:19 The Production Site1:27 Ship 30 in the High Bay1:35 Ship 31 in Mega Bay 22:16 Dancefloor Removed From OLM2:24 Tower Module 4 Moved From Port2:39 First Tower Module Lifted3:29 Work on the Office Building3:38 Booster 12 Testing3:56 Grid Fin Testing4:04 Ship QD Arm Retract Test4:12 Tower Module 2 Rolled Out4:38 Ship QD Arm Retract Tests5:25 The Orbital Tank Farm5:44 Booster 12 Spin Prime6:24 More Ship QD Arm Testing6:35 Module 5 Arrives7:28 CC 8800-1 Hooked to Module Two
Jul 15, 2024 #starship #spacex #starbaseSpaceX's Super Heavy Booster 12, the flight booster for Starship Flight Test 5, performed a static fire at 10:13:50 am CDT on July 15th 2024.✂️ Edited by Thomas Hayden
Jul 20, 2024Module Two and Three have been stacked on the second Starbase launch tower. The new chopsticks were also seen being delivered to the launch site in preparation for stacking.📹 Video from Jack Beyer (@TheJackBeyer), Sean Doherty (@SeanKD_Photos), and Starbase Live.✂️ Edited by Thomas Hayden0:00 Module Two Stacked0:13 Booster 12 Lifted off the OLM0:32 Explosives Container0:39 Chopstick Stabilizers0:46 The Orbital Launch Mount0:52 The BQD Cover1:04 Booster 12 Leaves the Chopsticks1:11 Work on Orbital Pad B1:39 Booster 12 Rollback2:54 Ship 30’s Heatshield3:16 Work on the New Office Building3:29 Tower Module Three Rolled Out3:41 Orbital Pad A3:59 Module Three Hooked to Crane4:21 Work on the Tower Modules4:34 Pad B Chopstick Arriving4:47 Tower Section Three Lifted6:09 Cable Spool Delivered6:25 Work Outside the Launch Site6:32 Orbital Pad A6:48 Orbital Pad B6:57 Chopstick Carriage Moved7:14 Test Tank Moved to Massey’s7:30 Elevator Shaft Installed7:46 The Starlink Loader8:19 New Starlink Pez Dispenser8:32 Four Point Lifter9:23 Scaffolding Removed From Ship 309:30 Test Tank Lifted Into Test Stand
Jul 23, 2024Ship 30 has been rolled out to Massey's test site for a second static fire in preparation for Starship Flight 5. Ship 30 has recently had its entire heat shield replaced to mitigate some issues seen on Flight 4.📹 Video from Jack Beyer (@TheJackBeyer), Sean Doherty (@SeanKD_Photos), and Starbase Live.✂️ Edited by Thomas Hayden0:00 Static Fire Stand Moved0:22 Beam Installed on Pad B’s Tower0:29 Linkage Removed From Chopsticks0:39 Netting Installed on Tower B0:58 Ship 30 Moved to Mega Bay 21:31 S30 Lifted Onto Static Fire Stand1:40 Work on Orbital Pad B2:21 The Production Site2:43 Ship 30 Rolled to Massey’s3:41 More Netting Installed4:04 Landing Rail Actuator Removed4:13 Tower Module Four Rolled Out4:58 Concrete Poured Into Pad B’s Tower5:17 Raptors Moved Into Mega Bay 26:12 RVac and Four Point Lifter6:25 Payload Bay Door Moved6:47 Chopstick Carriage6:56 The Launch Site7:15 Work on the Chopsticks7:50 Massey’s Test Site8:00 Ship 30 on the Static Fire Stand8:29 New Test Tank in Structural Stand
Jul 27, 2024Tower 2 Module 4 was lifted and stacked, Raptor engines were moved to Mega Bay 2 for installation on Ship 31, and Ship 30 conducted its second static fire test.🎥 Video from Jack (@theJackBeyer), Sean (@SeanKD_Photos), and Starbase Live.✂️ Edited by Thomas (@_thomashayden).Timestamps:0:00 Raptor Transporters Moving0:36 Raptor Number 3860:52 Module 4 Hooked to Crane1:18 Work in Mega Bay 21:43 Concrete Installed on Pad B2:06 The Production Site2:15 Ship 33 in the High Bay3:38 Ship 33 Moved to Mega Bay 24:29 Test Tank 16 Tested4:42 Module 4 Lifted5:34 Booster 15 Stacking Continues5:43 Tower Module 5 Rolled Out7:06 Ship 31 Moved to the High Bay7:22 Ship 30 Static Fire7:51 Slow Motion Replay8:41 Ship 33 Forward Section
Jul 30, 2024 After completing its second static fire test, Ship 30 was rolled back to the production site to receive its final preparations for Starship Flight 5. Also, Launch Tower 2 continues to rise above the Starbase skyline.🎥 Video from Jack (@theJackBeyer), Sean (@SeanKD_Photos), and Starbase Live.✂️ Edited by Thomas (@_thomashayden).Timestamps:0:00 Test Tank 16 Rolls Back1:06 Ship 30 Returns From Massey’s4:01 S30 Lifted Onto Transport Stand4:08 Ship 30 Rolled to Rocket Garden4:31 Plate Removed From Tower 24:45 Ship 30’s Flaps Deployed4:55 The Production Site5:08 Tower 2 Chopstick Carriage5:18 The Rocket Garden5:52 Ship 31 in the High Bay6:15 The New Office Building6:28 The Launch Site6:41 Orbital Launch Tower 26:55 Starhopper7:10 Crabs on the Move
Aug 3, 2024Module 5 for Tower 2 was lifted and stacked, but not before Module 6 joined it at the launch site. Meanwhile crews continued to work on Ship 30's heat shield and various parts of Pad A.🎥 Video from Mary (@BocaChicaGal), Jack (@theJackBeyer), and Starbase Live.✂️ Edited by Thomas (@_thomashayden).Timestamps:0:00 Module 5 Moved to Tower0:08 Module 6 Rolled Out0:50 Elevator Shaft Section Installed1:11 Module 5 Moved to the Tower1:22 Cryo Pump Motor Removed1:30 The Production Site1:38 The New Office Building1:45 Booster Forward Section1:54 Ship 302:28 The Rocket Garden2:44 Work on the Orbital Launch Mount2:53 Welding Work on Tower 23:05 Module 5 Lifted3:33 Scaffolding Moved Out of the Way4:16 Vertical Tank Removed4:25 Module 6 Moved to Tower4:36 Scaffolding Installed on Modules5:04 Chopsticks Carriage5:14 One of the Chopsticks5:24 Work Continues on Ship 306:04 Barrel Section with Stabilizer Points6:14 Ship 31 in the High Bay6:24 Ring Stiffener Moved7:08 Loadspreader Removed From Tower7:41 Starhopper7:50 The Chopsticks7:58 White Tailed Hawk8:58 Loadspreader Hooked to Module 6
Aug 6, 2024Tower 2 Module 6 was lifted and stacked before the CC 8800-1 crane was lowered to be reconfigured for subsequent lifts. Meanwhile, one of Ship 30's Raptor Vacuum engines was replaced ahead of an anticipated additional static fire test. 🎥 Video from Mary (@BocaChicaGal) and Starbase Live.✂️ Edited by Thomas (@_thomashayden).Timestamps:0:00 Module 6 Lifted Onto Tower0:27 Ship 30 Moved to Mega Bay 21:06 Two Point Lifter Hooked to Ship 301:16 Ship 30 Lifted Onto Work Stand1:23 Ship 30 RVac Swapped1:38 Rebar for Pilings Prepared1:53 Orbital Pad B2:00 Tank Farm Wall Extended2:11 Work Continues on the Chopsticks3:18 Elevator Shaft Section Installed3:51 Additional Chopstick Work4:08 The Production Site4:26 Tower Modules 7 and 84:44 Pad B’s Chopstick Carriage4:53 The Rocket Garden5:01 The Office Building5:37 CC 8800-1 Crane Begins Lowering6:05 Ship 31 Tile Replacement Begins6:44 Static Fire Stand at Mega Bay 27:09 Tower Module and Rocket Garden7:19 B14.1 Test Tank7:29 Pad A Chopstick Work7:58 Vertical Tank Bases Scrapped8:09 Orbital Tank Farm Work Continues8:18 Earthwork Around Pad B8:28 Concrete Floor Poured9:01 Orbital Launch Tower 2
