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Transition from Pad 1 to Pad 2: Ending an Old Chapter
Flight 11 will be the final launch utilizing Pad 1 in its current state, as SpaceX prepares for future missions with upgraded infrastructure. The historic pad has been the site of countless launches since the early days, but now it's being decommissioned for certain hardware, such as the landing tower and flame deflector systems, which are set to be dismantled and replaced. The plan involves extensive excavation and new foundation work—paving the way for a renewed Pad 1 in the future, embodying the idea that this launch signifies "the end of one beginning."