Mechazilla's Chopsticks Load Tested with Water Ballast Bags | SpaceX Boca Chica

Mechazilla's chopsticks underwent further lifting tests with full ballast bags attached, the test stand cap was removed from the B2.1 test tank, and the yellow Liebherr LR 11000 Crane was Raised and Lowered.

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0:00 - Wide Bay Construction
1:38 - Liebherr LR 11000 Crane Lowered
2:50 - Liebherr LR 11000 Crane Raised
3:06 - Construction Elevator Parts Delivered
3:33 - Test Stand Cap Removed From B2.1
4:22 - Mobile Offices Delivered to Production Site
4:37 - Ship 21 Nosecone
4:56 - Booster 7 in the High Bay
5:23 - Domes and a Booster Thrust Puck at the Production Site
5:52 - The Orbital Launch Site
6:07 - Crews Work on the Chopsticks
6:35 - Crane Test Water Bags Attached to the Chopsticks for Testing
8:12 - Liquid Nitrogen Delivered to the Orbital Tank Farm
8:32 - Crews Work on Booster 4
9:00 - Booster 3 Scrapping Continues
9:38 - Chopsticks Testing

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