SpaceX assembling superheavy test rocket in Texas Now Official Starship Thread - Page 12

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majorcollins Member Joined May 2016 Posts 3749 EE 100% (21) WA, USA	Posted: 8/3/2019 11:41:10 PM EDT [#1] Quote History Originally Posted By HeavyMetal: Blue Origin has announced that the BE-4 has been tested at 100% thrust. View Quote Cute, wake me up when they achieve orbit

Pavelow16478 Member Joined Dec 2005 Posts 8257 EE 100% (37) USA	Posted: 8/5/2019 10:19:44 AM EDT [#2] Just left Starship Texas build site. Very proud of progress SpaceX team has made! Pics are of 9m dome rotation & Starship airframe behind windbreak. pic.twitter.com/1cmOzkPlkn Elon Musk (@elonmusk) August 5, 2019 Attached File Attached File Attached File Attached File

AJE Do or do not. There is no "try" Joined Nov 2005 Posts 52461 EE 100% (76) OH, USA	Posted: 8/5/2019 3:32:05 PM EDT [#3] Quote History Originally Posted By HeavyMetal: Blue Origin has announced that the BE-4 has been tested at 100% thrust. View Quote In other words we have a race.
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Chokey King of Gifs Joined Oct 2001 Posts 65512 EE 0% (0) OH, USA	Posted: 8/5/2019 4:42:57 PM EDT [#4] #SpaceX has officially started applying for construction permits related to Starship changes at KSC's pad 39A. Here's a preview of one of the planning documents. Third image is form last week's environmental assessment release. pic.twitter.com/JfZcGbrdoF Emre Kelly (@EmreKelly) August 5, 2019

SpanishInquisition Among our chief weapons are... Joined Nov 2012 Posts 9633 EE 100% (1) VA, USA	Posted: 8/8/2019 1:35:53 AM EDT [#5] Quote History Originally Posted By AJE: In other words we have a race. View Quote Maybe when Bozos manages to orbit the earth once. His carney ride puts him merely at the Richard Branson level.

AmericanPeople Member Joined Dec 2012 Posts 34017 EE 0% (0) CO, USA	Posted: 8/11/2019 6:04:40 PM EDT [Last Edit: AmericanPeople] [#6] Quote History Originally Posted By AJE: In other words we have a race. View Quote It is like me against Usain Bolt in a one mile race and he gets a 15 second head start.

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Posted: 8/11/2019 6:08:27 PM EDT

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SpaceX CEO Elon Musk says Starhopper’s next test flight is waiting for an FAA permit

"SpaceX CEO Elon Musk says that the company is working with the US Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) to secure regulatory approval for Starhopper’s final flight, a significantly more ambitious 200m (650 ft) hop scheduled no earlier than August 15th due to permitting delays."

Orion_Shall_Rise Joined Nov 2002 Posts 11671 EE 0% (0) ME, USA	Posted: 8/11/2019 6:17:16 PM EDT [#8] Quote History Originally Posted By SpanishInquisition: Maybe when Bozos manages to orbit the earth once. His carney ride puts him merely at the Richard Branson level. View Quote yah falcon 9 is on launch like 78, plus a couple heavy's, and they have lost one, had issues with one and had a pad rapid disassembly…. that's it.

TEXASROOTERSBROTHER Member Joined May 2007 Posts 16027 EE 0% (0) TX, USA	Posted: 8/11/2019 6:19:26 PM EDT [#9] Quote History Originally Posted By Neotopiaman: Boca Chica View Quote My favorite Beach
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Pavelow16478 Member Joined Dec 2005 Posts 8303 EE 100% (37) USA	Posted: 8/14/2019 6:39:49 AM EDT [#10] TFR for Boca Chica Aug 16-19

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Posted: 8/14/2019 8:49:41 PM EDT

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TFR for Boca Chica Aug 16-19

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SpaceX settles on Friday for Starhopper’s next flight test milestone, FAA permitting

"The US Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) has published Notices-to-Airmen (NOTAMs) for SpaceX’s next Starhopper flight milestone, a 200m (650 ft) hop now scheduled no earlier than Friday, August 16th.

During this upcoming test, the unusual Starship testbed and prototype will likely spend at least 30-60 seconds in the air, propelled by a lone Raptor engine producing up to ~200 tons (440,000 lbf) of thrust. Starhopper will then attempt to land a hundred or so feet east of its spartan launch mount on a dedicated landing pad. If successfully completed, CEO Elon Musk believes that either or both of SpaceX’s Mk1 and Mk2 Starship prototypes will be ready to begin their own series of more ambitious flight tests as early as September or October."

