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Re: SpaceX BFS - Phase 1 - StarHopper - Photos and Updates
« Reply #700 on: 06/16/2019 10:18 pm »

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Re: SpaceX BFS - Phase 1 - StarHopper - Photos and Updates
« Reply #701 on: 06/16/2019 10:45 pm »
https://twitter.com/spacepadreisle/status/1140389686122307585

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New landing pad for #Starhopper at #SpaceX #BocaChica

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https://twitter.com/spacepadreisle/status/1140390437489913856

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Fathers Day off day at #SpaceX #BocaChica #Starship
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Re: SpaceX BFS - Phase 1 - StarHopper - Photos and Updates
« Reply #702 on: 06/17/2019 02:17 am »
As first noted by GWH:

twitter.com/flcnhvy/status/1140410838651740160

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Any update on the Starship presentation we’re all super excited for, I assume it won’t happen on June 20?

https://twitter.com/elonmusk/status/1140414413322670080

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Might get pushed to next month. Starhopper flight first. Waiting on engine repair.
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Re: SpaceX BFS - Phase 1 - StarHopper - Photos and Updates
« Reply #703 on: 06/17/2019 04:23 pm »
June 24 now earliest road/beach closure date:

twitter.com/bluemoondance74/status/1140651780130451456

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ICYMI: New delay of road/ beach closures in Boca Chica, TX until June 24-26 (2-8 pm) for SpaceX #Starhopper tests and expected hops 🔥🚀🌴

https://twitter.com/bluemoondance74/status/1140651986322427904
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Re: SpaceX BFS - Phase 1 - StarHopper - Photos and Updates
« Reply #704 on: 06/17/2019 08:26 pm »
A couple pics taken this afternoon at the launch site.
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Re: SpaceX BFS - Phase 1 - StarHopper - Photos and Updates
« Reply #705 on: 06/18/2019 08:43 pm »
Curious road closure tomorrow:

https://twitter.com/spacepadreisle/status/1141074511896465408

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Raptor delivery tomorrow Wednesday 2-3pm?! New County road closure notice here - co.cameron.tx.us/public_service…  #SpaceX #StarHopper #BocaChica

Unlikely to be Raptor:

twitter.com/wickertally/status/1141080699316953088?s=21

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Did they close the road last time a raptor was delivered?

https://twitter.com/spacepadreisle/status/1141081007166279681

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No, good point...

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Re: SpaceX BFS - Phase 1 - StarHopper - Photos and Updates
« Reply #706 on: 06/19/2019 12:59 am »
Pics of StarHopper at the launch site.
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Re: SpaceX BFS - Phase 1 - StarHopper - Photos and Updates
« Reply #707 on: 06/19/2019 07:46 pm »


https://twitter.com/spacepadreisle/status/1141429398005936129

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No raptor today, just some type of pressure testing or fueling shortly. Sitting at Hoppy w SpaceX security and BocaChicaGal, will update if anything starts to steam

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twitter.com/spacepadreisle/status/1141432910400167941?s=21
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Re: SpaceX BFS - Phase 1 - StarHopper - Photos and Updates
« Reply #708 on: 06/19/2019 08:53 pm »
https://twitter.com/spacepadreisle/status/1141447095418855425

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Ok almost showtime, road blocked and all vehicles just left pad

https://twitter.com/spacepadreisle/status/1141448397402103808

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Road finally closed at 3:50

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Re: SpaceX BFS - Phase 1 - StarHopper - Photos and Updates
« Reply #709 on: 06/19/2019 08:55 pm »
Zoomed in livestream by LabPadre if you want to watch whatever it is they will be doing:

"The Starship has landed"

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Re: SpaceX BFS - Phase 1 - StarHopper - Photos and Updates
« Reply #710 on: 06/19/2019 09:11 pm »
New live stream



Edit to add: venting!
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Re: SpaceX BFS - Phase 1 - StarHopper - Photos and Updates
« Reply #711 on: 06/19/2019 09:14 pm »
Angle of the venting from Lab Padre's stream
"The Starship has landed"

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Re: SpaceX BFS - Phase 1 - StarHopper - Photos and Updates
« Reply #712 on: 06/19/2019 09:24 pm »
Flare stack has lit!
"The Starship has landed"

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Re: SpaceX BFS - Phase 1 - StarHopper - Photos and Updates
« Reply #713 on: 06/19/2019 11:32 pm »
A few pics from the pressure/tank testing. A little venting and flare stack burning.
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Re: SpaceX BFS - Phase 1 - StarHopper - Photos and Updates
« Reply #714 on: 06/20/2019 01:42 am »
Pics taken later tonight at the launch site.
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Re: SpaceX BFS - Phase 1 - StarHopper - Photos and Updates
« Reply #715 on: 06/20/2019 10:45 am »
https://twitter.com/labpadre/status/1141657421632462850

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Here's some condensed footage of yesterday's #StarHopper testing at the #SpaceX #BocaChica launch site 🚀


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UPDATE: We understand SpaceX is unlikely to go with SN5 for Starhopper now, and hops will move to NET July, with SN6 (pending good McGregor testing), as a result.

Above is an update and this remains update only (before someone quotes that and starts asking questions ;))
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Re: SpaceX BFS - Phase 1 - StarHopper - Photos and Updates
« Reply #717 on: 06/21/2019 08:32 pm »
There was a LN2 delivery made to the launch site this morning. It's been a pretty quiet day there today. Pics taken this afternoon.
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Re: SpaceX BFS - Phase 1 - StarHopper - Photos and Updates
« Reply #718 on: 06/24/2019 07:23 am »
SN6 is almost done (I think means almost built, not yet tested?)

Can anyone do an ELI5 explanation on what an "oxygen turbine stator" is in the context of a FFSC rocket engine?  I have seen diagrams of Raptor and understand the concept but I have not seen the "stator" terminology before.

https://twitter.com/elonmusk/status/1143019549492744203

Thank you for any insight.
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Re: SpaceX BFS - Phase 1 - StarHopper - Photos and Updates
« Reply #719 on: 06/26/2019 01:01 am »
Pics taken today at the launch site.
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