Aug 10, 2024 STARBASEShip 30 rolled out to Masseys for a Spin Prime, Chopstick work continues, and Booster 14.1 is ready for some slapping on the OLM.🎥 Video from Mary (@BocaChicaGal), Jack Beyer (@thejackbeyer) and Starbase Live.✂️ Edited by Derek Schumer.August 6, 202400:08 – Ship 30 Rolls Out00:22 – Continued OLM Work00:31- Orbital Pad B Concrete Work00:45 - B14.1 Receiving Some Work00:58- Ship 31 Tile Work01:08- Chopstick Work Continues01:20- Ground Work at Orbital Pad B01:41- Work on the Ship Quick Disconnect01:53- More Base Concrete Work02:03- Scaffolding Removed from the BaseAugust 7, 202402:17 – Work on the Chopsticks02:29 – B14.1 Test Tank Rolled to the Pad03:13 – Module 6 Transport Roll Back03:27 – Work on the Office Building03:51 – Loadspreader Taken to the Pad04:06 – B14.1 Attached to a Crane04:28 – B14.1 Lifted onto the OLM04:59 – Ship 30 Spin Prime TestAugust 8, 202405:11 – Ship 33 Stacked05:24 – CC 8800-1 Crane Boom Removed05:39 – CC 8800-1 Crane Extension Placed05:55 – CC 8800-1 Crane Boom Replaced06:09 – SPMT From the Pad to StorageAugust 9, 202406:24 – Ship 30 Rolled Back to Mega Bay 206:55 – More Work on the Office Building07:10 – Ship 30 Prepared for Lift07:25 – Ship 30 and Test Stand Moved 07:54 – CC 8800-1 Crane Lift Attempt
Aug 13, 2024The CC 8800-1 Crane was repaired and raised, new nosecones were spotted inside the Starfactory, and Tower 2 module 7 was rolled out to the launch site.🎥 Video from Mary (@BocaChicaGal) and Starbase Live.✂️ Edited by Thomas (@_thomashayden).Timestamps:0:00 Sheet Piling Installed at Pad B0:17 CC 8800-1 Crane Inspected0:28 CC 8800-1 Lowered0:56 Damaged Parts Removed2:27 Pads Installed on the Chopsticks2:39 Window Replaced on Mega Bay 22:55 Minor Chopstick Movement3:02 Landing Rails Tested3:10 The Rocket Garden3:21 Test Tank 163:31 Ship Nosecone3:52 Second Ship Nosecone4:02 Lights Installed on Tower 24:23 New Crane Part Arrives4:37 Old Crane Parts Shipped Out5:01 B14.1 on the Orbital Launch Mount5:30 The Chopsticks5:40 Chopstick Pads6:09 Reinforcements Added to Tower 17:31 Starfactory and the Office Building7:51 Ship 31 Tile Replacement8:04 FTS Explosives Container Removed8:32 New Crane Part Installed8:41 CC 8800-1 Crane Rises9:04 Tower Module 7 Rolled Out
Starbase Tower 2 final module, test tanks, and more | SpaceX Boca Chica - 18-19 August 2024NASASpaceflight20 Aug 2024#spacex #starship #bocachicaModule 9, the final section for Tower 2, has arrived at the launch site ahead of stacking. Another test tank has been installed at Masseys, and preparations continue ahead of Flight 5. More experimental commentary by Das... we read ALL the comments on the previous video and made a couple changes. Let us know if you like this better, or worse.
Starship Version 2 Aft Section Rolled Out for Stacking | SpaceX Boca Chica - 20-24 August 2024NASASpaceflight25 Aug 2024Final stacking for the first version 2 ship, Ship 33, began. Meanwhile, reinforcement work on Tower 1's chopsticks continued while Tower 2 was topped out with its final module and 4 Raptor engines were delivered.🤵 Hosted by John "Das" Galloway (@kspaceacademy)🎥 Video from Mary (@BocaChicaGal), Jack (@theJackBeyer), and Starbase Live.✂️ Edited by Thomas (@_thomashayden).#spacex #starship #bocachica #starbase Timestamps:0:00 Elevator Shaft Assembled0:14 Elevator Shaft Installed0:24 Module 9 Moved to Crane0:37 Two Aborted Crane Connections0:53 Catch Pads Removed1:04 Sunrise Behind the Launch Site1:11 Module 9 Stacked1:32 Work Continues on the Chopsticks1:54 Ship 31’s Tile Replacement2:03 Test Cap Installed on Test Tank 162:14 The Orbital Launch Mount2:22 Crews Working on the Chopsticks2:56 The Launch Site3:04 The Ship Quick Disconnect Arm3:19 The Production Site3:29 Mechazilla Decal on Ship 303:37 Ship 31 in the High Bay3:46 The Parking Garage3:54 Starfactory Expansion4:02 The Office Building4:32 Massey’s Test Site4:41 Test Tank 164:49 Raptor Delivery!5:53 The Office Building6:03 Beams on a Truck6:10 The Orbital Launch Site6:18 Orbital Pad A6:26 More Brackets Installed6:38 Added Reinforcements7:02 The Chopstick Carriage7:09 The Orbital Launch Mount7:17 The Ship QD Arm7:24 Orbital Launch Tower 27:47 Ship 33 Aft Barrel Section8:04 Starcat Spotted8:11 Ship 33 Grabs Aft Section9:25 Tower Modules Welded9:33 Chopstick Rail Segment Lifted
Massive Chopstick Overhaul Ahead of Booster Catch | SpaceX Boca Chica 25 - 27 August 2024NASASpaceflight28 Aug 2024SpaceX continues to work on the Chopsticks, ahead of the potential catch attempt on flight 5 of Starship. Meanwhile, two new nosecones is spotted inside of the Starfactory, and the work on Tower 2 continues.🤵 Hosted by John "Das" Galloway (@kspaceacademy)🎥 Video from Mary (@BocaChicaGal), Jack (@theJackBeyer), and Starbase Live.✂️ Edited by Thomas (@_thomashayden).#spacex #starship #bocachica #starbase Timestamps:0:00 Chopstick Stops Removed0:19 Netting Installed on Tower 20:29 Tank Removed From the Chopsticks0:40 Replacement Tank Installed0:48 Another Tank Removed0:58 Nosecones Inside Starfactory1:56 The Production Site2:06 Ship 31’s Tile Replacement3:10 Ship 303:40 The Rocket Garden3:52 Starfactory Expansion4:04 The Office Building4:16 The Launch Site4:27 Work on the Chopsticks4:36 Missing Chopstick Stops5:02 The Orbital Launch Mount5:20 The Chopsticks Carriage5:37 The Ship QD Arm5:47 Chopstick Padding Test Fit6:55 Welding Reinforcements Added7:13 Work on the Booster QD Hood7:34 Top of Tower 1
Hopper Relocation Preparation and Chopstick Work Continues | SpaceX Boca Chica | 28-30 August 2024NASASpaceflight31 Aug 2024SpaceX is working to prepare Starhopper for a potential relocation. Meanwhile, most of the focus is on preparing the Chopsticks for the potential catch test with B14.1, ahead of flight 5.