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Pavelow16478 Member Joined Dec 2005 Posts 8312 EE 100% (37) USA	Posted: 8/15/2019 7:29:51 AM EDT [#13] Did the FAA already approve the Starship 200m launch for August 16 -18? \uD83D\uDE80 Evelyn Janeidy Arevalo (@JaneidyEve) August 15, 2019 Not yet Elon Musk (@elonmusk) August 15, 2019

Neotopiaman Joined Jul 2017 Posts 7859 EE 0% (0) NH, USA	Posted: 8/15/2019 8:56:34 AM EDT [#14] Quote History Originally Posted By Pavelow16478: Did the FAA already approve the Starship 200m launch for August 16 -18? \uD83D\uDE80 Evelyn Janeidy Arevalo (@JaneidyEve) August 15, 2019 Not yet Elon Musk (@elonmusk) August 15, 2019 View Quote To the FAA:

Neotopiaman Joined Jul 2017 Posts 7866 EE 0% (0) NH, USA	Posted: 8/15/2019 9:59:56 AM EDT [#15] Heat tiles showing up on hopper?!

Pavelow16478 Member Joined Dec 2005 Posts 8313 EE 100% (37) USA	Posted: 8/15/2019 10:12:21 AM EDT [#16] Quote History Originally Posted By Neotopiaman: Heat tiles showing up on hopper?! https://forum.nasaspaceflight.com/assets/47729.0/1576909.jpg View Quote Looks like it Hopper will also be retired after this hop and they will move testing to their orbital prototypes. Rumor is that a successful 200m hop also triggers a progress payment for Dear Moon.

Blue_Devil_JD Joined Nov 2016 Posts 3098 EE 0% (0) NC, USA	Posted: 8/15/2019 10:22:05 AM EDT [#17] I have it on good autority that Musk is facking all of this in a soundstage in Hollywood with his liberal buddies to get givernment subzidies for his tesla boondogle

SpaceGuy Member Joined Jul 2010 Posts 2766 EE 0% (0) OH, USA	Posted: 8/15/2019 10:31:51 AM EDT [#18] Its insane to think that Starhopper is making such huge strides while Blue Origin still hasn't had more than a few New Shepard launches. Remember that Bezos is pouring about a billion dollars into them annually.

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Posted: 8/15/2019 10:37:20 AM EDT

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Its insane to think that Starhopper is making such huge strides while Blue Origin still hasn't had more than a few New Shepard launches. Remember that Bezos is pouring about a billion dollars into them annually.

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And Blue Origin is in second place... The SLS continues to funnel money to BoeMartGrumman and accomplish nothing.

Pavelow16478 Member Joined Dec 2005 Posts 8314 EE 100% (37) USA	Posted: 8/15/2019 10:38:44 AM EDT [#20] Quote History Originally Posted By Neotopiaman: And Blue Origin is in second place... The SLS continues to funnel money to BoeMartGrumman and accomplish nothing. View Quote And Blue Origin has been around almost 2 years longer than SpaceX.

Neotopiaman Joined Jul 2017 Posts 7872 EE 0% (0) NH, USA	Posted: 8/15/2019 10:49:42 AM EDT [#21] Quote History Originally Posted By Pavelow16478: And Blue Origin has been around almost 2 years longer than SpaceX. View Quote I bet Rocketlab will beat them to be the second company to re-use an orbital booster.

Chokey King of Gifs Joined Oct 2001 Posts 65687 EE 0% (0) OH, USA	Posted: 8/15/2019 10:50:40 AM EDT [#22] Quote History Originally Posted By Neotopiaman: Heat tiles showing up on hopper?! https://forum.nasaspaceflight.com/assets/47729.0/1576909.jpg View Quote

Pavelow16478 Member Joined Dec 2005 Posts 8315 EE 100% (37) USA	Posted: 8/15/2019 10:52:15 AM EDT [#23] Quote History Originally Posted By Neotopiaman: I bet Rocketlab will beat them to be the second company to re-use an orbital booster. View Quote Wouldn't surprise me at all

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Posted: 8/15/2019 8:48:31 PM EDT

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SpaceX’s next Starhopper flight needs more analysis for FAA go-ahead, says Elon Musk

"According to SpaceX CEO Elon Musk, the company’s next major Starhopper flight test is still awaiting FAA approval due to a need for more hazard analysis, presumably required because Starhopper will be traveling much higher than before.

