From: snidely.too@gmail.com   
      
   JF Mezei was thinking very hard :   
   > I know I have asked before but since the Orbital Launch Pad at Boca   
   > Chica is really taking shape now, I'll ask again in case someone has   
   > gotten some details.   
   >   
   > The pictures so far show the supporting structure (those big white   
   > pipes) over a FLAT concrete base.   
   >   
   > At this point of construction, is it fair to conclude that SpaceX has no   
   > plans for a flame trench?   
      
   Elon has even indicated publicly that they aren't doing a frame trench.   
    However, the height of the launch table provides help.   
      
   > It is possible to build a round wall aroud the base with an opening at   
   > one side to act as the equivalent of a flame trench ?   
      
   Dunno.  Get a torch and some quickcrete and start modeling.   
      
   > If SpaceX intends to use Boca Chica as permanent manufactiuring   
   > facility, won't it be launching newly built modules from there in order   
   > to deliver them to either Florida or floating oil rigs? (aka: there is a   
   > need for a permanent facility, not a temporary one).   
   >   
   >   
   > Or is there expectation that the orbital launch pad is just "iterarive"   
   > and a real one will be built at a later time?   
      
   We'll find out.   
      
   /dps   
      
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