All This For The Catch | Starbase Update

It’s been an action-packed week at Starbase! Major work continues on the Chopsticks as SpaceX gears up for a potential catch attempt on Starship’s next flight. Meanwhile, the FAA has provided an update on the status of the Flight 5 license, hinting at a significant milestone. We’ve also spotted signs that the legendary Starhopper might be on the move, possibly being relocated from its iconic spot. Plus, we take a close look at new hardware developments, including progress on the Starfactory, updates on Ship 31, and preparations for the much-anticipated B14.1 drop test simulation. Join us as we go over all these updates and more in this Starbase Update!

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[MickRonald]

Ever since B14.1 was first placed on the OLM, many people in the SBL chat have been wanting some type of drop test. With the additional crane lifting points installed, hopefully it will happen. How exciting is that! Thank you Ryan, Adrian, NSF videographers, and Kevin for this week's SBU.

[corrinastanley]

Thanks Ryan and NSF team, great round-up.

[ralmslb]

5:40 I bet the roof on tower 1 is to protect it from the booster engines in it's descent.

[erickessler]

Ryan,
Great report. Kudos to you and the team, especially to how you (and producer Kevin) blurred out image areas so we can more clearly see the specific key elements of importance!
Very UNIQUE and HELPFUL! This attention to detailed work really sets you and your team apart from most others! 🚀

Cheers, Eric

[danielbuck]

The reinforcements of the weld don't protect or shield they add strength and spread the stress points of the welds over a larger area

[philippayne]

I love the clear dialogue in this video

[charleyreynolds]

Watching this early cuz some legend gave me a month membership randomly! Thank you whoever you were!

[Kaymef]

Been watching this channel since the flight of S24 and B7, great to see you hit 1 million subscribers can’t wait to see you grow even more! Keep up the good work NSF Team!

[JustAGuyHavingFun]

thanks to whatever space elf gifted me a members sub! Appreciate ya!

[thestanwalker]

I had quit watching the daily updates but resumed once you added audible commentary. This allows me to pay bills, take a nap, eat a meal, and only look at the screen when needed. Next we need to get you to start covering the West coast, the best coast :)

[MrKellymcilrath]

Thanks Ryan for another awesome Starbase Update!! Thank you NSF!!!

[yumazster]

Roof being added on tower 1 may have something to do with the thruster downwash.

[booksbicycles]

The sheer size of everything Starship compared to humans related never ceases to amaze me 😅

[JaneGrimshaw-kpvn]

Thanks for great 'catch'up !! Always enjoy 🚀

[MrX-zzvk]

Hopped on the live Starbase feed a few minutes ago and surprised to actually see a couple guys working on the chopsticks under their umbrella on Labor Day. I guess they decided to get some overtime pay. I hope they have a great one. Their hard work is appreciated 👏 by this space program fan. 👍

[Bqd]

Amazing Update Ryan. Always enjoy these update videos its good to see updates from the NSF team and Jack has a break from time to time. Amazing work once again from team NSF. Thanks for all you do in keeping us updated on all things in space flight.

[PeterKocic]

It makes perfect sense to build a roof on Tower 1 right there, this is to cover up the exposed winch wires running over the crown block cluster. Best practice I'd think to ensure long term survival of the line vs flame tail, esp if it might come in at different angles we're used to during landings.

[clayel]

i propose that spacex allows nsf to move their cameras on top of starhopper to get a better vantage point

[lestendsouza]

Had a shot everytime the host said chopstick… Now m drunk😂😂

[Crunch_dGH]

11:40 Re: Craned Drop Test. Yes! I’ve been calling it for weeks. Re: Mechazilla Simulation. All tested, but for the catch, so why not simulate catch dynamics using the stacking crane? I mean what’s the rush to NOT program the crane to emulate rocket motor dynamics & in a few runs, even throw in some wind gusts? After all, aren’t the final 9-3 seconds of flight the most challenging AND unknown? Given a bit of thought, it might seem wholly irresponsible to NOT do so. Going forward, camera analysis of future catches could be evaluated & programmed into the catch simulator to further explore the outer ranges within which anomalous landings could be “saved.”