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New barge for Starship arrives at Starbase spaceport

New barge for Starship arrives at Starbase spaceport

A unique barge named “You’ll Thank Me Later,” designed to support the Starship program, has arrived at the SpaceX facility. This was reported by NASASpaceflight on the X social network. This is reported by Ixbt.com reports .

This barge plays a crucial role in Starship program logistics. It is intended to transport the massive first stages of the rocket, which are impossible to move over long distances via ground transport. A special protective dome serves to increase transport safety and minimize the impact of the marine environment on the equipment during long journeys.

Previously, SpaceX CEO Elon Musk announced the arrival of the new “You’ll Thank Me Later” sea vessel for Starship at Cape Canaveral. The company has completed modernization work on the sea barge, which is now equipped with a full protective cover.

The vessel will be used to transport Super Heavy boosters between the Starbase production facility and the launch site at Cape Canaveral. This is an important step for SpaceX in increasing the frequency of space flights and improving its logistics system.

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