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Old 3rd May 2023 | 12:39
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Almost fixed already…

Super busy at the Starbase launch complex today. New doorway cutout in the Orbital Launch Mount. New stairs, scaffolding, interior work and OLM foundation work.

Earth Movers Excavate Under Orbital Launch Mount🚀

For the past few days at the #SpaceX #Starbase Orbital Launch Mount (OLM), earth moving machines have been excavating, clearing out, the crater under the OLM. They seem to want to dig it out before further work.

Water cooled layer for under the OLM made from the plates we have seen being built already with all the pipe work under and around the formwork this could channel water to other rain birds or diverter pipes.



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@elonmusk confirmed what I have been speculating for the past few days during #Starship Spaces tonight. The water-cooled plate will not only provide a strong surface but also a "showerhead" deluge system. Holes across the surface will release water aiding in sound suppression.
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