SpaceX's Mechazilla-2 just Moved Perfectly 1st time! Ready to Catch Starship...

SpaceX's Mechazilla-2 just Moved Perfectly 1st time! Ready to Catch Starship... === 00:00: Intro 00:45: Chopsticks B’s first test and other related updates 06:06: Flight 8’s preparations 07:52: Firefly’s new contract 10:03: Official names of China's lunar systems === #greatspacex #elonmusk #spacex #nasa #starship == Advertisers who want to place ads on our channel, please contact the email manager: [email protected] === SpaceX Starship SN Be the first to sponsor us Thank you. https://www.patreon.com/GreatspaceX?fan_landing=true Our video content is referenced by video sources at these sites: HUGE THANKS TO: PRØXIMA ⁂ https://x.com/pr0ximacentaura PROXI Ch.2426 △ https://www.youtube.com/@Proxima_Channel.2426/videos Ryan Hansen Space: https://twitter.com/RyanHansenSpace/ https://www.youtube.com/c/RyanHansenSpace Clarence365: https://twitter.com/Clarence3652 https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCFNWI5f4uM2sYGdfk9-WM4A Evan Karen: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCDN1X8Fz1oAXX-rBcOWjzmg LabPadre Space: https://twitter.com/LabPadre https://www.youtube.com/c/LabPadre Starship Gazer: https://twitter.com/StarshipGazer https://www.youtube.com/c/StarshipGazer Starbase Surfer : https://twitter.com/cnunezimages Everyday Astronaut: https://twitter.com/Erdayastronaut https://www.youtube.com/c/EverydayAstronaut https://spacenews.com/u-s-space-force-awards-firefly-21-8-million-contract-for-rapid-response-launch-mission/ https://www.space.com/china-names-spacesuit-moon-rover-wangyu-tansuo === SpaceX's Mechazilla-2 just Moved Perfectly 1st time! Ready to Catch Starship... What’s this? Chopstick Pad B has taken a major step forward with its first successful test? Demonstrating immense potential? Incredible! Meanwhile, new systems are being integrated to bring the pad into full operation soon. Firefly has secured a significant contract with the USSF in tandem, marking another big win for the company. And finally, on the other side of the world, China is making bold moves in its lunar ambitions, officially naming key systems for its upcoming missions. All this and more on today’s episode of Great SpaceX! SpaceX's Mechazilla-2 just Moved Perfectly 1st time! Ready to Catch Starship... While Pad A has been the center of attention with its rigorous testing, Pad B has been quietly making significant progress as its infrastructure steadily takes shape. Since its installation on the launch tower on January 27, the Chopstick system on Pad B has undergone multiple reinforcement stages, with small yet crucial systems continuously being added. Among the key milestones, the actuator system was installed on February 12, followed by the ramp systems on February 17. On the same day, the cladding system was moved to Pad B, likely signaling its imminent installation. SpaceX's Mechazilla-2 just Moved Perfectly 1st time! Ready to Catch Starship... However, beyond these ongoing upgrades, the real highlight came with the first functional test of Chopstick Pad B. On February 17, the tethers securing the Chopsticks were removed in preparation for the test, marking a significant step forward. That evening, the left arm of the Chopstick system made its first movement. While the opening speed appeared slow—indicating a controlled demonstration rather than a full-power test—the movement itself was remarkably smooth. This suggests that the joint systems are functioning as expected, providing the necessary flexibility for future operations. ---- We use images and content in accordance with the YouTube Fair Use copyright guidelines: https://www.youtube.com/intl/en/about/copyright/fair-use/ Any questions about copyright please send us via Gmail: [email protected] To be resolved, thank you.