SpaceX is repairing and upgrading the launchpad that was damaged. There are images and video from NASA Spaceflight.
Lab Padre is also has cameras at Boca Chica, Texas where the SpaceX Starbase rocket launch facility is located.
The pad and launch facilities were damaged during the test launch on April 20, 2023.
SpaceX will be building a water-cooled steel plate to prevent damage and debris from double the power of the Saturn V moon rocket.
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It’s so heartbreaking to hear that some frogs and birds had 2.5 minutes of light discomfort during SpaceX rocket launch. But I am sure that by now every creature has found their nest again and SpaceX can focus on preparing the next launch, because that’s all that really counts and matters.
Personally, I find these tree- and bunny huggers pretty annoying.
Honestly I cant wait to see that second launch, hope it doesnt take too long. What a wonder it was. Thanks for the awesome pictures above Brian, i didnt realize how big the pad actually was, hope to see it in real life one day!
What a waste of money!
Let’s fix this planet before ruining others