On August 9th, SpaceX completed a routine wet dress rehearsal (WDR) with Starhopper, loading the vehicle with propellant and fluids and replicating a launch countdown up to the point of Raptor ignition. Starhopper remains untethered in a sign that SpaceX doesn’t have plans for a static fire test before the low-fidelity rocket prototype’s next flight milestone. Originally scheduled for August 12th, that milestone – a 200m (650 ft) hop test – has been indefinitely delayed as SpaceX awaits an updated permit from the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA)."

rebelcovehunter Member Joined Feb 2010 Posts 3227 EE 100% (35) WV, USA	Posted: 8/15/2019 9:01:02 PM EDT [#25] Fricking slow ass government, issue the permit.

Chokey King of Gifs Joined Oct 2001 Posts 65694 EE 0% (0) OH, USA	Posted: 8/15/2019 9:21:43 PM EDT [#26] Quote History Originally Posted By rebelcovehunter: Fricking slow ass government, issue the permit. View Quote Good conversation with head of FAA Space. Need a bit more hazard analysis & should be clear to fly soon. Elon Musk (@elonmusk) August 15, 2019

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Posted: 8/16/2019 12:06:37 PM EDT

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SpaceX's first Super Heavy hardware is already being built at Florida Starship campus

Based on some basic analysis of recent photos of SpaceX's East Coast Starship facility, situated in Cocoa, Florida, SpaceX has almost certainly begun fabricating and staging hardware that will eventually become part of the company's first Super Heavy booster prototype.

This is by no means surprising but it does confirm the reasonable assumption that SpaceX is already working hard to ensure that the first Super Heavy booster(s) can be assembled as quickly as possible. Additionally, SpaceX appears to have started clearing brush in the process of preparing to transport the Florida orbital Starship prototype ("Mk2") to SpaceX's Pad 39A launch facilities, dozens of miles away.

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Chokey King of Gifs Joined Oct 2001 Posts 65711 EE 0% (0) OH, USA	Posted: 8/16/2019 1:46:43 PM EDT [#28] Cameron County has posted new road closures on the website Aug 21, 22 and 23 from 2pm -12am CDT https://t.co/qEqP1cSFY6 SPadre (@SpacePadreIsle) August 16, 2019

Neotopiaman Joined Jul 2017 Posts 7897 EE 0% (0) NH, USA	Posted: 8/18/2019 9:22:05 PM EDT [#29] Control surfaces showing up for the larger prototypes?!?

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Posted: 8/20/2019 4:48:47 PM EDT

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Elon \uD83C\uDF1E
will the SpaceX presentation at Boca Chica take place on August 24 this week?

or will it be delayed if StarHopper doesn't recieve FAA approval this week to launch?
Evelyn Janeidy Arevalo (@JaneidyEve) August 20, 2019

Will probably make sense to do this when Starship Mk 1 has 3 Raptors, moving body fins & landing gear installed, which is hopefully mid September
Elon Musk (@elonmusk) August 20, 2019

Master_of_Orion Insert Job Here Joined Jul 2003 Posts 16025 EE 0% (0) OR, USA	Posted: 8/20/2019 10:07:42 PM EDT [#31] so... the road closures indicate tomorrow as a possible launch... has there been any other indication of time or... FAA approval?
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Chokey King of Gifs Joined Oct 2001 Posts 65768 EE 0% (0) OH, USA	Posted: 8/20/2019 10:23:42 PM EDT [#32] Quote History Originally Posted By Master_of_Orion: so... the road closures indicate tomorrow as a possible launch... has there been any other indication of time or... FAA approval? View Quote someone asked about the status this morning. Not yet Elon Musk (@elonmusk) August 20, 2019

Pavelow16478 Member Joined Dec 2005 Posts 8343 EE 100% (37) USA	Posted: 8/21/2019 9:11:49 AM EDT [#33] Just launch it anyway. It's not like the FAA can shoot it down

Chokey King of Gifs Joined Oct 2001 Posts 65772 EE 0% (0) OH, USA	Posted: 8/21/2019 3:45:02 PM EDT [#34] Cameron County has canceled all road closures for this weekhttps://t.co/qEqP1cSFY6 SPadre (@SpacePadreIsle) August 21, 2019

