SpaceX Starship - IFT-4 - Starbase TX - Launch Thread and Post Launch Discussion

[JB47394]

And speaking of the next launch site, lots of concrete being poured at Stage Zero #2 and tower footings have arrive at the launch site.

Technically, the two are termed "A" and "B". I wonder whether they'll call the ones at the Cape C and D or repeat A and B, with an "LC-39A" prefix.

Random factoid: SpaceX's lease of LC-39A ends on April 14, 2034. Not that I'd expect NASA to disapprove renewal in 2034.

 

[mongo]

No mishaps here!

https://twitter.com/x/status/1801003212138222076

 

[Ben W]

On a successful catch a deluge system is not of much value given that only 3 engines will be running.

It’s to give the rocket a nice steam bath, so it will be bright and shiny for the next launch.

 

[JB47394]

The latest Marcus House video observes the following:

1. The deluge plate looked to reach around 400 C during that launch, giving it a gold tinge as seen in RGV Aerial's photos.
2. The base of the orbital launch mount legs were eroded a bit by the launch, probably requiring some work
3. At least 10 hold down clamps on the orbital launch mount have been replaced
4. The ship quick disconnect got knocked around a bit, but it's not clear how much work it will need