Inspiration4 Astronauts Fly Low Over Starbase | SpaceX Boca Chica

The Inspiration4 Astronauts flew low over Starbase on a training flight, and the Starship QD Arm was rotated ahead of lifting and installation on the Launch Tower.

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0:00 - Sunrise
0:42 - New Structure at Production Site
1:02 - Windbreak and Barrel Flip Area
1:23 - Crews Work on GSE Tank 7 Outside
1:47 - A Raptor Engine Awaits Installation on Booster 4
2:08 - Orbital Tank Farm Construction
2:29 - Rigging Prepared for the Quick Disconnect Arm Flip
3:17 - Road Work on Highway 4
3:41 - Crews Work on the Catch Arms
4:30 - Starship QD Arm Prepared for Lifting Onto Launch Tower
4:56 - Catch Arms (left), Starship QD Arm (right)
5:18 - Ship 20 Thermal Protection System
5:42 - Crews Work on the Starship QD Arm’s Hinge Area
6:04 - Orbital Launch Site Construction
6:35 - Work Continues on Catch Arm System
7:19 - Starship QD Arm Moved Next to LR 11350 Crane
8:12 - Self Propelled Modular Transporter Leaves Launch Site
8:55 - Starship QD Arm Hooked to LR 11350 Crane
9:34 - Starship QD Arm Reoriented for Upcoming Lift
13:31 - Inspiration4 Astronauts on a Training Flight Over Starbase

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