Author Topic: SpaceX Boca Chica - Production Updates - MASTER Thread (5) (Read 9329138 times)

FutureSpaceTourist · « **Reply #860 on:** 07/01/2022 06:49 pm »

https://twitter.com/rgvaerialphotos/status/1542943361564557312

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S25 Mid Lox & B8 Forward

Jack Beyer · « **Reply #861 on:** 07/02/2022 06:32 am »

Booster 7 and the Launch Site continue to be prepared for static fire testing, the Starlink loading mechanism was spotted with rails extended, and crews continued to work on Ship 24 in the High Bay.

Video and Pictures from Nic (@NicAnsuini) and the NSF Robots. Edited by Cait (@Cait_vs).

BradyKenniston · « **Reply #862 on:** 07/03/2022 04:24 am »

Work on Booster 7's aft section progresses as SpaceX nears the first static fire on top the Orbital Launch Mount. Meanwhile, Booster 5 continues to be scrapped.

Video and Pictures from @BocaChicaGal and the NSF Robots. Edited by @Patrick_Colqu.

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Jack Beyer · « **Reply #863 on:** 07/04/2022 03:03 am »

Crews installed shields for Booster 7's Raptor engines as SpaceX gets closer to engine testing. Meanwhile, Ship 24 remains in the High Bay as it awaits rollout to the Launch Site.

Video and Pictures from Mary (@BocaChicaGal). Edited by Justin (@OGNouvh).

Patrick_colquhoun · « **Reply #864 on:** 07/06/2022 03:10 am »

Ship 24 was rolled to the Launch Site ahead of its testing campaign. Ship 24 joins Booster 7 at the site, with the two being bookmarked for the first orbital flight.

Video and Pictures from Mary (@BocaChicaGal), Nic (@NicAnsuini), and the NSF Robots.
Edited by Patrick Colquhoun(@Patrick_Colqu).

FutureSpaceTourist · « **Reply #865 on:** 07/06/2022 05:00 pm »

https://twitter.com/ringwatchers/status/1544727604720271363

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If you like payload doors, here's something cool. SN25's door panel was just lifted and installed inside of its payload bay!

📸: @LabPadre Sentinel - 11:35 CDT

SPKirsch · « **Reply #866 on:** 07/07/2022 02:32 am »

https://twitter.com/nextspaceflight/status/1544842151116189696

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Booster 8 methane section is heading for the Mega Bay for stacking with the LOX section, which is already assembled in the Mega Bay. SpaceX could have two fully stacked boosters soon.

http://nsf.live/starbase

Jack Beyer · « **Reply #867 on:** 07/07/2022 10:10 am »

Ship 24 was lifted on Suborbital Pad B for testing and Booster 7 was tested. Meanwhile, Booster 8's forward section was moved into the Mega Bay for stacking and a Booster Thrust Assembly was flipped.

Video and Pictures from Mary (@BocaChicaGal), Nic (@NicAnsuini), and the NSF Robots. Edited by Jack (@theJackBeyer).

StevenOBrien · « **Reply #868 on:** 07/07/2022 09:16 pm »

Congratulations, it's a booster. B8 mate in the megabay.

Jack Beyer · « **Reply #869 on:** 07/08/2022 04:05 am »

Ship 24 was disconnected from SpaceX's LR 11000 crane and crews worked around its quick disconnect plate as it is being prepared for static fire testing. Meanwhile, Booster 8 was stacked in the Mega Bay and 3 Raptor 2 engines were delivered.

Video and Pictures from Mary (@BocaChicaGal) and Nic (@NicAnsuini). Edited by Jack (@theJackBeyer).

FutureSpaceTourist · « **Reply #870 on:** 07/08/2022 08:13 pm »

https://twitter.com/rgvaerialphotos/status/1545501140141359106

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Booster 8 is fully stacked!

Florian F · « **Reply #871 on:** 07/08/2022 10:52 pm »

I am surprised nobody mentioned this ... thing ... that arrived tonight at the launch pad.

StevenOBrien · « **Reply #872 on:** 07/08/2022 11:48 pm »

Chopsticks have risen

FutureSpaceTourist · « **Reply #873 on:** 07/09/2022 05:00 am »

https://twitter.com/rgvaerialphotos/status/1545620260824535042

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A look inside Ship 25

Patrick_colquhoun · « **Reply #874 on:** 07/09/2022 06:58 am »

A new work platform for the Orbital Launch Mount was moved to the Launch Site, Booster 7 underwent testing, and the Chopsticks were tested.

Video and Pictures from Nic (@NicAnsuini) and the NSF Robots.
Edited by Thomas Hayden(@_thomashayden).

Jack Beyer · « **Reply #875 on:** 07/10/2022 05:33 am »

The chopsticks were raised and lowered around B7's aft section, the Ship quick disconnect retracted before moving back into place, and crews worked on Ship 24.

Video and Pictures from Mary (@BocaChicaGal), Nic (@NicAnsuini), and the NSF Robots. Edited by Justin (@OGNovuh).

aip · « **Reply #876 on:** 07/11/2022 05:48 pm »

Chopstick Actuator Removed for Upgrades
After recent Booster 7 testing, crews removed a Chopstick actuator for potential upgrades. Meanwhile, crews attached weather instruments to the top of the Orbital Launch Tower.

Video and Pictures from Mary (@BocaChicaGal) and the NSF Robots. Edited by Justin (@OGnovuh).

FutureSpaceTourist · « **Reply #877 on:** 07/11/2022 06:24 pm »

Patrick_colquhoun · « **Reply #878 on:** 07/13/2022 07:13 am »

Crews Inspected Booster 7 and the Orbital Launch Mount after Monday's explosion during engine testing and a Ship Common Dome was put on the sleeving stand at the Launch Site.

Video and Pictures from Mary (@BocaChicaGal), Nic (@NicAnsuini), and the NSF Robots.
Edited by Patrick Colquhoun(@Patrick_Colqu).

BradyKenniston · « **Reply #879 on:** 07/14/2022 01:51 pm »

SpaceX is moving SPMTs into place as they prepare to remove Booster 7 from the launch mount for transport back to the Production Site.

Video and Pictures from Mary (@BocaChicaGal), Nic (@nicansuini), and the NSF Robots

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