Full Stack Starship Testing This Week | Starbase Update

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Published 2024-05-13

Join Jack Beyer for a comprehensive update from Starbase! This week has been packed with activities: Ship 26's surprise moves, extensive work at the Starfactory, and preparations for Starship Flight 4. We've also got insights on the developments of Starship in Florida and the upcoming full-stack tests.

* Starfactory Updates: Detailed overview of ongoing construction, including the use of a Sikorsky S-64 Skycrane for air conditioning installs.

* Ship Movements and Testing: Recap of Ship 26's movements, updates on Ship 30's static fire test, and the introduction of new equipment at the Starfactory.

* Launch Site Developments: Discussion on the decommissioning of Suborbital Pad B and the construction of a new multi-level garage and office building.

* Upcoming Tests and Launches: Information on the expected full stack testing and road closures related to upcoming launches.

* Starship in Florida: Update on the environmental impact statement for LC-39A and what it means for future launches.

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🖊️ Written by Alejandro Alcantarilla Romera (@AlexPhysics13)
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✂️ Edited by Ryan Caton (@dpoddolphinpro)
💼 Produced by Kevin Michael Reed (@kmreed)

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All Comments (21)

@NASASpaceflight 10 days ago

So a few people noticed Jack's scarf.... It's the Starship Tankwall Neck Gaiter (made from an actual photo of a Starship)! shop.nasaspaceflight.com/products/starship-tankwal…
@Midcon77 10 days ago

NEVER let them fade out details on Sky Crane - that's an amazing machine! We see them here in Chicagoland a lot too! LET JACK GEEK OUT from time to time LOL!
@NASASpaceflight 10 days ago

Thanks Dan!
@RedTideRTS 10 days ago

First: The helicopter info piqued my inner nerd. Second: I think a video that summarizes the entire Starship program from inception until now would be awesome.
@corrinastanley125 10 days ago

Thanks Dan 😂🍻. And thanks Jack and the NSF team for another excellent update.
@kerbalgaming1808 10 days ago

Thanks Dan! Always love Jacks updates and energy
@fritzbloedow29 10 days ago

yes, i did want to hear all about Sky Crane, love that machine, the fade to black hurt... I've mentioned before, but i wish you had the timestamp in a corner for ever slice of video, this is for the history books, people will go back and analyze this stuff one day. edit: Thanks Dan!
@trex0113 10 days ago

i want to hear more about the Skycrane!
@alexlabs4858 10 days ago

Those sky cranes are wild. Used to work with them stacking towers. Problem is that if you’re sitting at the top of the tower and they fly you up something, as soon as you touch the tag line on the load you ground yourself to the helicopter, which generates a massive amount of static from the blades whipping through the air as it flies. It’s quite a jolt.
@miguelurrutdarkorangefan2750 9 days ago

That chopper was AWESOME!!
@grumpygreg7505 10 days ago

Always such great content. Jack's delivery, the scripting, editing and everything make this easily my favorite NSF production (they're all good). I loved the humor both with the skycrane and with Dan. BTW, Thanks Dan! P.S. Thanks Chris & the entire crew for such informative stuff.
@AKjohndoe 10 days ago

Great video, thank you Jack for your multi hour recording sacrifice! You're a hero amongst mortals sir!
@CraigCholar 10 days ago

I, for one, have been subscribed to this channel for years solely for any mentions of Sikorsky Sky Crane helicopters.
@milehunter227 10 days ago

What we need is MORE "Sky Crane."
@ottergod 10 days ago

Thanks Dan! And a great update from Jack and the rest of the NSF team, as always - this week in particular seemed to have so much to cover.
@hkpmedia4940 10 days ago

As a former flight crew on Sikorsky H-3 I loved hearing about the helicopter
@rusticthumper5500 9 days ago

A big shout-out to those spmt's and all the hard work they do. They are the unsung hero's at Space X
@lakeside67 10 days ago

Thanks, Dan! Oh, and that sky crane is very cool 😁
@NickCohn 10 days ago

Go into as much detail of the Sky Crane as you want 👍😉
@dphuntsman 10 days ago

Absolutely, would like to see a segment clearly illustrating the differences between the different types of engine tests. Guaranteed you’ll be able to refer back to it for a long time. -Dave Huntsman