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LC-49 when?

I'm now wondering if both SpaceX and NASA are thinking about starting serious design/redesign work for the proposed future LC-49, taking lessons learned from the OFT, and integrating proper raised concrete flame trench structures similar to what's at 39A and 39B. The cooled steel plate/deluge system they're going to install at Boca Chica could be a workable interim solution, but I would guess NASA would want something more durable in the long term. I believe the structures at 39A & 39B were originally built to handle rockets even more powerful than Saturn V.

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Would look like this (minus SLS)

Soon.