OLM Raptor Boost Quick Disconnects Tested | SpaceX Boca Chica

The OLM’s RBQDs, which are used to start Super Heavy’s outer ring of 20 Raptor Boost engines were repeatedly tested, work on the new Mega Bay and the Starfactory expansion continued, and B8’s aft section was finally scrapped. 🔗 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 Jack Beyer (@theJackBeyer) and Starbase Live. ✂️ Edited by Thomas (@_thomashayden). 🔍 All content copyright to NSF. Not to be used elsewhere without explicit permission from NSF. L2 Boca Chica (more clips and photos) from BC’s very early days to today. 🔗 (Join L2 and support NSF here: ) #SpaceX #Starship #SuperHeavy #OrbitalLaunchMount #BocaChica #Starbase Timestamps: 0:00 - Concrete Poured Around the Pad 0:23 - Ship 25 0:35 - The Launch Site 0:47 - The Orbital Tank Farm 1:00 - Ship QD Arm 1:12 - The Production Site 1:24 - Medium Sized Tank 1:49 - Booster Transport Stand 2:04 - Lift at the Top of the High Bay 2:19 - S24.2 Test Tank 2:35 - Bay Part and Booster Stand Moved 3:00 - Deluge Tank Area Purged 3:57 - Deluge Tanks 4:12 - Orbital Launch Mount 4:26 - Ship 25 on Suborbital Pad B 5:08 - Starlink Box 5:46 - The Orbital Launch Mount 6:23 - Chopstick Drawworks 6:34 - Preparation for a New Shield 7:24 - Work Under the OLM 8:03 - Deluge Equipment 8:15 - More OLM Crews 8:40 - Booster 8’s Aft Section Moved 9:56 - New High Bay Section Lifted 10:13 - New Bay and B8’s Aft Section 10:39 - Helicopter Flies By 10:59 - The New High Bay 11:24 - S24.2 Test Tank 11:52 - Starfactory Expansion 12:07 - Orbital Site Cleared 12:32 - Vent From Near the Tank Farm 13:02 - Venting Sound but No Visual 13:40 - Ship 26 Disconnected From Crane 13:58 - RQD Purge 14:10 - RQD Purge #2 14:22 - Smaller Venting 14:30 - RQD Purge #3 14:41 - RQD Purge #4 14:48 - RQD Purge #5 15:01 - RQD Purge #6 15:11 - RQD Purge #7
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