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Starting this video, there was a really interesting article posted in relation
to Starlink. It says “Engineering researchers have developed a method to use signals broadcast
by Starlink internet service satellites to accurately locate a position here on Earth,
much like GPS does. It is the first time the Starlink system has been harnessed by researchers
outside SpaceX for navigation.” There was another interesting bit of information with this Tweet.
It says “An interesting note from the Aerospace Safety Advisory Panel meeting: Panel member David
West says SpaceX's Crew Dragon spacecraft will do a 360-degree flyaround of the ISS after departing
in early-mid November, the first 360-degree flyaround by a US crew craft since the shuttle.”
For the Boca Chica action, here’s a view of the orbital launch site. An oxygen tank was seen
venting as they did some testing of the orbital tank farm. Cryo shell number 5 was lifted over
GSE tank 1. The chopstick catching arms for Mechazilla have been continuing construction.
They recently lifted and installed the quick disconnect arm extension onto the launch tower
QD arm. This thrust simulator was rolled out to the launch site for Ship 20 proof testing.
Then, there was also an RVac thrust simulator moved to the launch site. The foundations for
the wider High Bay have been continuing. The whole Blue Origin against NASA and SpaceX
fiasco continues and this Tweet from Eric Berger was recently posted. He said “The full, redacted
complaint filed to the U.S. Court of Federal claims by Blue Origin against NASA, in August,
was publicly released today.” Then he responded to his Tweet with “Blue Origin seeks the following:
Ruling that NASA award to SpaceX was "arbitrary, capricious, and an abuse of discretion",
Work stoppage, Allow for revisions to proposals, and NASA to make a new selection, Payment for
all Blue Origin attorney fees.” Christian Davenport also posted a Tweet on this where
it was claimed that SpaceX will not do flight readiness reviews for HLS Starship launches.
It says “Here's the relevant section of the SpaceX white paper refuting the claim that they won't do
Flight Readiness Reviews of Starship HLS launches. It also points out that they have a track record
of 130 successful orbital launches, including with crew and vital national security satellites.”
Musk responded with “We always do flight readiness reviews! This argument makes no sense.” The ground
support equipment tank, GSE-8 was moved out of the Mid Bay. Starship 20 continues to await testing
on the suborbital Pad B mount. Ship 21’s upper bulkhead was recently sleeved with the ring stack.
Booster 4 was lifted off the orbital mount, I believe for catching arm installation.
Taking a look at the road and beach closures, no testing happened during the week as they continue
to prepare the prototypes. Right now, there are closures for possible testing tomorrow,
Monday 27th, Tuesday and Wednesday. Here’s a view of the Super Heavy Booster 5 prototype in the High
Bay being put together. Finally for today’s video, we have the latest Starbase production
diagram thanks to Brendan Lewis. The prototypes that will follow in the footsteps of Booster 4 and
Ship 20 when they launch are progressing nicely. As always, I have to thank Mary, or BocaChicaGal
for being out in Boca Chica filming the content. Also, thanks to the NASASpaceflight team working
behind the scenes on their videos, livestreams and other space content. That’s it for this episode of
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