Just happened! Chopstick Full-Speed Testing 1st time, New Booster and Tank farm ramping up…
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Just happened! Chopstick Full-Speed Testing 1st time, New Booster and Tank farm ramping up…
Exciting times indeed! May promises to be an explosive month for SpaceX and Starship.
Now, let’s take a look at recent developments in Starbase.
One of the most captivating activities has been the testing of B13—the hardware designated for Flight 6, slated for launch at the year’s end. Flight 6 may mark SpaceX’s inaugural attempt at refueling. Following the production phase, B13 has transitioned into the testing phase, akin to other prototypes. Its initial test involved cryogenic testing, a crucial step in assessing its readiness for upcoming missions.
Just happened! Chopstick Full-Speed Testing 1st time, New Booster and Tank farm ramping up…
On the morning of April 25, B13 was transported to the Massey test site, where it underwent its inaugural cryogenic test on April 26. This test focused solely on the liquid methane tank.
During the test, fuel was introduced into the tank, accompanied by venting from storage tanks, resulting in a somewhat obscured view of the proceedings. Following fuel loading, a distinct frost line emerged on a section of the methane tank. Notably, these frost patterns only manifested on approximately half of the tank, indicating that the liquid methane fuel was not entirely loaded during this test.
Just happened! Chopstick Full-Speed Testing 1st time, New Booster and Tank farm ramping up…
Despite this, the test proceeded without incident, validating the methane tank’s compliance with standards for storing cryogenic methane fuel at temperatures as low as -180 degrees Celsius or -292 degrees Fahrenheit.
Three days later, on the afternoon of April 29, SpaceX conducted the second cryogenic test with B13, this time focusing on the LOX (liquid oxygen) fuel tank. Liquid oxygen, known for its exceptionally low temperature, can reach as low as -207 degrees Celsius or -340 degrees Fahrenheit.
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