Bastrop County SpaceX Starlink Facility update (& a trip to Buc-ee's)

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  • čas přidán 8. 09. 2024
  • Here is a quick update video showing you the nearly finished construction of the Bastrop County Starlink Facility. There are over 90 open job postings for this 521,000 sq. ft. Texas facility. The facility will focus on manufacturing Starlink receivers.
    I also decided to supercharge my Tesla at the nearby Buc-ee's which is a Texas tradition. If you've never experienced the mega gas station, here is an idea of what it feels like to be whisked away by the smell of brisket and tempted to buy buc-ees attire.
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Komentáře • 67

  • @Nerlin
    @Nerlin Před 11 měsíci +9

    I like how you have adapted so well to life here in Texas!

    • @AMeierhoefer
      @AMeierhoefer Před 11 měsíci +2

      In which - you mean the statements, adoptions of language, what are the indications that someone adapted well?

    • @Nerlin
      @Nerlin Před 11 měsíci

      @@AMeierhoefer sure.

  • @irrefudiate
    @irrefudiate Před 11 měsíci +6

    The Starlink factory looked quite different from the last time you were there. That first trip was cool though. It was like a safari. You wading through the underbrush, with mosquitoes and snakes, all while wearing sandals. Quite entertaining, I must say.

    • @ellieinspace
      @ellieinspace  Před 11 měsíci +4

      It was! I was surprised to see that all that area that I had walked and waded through had been cut down, cleared out, and paved as part of the new site. It looks a LOT different- I can only hope someday Elon will give Ellie in Space an exclusive interview at their newest Starlink location.
      We've seen Starbase, we've seen Giga Texas, let's get some Starlink action!

  • @zx1100a1
    @zx1100a1 Před 11 měsíci +7

    Hi Ellie, definitely take us on a self service demo drive.

  • @jamesmihalcik1310
    @jamesmihalcik1310 Před 11 měsíci +4

    Awesome, nice update along with some humor.🤣 Love this channel!! Thanks!!

    • @ellieinspace
      @ellieinspace  Před 11 měsíci +1

      Thanks for watching! Glad you liked my humor! Gotta laugh a little to survive this life!

  • @ross077
    @ross077 Před 11 měsíci +8

    Hope you get a tour of the new Starlink facility in Bastrop County, Texas soon Ellie... Preferably with Elon as your guide!

  • @mwolrich
    @mwolrich Před 11 měsíci +3

    love the Buc-ees logo 😂 “Beaver Power”, yes, get the “Santa” Buc-ees costume 😉 that’s quite a Texas Twang you’ve developed 👍

  • @oldgandy5355
    @oldgandy5355 Před 11 měsíci +5

    Buc-ee's in Temple has 50 Tesla chargers. They have a lot of stalls in their restrooms too!

  • @DavidOwensuk
    @DavidOwensuk Před 11 měsíci +1

    I learnt something tonight! Thank you Ellie

  • @bimmergeezer
    @bimmergeezer Před 11 měsíci +2

    Thanks Ellie, a really fun video. Now I know where to go to make the Beaver happy!

  • @danschneider9219
    @danschneider9219 Před 11 měsíci +1

    Hey got to another in under a minute just barely 59 seconds. got done watching Felix and here you are love all you guys

  • @sandmehlig
    @sandmehlig Před 11 měsíci +2

    Yay to your working legs. 😀👍

  • @GlenHunt
    @GlenHunt Před 11 měsíci +1

    That's so cool of Buc-ees to put starfish on the front of the building.

  • @robguilfoil2470
    @robguilfoil2470 Před 11 měsíci

    You really fit in to your new environment with that Texas accent!!!

  • @srtman04
    @srtman04 Před 11 měsíci

    I own a Tesla Model 3 as well and I love it! Best car I've ever owned by far and I've had ALOT of cars lol.

  • @ancientastronut9915
    @ancientastronut9915 Před 11 měsíci

    Thanks Ellie. Fun

  • @kauffmanba
    @kauffmanba Před 11 měsíci +1

    Loved your casual tour of Buc-ee's. Makes me feel like you're a fun person to hang out with.

  • @davidelang
    @davidelang Před 11 měsíci +2

    minor quibble on launch windows. There is one instant where you can launch for the most efficient transfer orbit, and technically, that assumes that you can apply your full delta-v in that instant.
    As you move away from that instant, and since you can't apply your delta-v instantly, it takes more power to make the interception. How wide your allowed launch window is therefor depends on how much more delta-v you have than the minimum you need, the more extra power, the wider the window

  • @kennethfoster1054
    @kennethfoster1054 Před 11 měsíci +1

    Apparently you can get your Texas active there too! 🤣

  • @williamkinsey8174
    @williamkinsey8174 Před 11 měsíci +4

    It's almost impossible to not have total respect for Elon Musk he truly is a marvel!