Sep 4, 2024Starhopper was moved across the street from the Launch Site, crews worked on Ship 31's TPS tiles, and SpaceX continued to prepare Orbital Pad A for a potential catch on Starship Flight 5.🤵 Hosted by John "Das" Galloway (@kspaceacademy)🎥 Video from Mary (@BocaChicaGal), Jack (@theJackBeyer), and Starbase Live.✂️ Edited by Thomas (@_thomashayden).Timestamps:0:00 Starhopper0:18 Chaindown Points Added0:37 The Quick Disconnect0:47 Pad Installation Continues1:05 Chopstick Work Continues2:06 The Booster Quick Disconnect2:14 Partially Painted Vertical Tank2:25 Starfactory and Office Building2:37 Ship 31 in the High Bay3:02 Booster QD Hood Closed3:12 Storm Rolls Through3:24 Ship 31 Tile Work Continues4:21 Damper Installed4:34 Prep Work on Starhopper4:49 SPMTs Test Fit Under Starhopper6:02 Orbital Pad A7:07 Cribbing Removed From Starhopper7:17 Ground Removed Around Hopper8:12 Ship 31 in the High Bay8:48 RioWest Development9:49 SMPTs Repositioned Under Hopper10:17 Further Work on the Chopsticks11:36 The Booster Quick Disconnect11:44 Starhopper Shuffled Around11:58 Starhopper Relocated to Danger Lot
Chopsticks Perform Catch Simulation | SpaceX Boca Chica | September 4th - 7th 2024NASASpaceflight8 Sept 2024The Chopsticks have performed a full simulation of a launch attempt, with a quick close that simulates a catch attempt. Meanwhile, SpaceX is preparing for more flights, as Ship 31 rolled to the Masseys test site.
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Sep 11, 2024 Ship 31 engine testing began at the Massey Outpost with a potential Spin Prime. Meanwhile, Hurricane Francine flooded Starbase and closed Boca Chica Beach.🤵 Hosted by John "Das" Galloway (@kspaceacademy)🎥 Video from Mary (@BocaChicaGal), Jack (@theJackBeyer), and Starbase Live.✂️ Edited by Thomas (@_thomashayden).💼 Produced by Jack (@theJackBeyer).Timestamps:0:00 Ship 31 Testing0:34 The Rocket Garden0:52 The Starfactory1:19 The High Bays1:34 Nosecones in Starfactory2:01 Office Building Connection2:14 The Launch Site2:21 Coyotes Enjoying the Weather2:53 Orbital Launch Tower 13:16 The Chopsticks3:30 Boca Chica Beach Closed for Safety3:55 Flooding in Brownsville4:27 Road to Starbase Flooded5:27 The Production Site5:52 The Chopsticks6:24 Boca Chica Beach6:38 Driving Out of Starbase7:03 Sheepsfoot Compactor7:04 Chopsticks Being Reeved7:43 A Large Fan
Sep 15, 2024 #SpaceX #StarbaseUpdate #SpaceNewsWork on the chopstick reinforcements continued, Ship 31 awaited static fire testing at the Massey Outpost, and Crabs once again invaded Starbase.🤵 Hosted by John "Das" Galloway (@kspaceacademy)🎥 Video from Mary (@BocaChicaGal), Jack (@theJackBeyer), and Starbase Live.✂️ Edited by Thomas (@_thomashayden).💼 Produced by Jack (@theJackBeyer).Timestamps:0:00 Ship 31 at Massey’s0:29 “Test Tank 16”0:58 The Production and Launch Sites1:14 The Launch Site1:22 The Production Site1:40 Ship 301:53 The High Bay2:06 Starfactory Doorway2:26 Starfactory and Office Building2:38 Window Installation2:57 Boca Chica Village3:08 Crabs Make Their Return4:02 Work Continues on the Chopsticks4:55 Booster QD Hood5:07 The Launch Site5:21 More Work on the Chopsticks7:22 Starhopper7:34 Starlink Loader Box8:03 The Production Site8:15 Starfactory Entrance8:51 Massey’s Test Site9:01 “Test Tank 16”9:23 Ship 319:43 “Test Tank 16”10:33 Massey’s to the Production Site10:51 Starfactory Doors Installed11:03 Vents Installed on Mega Bay 211:55 The Rocket Garden12:34 Work on the Chopsticks14:15 Orbital Pad B14:47 Boca Chica Beach
Tower 2 Quick Disconnect Arm Hinge Arrives | SpaceX Boca Chica | 15-17 September 2024NASASpaceflight18 Sept 2024#SpaceX#StarbaseUpdate#SpaceNewsA ship LOX header tank was spotted, parts were removed from Starhopper, Ship 33 had its second aft flap installed, and the Ship QD Arm hinge for Tower 2 arrived in Starbase.🔗 NSF Store: https://www.nasaspacef...⚡ Become a member of NASASpaceflight's channel for exclusive discord access, fast turnaround clips, and other exclusive benefits. Your support helps us continue our 24/7 coverage. Click JOIN above to get started.⚡🤵 Hosted by John "Das" Galloway (@kspaceacademy)🎥 Video from Mary (@BocaChicaGal), Jack (@theJackBeyer), and Starbase Live.✂️ Edited by Thomas (@_thomashayden).💼 Produced by Jack (@theJackBeyer).🔍 If you are interested in using footage from this video, please review our content use policy: https://www.nasaspacef...L2 Boca Chica (more clips and photos) from BC's very early days to today.🔗 https://forum.nasaspac...(Join L2 and support NSF here: https://www.nasaspacef...)#SpaceX #StarbaseUpdate #SpaceNews #SpaceExploration #RocketLaunch #Starship #BoosterTesting #SpaceTechnology #SpaceXUpdates #SpaceXLaunch #SpaceXStarbase #SpaceXNews #SpaceXUpdates2023 #StarbaseLaunchSite #StarshipModifications #SpaceXLaunchPad #SpaceXTesting #SpaceXProductionSite #SpaceXSteelPlate #SpaceXManifolds #SpaceXBoosterTesting #SpaceXLaunchUpdates #SpaceXUpdates2023 #SpaceXSpacecraft #SpaceXDevelopmentTimestamps:0:00 Pipe Unloaded at the Pad B0:24 Chopstick Landing Rail Painted0:38 Pipe Lifted Into Tower0:55 Starfactory/Office Building1:06 Ship Forward Flap Installed1:21 The Rocket Garden1:45 Ship 30’s Aft Flap1:54 The Launch Site2:04 The Chopsticks2:16 Ship Lifting Pin and Landing Rail2:28 Chopstick Stops Reinstalled3:12 The Chopsticks Carriage3:31 The Ship QD Arm3:49 Landing Rail3:59 Hawk Overseeing Operations4:11 The Tank Farm4:32 “Test Tank 16”5:00 Ship 315:18 Nosecones Inside Starfactory5:54 Parts Removed From Starhopper8:02 Orbital Pad A8:23 The Booster QD8:48 Starlink Pez Loader8:59 Massey’s Test Site9:18 “Test Tank 16”9:29 The Production Site9:38 The Rocket Garden9:50 Starfactory/Office Building10:01 The Launch Site10:16 Starhopper10:48 Chopsticks Testing12:27 Possible QD Arm Part Arriving13:01 Ship LOX Header Tank13:25 Flap Installed on Ship 3313:46 Hot Staging Ring
