SpaceX HUGE UPDATE on 2nd launch Tower at Starbase and more...

and then we're also going to build a second tower yeah so we're this is this is we're going to really be launching a lot and up and we're going to be upgrading one Tower while we launch from another Tower so two towers is important with adding another pad out at the um we have our first pad obviously but looking at adding another pad because we with the launch Cadence we'd like to have um getting that second pad ready is is going to be another gold that we have for this year after senior officials of SpaceX Elon Musk and Kathy lutter both affirm the existence of the second Starship launch Tower at Starbase the construction of the tower is something that cannot be delayed recently we came across new images at the launch site while the segments acting as the frame of the tower have been arriving in Texas since last year this is the first appearance of the beam for the construction this beam will be installed at the top of the tower serving as a crucial element in the framework of the structure it provides support distributes loads supports various parts or equip equipment specifically for the Chopstick sheep and ensures the stability of the entire structure in addition the fourth vertical column which is also the last column of the tower also appeared near the tower assembly area if you don't recall the three large Tower column sections earlier had cylindrical shapes with protruding fins and were transported to Star base from light November via updated images by Starship gazer photography thanks to gazer for these excellent images in general more than half the component on of the second launch Tower have gathered at Starbase signaling that SpaceX will soon commence construction the second launch Tower remains one of the most intriguing aspects of Starbase SpaceX hasn't made any announcements or indications regarding the future location of this colossal Tower which is taller than the mythical creature Godzilla besides there are also many questions about the height of the second launch Tower in light of Elon Musk statements about Starship V3 being over 30% taller than the current Starship to be honest for the first Tower at Starbase SpaceX had FAA approval to build a full tower that is 146 M 479 ft tall therefore any changes in design whether taller or shorter would require reporting and approval from the FAA nevertheless we must wait for spacex's official announcement to accurately grasp this information all their decisions are the best way to realize the grand Ambitions for Starship if there aren't too many obstacles SpaceX will probably conduct about four to five test flights in 2024 this heightened activity poses a significant workload for the current launch Tower however the magnitude of this challenge intensifies with Elon musk's recent audacious statement on X where he envisions a future where SpaceX can relaunch Starship daily and super heavy within 1 hour furthermore musk's Vision necessitates a substantial increase in production aiming for 100 to ideally 300 Starships annually this heighten production coupled with a different timeline for Starship and super heavy missions creates a potential overlap in the time needed for catching refurbishment and relaunch the only launch Tower might struggle to cope with this intensified operational Tempo therefore this additional infrastructure would allow for a more specialized division of tasks with one Tower dedicated to launching and the other focused on tasks such as catching and refurbishment this strategic approach aims to alleviate the potential bottleneck caused by the inreased frequency of missions and the unique requirements of each phase in the Starship and super heavy operational cycle Elon musk's tweet from December last year regarding the launch Tower caught my attention with a statement the next stage of the Starship program should be called The Two Towers upon reflection the choice of the name for the next period The Two Towers reveals a fascinating insight for those familiar with Lord of the Rings this draws a parallel with the movie series where the two towers is the second part followed by The Return of the King this cinematic illusion seems to carry a subtle Mission about spacex's aspirations The Two Towers in spacex's context could symbolize a pivotal phase signifying the company's steadfast commitment to advancing beyond the initial stages of the Starship program at present the work on the second launch Tower is progressing steadily and SpaceX consistently employs a parallel approach to maximize efficiency they are not only focusing on the installation of the second launch Tower but are also actively preparing for the upcoming Starship launch scheduled for February despite contending with adverse weather conditions at the launch site the company's Engineers are toiling day and night to ensure the spacecraft's Readiness the meticulous preparations involve ongoing repairs and maintenance activities focusing on critical components such as the launch Mount launch deck and the essential quick disconnect arm in a bid to enhanced safety measures SpaceX has recently implemented additional shielding measures for the launch Tower although the launch pad did not sustain significant damage during the second launch over time it still requires considerable attention it's undergone testing and exposure to harsh Coastal winds causing erosion and rust on the launch structure scaffolding still in place to allow workers to carry out meticulous tasks as new structures are installed SpaceX addresses not only the cracks that appear after the launch of the second Starship but also reinforces the Launchpad suffering when facing the powerful force and intense heat generated by the 30 three engines of the super heavy after each launch ascending the launch Tower our attention is drawn to the ship Qui disconnect arm a pivotal component of stage zero facilitating the delivery of power and propellant to the starship's upper stages notably this component appears to have sustained notable damage during the previous launch evident from its continued encasement and Scaffolding even two months later conversely the mechazilla arms colloquially known as Chopsticks present a contrasting scenario These Arms integral to the oit seem to be the sole elements ready for Rapid reusability despite undergoing minimal maintenance they await the opportunity to hoist another prototype while the oit's current configuration may not be optimized for Swift reuse ongoing modifications suggest a potential reduction in turnaround time perhaps achieving a week or two at the same time the vertical tank Farms also undergoing remarkable developments contrary to earlier speculations about removal the remaining in tanks are undergoing reinforcement with robust metal beans additionally a concrete barrier was brought to the launch side on January 24th for the installation between olm and OTF it'll replace the previous Hesco barrier which proved ineffective against the power of 33 Raptor engines this also means that the horizontal tanks will take a long way before being completely installed to replace the existing ones however there's no need to be overly concerned about this it's merely a matter of time the reason SpaceX has hasn't replaced the entire tank farm could be the set time frame for the upcoming third Starship launch the short period from now might not be sufficient for them to ensure the efficiency of the infrastructure not far away a new construction's emerging evident through the recent concrete pouring regrettably not everything proceeded smoothly shortly after the concrete was poured a flaw in the casing led to one of the walls succumbing to pressure resulting in a spill of concrete in various directions despite the setback the intended purpose purp of this newly constructed building remains shrouded in mystery speculations suggest it could potentially serve as a permanent restroom for SpaceX employees although the unconventional location raises eyebrows what do you think about the purpose of this building feel free to share your insights in the comment section below alongside the bustling preparations of the components at stage zero SpaceX is also not idle in their work on the spacecraft before us is an image of ship 28 that'll launch on the third test although only a third of the ship's visible it is certainly fine with a review process in high Bay booster 12 a part of the fifth star ship launch has been moved from the Rocket Garden to Mega Bay 1 to initiate the installation of 33 Raptor engines booster 10's waiting for it there overall the situation at the building site's progressing rapidly mainly focusing on Hardware installations inside the base making it sometimes challenging for us to discern their specific activities nevertheless we maintain our trust in space sex's demonstrated workpace believing there's no subjective reason that could impede their momentum but no matter what we still believe in SpaceX is proven working speed there will be no subjective reason that can make him stop that's all for today's episode we hope you enjoyed it and learned something new please let us know what you think in the comments section below your feedback is very important to us and helps us make better videos for you thanks so much for watching and see you next time