SpaceX is making significant upgrades and preparations for the fourth flight of Starship, including modifications to launch site facilities, booster hold down arms, and the orbital launch mount, as well as progress on the installation of equipment at the Starship build site and propellant farm
Questions to inspire discussion
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What upgrades is SpaceX making for the fourth flight of Starship?
—SpaceX is making significant upgrades to launch site facilities, booster hold down arms, and the orbital launch mount for the fourth flight of Starship.
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How many missions have Falcon 9 boosters completed?
—Falcon 9 boosters have completed multiple missions and returned to Port Canaveral for refurbishment.
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How many satellites were carried into orbit by Falcon 9 Booster 1080?
—Falcon 9 Booster 1080 launched with starlink group 6-52 carrying 23 more starlink V2 mini satellites into orbit.
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What milestone did SpaceX reach with the launch of starlink group 6-52?
—The launch of starlink group 6-52 marked SpaceX's 40th Falcon launch for 2024.
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Which missions were supported by Signant warhorse 3 and Doug?
—Signant warhorse 3 and Doug supported the starlink group 6-51 Mission.
Key Insights
- 🚀 Starship's upcoming fourth flight brings us closer to the Moon, Mars, and Beyond, marking a remarkable achievement for SpaceX.
- 🚀 The first catch attempt could happen as soon as flight 5, showing SpaceX's ambitious timeline for Starship development.
- 🚀 The first upright segment of the flame bucket cradle for the static fire pad was lowered into the flame trench at the Massie Outpost over at the build site.
- 🏗️ The efficient and quick assembly of the ship work stand and other components demonstrates SpaceX's dedication to waste no time in their operations.
- 🚀 The installation of six legs in under an hour shows the rapid progress of SpaceX's Starship construction.
- 🚀 Testing of the new Chopstick hydraulic actuator began in the evening as the Piston that drives the Chopstick arm was fully drawn in for the first time following the retraction test.
- 🌌 SpaceX continues to push the boundaries of space exploration with record-breaking missions and the reuse of boosters, setting the stage for future advancements in space travel.
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Clips
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00:00 🚀 SpaceX is preparing for the fourth flight of Starship by upgrading launch site facilities and making modifications to the booster hold down arms.
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00:59 🚀 SpaceX is making upgrades to the tower and booster for future catch attempts, with concrete poured for a new wall and a new booster quick disconnect door installed on the orbital launch mount.
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01:40 🚀 Workers continue efforts to bring new tanks into service at the orbital tank farm, with installation of new liquid oxygen supply line, valve assemblies, and retraction tests performed.
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02:45 🚀 Workers made progress on the launch site, including lowering the flame bucket cradle and applying white paint to the structural steel.
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03:35 🚀 SpaceX continues to make progress on the installation of the flame bucket cradle and other equipment at the Starship build site.
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04:44 🚀 SpaceX quickly installed six legs on the Starship, continued work on the new Star Factory expansion, and prepared to remove old vertical tanks from the propellant farm.
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05:40 🚀 Testing of new hydraulic actuator for the Chopstick arm, construction on new office building, and continued testing of the Chopstick arm extension and retraction.
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06:57 🚀 SpaceX's Falcon 9 boosters completed multiple missions and returned for refurbishment, while Booster 1080 launched with starlink group 6-52, marking SpaceX's 40th Falcon launch for 2024.
- Falcon 9 boosters completed multiple missions and returned to Port Canaveral for refurbishment, while signant warhorse 3 and Doug supported the starlink group 6-51 Mission.
- Falcon 9 Booster 1080 launched with starlink group 6-52 carrying 23 more starlink V2 mini satellites into orbit, marking SpaceX's 40th Falcon launch for 2024.
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Duration: 0:8:57
Publication Date: 2024-04-21T17:29:51Z
WatchUrl:https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YR9onvQY15w
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