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