The Orbital Launch Mount (OLM) is a piece of highly complex infrastructure for the SpaceX starship launch tower. One is located at the Starbase launch facility, next to the Orbital Launch and Integration Tower (OLIT) and has several functions.

SpaceX Starbase—previously, SpaceX South Texas Launch Site and SpaceX private launch site—is an industrial complex and rocket launch facility that serves as the main testing and production location for Starship launch vehicles, as well as the headquarters of the American aerospace manufacturer SpaceX. [2]

Aug 3, 2023 · Starship Orbital Launch Mount (OLM) at Starbase goes through a 100% water deluge system test. SpaceX performs a cryo/propellant load test on Super Heavy Booster 9 (videos).

It helps assemble Starships by lifting the Ship (Starship's Second stage) onto the Super Heavy Booster on the Orbital Launch Mount (OLM). Additionally, the integration tower will also be utilized to catch the boosters during their return, ensuring a safe and controlled landing.

Mar 27, 2024 · Ship 29 (upper/2nd stage) spaceship was moved to the Starbase launch site on Friday. SpaceX mounted it on Pad B because the Orbital Launch Mount (OLM) has been getting repairs due to the damage caused by the Flight 3 test. Full-duration static fire of all six Raptor engines on Flight 4 Starship pic.twitter.com/HzS4SeaoEV

Apr 22, 2023 · As shown in a leaked image, the area under the orbital launch mount (OLM) is now a big crater. Part of the OLM structure is gone, leaving only the rebar to stand. The area around the OLM is now dirt, where concrete once stood. The tank farm also received a …

Jun 5, 2023 · Also, a new turntable, used to rotate Starship barrels and vehicles during welding, has arrived at Starbase. As a result of a high production cadence, a large number of vehicles and sections...

Sep 9, 2023 · SpaceX shares the details of thousands of upgrades and fire mitigation enhancements it has done to Starship 25, Booster 9, and OLM for the next orbital flight test from Starbase, Texas.

The latest rumors suggest they are redesigning the OLM because the shower head at Starbase is showing signs of wear already and will have a very limited amount of launches left in it. Subsequently they are apparently going with a bathtub and trench style flame diverter for 39a.

Jul 6, 2023 · Progress toward the second flight of the world’s most powerful launch vehicle continues to take place at Starbase. With Ship 25 passing its six-engine Static Fire test, the focus has returned to...