Author Topic: SpaceX Starship : Texas Prototype(s) Thread 3 : Photos and Updates (Read 7118350 times)

Jorat1346 · « **Reply #2600 on:** 10/31/2020 11:27 pm »

Moon rise above Starship SN8!!

Credit: LabPadre

Nomadd · « **Reply #2601 on:** 11/01/2020 12:24 am »

The newest thrust structure, a nice shiny nose midsection in Little Bay, the obligatory Halloween moon shot, what a LOX header looks like with it's hat on, and there's a Stephen King movie playing on the side of the crane storage building.

FutureSpaceTourist · « **Reply #2602 on:** 11/01/2020 01:03 am »

twitter.com/erdayastronaut/status/1322670940988313603

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Curious if there's been any sub scale little RC planes or anything tested to make sure that control scheme actually works!? 🤔

https://twitter.com/elonmusk/status/1322720587173777409

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We’ve tested a sub-scale version in a wind tunnel with active aero closing the loop for stability, so it will probably work at scale, but reality tends to bite you on the ass

bocachicagal · « **Reply #2603 on:** 11/01/2020 01:18 am »

Blue moon over the launch site.

Chris Bergin · « **Reply #2604 on:** 11/01/2020 02:43 am »

Starship SN9 is undergoing the installation of aero surfaces, with processing now taking place in the High Bay - freeing the Mid Bay for SN10 and SN11 stacking.

Video and Pictures from Mary (@BocaChicaGal). Edited by Nic Gautschi (@NGautschi).

pyromatter · « **Reply #2605 on:** 11/01/2020 12:03 pm »

SN10 Thrust Section

Credit LabPadre

bocachicagal · « **Reply #2606 on:** 11/01/2020 05:52 pm »

Sunrise.
Starship SN8.

bocachicagal · « **Reply #2607 on:** 11/01/2020 05:57 pm »

SN10 thrust section heading into the mid bay.
Both fins have been installed on SN9.

FutureSpaceTourist · « **Reply #2608 on:** 11/01/2020 07:25 pm »

https://twitter.com/rgvaerialphotos/status/1322996891399921665

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Orbital Launch Mount
10/29/2020, 2300ft msl🛩️📷
What do you think is in the works next to the tent area?
#spacex #Bocachica 🚀

FutureSpaceTourist · « **Reply #2609 on:** 11/01/2020 08:10 pm »

twitter.com/austinbarnard45/status/1322950417114894339

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Hey @elonmusk will SpaceX livestream the 15km hop. The excitement for this flight is unlike anything ive ever seen. Understandably its a test, but it would be a great way to help get more people excited about the program! More people have seen the 150m hop than the ITS animation!

https://twitter.com/elonmusk/status/1323006223298551812

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Sure, although it might be quite a short livestream! Lot can go wrong, but we’ll provide video, warts & all. You will see every frame that we do.

marcushouse · « **Reply #2610 on:** 11/01/2020 08:55 pm »

https://twitter.com/brendan2908/status/1322871820341575683?s=20

Chris Bergin · « **Reply #2611 on:** 11/01/2020 09:38 pm »

The Starships are lining up, with SN10 sections now staged for stacking in the Mid Bay. Mary also provides a drive-past of all of SpaceX Boca Chica's facilities.

Video and Pictures from Mary (@BocaChicaGal). Edited by Brady Kenniston (@TheFavoritist).

Nomadd · « **Reply #2612 on:** 11/01/2020 10:35 pm »

"Stay away from the windows, or there will be....trouble"

FutureSpaceTourist · « **Reply #2613 on:** 11/01/2020 11:30 pm »

https://twitter.com/austinbarnard45/status/1323058454232240131

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SpaceX crews are seen preparing StarShip SN8 for the final rounds of Cryo-proof testing and a static fire!🔥🚀❄️

FutureSpaceTourist · « **Reply #2614 on:** 11/01/2020 11:38 pm »

https://twitter.com/rgvaerialphotos/status/1323061483094319105

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A peak inside the High Bay before SN9 was rolled in. 10/29
#spacex #bocachica

Steven Pietrobon · « **Reply #2615 on:** 11/02/2020 12:00 am »

Test window is open.

Credit LabPadre YouTube livestream.

MdBee · « **Reply #2616 on:** 11/02/2020 12:03 am »

Around 4.30pm and 5.45pm today the aft fins on SN8 were (manually, I think) extended - and left that way. I'm guessing no high winds expected for a while, based on Elon's earlier tweet. Photos courtesy LabPadre feed.

Expecting to see much better photos from BCG later - thanks Mary!

Chris Bergin · « **Reply #2617 on:** 11/02/2020 12:59 am »

Weekly quick look time. Folk here probably aren't the target audience, as you're all hardcore, but still a round up.

https://www.nasaspaceflight.com/2020/11/starships-line-up-musk-expectations-sn8-test/

https://twitter.com/NASASpaceflight/status/1323081652957024257

bocachicagal · « **Reply #2618 on:** 11/02/2020 01:46 am »

SN9 5 ring high nose section at the rear of tent 3.
Pic of the label.

bocachicagal · « **Reply #2619 on:** 11/02/2020 01:51 am »

SN10 is hooked up and ready to be stacked.
Golden hour.