SpaceX Starship test flights

• Unveiling SpaceX's Bold Starship Expansion: Full Breakdown!:

Source: https://youtube.com/watch?v=7yvx23o8rnY

SpaceX second tower construction is starting! What will it look like? Will we see two fully stacked Starships at the same time soon? Stoke Space hits another massive achievement! China is copying SpaceX! And Ingenuity loses contact with Perseverance. Can it be saved?

• 00:29 SpaceX is preparing to build the second launch tower at Starbase, potentially aiming for a Valentine's Day orbital flight attempt with Starship.
• 01:24 SpaceX is quietly moving forward with paperwork for a modified launch license and has reinforced tanks at Starbase, possibly hinting at future expansions.
• 02:46 Components for the second Starbase tower are being prepared, with parts arriving and construction set to begin soon.
• 05:03 Construction of the new tower at Starbase will involve stabilizing the ground with wick drains and piles before foundation work begins.
• 06:02 The construction of the second tower's foundations will incorporate lessons learned from the first, including a water deluge system and reinforced concrete.
• 07:52 After assembly, the second tower will have infrastructure like piping added, and components like pulleys and the quick disconnect arm installed.
• 08:21 Components for the Mechazilla crane are ready for installation at Starbase, including shorter chopsticks than the first tower.
• 09:42 Construction of the second tower may take a while, with completion not expected for at least several months, possibly into 2024.
• 12:25 Stoke Space is innovating with its Nova rocket, featuring unique engine configurations and a self-regulating active cooling system.
• 15:03 China's Landspace is advancing rapidly with its Zhuque rockets, aiming to become competitive in the global launch market.
• 18:14 Ingenuity helicopter, after nearly three years on Mars, faced communication issues with the Perseverance rover, prompting concerns about its future.
• 18:43 Ingenuity helicopter faced technical issues during its 71st flight and lost communication with the Perseverance rover during its 72nd flight.
• 19:07 Communication loss with Ingenuity was due to it moving out of Perseverance's line of sight, but it safely aborted the flight and landed autonomously.
• 19:36 Communication with Ingenuity was restored by January 20th, and the Jet Propulsion Laboratory will conduct diagnostics before continuing flight tests.
• 20:03 Despite facing challenges, Ingenuity has surpassed expectations, covering over 17 kilometers on Mars, but it has taken its last flight due to damage to one of its rotor blades.

• SpaceX Is Building The All Seeing Starship Eye!:

Source: https://youtube.com/watch?v=0zJ8wyxQaUY

SpaceX’s Starship as a space telescope! Is this a good idea? What’s the future of Starship? The third orbital Starship is almost ready! Why was it moved? The Martian helicopter encounters a massive issue. Can it be saved? And the mystery of the Japanese lander is solved! Did it really land upside down?

• 00:00 SpaceX's Starship is undergoing rapid development at Starbase, with Booster 10 and Ship 28 nearing readiness for their respective flights.
• 02:23 Starbase introduces a new fabric-based Mega Bay door for prototype protection, potentially enhancing construction efficiency.
• 03:51 Starbase plans a massive 6-tier parking garage for its workers to alleviate chaotic parking situations.
• 05:44 Starship could serve as a satellite transporter, deploying smaller satellites efficiently, and may host large telescopes like LUVOIR in its payload bay.
• 08:31 Companies like Gravitics and VAST are planning commercial space stations utilizing Starship modules.
• 09:48 Ideas like repurposing Starships as lunar habitats or experimenting with artificial gravity remain technically feasible but uncertain.
• 12:59 Ingenuity's Mars mission ends due to rotor damage, but its achievements in Martian flight are groundbreaking.
• 17:31 The Japanese SLIM lander experiences engine failure but successfully deploys payloads on the lunar surface, showcasing remarkable engineering despite challenges.

• SpaceX Crew Dragon to the Moon instead of NASA's "Gigantic" Rocket:

Source: https://youtube.com/watch?v=6cZD44GCoOs

• 00:00 NASA's SLS and Orion face delays and cost overruns, hindering lunar exploration.
• 02:23 SpaceX's Crew Dragon, costing $3 billion, showcases the efficiency of commercial space endeavors.
• 03:33 Crew Dragon offers more space and lower cost compared to Orion.
• 05:09 Crew Dragon with Falcon Heavy is a cost-effective alternative to SLS and Orion.
• 07:16 NASA's reliance on SLS may stem from funding dynamics rather than optimal space exploration.

• It's mind-blowing! What inside the SpaceX Dragon shocked NASA's astronauts...

