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Beyond Starship assembly, SpaceX is rapidly expanding its infrastructure. Four large tower cranes, including a 300-ton capacity crane, have been assembled to support the massive "Gigabays"—the new bays designed to assemble and test Starship and Super Heavy booster stacks. Additional tower segments and main booms are being installed to expedite construction, with work on other cranes progressing well.
At the launch site, construction continues on Pad 2, including adding cladding and installing new hoses and quick disconnect mechanisms. The aim is to have Pad 2 ready for flight 12, shifting the operational focus from Pad 1 to the newer infrastructure.