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. …

The OLM's RBQDs, which are used to start Super Heavy's outer ring of 20 Raptor Boost engines were repeatedly tested, work on the new Mega Bay and the Starfactory expansion continued, and B8's...

Jun 5, 2023 · There has also been excavation work and installation of sheet piles all around the ground underneath the orbital launch mount (OLM). These sheet piles protect the area from caving in while...

Mar 21, 2025 · GSA has created special ordering procedures for the acquisition of OLMs via GSAR clause 552.238-115 Special Ordering Procedures for the Acquisition of Order-Level Materials. This clause has been incorporated into MAS contracts and authorizes ordering activities to include OLMs at the order level.

The RQD is an index of rock quality in which a modified core recovery per centage is obtained by counting only pieces of sound core 4-in. (100 mm) or greater in length of NX size or larger core diameters.

Aug 18, 2022 · Actual lifting of the hold-down clamps would best be accomplished in sequence with the 'hold-up' retraction and QD retraction using a single actuator and linkages.

Apr 28, 2023 · Fixing the damage to the OLM clamps, to the 20 engine starting units, to the BQD, and to the plumbing might take longer--a month or two. I expect that the FAA will want SpaceX to mount a booster on the OLM and to run a 10-second static firing to …

May 25, 2023 · A 1:50 scale Raptor Quick Disconnect (RQD) assembly for my 1:50 Starship Orbital Launch Mount (OLM). Quickly iterating this design and have v3 on the printer currently. Oh, and a completed load arm module in the background. Design is nearly locked in.

The BQD and RQD on the OLM have been purged ahead of Booster 14's arrival. labpadre #SpaceX #Starship #Starshiplaunch #Space #CountdownToLaunch #countdown

OLM extends Kubernetes to provide a declarative way to install, manage, and upgrade Operators and their dependencies in a cluster. It provides the following features: Kubernetes clusters are being kept up to date using elaborate update mechanisms today, more often automatically and in the background.