Starship’s Orbital Launch Mount Gets Protection | SpaceX Boca Chica

Installation of new shielding on the Orbital Launch Mount began, a second new HPU was installed on Booster 7, and a Booster sump with an anti-vortex device was delivered. 🔗 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 (@theJackBeyer), Nic (@NicAnsuini), 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: ) #Starship #StarbaseTexas #SpaceX #Stage0 #BocaChica Timestamps: 0:00 - Dance floor Raised to the OLM 1:01 - NC31 Test Nosecone Lifted Onto Test Stand 1:20 - Second Replacement HPU Installed on Booster 7 1:46 - First Piece of OLM Shielding Installed 2:25 - NC31 Test Nosecone 3:06 - Work Around Booster 4 3:48 - The Launch Site 4:29 - Preparations for the Next Piece of OLM Shielding 5:30 - Next Shielding Piece Installed 6:03 - Booster Sump With an Anti-Vortex Device Delivered 6:23 - Ship 22 Scrapping Continues 8:23 - Scaffolding Installed for Booster 7’s LOX Hatch 8:43 - Ship 26 (left) and Ship 25 (right) 9:41 - Lots of Activity on the Orbital Launch Mount 10:01 - A Boatload of Buoys at the Production Site 10:40 - Ship 22 Scrap 11:20 - Crews Inside Ship 24’s Payload Section 12:16 - Ship 27’s Aft Section in the High Bay