(1/11) Deep Dive 2 on the Ship Quick Disconnect (SQD): Starship Stacking Sequence (Note: assumes Superheavy already in place on OLM and pressurized):
@FelixSchlang @MarcusHouse @RGVaerialphotos @InfographicTony (2/11) 1. Chopsticks lift ship with load points (like those on Superheavy) installed in sockets below forward flap aerocovers. 📸@BocaChicaGal
@FelixSchlang @MarcusHouse @RGVaerialphotos @InfographicTony @BocaChicaGal (3/11) 2. Ship centered with pushers on top of Chopsticks; 3. Vertical Stabilizers clamp on lower sockets.📸@BocaChicaGal
@FelixSchlang @MarcusHouse @RGVaerialphotos @InfographicTony @BocaChicaGal (4/11) 4. Chopsticks lift Ship to ~89 meters above ground (1 m above stack height).
@FelixSchlang @MarcusHouse @RGVaerialphotos @InfographicTony @BocaChicaGal @NASASpaceflight (5/11) 5. Chopsticks rotate Starship into position over SH.
(6/11) 6. QD Arm deploys from tower since chopsticks carriage is above for clearance. Once QD Arm deployed, the carriage can no longer move down the OLIT.
(7/11) 7. Claw & Platform deploy (white pads contact, *push against* Starship positively aligning it)📸@CosmicalChief
(8/11) 8. Grippers close on SH load points, 9. Clamps close, locking the QD Arm to the booster. 📸@StarshipGazer
(9/11) 10. Ship is lowered final 1 meter to complete Full Stack on Superheavy!
(10/11) 11. SQD deploys, connecting to Starship for pressurization. Wen Launch?!
@C_Bass3d (11/11) SQD Deep Dive 3, SQD Sequence for Launch (coming next week)
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