Sept 21, 2024Ship 31 conducted a six engine static fire, then rolled back to the Production Site. Meanwhile, Booster 12 and Ship 30 were rolled out to the Launch Site for full stack testing. Plus, Ship 34's nosecone was rolled out of the Starfactory and into the High Bay.🤵 Hosted by Jack (@theJackBeyer).🎥 Video from Mary (@BocaChicaGal), Jack (@theJackBeyer), and Starbase Live.✂️ Edited by Thomas (@_thomashayden).💼 Produced by Jack (@theJackBeyer).Timestamps:0:00 Work Continues on Starhopper1:23 Ship QD Arm Part Arrives1:54 Orbital Pad A2:06 The Chopsticks3:02 Booster Quick Disconnect3:11 Work at the Orbital Tank Farm3:36 Raptor QDs Purged3:49 Chopstick Reinforcements Painted3:59 The Rio Grande4:09 Ship 31 Testing4:28 Ship 31 Six Engine Static Fire5:44 Mast Removed From Starhopper6:04 Ship 34’s Nosecone Rolled Out7:17 Ship 34’s Nosecone Lifted7:37 The High Bays7:44 Booster 12 in Mega Bay 18:04 Booster 13 in Mega Bay 18:22 Chopsticks Opened8:35 Ship 31 Rolled Back9:14 Hot Staging Ring and B12 Rollout11:52 S31 Arrives at the Production Site12:11 Ship 31 Hooked to Crane12:20 Booster 12 Lifted13:44 Chopsticks Lowered13:55 Ship 30 Rolls Out14:50 Ship 31 Moved to the High Bay
Flight Five Full Stack Gets Frosty During Partial Tanking Test | SpaceX Boca Chica | 21-24 September 2024NASASpaceflightShip 31 was stacked atop Booster 12 and SpaceX conducted a partial tanking test of the full stack. Meanwhile, Ship 34's nosecone was moved back into the Starfactory from the High Bay and potential Orbital Launch Mount parts were delivered.🤵 Hosted by John "Das" Galloway (@kspaceacademy)🎥 Video from Mary (@BocaChicaGal), Jack (@theJackBeyer), and Starbase Live.✂️ Edited by Thomas (@_thomashayden).💼 Produced by Jack (@theJackBeyer).#SpaceX #StarbaseUpdate #SpaceNews #SpaceExploration #RocketLaunch #Starship #BoosterTesting #SpaceTechnology #SpaceXUpdates #SpaceXLaunch #SpaceXStarbase #SpaceXNews #SpaceXUpdates2023 #StarbaseLaunchSite #StarshipModifications #SpaceXLaunchPad #SpaceXTesting #SpaceXProductionSite #SpaceXSteelPlate #SpaceXManifolds #SpaceXBoosterTesting #SpaceXLaunchUpdates #SpaceXUpdates2023 #SpaceXSpacecraft #SpaceXDevelopmentTimestamps:0:00 Hot Staging Ring Installed on B120:26 Press Plate Removed From Ship 300:36 LR 11000 Crane Rotated0:50 Ship 30 in the Chopsticks1:13 Ship 30 Stacked on Booster 122:38 Timelapsed Replay2:56 Ship QD Connected to Ship 303:11 Ship QD Retraction Test3:24 Dancefloor Removed From OLM3:37 DSS Test4:03 Ship 30 Flap Testing5:19 Booster 12 Grid Fin Testing5:57 Partial Tanking Test7:28 Stack Detanked8:50 Starfactory/Office Building9:41 Barrel Stiffeners Lifted10:03 Barrel Stands Moved by Starfactory10:28 Stands Unloaded10:52 Ship 31 in the High Bay11:02 Ship 34 Moved to Transport Stand11:52 The Parking Garage12:12 Test Tank B14.112:22 SPMT Passing By12:38 Dancefloor Returns to the OLM12:48 The Launch Site13:37 Ring on a Truck13:50 B4 Aft Section Hooked to Crane14:17 Possible OLM Part Arrives
Booster 11 Parts Returned to Starbase | SpaceX Boca Chica | 25th - 28th September 2024NASASpaceflight29 Sept 2024HOS Ridgewind returned to port with salvaged parts of Booster 11, the flight 5 stack continued to preside over Starbase, and work on Ship 31's heat shield resumed.🤵 Hosted by John "Das" Galloway (@kspaceacademy)🎥 Video from Mary (@BocaChicaGal), Jack (@theJackBeyer), and Starbase Live.✂️ Edited by Thomas (@_thomashayden).💼 Produced by Jack (@theJackBeyer).#SpaceX #StarbaseUpdate #SpaceNews #SpaceExploration #RocketLaunch #Starship #BoosterTesting #SpaceTechnology #SpaceXUpdates #SpaceXLaunch #SpaceXStarbase #SpaceXNews #SpaceXUpdates2023 #StarbaseLaunchSite #StarshipModifications #SpaceXLaunchPad #SpaceXTesting #SpaceXProductionSite #SpaceXSteelPlate #SpaceXManifolds #SpaceXBoosterTesting #SpaceXLaunchUpdates #SpaceXUpdates2023 #SpaceXSpacecraft #SpaceXDevelopmentTimestamps:0:00 Pad B’s Flame Trench Excavation0:27 HOS Ridgewind Arrives at Port2:09 Racoon Interlude2:36 The Rocket Garden2:45 Crane Possibly Moving Ballast2:54 Work on the Parking Garage3:14 Scaffolding Rebuilt Around Ship 313:38 Starfactory/Office Building3:51 The Launch Site4:11 Work Continues on Starhopper4:30 OLM Alignment Pins Removed4:55 HOS Ridgewind Unloaded5:24 Reinforcements Added on Tower 25:41 Massey’s Test Site5:56 The Production Site6:27 The Launch Site6:48 Flag Unfurled From Tower 17:01 Party in Mega Bay 27:16 B11 Parts Unloaded at Massey’s7:30 The Rocket Garden7:40 Booster 4’s Aft Section7:51 The Parking Garage8:00 Ship 31 in the High Bay8:11 Starfactory/Office Building8:21 Flight Five Full Stack8:53 Drilling in the Tank Farm9:19 Landing Rails Raised9:40 Stairs Lifted Onto Tower 2
