Published On Jan 30, 2023
SpaceX moved the Chopsticks and carriage to 39A. They were moved onto a temporary work platform where they were connected and then lifted onto the tower. The Chopsticks will be used to stack and catch Starship and Super Heavy.
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Timestamps:
0:00 - Chopsticks Carriage rolled to 39A
1:16 - Cranes Repositioned to Prepare for Chopstick Installation
1:51 - Carriage Placed on Support Gantry
2:12 - Chopstick Arms Rolled to 39A
4:14 - Chopsticks Skate Installed on the Tower
4:44 - Chopstick Arms Installed Onto the Carriage
5:51 - Chopsticks Installed on the Starship Orbital Launch Tower