Cryo Tank Shell 5 Rolled to the Launch Site | SpaceX Boca Chica
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 Published On Sep 17, 2021

Super Heavy Booster 5's forward dome section was moved inside a production tent, Cryo Tank Shell 5 rolled out to the launch site, and a Booster Methane Transfer Tube (aka downcomer) was delivered to the production site.

Video and Pictures from Mary (@BocaChicaGal) and Nic (@nicansuini). Edited by Nate Shields.

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0:00 - Sunrise Over the Launch Site
0:40 - Booster 5 Forward Dome Moves Into the Production Tent
1:40 - Methane Transfer Tube Delivered to the Production Site
3:30 - Top of the Transfer Tube Unloaded
4:10 - Cryo Shell #5 Awaits Its Move to the Launch Site
5:20 - Cryo Shell #5 Moved to the Orbital Tank Farm
5:50 - The Cryo Shell was Followed by this Structure
8:20 - The New Structure at the Launch Site
8:30 - Hardware Lowered from the Top of the Orbital Launch Tower
8:50 - The Orbital Launch Mount
9:10 - Chopsticks and Carriage Construction
10:50 - Installation of a Big Rail on a Chopstick
13:00 - Possible Quick Disconnect Arm Extension
13:50 - Crews on top of the GSE Test Tank
14:50 - Barrel Section Inventory at the Production Site
15:10 - Ship 20's Thermal Protection System (TPS) Tiles
15:50 - Ship 20's Leeward Side
16:30 - The Launch Site

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