(1/4) Hey #StarshipAddicts, here's a little update about the status of exterior cladding on the Orbital Launch Integration tower.
As of today, the first 3 levels of the OLIT have been covered on the sides facing the Launch Mount.
What is the status for the rest of the tower?
As of today, the first 3 levels of the OLIT have been covered on the sides facing the Launch Mount.
What is the status for the rest of the tower?
(2/4) More paneling for the tower has been spotted by @RGVaerialphotos at the Massey's site which is owned by @SpaceX.
As shown in this image, there are 18 bundles of tower cladding. Each bundle has 9 panels. There are a total of 162 center panels on site already.
As shown in this image, there are 18 bundles of tower cladding. Each bundle has 9 panels. There are a total of 162 center panels on site already.
(3/4) Each level of the tower requires 4 center panels. Doing a little math...
Panels Available =162
Number of sublevels on OLIT = 24
Remaining levels without cladding = 21
Panels Needed for each side OLIT after bottom 3 levels are covered = 84
Panels Available =162
Number of sublevels on OLIT = 24
Remaining levels without cladding = 21
Panels Needed for each side OLIT after bottom 3 levels are covered = 84
(4/4) It makes sense to put solid paneling on these two sides of the tower. Especially since a large portion of the ~1,000m tall debris cloud passes through the open structure during Static Fire testing.
It will look amazing when its complete, however they aren't in a rush.
It will look amazing when its complete, however they aren't in a rush.
@LabPadre Been a long day...1000ft not meters 🤣
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