Author Topic: SpaceX Starship : Texas Prototype(s) Thread 3 : Photos and Updates (Read 6857070 times)

RocketLover0119 · « **Reply #2080 on:** 10/09/2020 09:05 pm »

The Thrust sim is returning to the build site on the SPMT!

Credit: lab padre

pyromatter · « **Reply #2081 on:** 10/09/2020 09:17 pm »

https://twitter.com/LabPadre/status/1314675981798592513

bocachicagal · « **Reply #2082 on:** 10/09/2020 10:37 pm »

High bay pics.

bocachicagal · « **Reply #2083 on:** 10/09/2020 10:39 pm »

Concrete poured in front of Starhopper.

bocachicagal · « **Reply #2084 on:** 10/09/2020 10:41 pm »

Removal of the thrust simulator.

FutureMartian97 · « **Reply #2085 on:** 10/09/2020 11:06 pm »

https://twitter.com/elonmusk/status/1314689966870425605

Nomadd · « **Reply #2086 on:** 10/10/2020 01:05 am »

Onion 1 tonight.

FutureSpaceTourist · « **Reply #2087 on:** 10/10/2020 07:00 am »

twitter.com/flcnhvy/status/1314693111193513986

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Are you still considering transpiration cooling for most vulnerable hotspots or are the heat shield tiles tough enough?

https://twitter.com/elonmusk/status/1314741760568954880

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It might be used in some areas. ITAR laws prevent us from being too specific about solutions.

twitter.com/neopork85/status/1314587511042322432

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I think that'll work! Starship heat tile render test.

@elonmusk is there a consensus yet on exposed vs concealed heat tile pegs? The adhesives method didn't appear to work well 🤔

#Starship #SpaceX #ElonMu

https://twitter.com/elonmusk/status/1314802533043302401

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Our tiles are mechanically attached

FutureSpaceTourist · « **Reply #2088 on:** 10/10/2020 07:01 am »

https://twitter.com/rgvaerialphotos/status/1314775965063680000

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Old gas well site aerial update 10/07/2020
#spacex #bocachica 🛩️📷🚀
Thoughts on what might be going on here?

FutureSpaceTourist · « **Reply #2089 on:** 10/10/2020 07:24 am »

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Starship SN8 completed Cryo/pressure testing and is readied for its three Raptor engines. The thrust simulator has been removed from Pad A, a roll of stainless steel was delivered, a nosecone pathfinder was scrapped, and work continued around the site.

Video and Pictures from Mary (@BocaChicaGal). Edited by Jack Beyer (@TheJackBeyer)

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0:00 - SN8 Cryo Testing Night 3
2:59 - SN8 Double Vent (Testing Complete)
4:42 - Delivery: Roll of Stainless Steel
5:32 - Delivery: Unknown Parts
6:57 - High Bay Work Continues
9:09 - Nosecone Production Area
9:25 - Earth Work at the Launch Site
12:38 - Transporter Arrives for Thrust Sim Removal
13:40 - SN8 Cryo Testing Completed
15:34 - Nosecone Scrapped
21:48 - Thrust Simulator Removed
23:40 - Thrust Sim Moved to Build Site

FutureSpaceTourist · « **Reply #2090 on:** 10/10/2020 03:08 pm »

https://twitter.com/rgvaerialphotos/status/1314945819783688192

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SH segments 10/07
#spacex #bocachica

bocachicagal · « **Reply #2091 on:** 10/10/2020 10:27 pm »

Sunrise.

bocachicagal · « **Reply #2092 on:** 10/10/2020 10:36 pm »

Concrete being pumped.
The nosecone that has not been scrapped.

bocachicagal · « **Reply #2093 on:** 10/10/2020 10:43 pm »

Nosecone.
Downcomer with "SN14" written it.
Bluezilla.
Parts on a shelf.

bocachicagal · « **Reply #2094 on:** 10/10/2020 10:46 pm »

High bay pics.

bocachicagal · « **Reply #2095 on:** 10/10/2020 10:50 pm »

Thrust sim at the fabrication building.
New building going up next to the restaurant.

bocachicagal · « **Reply #2096 on:** 10/10/2020 10:55 pm »

Pics taken out back.

bocachicagal · « **Reply #2097 on:** 10/10/2020 10:59 pm »

Concrete being poured.
SN8.

FutureSpaceTourist · « **Reply #2098 on:** 10/11/2020 12:04 am »

https://twitter.com/rgvaerialphotos/status/1315073053714460674

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New tank farm configuration.
#spacex #Bocachica 🛩️🚀📷

https://twitter.com/rgvaerialphotos/status/1315073411450900485

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Launch Pad B
#spacex #Bocachica

https://twitter.com/rgvaerialphotos/status/1315074480809664513

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Landing Pad,10/07 2200ft msl, @elonmusk still missing the @spacex logo for SN8 landing.
#spacex #Bocachica

Chris Bergin · « **Reply #2099 on:** 10/11/2020 12:40 am »

As SN8 prepares to receive three Raptors in the next step of testing, future Starships continue to assemble, including the first sighting of a downcomer for... SN14!

Video and Pictures from Mary (@BocaChicaGal). Edited by Theo Ripper (@TheoRipper).