The Chopsticks have performed a full simulation of a launch attempt, with a quick close that simulates a catch attempt. Meanwhile, SpaceX is preparing for more flights, as Ship 31 rolled to the Masseys test site.
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Timestamps:
0:00 Counterweights Unloaded
0:50 Ship 30
1:03 The Rocket Garden
1:15 Test Tanks B14.1 and SN2
1:26 Starhopper at Its New Home
1:38 The Chopsticks
2:25 Ship 31 Moved to Mega Bay 2
2:44 Ship 31 Hooked to Crane
3:06 Chopsticks Raised for Testing
4:51 The Ship QD Arm
5:01 Bottom of Tower 1
5:50 Ship Lifting Pin
6:25 New Structure Around the Rail
6:50 New Brackets
6:59 Work Around the New Structure
7:17 Opening and Closing Tests
7:41 Full Catch Test
8:14 Ship 31 on Static Fire Stand
8:24 "Test Tank 16" Tested
8:36 Ship 31 Rolling to Massey’s
9:33 Work on the Office Building
10:37 Holes in a Mega Bay 2
10:44 Pipes Arriving at Pad B
10:54 CC 88001 Partially Lowered
11:03 CC 88001 Fully Lowered
11:13 Nosecones in the Starfactory