SpaceX is building a replacement Starhopper nosecone. Fast progress is being made and the new nosecone should be complete in a few days.
The previous nose cone was blown over and damaged in 50 mph winds.
… most excellent view inside anticipated new #StarHopper nosecone. #SpaceX #RGV #FlyBocaChica (
credit @RGVaerialphotos) pic.twitter.com/OGtj0oigIl — Cowboy Dan (@CowboyDanPaasch) February 25, 2019
Pictures of The Old SpaceX Starhopper Nose Cone
SOURCES- Twitter, RGV Aerial Photos, SpaceX
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