I read handshake at first, and was curious as to how a crow would accomplish such a behaviour without hands.

It doesn’t rhyme, but it feels like poetry. You should post it to !originalpoetry@literature.cafe

Starbase activities (2024-11-07):

• Nov 6th cryo delivery tally.
• Pad A: The remaining subcooler is lifted into position. (ViX, Gisler)
• Work on chopsticks continues. Workers observed on the booster quick disconnect. (cnunez, ViX)
• Pad B: CC8800-1 disassembly continues. Six truckloads depart from the launch site. (ViX, Gisler 1, Gisler 2)
• Build site: Scaffolding is delivered, glass installation continues on the passageway between Starfactory and offices. (ViX)
• Two new semi-circular work platforms arrive at Megabay 2. (ViX)
• Booster CO2 tank moves from Starfactory towards Megabay 1. (ViX)
• Hotstage ring spotted outside Megabay 1. (Anderson / LabPadre)
• S31 receives a “banana for scale” sticker. (Starship Gazer, Mary, Gisler, cnunez, Ramirez)
• Sanchez: Launch mount B construction continues. The GMK 7550 crane lifts the first and second (of four) side sections into position. (ViX, ViX 2, ViX 3)
• Rocket Garden: Counterweights are added to SPMTs, likely in preparation for B13 rollout. (ViX)
• 1-hour road delays are posted for Nov 11th (19:00 to 22:00) and 12th (10:00 and 13:00) for transport from factory to pad, likely B13 rollout.

McGregor:

• The tripod stand is being retired. Some tanks are removed. (NSF)

https://x.com/SpaceX/status/1854636418246885463

Deployment of 23 @Starlink satellites confirmed

Stage 1 landing confirmed!

Fair point. They did have a decent launch cadence in 2023, but their existing fleet was evidently not profitable enough.

MECO, stage separation, M-vac ignition, and fairing separation.

Liftoff!

I take some solace in the fact that Gwynne Shotwell seems to be handling the company fairly well in his… not absence, but something similar.

Flight 7 might also take longer since it will be the first V2 ship. S33 only just did its cryo test last week. They still need to static fire the booster and ship, then do any necessary wet dress rehearsals.