Source: https://youtube.com/watch?v=WniZaGsFnR0

SpaceX's Crew Dragon - the game-changer in the Russian-American space race wowed the world as it has flown more astronauts than anyone since its debut! Not only that, what's inside the Dragon capsule shocked NASA's astronauts more than any other vehicle! Let’s find out in today’s episode of Alpha Tech! How did SpaceX design the Dragon capsule? Why is it better than Soyuz and Starliner? And why did all the astronauts prefer Dragon? Until now, SpaceX's Dragon spacecraft proudly stands as the sole American capsule capable of carrying astronauts to orbit. It plays a crucial role for NASA in research and maintenance endeavors aboard the International Space Station. Dragon has successfully launched a total of 42 astronauts to the ISS, including 28 NASA astronauts and others on private missions. It recently completed its 11th crewed mission since the inaugural crewed launch in May 2020. Not only does it develop with overwhelming statistics that no one else can match, but SpaceX's Dragon also demonstrates comfort and reliability that makes many astronauts exclaim with joy.

• It's real! NASA Axiom's First Commercial Space Station Segment Is Almost Done!:

Source: https://youtube.com/watch?v=DEwFkmqAbI4

A new abode for humanity in space is on the horizon. Axiom Space has revealed that it is nearing completion of the production stages for the inaugural space station module. This marks a significant step forward in the endeavor to succeed the iconic International Space Station (ISS) and heralds the onset of the commercial space station era. How is this space station project advancing? Can it effectively fill the shoes of the ISS? What hurdles does this space station anticipate? And why is it of paramount importance for NASA? Join us as we delve into these questions on today's episode of Great SpaceX.

• It's Mind-blowing! Elon Musk Leaked SpaceX's New King Rockets "Bigger & Better":

Source: https://youtube.com/watch?v=EhhJLGxiVfY

Where are SpaceX's limits? Well, this is a question that even the company's founder, Elon Musk, I guess, won't be able to answer. Because he and SpaceX always create breakthroughs time and time again that make rocket enthusiasts like us overwhelmed. From the Falcon rocket line to the world's largest and most powerful rocket Starship, from exclusive reuse methods to operational approaches that we've only seen in science fiction movies. So, what's next?

• Government DOD Takeover Of SpaceX Starship?

Source: https://youtube.com/watch?v=FcWEaTCWzFo

U.S. government's Department Of Defence take over of Elon Musk SpaceX Starship.

• New Starship:

Source: https://youtube.com/watch?v=-Dk2oG_9cF4

• How is SpaceX Starship Revolutionizing Our World!? The Epic Future Awaits!:

Source: https://youtube.com/watch?v=Uznjr0oZMOQ

Elon Musk's recent presentation at Starbase Texas, was I think a little more interesting than some may have given it credit for. In its raw form, perhaps these can come off as a little dry. Well, surprise, because my good friend Adam editing along here with us on the channel just couldn’t wait to present this in a way that absolutely blew my mind. How is SpaceX Starship Revolutionizing Our World!? The Epic Future Awaits! I would have put it all up earlier but there has just been so much going on, I wanted to make sure we picked the right time. Well, that is now, and I am really wanting to hear what you think of this. Because to me, as we dream of the near future to come, this is an amazing example of why I, no we love this story so much. As we patiently await the upcoming integrated flight test three you can’t help but feel that anticipation growing. I cannot wait. Anyway, sit back, pop the headset on, and enjoy.

• Elon Musk just confirmed SpaceX Dragon READY to launch NASA and Russia's special cosmonauts:

Source: https://youtube.com/watch?v=wtg_wZYoHi4

Elon Musk just confirmed SpaceX Dragon READY to launch NASA and Russia's special cosmonauts We are counting down to SpaceX's first crewed mission of the year. After years of dominance, so far SpaceX is about to face new competitors. It's a moment when this first mission of 2024 will showcase its influence, and that's what we'll be discussing in today's episode of Alpha Tech: Crew 8 Mission.

Liftoff is targeted at 11:16 p.m. EST (0416 UTC), Saturday, March 2, 2024.

• NASA's SpaceX Crew-8 Launch (Official NASA Broadcast in 4K):

Source: https://youtube.com/watch?v=VgQKipH2g9I

Watch live with us as a crew of four launch on NASA's SpaceX Crew-8 mission to the International Space Station. Liftoff is targeted at 12:04 a.m. EST (0504 UTC), Friday, March 1.