More Potential Pad B Launch Mount Parts Arrive | SpaceX Boca Chica - September 29 - October 1, 2024 Oct 2, 2024Potential parts for Pad B's OLM arrived were lifted by a crane at the Sanchez Lot, Ship 30 was destacked from atop Booster 12, and hardware for future ships and boosters was visible inside the Starfactory.🤵 Hosted by John "Das" Galloway (@kspaceacademy)🎥 Video from Mary (@BocaChicaGal), Jack (@theJackBeyer), and Starbase Live.✂️ Edited by Thomas (@_thomashayden).💼 Produced by Jack (@theJackBeyer).Timestamps:0:00 Barrel Sections Inside Starfactory0:18 Ship 34’s Nosecone0:30 Two Untiled Nosecones0:53 New Parts Delivered1:08 Pad B’s Chopstick Carriage1:39 The Parking Garage2:03 Ship 31 in the High Bay2:19 Platform Moved2:47 SQD Disconnected2:59 Ship QD Taped Up3:15 Hot Staging Ring Loadspreader3:30 Ship QD Arm Retracted3:53 S30, B12, and the Hot Staging Ring4:15 Ship 30 Destacked6:45 Safety Net Removed From Tower 26:55 Ship 30 Moved to the Side7:07 Hot Staging Ring Removed7:54 The Launch Site8:11 Ship 308:35 Chopstick Stabilizers8:57 Booster 12 on the OLM9:07 Counterweights Loaded9:26 More OLM Parts Delivered10:25 The Doctor Arriving in Starbase?10:37 Chopsticks and Carriage10:48 Booster Test Stand Moved
Humans for Scale - Starship Flight 5 Preps Continue | SpaceX Boca Chica - 2-4 October 2024Oct 5, 2024SpaceX tests the chopsticks with load test bags in preparation for a Flight 5 catch attempt, Booster 14 rolls to Massey's for testing, and work continues all over Starbase pushing the Starship Mars rocket program ahead. This Starbase Summary covers October 2nd - 4th 2024.🤵 Hosted by John "Das" Galloway (@kspaceacademy)🎥 Video from Mary (@BocaChicaGal), and Starbase Live.✂️ Edited by Thomas (@_thomashayden).💼 Produced by Jack (@theJackBeyer).Timestamps:0:00 Ship 300:15 Chopstick Stabilizer0:25 Ship Lifting Pin0:35 Work on the Chopsticks1:07 Long Bird1:22 Orbital Pad A1:44 Work on Booster 143:05 Starfactory/Office Building3:26 Barrel Stiffener Moved3:47 The Parking Garage4:07 Chopsticks and Carriage4:19 CC 8800-1 Crane Lowered4:36 Ship QD Arm Retracted4:46 Booster 14 Rolled to Massey’s5:29 Sunrise Behind the Launch Site5:44 The Production Site5:53 Chopsticks and Carriage6:03 Chopstick Catch Rails6:19 Parking Garage and STARGATE6:39 Four Point Lifter7:02 Starfactory/Office Building7:22 OLM Part Delivered7:38 Work Platform Arrives7:57 Load Testing Water Bags Arrive8:18 The Launch Site8:30 Crews Atop Booster 128:43 Booster 14 at Massey’s9:01 The Launch Site9:35 The Deluge Tank Farm9:43 Work in and on Ship 3010:31 The Chopsticks10:54 Work on the Tower11:09 Work Under the OLM11:19 Crews at the Booster QD11:40 The Ship QD Arm11:48 Crews Heading up Booster 1212:46 Water Bags Prepared for Testing14:20 Progress at Pad B15:11 Pez Dispenser with Jig15:36 Chopstick Load Testing15:51 Chopstick Deflection Comparison
SpaceX Prepared for Upcoming Starship Flight 5 | SpaceX Boca Chica - 05-07 October 2024Oct 8, 2024 STARBASESpaceX is preparing for Starship flight 5 planned for no earlier than October 13th. The flight 5 vehicles performed full stack tanking test to ensure they are ready as soon as the launch license is released. SpaceX's future is also being worked in parallel, with sections of the second Orbital Launch Mount for Pad B arriving into Starbase.🤵 Hosted by John "Das" Galloway (@kspaceacademy)🎥 Video from Mary (@BocaChicaGal), Jack (@theJackBeyer), and Starbase Live.✂️ Edited by Thomas (@_thomashayden).💼 Produced by Jack (@theJackBeyer).Timestamps:0:00 Hot Staging Ring Installed on B120:20 Massey’s Test Site0:34 “Test Tank 16”0:46 Booster 140:58 Booster 14 Cryo Testing1:23 The Launch Site1:57 Ship 31 in the High Bay2:10 Starbase Across the Gulf2:17 Sea Turtle2:40 HOS Ridgewind Departing3:48 Starlink Pez Loader3:56 Ship 30 at the Launch Site4:07 Booster 12 on the OLM4:19 Booster 11 Aft Dome Returns5:11 Ship 30 Press Plate Removed5:21 Ship QD Arm Retracted5:32 Ship 30 Stacked on Booster 126:32 The Launch Site7:05 OLM Part Delivered7:42 OLM Top Deck Pancake Parts11:08 Another OLM Part Delivered11:32 Tower Module Stands11:43 Tower 2 Chopsticks and Carriage12:35 The Parking Garage12:48 Starfactory/Office Building13:25 Tanking Test
FTS Installed Before Launch & Potential Catch | SpaceX Boca Chica | 8th -10th October 2024NASASpaceflight11 Oct 2024SpaceX is performing the final steps to ready Starship, and Stage Zero, for a flight as early as this Sunday. This includes the testing of the water deluge system, checkouts on the chopsticks, and FTS installation!🤵 Hosted by John "Das" Galloway (@kspaceacademy)🎥 Video from Mary (@BocaChicaGal), Jack (@theJackBeyer), Max Evans (@_mgde_), Das(@KSpaceAcademy), and Starbase Live.✂️ Edited by Thomas (@_thomashayden).💼 Produced by Jack (@theJackBeyer).Timestamps:0:00 Water Deluge Test1:02 Protective Boxes Moved1:22 Protective Boxes Installed1:45 Camera Work on the Tower Mast2:08 Ship QD2:37 Ship 30 Destack5:06 Booster 12’s Raceway Opened 5:38 Work Inside Ship 305:49 Work on OLM Delivery Continues6:38 “Test Tank 16” Lifted From Stand7:01 Work on Ship 307:25 Crews on the Chopsticks7:42 Work on the Tower8:01 Booster 128:34 Booster FTS Boxes Opened8:52 White Boxes Removed9:04 White Box Installed9:25 Ship FTS Work9:43 Mural on the Parking Garage9:57 Boca Chica Beach10:17 Chopstick Testing10:30 The Launch Site10:38 Ship 30 Moved Into the Chopsticks11:11 Flag Deployed on Tower 211:29 Mural Installation12:05 Night at the Launch Site
