Based on Florida Department of Environmental Protection (FDEP) public records, I think we have three possible locations. Here they are:Space Exploration Technologies DBA Starship Tile Facility 8550 Astronaut Blvd Ste E Cape Canaveral......
It's the old NASA NSLD Shuttle building. Could be anything, it contains machine shops, acoustic and vibration test facilities, and office space.
Quote from: Zpoxy on 06/24/2019 12:15 amIt's the old NASA NSLD Shuttle building. Could be anything, it contains machine shops, acoustic and vibration test facilities, and office space.Ok, it could be anything, but SpaceX calls the building "Starship Tile Facility", so you can guess what are they doing there
Quote from: enbandi on 06/24/2019 03:27 pmQuote from: Zpoxy on 06/24/2019 12:15 amIt's the old NASA NSLD Shuttle building. Could be anything, it contains machine shops, acoustic and vibration test facilities, and office space.Ok, it could be anything, but SpaceX calls the building "Starship Tile Facility", so you can guess what are they doing there It's SpaceX, plans change
Musk called his flamethrower not-a-flamethrower and security guards in Cocoa still claim there isn't a rocket there. For all we know the tile facility actually packs sandwiches for the astronauts
Speaking about the tile facility, this is from a recent inspection report:QuoteThe facility employs approximately 20 people and has been operating at this location since 2019. Operatinghours are 24 hours a day, seven days a week working three shifts. Brevard County provides potable water andsanitary sewer services. The property is owned by Cape Canaveral Joint Venture, 516 Delannoy Ave., Cocoa, Florida 32922.INSPECTION HISTORYThe facility has never been inspected by the Department for compliance with state and federal hazardous wasteregulations.Process Description:An opening conference was held to discuss the purpose of the inspection, and processes performed and wastesgenerated at the facility.The facility operates in a 40,000 square-foot unit of the building to manufacture heat-shield tiles for SpaceExploration Technologies Corp's Starship vehicle. Current facility operations are performing processimprovements of the tiles. Production of the final tiles is slated for end of year 2020.Processes at the facility include: - Slurry Mix-casting billets, one billet will make two tiles; - Cast-sintering billets; - Machining-create tiles from billet and shape tiles into desired form; - Coatings-apply two coatings to tiles; - Kiln-dry tiles; - Water proofing-drive out water from tiles and apply a coating; and - Hardware-final assembly of tile.INSPECTION NARRATIVEThe inspection began in Casting. Purified silicon is added to a tank where a slurry is made. When the slurry isat the proper consistency it is distributed to the casting molds to create the billet. A vacuum is applied to thecase to remove excess water. The water is reused to make slurry.A kiln is used to dry the billet. After drying, the billet is split in two pieces thereby creating the rudimentary tiles.The tiles are shaped to the desired form using a router. A shop vacuum is used to clean up silicone from therouter. In this area were satellite accumulation areas: one for a 30-gallon drum of hazardous waste isopropylalcohol (IPA) solids, one for a 55-gallon drum of hazardous waste aerosol cans, and one for a 55-gallon drum ofhazardous waste two-part epoxy. The drums were properly labeled "Hazardous Waste" and were closed. Noneof the containers were marked with the hazards of the contents [40 CFR 262.15(a)(5)(ii)]. Also in the area was a55-gallon drum of non-hazardous waste petroleum contact solids.Emergency equipment noted in the area included a spill kit and eye wash station.A coating is manufactured and applied to the tiles. An automated machine applies the coating. The final coatingthat will be applied to the tiles is still undergoing development. In this area were satellite accumulation areas:one for a 55-gallon drum of hazardous waste paint liquids and another for a 55-gallon drum of hazardous wastepaint solids. The drums were properly labeled "Hazardous Waste", marked with the hazards of the contents,and were closed. The wastes are generated from maintenance of the coating equipment. Also in the area wasa 55-gallon drum of non-hazardous waste petroleum contact solids and a 30-gallon drum of non-hazardouswaste frit and water. The petroleum contact solids are an oily debris waste generated from equipmentmaintenance. The frit and water are generated from drying slurry.In the water proofing process, a mixture of methyl-trimethoxy silane (MTMS) and acetic acid is applied to sealthe tiles.Florida Department of Environmental ProtectionPre-Arranged Inspection for LQG (>1000 kg/month) FacilitySpace Exploration Technologies DBA Starship Tile Facility09/23/2020
