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Jan 25

Hey #StarshipAddicts, its time for another CSI Starbase Special Report! ♦Why SpaceX's "Major" Concrete Issue has been Overblown ♦Tracing the origins of the Water Deluge System that will soon be installed at Starbase youtu.be/zKhJwWymJWE

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How are you feeling about the upcoming 33 Engine Static Fire attempt?

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It kind of sucks that booster 8 was scrapped. It would have been cool to see SpaceX retrofit the vehicle to allow the CH4 tank to be used as a water tower. The downcomer is almost the perfect diameter for this job

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The Raptor Service platform has been transported away from the Launch Complex. This is definitely a first, and an odd one at that. Assuming it requires some maintenance or something because moving for static fire seems a bit excessive.

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Grover made pretty quick work of those tanks! Lifted all four in less than 90 minutes. 🎥:

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It's important to note that these are most likely not for storing water, but to function as gigantic water hammer arrestors. This system still needs a very large water supply that currently does not exist.

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A convoy of trucks delivering the large buffer tanks for Starbase Water Deluge system 🌊 🎥:

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Welp no shielding, but more changes to the mechanical system. It never stops lol.

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What is this???

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Feb 5

Hoping that the “How to Start a Rocket Engine” and “Starship Qualification Testing” episodes will come out within days of each other.

@Erdayastronaut

better hurry up.

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Feb 5

First new mounting brackets installed underneath the Methane bleed line. This is a sign that SpaceX is intending to install a shield over all of the horizontal cryo tubing on the OLM. More of these have been installed tonight to the left of this position 📸

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I promised I would be the first to let yal know if they are going to put more clothes on the launch mount...

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The first section of the newish water manifold has been lifted into place. Not wasting any time! 🎥

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Great live discussion regarding the launch site happening now live Link: youtube.com/live/Ax15LhMJf

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Starbase Weekly is live now! Commentators:

Livestream link: youtube.com/live/Ax15LhMJf

Boca Bingo and 7 others

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I definitely need one of these! 🔥🔥🔥 #StageZeroZack

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Thank you all for the overwhelming support for my LEGO OLM

I'll share more pictures and show off all its features in the coming weeks - starting with an aerial view showing the Booster QD and the 20 clamps that are meant to support the full stack! How did I do, @CSI_Starbase?

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Top-down perspective of my 1:110 scale LEGO Orbital Launch Mount design, showing the internal clamps that will support the Booster, and the interface of the Booster quick disconnect system.

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The first of what appears to be 3 Cryo Stations is finally taking shape at the Massey's Test Facility! Lots of updates to cover this week on the #StarbaseWeekly Livestream hosted by

. We will be live in 3.5 hours. Don't miss it! 🔗youtube.com/live/Ax15LhMJf

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It's always easier to destroy than it is to build. Check out this timelapse of the removal of Thermal Protection System Tiles from Ship 22's scrapped tank section. Looks like a job that you might have to win 2/3 rounds of RPS in order to be selected for. 🎥

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Allegedly Tim Dodd will be here one day.

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It will be a busy night at the Starbase Launch Complex. Water deluge equipment now arriving by the truckload. It's pretty rare for equipment to show up and be installed immediately here. Oh yea...pretty decent sunset as well tonight. 🎥:

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Marmac 2680 Barge being offloaded just now.

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Seems pretty clear now that SpaceX intends to have this water system installed ASAP after 33 engine SF. Grover appears to be getting set up for lifting tanks once they arrive to the launch complex. 📸:

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jade boudreaux

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Slowly but surely #Starship

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VixXi

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This is encouraging!

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SpaceX’s water deluge equipment from Pad 39a will be arriving to Port Isabel tomorrow. What happens after it arrives, will be very telling as far as whether or not we should expect it to be installed before OFT1

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Feb 2

2 Years ago today, Starship SN9 over-extended its landing flip maneuver!

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Feb 1

Possibly water deluge related pipes being assembled at Sanchez. Captured on our latest flyover patreon.com/RGVAerial

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Feb 1

Tom Brady is finally retiring 🙌🏾. What an incredible career 🐐

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Feb 1

Friday closure still hasn't been canceled yet. Fingers crossed that we get some booster testing this week.

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Workers working on covering over the old lift point holes on S24 this morning.

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Jan 30

Excellent interview by

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asking some great questions about the #Starship program!

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My first official SpaceX interview on my Ellie in Space channel. I chatted with longtime NASA veteran William Gerstenmaier who now works at #spacex @aiaa #AIAASciTech FULL INTERVIEW HERE: youtu.be/UoGP4Uxxbk4

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#RoverCam shows us that SpaceX have made a start in covering over the holes where the lifting eyes used to be. Both of the leeward holes have had plates installed.

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