Booster 12 Gets Hero's Return for Post Catch Inspections! | SpaceX Boca Chica | October 13th - 15th 2024NASASpaceflightBooster 12 was safed, lifted off the mount at Pad A, and given a hero's return to the Production Site where it will likely undergo detailed inspections. Also, barrel sections for Booster 16 were spotted.🤵 Hosted by John "Das" Galloway (@kspaceacademy)🎥 Video from Mary (@BocaChicaGal), Jack (@theJackBeyer), and Starbase Live.✂️ Edited by Thomas (@_thomashayden).Timestamps:0:00 SpaceX Boca Chica1:48 Hot Staging Ring Impact1:58 Booster 12 Hanging Out2:38 Booster Transport Stand Moved2:57 Booster QD Opened3:10 Booster 12 Lowered3:28 BQD Closed3:36 Booster 12 Centered on Chopsticks3:43 Booster 12 Placed on the OLM3:57 LOX Frost Line Lowering4:08 Party at the Production Site4:39 Booster Stand Rolled to Launch Site4:57 Chine Damage5:38 Top of Booster 126:40 Booster 12’s Engines6:49 Booster FTS Explosives Uninstalled7:18 Dancefloor Returns7:48 Booster 12 Lifted off the OLM9:11 Booster 12 Rolled Back10:36 Booster 16 Barrels at Mega Bay 1
Starship Launch Pad Damage Inspections | SpaceX Boca Chica | October 16th - 18th 2024NASASpaceflight19 Oct 2024After Booster 12's departure, SpaceX began inspecting Pad A to ensure it is good to go before beginning the Starship Flight 6 launch and catch campaign. Also, Ship 31's tile work is nearly complete at the Production Site.🤵 Hosted by John "Das" Galloway (@kspaceacademy)🎥 Video from Mary (@BocaChicaGal), D (@dwisecinema),and Starbase Live.✂️ Edited by Thomas (@_thomashayden).L2 Boca Chica (more clips and photos) from BC's very early days to today.🔗 https://forum.nasaspac...(Join L2 and support NSF here: https://www.nasaspacef...)Timestamps:0:00 Chopsticks and Carriage0:27 Ship 31 in the High Bay0:38 Starfactory/Office Building1:02 The Orbital Launch Site1:12 Orbital Pad A1:30 The Chopsticks2:08 Booster QD2:20 Piping on the OLM2:43 Scaffolding Lifted to the OLM3:03 Ship QD Arm3:33 Deluge Tank Farm3:43 Work at Pad B4:13 Bird Looking for a Snack4:23 Ship QD Arm Assembled5:05 Ship 31 Tile Work6:09 Pipe Delivery6:16 Work Continues on the OLM6:36 Booster Transport Stand6:51 Ship QD Arm Construction7:12 The Orbital Launch Mount7:33 The Chopsticks7:43 Chopstick Pad Damage8:51 Ship QD Arm9:11 Alignment Pins Reinstalled9:36 CC 8800-1 Part Leaving9:53 Chopsticks Opened10:05 Sunrise in Boca Chica10:23 Chopstick Carriage10:35 Ship QD Arm10:51 Chopstick Cable Chain11:12 Two Subcoolers12:30 Orbital Pad A13:17 Tower Base Painted13:30 Work on the Chopsticks13:57 Hose Lifted to the OLM14:16 Ship 31 Tile Work14:52 “Test Tank 16” Moved15:13 Moonrise Behind Starhopper
| SpaceX Boca Chica | October 19th - 22nd 2024NASASpaceflight23 Oct 2024Booster 13 rolled out to the launch site and was lifted onto the OLM. Meanwhile, HOS Ridgewind recovered Booster 12's hot stage ring from the Gulf of Mexico and work on Pad B continued.🤵 Hosted by John "Das" Galloway (@kspaceacademy)🎥 Video from Mary (@BocaChicaGal), Jack (@theJackBeyer), and Starbase Live.✂️ Edited by Derek Schumer (@ItsSchum).💼 Produced by Jack (@theJackBeyer).Timestamps:0:06 - Refurbishment Work on OLM0:16 - Work on Ship 31 in High Bay0:23 - Concrete Poured Near Pad B0:30 - LR 11000 Crane Lowered0:45 - Filling of GSE Tanks1:12 - HOS Ridgewind Leaving Port Isabel1:33 - LR 11000 Crane Lifted1:50 - HOS Ridgewind Recovery Operation2:02 - HOS Ridgewind Returns to Port2:17 - Cable Chain Installed2:42 - SPMT Moved From Launch Site2:57 - Booster Transport Stand 2 Moved3:12 - Booster Transport Stand 1 Moved3:38 - A Look Inside Starfactory3:58 - Ship 34 CX Section Moved4:28 - Window Work on Starfactory4:52 - GSE Subcooler Tank Installed5:05 - Work on Starhopper5:19 - Ship Forward Flap Delivered5:28 - Earth Movement Around Pad B5:44 - Work on Chopsticks5:52 - Ship QD Arm Work for Pad B6:17 - Booster QD Cover Closed6:34 - Booster Transport Stand Moved 6:56 - Tile Work on Ship 317:12 - Booster 13 Lifted7:56 - Ridgewind Returns to the HSR Area8:19 - Nosecones in Starfactory8:45 - Work Continues on OLM and Tower9:09 - Ship 31 Nosecone Heat Tiles9:21 - Chopsticks Raised10:21 - B12 Hotstaging Ring Recovered11:21 - Booster 13 Rolls Out to Pad13:41 - HOS Ridgewind Returns to Port13:55 - Chopsticks Connected to Booster 1314:11 - Ship Quick Disconnect Arm Moved14:25 - Booster 13 Lifted Onto OLM
