Author Topic: SpaceX Boca Chica - Production Updates - MASTER Thread (4) (Read 11116194 times)

Nomadd · « **Reply #640 on:** 02/07/2021 10:32 pm »

Looks like a booster thrust section about to get sleeved.

Chris Bergin · « **Reply #641 on:** 02/07/2021 11:00 pm »

https://www.nasaspaceflight.com/2021/02/starship-sn10s-raptors-installed-refined-attempt/

https://twitter.com/NASASpaceflight/status/1358565895900176385

PS Will start a SN11 update thread next week per in the High Bay as a stacked vehicle.

bocachicagal · « **Reply #642 on:** 02/08/2021 12:46 am »

SN11's nosecone being moved into the high bay for stacking.

bocachicagal · « **Reply #643 on:** 02/08/2021 12:49 am »

SN11 nosecone going into the high bay.

bocachicagal · « **Reply #644 on:** 02/08/2021 12:51 am »

Delivery.
Ring in tent 1.

bocachicagal · « **Reply #645 on:** 02/08/2021 12:54 am »

SN11 nosecone stacked in the high bay.

bocachicagal · « **Reply #646 on:** 02/08/2021 01:02 am »

Thrust dome was moved over to the sleeving stand.
SN18 forward dome.
Thrust dome was lifted onto the stand.

bocachicagal · « **Reply #647 on:** 02/08/2021 01:06 am »

SN15 in the mid bay.

BradyKenniston · « **Reply #648 on:** 02/08/2021 01:58 am »

Starship SN11 receives its nosecone section in the High Bay! It will be next in line for testing after SN10. Also spotted was Super Heavy BN1's aft dome on the sleeving stand and SN10 waves its aft flaps.

Video & Photos from Mary (@BocaChicaGal)

FutureSpaceTourist · « **Reply #649 on:** 02/08/2021 07:25 am »

twitter.com/erdayastronaut/status/1358585795154747395

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What’s your biggest priority with Starship right now? What currently feels like the most uphill battle or most urgent problem to solve?

https://twitter.com/elonmusk/status/1358594029101879298

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1. Orbital launch tower that can stack
2. Enough Raptors for orbit booster
3. Improve ship & booster mass

bocachicagal · « **Reply #650 on:** 02/09/2021 01:12 am »

SN11 in the high bay.
Thrust section out of the tent.
Another section out of the tent this afternoon.

bocachicagal · « **Reply #651 on:** 02/09/2021 01:15 am »

Delivery.

bocachicagal · « **Reply #652 on:** 02/09/2021 01:18 am »

Pics taken at the launch site.

BradyKenniston · « **Reply #653 on:** 02/09/2021 02:29 am »

Starship SN10's tanks were tested with liquid nitrogen and pressurized to near flight pressures to ensure its tanks and systems are ready for flight.

Video & Photos from Mary (@BocaChicaGal)