The crew will lift off in their SpaceX Dragon spacecraft, powered by a Falcon 9 rocket, from Launch Complex 39A at NASA's Kennedy Space Center in Florida. Members include:
• NASA astronaut Matthew Dominick, commander
• NASA astronaut Michael Barratt, pilot
• NASA astronaut Jeanette Epps, mission specialist
• Roscosmos cosmonaut Aleksandr Grebenkin, mission specialist

Visit our Crew-8 blog for the latest mission news: blogs.nasa.gov/crew-8

Over 200 science experiments and technology demonstrations will take place during Crew-8's mission of approximately six months in space. Experiments will include using stem cells to create organoid models to study degenerative diseases, studying the effects of microgravity and UV radiation on plants at a cellular level, and testing whether wearing pressure cuffs on the legs could prevent fluid shifts and reduce health problems in astronauts. Learn more about the mission and science at: nasa.gov/missions/station/commercial-crew/what-you-need-to-know-about-nasas-spacex-crew-8-mission

• UPDATE MARCH 4, 2024:

Source: https://youtube.com/watch?v=gJ289PotNhc

• FAA Starship Approval: Why It's A Big Deal For SpaceX!:

Source: https://youtube.com/watch?v=oQYP0wgSAF0

Starship's second flight investigation is closed! What happened? Is the way clear for IFT3? Ship 28 conducts a spin prime! What’s next? Another Dragon will visit the ISS soon! And Rocket Lab releases a massive Electron and Neutron update!

• UPDATE MARCH 4, 2024:

Source: https://youtube.com/watch?v=gJ289PotNhc

SpaceX has announced that the target date for its next Starship flight test is Thursday 14 March, 6.30 am local time.

https://twitter.com/SpaceX/status/1765037578343121372

• Elon Musk officially Confirmed Starship ''SPIN on way to Mars'

Centrifugal Inertia Force Will Create Artificial Gravity Of 1G

Source: https://youtube.com/watch?v=09w_5Gp-QUY

• YES! SpaceX Starship Flight 3 got BIG demand from NASA. Starship launch under a week...:

Source: https://youtube.com/watch?v=k_F38X3PdQE

• Starship's upcoming Flight 3 has significant demand from NASA, marking pivotal progress for both SpaceX and NASA in lunar exploration.
• NASA's reliance on SpaceX's Starship for its moon missions signifies a shift towards sustainable space exploration.
• SpaceX's Starship will undergo crucial tests for cryogenic propellant transfer capabilities, crucial for lunar lander missions.
• Starship's ability to achieve orbit marks a significant milestone in space exploration, offering reusability and rapid turnaround capabilities at a reasonable cost.
• NASA's partnership with SpaceX for lunar missions could revolutionize space exploration with frequent and cost-effective launches.
• While NASA heavily relies on SpaceX, it also supports other aerospace companies to maintain a diverse space industry ecosystem.
• The success of Starship could redefine NASA's approach to space exploration, offering more efficient and frequent missions beyond the moon.

The launch of the third Starship+Booster is scheduled for 2 hrs 22 mins from now (7 am US Central time). Livestreams here:
:happy dog:

https://youtube.com/watch?v=ixZpBOxMopc
https://youtube.com/watch?v=RrxCYzixV3s
https://youtube.com/watch?v=OHq2jhP1efI
https://youtube.com/watch?v=Dr8ZaMAa5jw

What to expect - hope for.

The third flight test aims to build on what we’ve learned from previous flights while attempting a number of ambitious objectives, including the successful ascent burn of both stages, opening and closing Starship’s payload door, a propellant transfer demonstration during the upper stage’s coast phase, the first ever re-light of a Raptor engine while in space, and a controlled reentry of Starship. It will also fly a new trajectory, with Starship targeted to splashdown in the Indian Ocean. This new flight path enables us to attempt new techniques like in-space engine burns while maximizing public safety.

https://www.spacex.com/launches/miss...rship-flight-3

Spectacular!
Roll on No:4
:happythumbsup::happythumbsup:

Proof of concept.

Stage 1
3 of 12 to15 prototypes now spent.

Stage 2
12 to 15 (@ 15% bigger + 15% bigger raptor engines ) prototypes under construction.

Stage 3
12 to 15 ( @ 10% bigger again + more of the larger raptor engines ) under construction.

Then we will have a Starship.
Exciting times ahead.

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Between defending free speech and blasting rockets into space, @elonmusk
is far more impressive than anything government is doing.




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The headlines the legacy media uses to describe SpaceX's test flight are predictable.

The Starship test launch was a massive success being the first to reach orbit. No other rocket even tries to test landing. They just dump them into the ocean.

However, the "news media" has been ordered to cast everything Elon does in a negative light.