Starship Pushes Towards Flight 6, Booster 13 Static Fire Complete | SpaceX Boca Chica | October 23rd - 25th 2024NASASpaceflight26 Oct 2024Booster 13 completed a Static Fire test, less than 2 weeks after Starship Flight 5. Starbase remains busy as SpaceX looks forward to Flight 6. With special guest appearance by the Crew-8 Dragon Capsule streaking through the skies over the Gulf of Mexico.⚡ AMBIENT AUDIO AVAILABLE⚡ Remember, you can switch audio tracks to the non-commentary ambient audio by changing languages under the "settings" gear. It make take YT 30 minutes to activate this after the video goes public. 🤵 Hosted by John "Das" Galloway (@kspaceacademy)🎥 Video from Mary (@bocachicagal), Jack Beyer (@thejackbeyer), and the Starbase LIVE Crew ( http://nsf.live/starbase )✂️ Edited by Thomas Hayden (@_thomashayden)Timestamps:0:00 Work on the OLM/Booster 130:42 OLM Scaffolding Removal Begins0:51 Dancefloor Stand Moved to OLM1:01 Booster 13 and the Tank Farm1:13 Pad B Flame Trench Work1:27 Starhopper1:38 Ship QD Arm Construction1:50 Actuator(?) Delivered2:04 Dancefloor Removed from OLM2:16 DSS Tested2:24 Crews Return to the OLM2:37 Dancefloor Returns2:54 Pad B OLM Assembly Underway3:23 Ship 31 Tile Work3:34 Dancefloor Removed3:46 Booster 13 Testing4:17 Booster 13 Static Fire Preps4:57 Booster 13 Static Fire7:25 Booster 13 Detanked7:37 Starlink Pez Loader Moved7:54 Crew-8 Re-entry8:24 Ship 31 in the High Bay9:15 Tower 2’s Ship QD Arm9:25 Pad B’s OLM Construction9:35 Parking Garage Mural10:02 Ship Cryo Stand Moved to MB210:12 Ship 34 Section Moved to MB210:36 Starfactory/Office Building11:07 Booster 13 on the OLM11:29 Booster 13 Lifted off the OLM12:17 Starhopper
Oct 31, 2024 Ship 33, SpaceX's first Block 2/V2 Ship, was cryo proof tested at Massey's as it prepares for Flight 7. Booster 12 and 13 were also shuffled around as SpaceX gets B13 ready for Flight 6.⚡ AMBIENT AUDIO AVAILABLE⚡ Remember, you can switch audio tracks to the non-commentary ambient audio by changing languages under the "settings" gear. It make take YT 30 minutes to activate this after the video goes public. 🤵 Hosted by John "Das" Galloway (@kspaceacademy)🎥 Video from Mary (@bocachicagal), Jack Beyer (@thejackbeyer), and the Starbase LIVE Crew ( http://nsf.live/starbase )✂️ Edited by Thomas Hayden (@_thomashayden)Timestamps:0:00 Ship 33 Rolled to Massey’s1:04 Booster 13 Lifted Onto Work Stand1:13 CC 8800-1 Derrick Lowered1:22 Work Next to the BQD Hood1:31 Booster 12 Moved Outside1:51 B12 Moved to Rocket Garden2:17 Delivery at the Production Site2:32 Chopsticks, Carriage, and SQD Arm2:47 Ship 31 in the High Bay3:18 Booster QD Structure for Pad B3:33 Pad A’s Booster QD Hood3:57 The Chopsticks4:53 New Vents on the OLM5:08 Ship QD Arm5:16 Orbital Pad B5:32 Chopstick Testing5:51 Ship 31 in the High Bay6:19 Pipes Moved to the Launch Site8:01 Derrick Removed from CC 8800-18:08 Pad B’s OLM8:21 Chopsticks, Carriage, and SQD Arm8:29 Pad B OLM Piece Installed8:41 Ship 33 at Massey’s10:26 Landing Rails Lowered10:33 Ship 33 Cryo10:43 Booster 16 Barrel Section10:56 CO2 Tank Rolled Into Mega Bay 111:05 More OLM Parts Delivered11:34 Booster 16 Barrel Moved Inside11:42 Ship 33 Cryo Test
Nov 3, 2024 5 productsStarship 33 completes testing at Massey's, construction on the OTHER Orbital Launch Mount continues, Starhopper gets a spa day, and disassembly of the massive CC 8800-1 crane continues in the latest Starbase Summary, with commentary, observations, and reaction by NSF's John (Das) Galloway. 0:00 The Production Site0:35 Starfactory0:46 Sanchez Site1:01 Pad B OLM Construction1:13 The Orbital Launch Site1:32 Orbital Pad B Construction2:12 Massey’s Test Site2:25 CC 8800-1 Disassembly Continues2:37 Brief Chopstick Testing2:52 Ship 33 Cryo Test3:17 Ship 31 in the High Bay4:00 Tile Gap Filler Installed4:35 Starfactory/Office Building4:47 Ship 33 Leaves Cryo Station4:59 Pad B Entrance Clean Up5:40 Third OLM Corner Installed5:56 Ship 33 Returns From Massey’s7:30 Four Point Lifter Attached7:50 Ship 33 Lifted Off Thrust Simulator8:07 Starhopper’s Dome Painted8:39 Containers on the Move
Nov 9, 2024 Covering the period 06-08 November 2024Ship 31 gets a new banana decal, giving a sense of the true size of a Starship, Starhopper gets cleaned and polished, the launch site prepares for the upcoming Starship Flight 6, and of course, WCOTOLM. ⚡ Become a member of NASASpaceflight's channel for exclusive discord access, fast turnaround clips, and other exclusive benefits. Your support helps us continue our 24/7 coverage. Click JOIN above to get started.⚡🤵 Hosted by John "Das" Galloway (@kspaceacademy)🎥 Video from Mary (@bocachicagal), Jack Beyer (@thejackbeyer), and the Starbase LIVE Crew ( http://nsf.live/starbase)✂️ Edited by Thomas Hayden (@_thomashayden)Timestamps:0:00 Booster 16 Section Moved0:16 The Rocket Garden0:23 Starlink Loader Hooked to Crane0:31 Chopsticks, Carriage, and QD Arm0:40 Pad B’s OLM Construction0:54 Ship 31 in the High Bay1:22 Starfactory/Office Building1:33 The Orbital Tank Farm1:41 Box Installed at the Tank Farm2:36 Booster QD3:25 Starhopper Getting a Clean3:59 Nosecones Inside Starfactory4:15 Pad A’s Tower4:25 Ship QD Arm4:40 The OLM and Chopsticks5:28 Pads A and B5:37 Flame Trench Work at Pad B6:42 Safety Netting Removed7:14 Work on Test Tank B14.17:45 Pad B’s OLM Construction7:56 Flatbed Outside Starfactory8:09 Ship 31’s Banana for Scale8:35 Ship 37’s LOX Header Tank8:50 Nosecones Inside Starfactory9:21 The Orbital Tank Farm9:32 Hot Staging Ring9:57 Ship 31 in the High Bay10:40 CO2 Tank Lifted in Mega Bay 110:51 Work on Starfactory11:06 The Parking Garage11:14 Chopsticks, Carriage, and SQD Arm11:23 Chopstick Reinforcement Installed11:38 Piping Unloaded12:19 Brief Chopstick Test