  • @AC-jk8wq
    @AC-jk8wq Před 11 měsíci +1

    Way to go Ellie!
    😃

  • @MrPenguinLife
    @MrPenguinLife Před 11 měsíci +1

    From the its a small world department, I was at that same Buc-ee's at about noon today, in the even smaller world department, I was parked in front of the Tesla chargers, in one of those (empty) parking spaces shown in the headlights on this video.

  • @chrisfelan2665
    @chrisfelan2665 Před 9 měsíci

    Come to New Braunfels Buc-ees Ellie! We are BIGGER here! 😉

  • @Eric.V.
    @Eric.V. Před 11 měsíci

    Dang, you gotta park waaay out back to charge. Good thing it wasn’t raining.

  • @dhansel4835
    @dhansel4835 Před 11 měsíci +2

    If you are ever able to stop at Buc-ee's take time to do so. Not only do they have electric charging stations for over 100 gas pumps !
    They have been voted the cleanest rest rooms in the US. I love those hot roast beef sandwiches with home made potato chips.

  • @conradboss
    @conradboss Před 11 měsíci +1

    We have a Buc ee’s here in Warner Robins Georgia and it’s like a beaver in heat. About 10 Tesla charger stations . 😊 Also the wall of beef jerky’s too.

  • @ronking8726
    @ronking8726 Před 11 měsíci +1

    Buc-ees is wonderful.

  • @davidspray9939
    @davidspray9939 Před 11 měsíci

    Ellie, welcome to Texas! Might I suggest giving up on adopting a Texas drawl? Rather, just add “y’all” and “fixin’ to” to your vocabulary and call it a day.
    With so few native Texans, you are in the majority as a “naturalized” Texan! And if people ask if you are a native Texan, just respond, “No, but I got here as quick as I could!”
    Buc-ees is the epitome of everything is bigger in Texas. You really should include a bathroom video pointed at the floor and count out loud the number of bathroom stalls and sinks and then shoot a video inside the stall.
    What is crazy is the true “competitive advantage” over the competition is the clean bathrooms! Not just clean, immaculate! Both the men and women’s have dedicated attendants keeping the place immaculate.
    In response to the question by the Brit, the prices are not really “inexpensive”. But if you just think of the cost of items including a “sparkling clean bathroom” fee, it a great deal!
    FYI, a typical men’s room has like 30 urinals, 20 toilets, and 30 sinks! And all 80 of them will be immaculate!

  • @JoeJalopy
    @JoeJalopy Před 11 měsíci +1

    We stopped at Buc-ee's around 3AM once, it is huge and the best. But too early to get the Texas Brisket sandwich, heck. 0:28

  • @arthurwagar88
    @arthurwagar88 Před 11 měsíci

    Not many people in bucees.
    Love your car.

  • @Carlossoto-rg5hh
    @Carlossoto-rg5hh Před 11 měsíci +1

    Bucees❤

  • @AL_K_
    @AL_K_ Před 11 měsíci

    Lol I love all your Tesla and Buc cees jokes. That's the comedian in you coming out. Open butt hole kills every time 🤣 As you were try to count the gas pumps I was try to count how many ice freezers you walked by😅

  • @zapfanzapfan
    @zapfanzapfan Před 11 měsíci +1

    That is the best bathroom art I have seen!
    BTW, roof over gasoline pumps but not over chargers? When will that change?

  • @joezolo9986
    @joezolo9986 Před 11 měsíci +2

    For the self drive test of the Tesla. My guess is, it won't start unless you scan. Also it'll only go so far distance and/or so long time wise, Then the driver will get messages saying to go back. If they continue away from the place of origin, it will stop. Or possibly even return on it's own.

  • @stephengordon4081
    @stephengordon4081 Před 10 měsíci

    Yes send him now

  • @stephenreese5921
    @stephenreese5921 Před 11 měsíci

    Buttholes and beavers? LOL! I snorted!

  • @lourdessilva6442
    @lourdessilva6442 Před 10 měsíci

    Legal

  • @Rob2
    @Rob2 Před 11 měsíci

    Where are you going to see the eclipse saturday? Any plans to setup equipment with friends and make a video?

  • @myyklmax
    @myyklmax Před 11 měsíci

    Elaina..... Love your Deep Dives into Buc-EEs. You really get into them.
    I say 'YES' .... Buy that Santa Suit for you Beaux and a matching sexy Mrs. Claus for yourself.
    Have a great time at the ASCEND Symposium. While you and (I don't know his name. DM is to me!) can check out the 'Updated Boring Tunnel and the SPHERE.
    I wanna watch you flip around on the Zero-G flight out of NASA's Ellington Field.
    Maybe you and your man can spend the night in Houston. There are some great rooftop hotspots to check out, and the Texas Pool.