Chokey King of Gifs Joined Oct 2001 Posts 65773 EE 0% (0) OH, USA	Posted: 8/21/2019 3:47:07 PM EDT [#35] At 2pm, the window for the new NOTAM opens. It will run Wed-Fri, 8/21-8/23 (2pm-12am). HOWEVER, Cameron County’s website and hotline have now removed all road/ beach closures. Lol So... seemingly, no SpaceX operations until closures return. @elonmusk Any news... please? ;)\uD83D\uDD25\uD83D\uDE80? Reagan Beck (@bluemoondance74) August 21, 2019

Chokey King of Gifs Joined Oct 2001 Posts 65790 EE 0% (0) OH, USA	Posted: 8/24/2019 5:46:02 PM EDT [#36] Looks like @SpaceX Starhopper flight may be as soon as Monday. FAA support is much appreciated! Elon Musk (@elonmusk) August 24, 2019 Yes, last flight for Hopper. If all goes well, it will become a vertical test stand for Raptor. Elon Musk (@elonmusk) August 24, 2019

theskuh arcoholic Joined Aug 2007 Posts 9672 EE 100% (9) USA	Posted: 8/24/2019 5:51:22 PM EDT [#37] Whoop whoop. Thought it would take longer for approval.
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Seiran Member Joined Jun 2010 Posts 56349 EE 0% (0) WY, USA	Posted: 8/24/2019 5:52:51 PM EDT [#38] Quote History Originally Posted By Chokey: Looks like @SpaceX Starhopper flight may be as soon as Monday. FAA support is much appreciated! Elon Musk (@elonmusk) August 24, 2019 Yes, last flight for Hopper. If all goes well, it will become a vertical test stand for Raptor. Elon Musk (@elonmusk) August 24, 2019 View Quote
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Posted: 8/24/2019 6:01:03 PM EDT

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SpaceX's first Super Heavy hardware is already being built at Florida Starship campus

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Originally Posted By Pavelow16478:
SpaceX's first Super Heavy hardware is already being built at Florida Starship campus

Based on some basic analysis of recent photos of SpaceX's East Coast Starship facility, situated in Cocoa, Florida, SpaceX has almost certainly begun fabricating and staging hardware that will eventually become part of the company's first Super Heavy booster prototype.

This is by no means surprising but it does confirm the reasonable assumption that SpaceX is already working hard to ensure that the first Super Heavy booster(s) can be assembled as quickly as possible. Additionally, SpaceX appears to have started clearing brush in the process of preparing to transport the Florida orbital Starship prototype ("Mk2") to SpaceX's Pad 39A launch facilities, dozens of miles away.

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Chokey King of Gifs Joined Oct 2001 Posts 65792 EE 0% (0) OH, USA	Posted: 8/24/2019 8:09:39 PM EDT [#40]

Plumber576 Member Joined Apr 2005 Posts 10801 EE 100% (8) OH, USA	Posted: 8/24/2019 8:43:20 PM EDT [#41] Quote History Originally Posted By Chokey: https://pbs.twimg.com/media/ECxaAZEXoAEgJAB?format=jpg&name=large View Quote Oh man if the locals aren't annoyed yet...

Darkstar117 Member Joined Oct 2004 Posts 17308 EE 0% (0) JPN	Posted: 8/24/2019 9:24:17 PM EDT [#42] Quote History Originally Posted By Chokey: https://pbs.twimg.com/media/ECxaAZEXoAEgJAB?format=jpg&name=large View Quote In other words, go outside, hold your beer, and watch this.

Neotopiaman Joined Jul 2017 Posts 7924 EE 0% (0) NH, USA	Posted: 8/25/2019 8:51:14 AM EDT [Last Edit: Neotopiaman] [#46] Tomorrow?

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Chokey King of Gifs Joined Oct 2001 Posts 65809 EE 0% (0) OH, USA	Posted: 8/26/2019 9:53:56 AM EDT [#48] The FAA has published an updated experimental permit for SpaceX’s Starhopper vehicle, allowing a single flight to 150 meters altitude. Also, its insurance requirement for third-party damages went up from $3M to $100M. https://t.co/5GSTqqQnuV — Jeff Foust (@jeff_foust) August 26, 2019

webtaz99 Member Joined Mar 2005 Posts 45559 EE 0% (0) TX, USA	Posted: 8/26/2019 10:22:23 AM EDT [#50] Quote History Originally Posted By Plumber576: Oh man if the locals aren't annoyed yet... View Quote When Starship gets online, Boca Chica will become a full-on spaceport and rocket building factory. Those locals will be offered a deal they cannot refuse.
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