Upgraded Tank Farm Tested for Next Starship Launch | SpaceX Boca Chica

In preparation for the next Starship launch, SpaceX tested the orbital tank farm and Ship Quick Disconnect to ensure stage zero is ready. Also Booster 12 returned from Massey’s test site after undergoing cryo proof tests prior to static fire in the coming months. 🔗 NSF Store: ⚡ Become a member of NASASpaceflight’s channel for exclusive discord access, fast turnaround clips, and other exclusive benefits. Your support helps us continue our 24/7 coverage. Click JOIN above to get started.⚡ 🎥 Video from Sean Doherty (@SeanKD_Photos), and Starbase Live. ✂️ Edited by Thomas (@_thomashayden). 🔍 If you are interested in using footage from this video, please review our content use policy: L2 Boca Chica (more clips and photos) from BC’s very early days to today. 🔗 (Join L2 and support NSF here: ) #SpaceX #StarbaseUpdate #SpaceNews #SpaceExploration #RocketLaunch #Starship #BoosterTesting #SpaceTechnology #SpaceXUpdates #SpaceXLaunch #SpaceXStarbase #SpaceXNews #SpaceXUpdates2023 #StarbaseLaunchSite #StarshipModifications #SpaceXLaunchPad #SpaceXTesting #SpaceXProductionSite #SpaceXSteelPlate #SpaceXManifolds #SpaceXBoosterTesting #SpaceXLaunchUpdates #SpaceXUpdates2023 #SpaceXSpacecraft #SpaceXDevelopment Timestamps: 0:00 LR 11000 Crane 1:26 LR 11000 Jib 1:50 Suborbital Pad B 2:00 Valves on Suborbital Pad B 2:07 The Suborbital Tank Farm 2:45 Concrete Forms for a New Structure 3:08 The Orbital Launch Mount 4:27 The Deluge Tank Farm 4:43 Small Tank Replaced 5:19 LOX Side of the Orbital Tank Farm 5:54 Reinforcement Added to GSEC-7 6:09 Tank Farm Expansion 6:21 The Launch Site 6:45 The Production Site 7:00 Tank Farm Testing 7:31 Ship QD Umbilical Movement 7:57 More Supports Added to GSEC-7 8:20 Ship QD Umbilical Retract Test 8:34 Second Retract Test 8:43 Booster 12 Returns From Massey’s 9:30 Booster 13 Stacking Continues 9:42 Reinforcement Added to GSEC-6 9:54 More Work on the LR 11000
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