  • @Haffy1952
    @Haffy1952 Před 11 měsíci +2

    Tried the code from my phone in the video and it actually worked but sad that they didn't have one in Maine where I live. Oh well, one of these days I will get to ride in one. Am almost considering going to the local Tesla super charger just down the road and asking an owner that is charging their car for a ride, should I ? Would be kind of weird I think.

  • @mikercflyer7383
    @mikercflyer7383 Před 11 měsíci

    Will you do an update on the Boring Company we don’t hear much about it.

  • @hoitinkholidays118
    @hoitinkholidays118 Před 11 měsíci

    What Bucees were you at?! Royse City?

  • @CC-Rider
    @CC-Rider Před 10 měsíci

    You lost me at the entire Tesla Conveyance. My eyes glazed over.

  • @dboyette42
    @dboyette42 Před 11 měsíci +1

    don't they have food

  • @davebooth5608
    @davebooth5608 Před 11 měsíci

    How do you pay for your charge? Is it free?

  • @peterq1978
    @peterq1978 Před 11 měsíci

    from what ive heard, Buc-ees is the best.

  • @petewangen-groovedrummer8083
    @petewangen-groovedrummer8083 Před 11 měsíci

    You are sooooo cute. BTW, I would love to see you dance some more. Pete the drummer from Minnesota.

  • @kanahn7402
    @kanahn7402 Před 11 měsíci

    Is this an ad ?

  • @KimberlyDupres
    @KimberlyDupres Před 11 měsíci

    I was wondering if you might know why SpaceX has not watched anything in the past month?

    • @Uncle_Yukon
      @Uncle_Yukon Před 11 měsíci

      they be only on twit, not doing CZcams anymore

  • @robb8618
    @robb8618 Před 11 měsíci

    Maybe I should move to Bastrop

  • @brewgardsrg
    @brewgardsrg Před 11 měsíci

    I'll bet the swimsuit is nice.

  • @tinkertron
    @tinkertron Před 11 měsíci

    Can I pet your beaver?

  • @AMeierhoefer
    @AMeierhoefer Před 11 měsíci

    Ellie, just a quick question: Are yu deteriorating into the lower end of Texas brawl, mindset and language? I am wondering so I know if it keeps making sense to be a subscriber. Hope to get a response.

    • @ellieinspace
      @ellieinspace  Před 11 měsíci +2

      Just me making a silly voice.

    • @AL_K_
      @AL_K_ Před 11 měsíci

      She's just having fun

    • @AMeierhoefer
      @AMeierhoefer Před 11 měsíci

      @@ellieinspace OK. I never heard that before you moved to Texas. Thx for responding

    • @AMeierhoefer
      @AMeierhoefer Před 11 měsíci

      @@AL_K_ OK, I didn't get it, but that's ok

  • @robadair7227
    @robadair7227 Před 11 měsíci +1

    Really pushing the Texas accent.

  • @smavtmb2196
    @smavtmb2196 Před 11 měsíci +1

    Ellie you seem very nice, and I enjoy your coverage of Tesla, EV technology, SpaceX, other areospace companies/technologies.
    However there is this disturbing almost god like admiration some people have for Elon Musk that is disturbing. In their eyes Elon can do no wrong and what he says is basically scripture.
    They loose their minds over anyone or thing they perceive as a possible threat to Elon's success. Mostly anything affecting SpaceX.
    I understand wanting to see the Starship fly again, but the hate/nonsense coming from some people over the delay is delusional at times.
    I actually love what SpaceX is trying to achieve. Its awesome.
    Unfortunately Elon isn't worthy of the admiration he gets.
    The man is friendly with the Russian authoritarian leader Putin. That is a massive red flag. Especially since Elon
    recently had Starlink service turned off over Ukraine intentionally sabotaging the Ukraine militaries ability to use starlink to defend their country from a Russian /authoritarian take over. Thats disturbing.
    Elon's excuses for his actions are BS. Billionaires shouldn't have that kind of power.
    Elon is erratic with a big Ego. His toxic behavior could really hurt SpaceX and Tesla.
    I don't want SpaceX screwed up like Twitter/X
    I'm positive NASA doesn't want Elon screwing up thier plans.
    Elon doesn't approve of the government helping people less fortunate, but is perfectly fine with government
    hand outs to corporations/companies like his own.
    So much for claims he cares about humanity. Basic human decency shouldn't be a difficult thing to support for anyone.
    Sadly in some ways he's become like self absorbed narcissistic, heatless sociopath Trump.
    He has turned Twitter/X into a toxic cesspool of hate/bigotry and misinformation. He has refused to do anything about dangerous hate speech and often re-posts disgusting hate and blatant lies from others.
    People that ignore the disturbing truth about Elon are showing a lack of moral character.

  • @gretco1
    @gretco1 Před 11 měsíci +1

    Elon Musk for King 👑✨👑 King of the World