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Starbase preps are in full swing ahead of Elon Musk's update presentation. The QD arm was moved into position as the Chopsticks were readied to lift Ship 20.
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0:00 Quick Disconnect Arm
0:30 Chopsticks
0:50 SpaceX's LR 11000 Crane
1:10 The Orbital Launch Site
1:20 Part Lowered Down From the QD Arm
2:30 Scaffolding Removed From the Launch Tower
3:30 Booster 4 Grabbed by the QD Arm Claws
4:10 The QD Arm's Claws
5:30 Crews Work on Ship 20's Quick Disconnect
6:10 Scaffolding Removed From the Chopsticks
9:10 Starhopper
9:30 Booster 5 and SN15
9:50 - The B6 Test Tank Moved
11:30 The B2.1 Test Tank Moved
12:30 Wide Bay Construction
15:50 Ship 22 in the Mid Bay
17:00 Aft Flap Aerocover Moved Into the Mid Bay
17:30 The Nosecone Production Area
18:20 Booster 7's Methane Section in the High Bay
19:00 Ship 20 Awaiting Its Lift
19:20 Booster Load Spreader
19:40 Launch Site Prep Continues
20:00 Quick Disconnect Readied for Ship
20:40 Ship 20
21:40 Ship 20 Moved into Position