Tower Segments and Chopsticks Arrive as Tank Gets Slapped | SpaceX Boca Chica

SpaceX received the next segments for the new launch tower, including the Chopstick carriage system, and the sticks itself. Furthermore, the test article B14.1 gets tested using the Chopsticks, to prepare for a catch attempt on Flight 5. 🔗 NSF Store: ⚡ Become a member of NASASpaceflight's channel for exclusive discord access, fast turnaround clips, and other exclusive benefits. Your support helps us continue our 24/7 coverage. Click JOIN above to get started.⚡ 🎥 Video from Mary (@bocachicagal), Sean Doherty (@SeanKD_Photos), and Starbase Live. ✂️ Edited by Thomas Hayden (@_thomashayden). 🔍 If you are interested in using footage from this video, please review our content use policy: L2 Boca Chica (more clips and photos) from BC's very early days to today. 🔗 (Join L2 and support NSF here: ) Timestamps: 0:00 Tower Sections Under Construction 0:30 Work on Ship 30’s Tiles 0:59 The New Office Building 1:16 The Launch Site 1:25 Orbital Pad B Construction 1:42 The Old Vertical Tank Farm 1:50 Base of the Second Tower 1:57 CC 8800-1 Crane Assembly 2:27 B14.1 Test Tank 2:45 Inside the BQD Hood 2:52 The Chopsticks 3:00 The Vertical Tank Farm 3:07 CC 8800-1 Crane Rises 3:18 Forward Dome Falls 3:54 The Chopsticks 4:01 Orbital Pad B Construction 4:13 Ship 30 Tile Work 4:37 The Parking Garage 4:44 Tower Sections 5:01 Concrete Poured in Office Building 5:14 Ring Stand Moved 5:22 Parts Delivered on Flatbed 5:32 Horizontal Tank Arrives 5:39 Chopstick Catch Testing Begins 6:14 Landing Rail Lowering and Raising 6:25 Slap Testing Continues 6:38 More Slap Testing 6:55 Landing Rail Testing 7:04 Post Slap Inspections 7:15 B14.1 Removed From the OLM 7:23 B14.1 and the Chopsticks 7:31 Pad B Construction 7:55 Ship 30 Tile Replacement 8:17 Likely Tower Parts Delivered 8:25 Barge Arrives From the Cape