The facility employs approximately 20 people and has been operating at this location since 2019. Operatinghours are 24 hours a day, seven days a week working three shifts. Brevard County provides potable water andsanitary sewer services. The property is owned by Cape Canaveral Joint Venture, 516 Delannoy Ave., Cocoa, Florida 32922.INSPECTION HISTORYThe facility has never been inspected by the Department for compliance with state and federal hazardous wasteregulations.Process Description:An opening conference was held to discuss the purpose of the inspection, and processes performed and wastesgenerated at the facility.The facility operates in a 40,000 square-foot unit of the building to manufacture heat-shield tiles for SpaceExploration Technologies Corp's Starship vehicle. Current facility operations are performing processimprovements of the tiles. Production of the final tiles is slated for end of year 2020.Processes at the facility include: - Slurry Mix-casting billets, one billet will make two tiles; - Cast-sintering billets; - Machining-create tiles from billet and shape tiles into desired form; - Coatings-apply two coatings to tiles; - Kiln-dry tiles; - Water proofing-drive out water from tiles and apply a coating; and - Hardware-final assembly of tile.INSPECTION NARRATIVEThe inspection began in Casting. Purified silicon is added to a tank where a slurry is made. When the slurry isat the proper consistency it is distributed to the casting molds to create the billet. A vacuum is applied to thecase to remove excess water. The water is reused to make slurry.A kiln is used to dry the billet. After drying, the billet is split in two pieces thereby creating the rudimentary tiles.The tiles are shaped to the desired form using a router. A shop vacuum is used to clean up silicone from therouter. In this area were satellite accumulation areas: one for a 30-gallon drum of hazardous waste isopropylalcohol (IPA) solids, one for a 55-gallon drum of hazardous waste aerosol cans, and one for a 55-gallon drum ofhazardous waste two-part epoxy. The drums were properly labeled "Hazardous Waste" and were closed. Noneof the containers were marked with the hazards of the contents [40 CFR 262.15(a)(5)(ii)]. Also in the area was a55-gallon drum of non-hazardous waste petroleum contact solids.Emergency equipment noted in the area included a spill kit and eye wash station.A coating is manufactured and applied to the tiles. An automated machine applies the coating. The final coatingthat will be applied to the tiles is still undergoing development. In this area were satellite accumulation areas:one for a 55-gallon drum of hazardous waste paint liquids and another for a 55-gallon drum of hazardous wastepaint solids. The drums were properly labeled "Hazardous Waste", marked with the hazards of the contents,and were closed. The wastes are generated from maintenance of the coating equipment. Also in the area wasa 55-gallon drum of non-hazardous waste petroleum contact solids and a 30-gallon drum of non-hazardouswaste frit and water. The petroleum contact solids are an oily debris waste generated from equipmentmaintenance. The frit and water are generated from drying slurry.In the water proofing process, a mixture of methyl-trimethoxy silane (MTMS) and acetic acid is applied to sealthe tiles.
Any idea where it is? Elon said it's right beside a Ron Jon distribution center.
Could be "Beachwave," which is like a distribution center for beach accessories.https://www.google.com/maps/place/8550+Astronaut+Blvd,+Cape+Canaveral,+FL+32920/@28.3944568,-80.6116937,300a,35y,67.11h,44.89t/data=!3m1!1e3!4m5!3m4!1s0x88e0a7b53a6eae47:0x39a9e4db91941dd0!8m2!3d28.3953533!4d-80.6085806
When #SpaceX's Elon Musk mentioned #TheBakery during his interview with @Erdayastronaut he was referring to this place in #CapeCanaveral. The building is shared with some other businesses including a Ron Jon warehouse.