Nov 13, 2024 Covering period of 09-12 November 2024Leading up to Starship Flight 6, SpaceX is busy at Starbase working towards the current flight and, from what we can see, many to come. With Booster 13 rolling out soon, SpaceX rolled out Starship 31. Oh and there's a link somewhere in this video to order the Flight 6 Patch early.🤵 Hosted by John "Das" Galloway (@kspaceacademy)🎥 Video from Mary (@bocachicagal), Jack Beyer (@thejackbeyer), and the Starbase LIVE Crew ( http://nsf.live/starbase)✂️ Edited by Thomas Hayden (@_thomashayden) with Sawyer RosensteinTimestamps:0:00 RVac 275 Moved Into Mega Bay 20:18 RVac 305 Moved0:35 Raptor 385 Moved0:49 Ship 31 in the High Bay1:30 Engines for Ship 331:39 Parts Lifted2:18 Booster Chine Sections2:30 Areas Painted on Mega Bay 23:06 RVac 398 Moved Into Mega Bay 23:25 Final Level 2 OLM Part Delivered3:44 Sunset at the Production Site3:54 Nosecones in Starfactory4:24 Ballast Loaded on S31’s SPMTs4:44 Ship 31 Decal and Banana for Scale5:46 Starfactory5:56 Water Deluge Test6:42 Ship 31 Rollout9:53 CC 8800-1 Parts Leaving10:09 Tower 2 Drawworks Delivered10:23 Drawworks Unloaded10:33 Drawworks Installed
Premieres Nov 16, 2024SpaceX is preparing for the sixth flight of Starship. This includes moving and stacking both vehicles, in prepraration for the flight, but also, the flight termination system is armed on the Booster, in preparation for flight.🤵 Hosted by John "Das" Galloway (@kspaceacademy)🎥 Video from Mary (@bocachicagal), Jack Beyer (@thejackbeyer), Max Evans (@_mgde_), and the Starbase LIVE Crew ( http://nsf.live/starbase)✂️ Edited by Thomas Hayden (@_thomashayden)Timestamps:0:00 Chopsticks Tested0:24 Booster Stand Moved Into MB10:31 Booster 16 LOX Tank Section Moved0:56 Booster 13 Lifted Onto Stand1:03 More CC 8800-1 Parts Leaving1:21 Ship 31’s Flaps Opened1:33 Booster 13 Moved Outside1:47 Booster 13 Rolled Out4:39 Chopsticks Closed Around B134:46 Booster 13 Centered4:56 Booster 13 Lifted Onto OLM5:33 Chopsticks Lowered5:40 BQD Attached to Booster 135:48 Chopstick Landing Rails Raised5:56 Ship 31 Moved Into Chopsticks6:14 ‘X’ Starfactory Sign Lit Up6:31 Ship 31 Stacked on Booster 137:50 Nosecones in Starfactory8:18 Peek Inside Starfactory8:40 Ship QD Retraction Test8:49 Booster 13/Ship 31 Full Stack9:42 Grid Fin Testing11:00 Pad B OLM Work Continues11:39 Plane Transiting the Moon11:47 Booster FTS Install
November 23, 2024, Covering November 19-22, 2024Following Flight 6 of Starship, SpaceX immediately went into inspection and recovery mode at the launch site in preparation for Flight 7. Meanwhile, Ship 26 was disassembled. 🤵 Hosted by John "Das" Galloway (@kspaceacademy)🎥 Video from Mary (@bocachicagal), Jack Beyer (@thejackbeyer), Max Evans (@_mgde_), and the Starbase LIVE Crew ( http://nsf.live/starbase)✂️ Edited by Thomas Hayden (@_thomashayden)Timestamps:0:00 Crews Inspecting the Chopsticks0:17 The Orbital Launch Mount0:47 The Booster Quick Disconnect1:26 The Chopsticks1:45 Scaffolding Installed on the OLM2:05 Tarp Over the Deluge Plate2:15 Ship QD Arm2:25 Damaged Mast2:53 Pads A and B3:09 Tank Farm Refilling3:20 Ship 26 in the High Bay3:33 Ship 26 Aft Section3:52 Dancefloor Lifted Under OLM4:08 OLM Alignment Pins Reinstalled4:25 Booster Press Pipes Lifted4:38 Pad B OLM Under Construction4:50 Chopsticks, Carriage, and QD Arm5:18 Drilling Rig by the Parking Garage5:28 Ship 26 in the High Bay5:38 Ship 26 Mid LOX Section Removed6:06 Starfactory/Office Building6:23 Work on the OLM Continues7:15 Chopsticks Pivot Point7:54 The Ship QD Arm8:07 Ship 26 Scrapping Continues8:36 Peek Inside Mega Bay 28:45 Buckner LR 11000 Parts Arriving9:00 LR 11000 Assembly Begins10:59 Tower 2 Cable Spool Installed11:10 Ship Thrust Simulator by Ship 2011:20 Work on the Ship QD Arm11:32 Ship 26 in the High Bay11:49 The Office Building11:59 The Launch Site12:08 New Subcoolers12:18 The Chopsticks12:28 The Booster QD
Premiered November 27, 2024 Covering the period November 23-26, 2024Following the successful test of Starship Flight 6, SpaceX continues to make progress on its various projects at Starbase. Restoration efforts are underway at the launch site, addressing damage observed in multiple areas of the tower caused by previous launches.🤵 Hosted by John "Das" Galloway (@kspaceacademy)🎥 Video from Mary (@bocachicagal), and the Starbase LIVE Crew ( http://nsf.live/starbase)✂️ Edited by Thomas Hayden (@_thomashayden)Timestamps:0:00 Booster 16 Aft Section0:53 LR 11000 Assembly Continues1:49 Four Point Lifter Moved Into MB22:08 Pipes Installed at Pad B3:15 New LR 11000 Crane3:24 Orbital Pad A3:33 The Chopsticks3:42 Antennas Strapped to Chopsticks3:52 Stabilizers Painted4:08 Chopsticks Carriage4:33 The Orbital Launch Mount4:59 Booster Quick Disconnect5:17 Work Around the OLM Vent5:39 Woody Inspecting the Team’s Work5:55 Ship QD Arm6:05 Starfactory/Office Building6:12 Chopsticks Raised6:35 Barrel Section Inside Starfactory6:45 The Launch Site6:53 The Chopsticks7:33 The Ship QD Arm8:31 The Orbital Launch Mount9:26 The Tank Farm9:47 Pipe Delivery9:56 Rocket Garden and Booster Stand10:04 Starfactory/Office Building10:16 Nosecones Inside Starfactory10:48 Ship 26 Nosecone Moved
