SpaceX Starship test flights

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• The Sights and SOUNDS of SpaceX Starship!

Source: https://youtube.com/watch?v=Pbz-zVwXz20

• FAA just declared this after Starship's 2nd launch LOST & EXPLODED

Source: https://youtube.com/watch?v=xDieYafmQ0o

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FAA just declared this after Starship's 2nd launch LOST & EXPLODED

No cause for alarm. It's just regular protocol. The FAA takes a good look and writes a report even after something like a small plane crash — that's their job.

Here, everything was under total control, and zero damage was done to anyone or anything. The Flight Termination System did exactly what it was designed to do, (a) very high up and (b) well over the ocean. The FAA will be very satisfied how well it was all handled, and there'll be no holdups before the next launch.

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• SpaceX & Elon Musk Inspected The Water Deluge System And Stage 0! Starship Ift-3 Ready Next Month!

Source: https://youtube.com/watch?v=sMeRAeOl0To

This is an amazing feat of engineering!

I was sure they would have to relocate the launch pad, but they pulled it off with the cooling system!

The next day, SpaceX and Elon Musk checked the Water deluge system and the pad.

''The Starship launch pad is in excellent shape!

The water-cooled steel plate doesn't need any refurbishment for the next launch.

Well done to @Spacex team & contractors for designing & building such a durable system so quickly!''

Elon tweeted on X.

Honestly, this is the most important upgrade, which the Fish and Wildlife officials focused their attention on. After the first launch, the agency’s biologists were reportedly in disbelief that SpaceX, at the time, lacked flame suppression technology like this for Starship—an industry and space agency standard. Such systems are designed to dissipate some of the heat and noise generated by a rocket. SpaceX’s new system involves flooding 358,000 gallons of water from ground tanks into steel plates and releasing them through holes in the plating, as the Fish and Wildlife assessment describes it. In April, Musk characterized it as a “massive super strong steel shower head pointing up.”

Assessments of this second test flight will show whether SpaceX’s new system is effective at reducing debris and pollution. What’s clear is that not having such a system won’t work. “Steel is a ductile material rather than a brittle one, and it can’t fracture like concrete did” on the first launch, says Phil Metzger, a planetary scientist at the University of Central Florida who studies space economics.

"What we found was that it's comparable to a volcanic explosion. The pressure that was built up under the pad was equal to a volcano and the amount of gas mixed with the rocky material was comparable to a volcano."

"I think they've completely solved the problem. We should not have a repeat of the volcanic eruption under a launchpad again." Metzger said after the launch.

With all the benefits that the Water deluge system brings, Elon Musk declared that ''Starship Flight 3 hardware should be ready to fly in 3 to 4 weeks. There are three ships in final production in the high bay (as can be seen from the highway).''

Indeed, SpaceX has a robust prototype program for Starship and we may see booster 10 and ship 28 next in line at the OLM soon for the next launch!

‘’SpaceX engineering, manufacturing & launch teams did amazing work,’’ Musk expressed gratitude to his team.

SpaceX engineers now have the task ahead to understand why the Starship vehicle detonated itself using its flight termination system just before completing its launch burn. The company has said it will also study Super Heavy's explosion so future iterations of the vehicle can be returned to Earth for reuse, as it and Starship are designed to do.

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• [4K Slow-mo] Starship IFT-2 Supercut With Clean Audio And Tracking!:

Source: https://youtube.com/watch?v=Iv5AMNYGql4

[HEADPHONES ON!] Enjoy this incredible audio and video from the launch pad and various locations for the most powerful rocket to ever fly, SpaceX's Starship for its second integrated flight test! 4K slow motion captured on ZCam's and BlackMagic 12K Ursa, RED Komodox and G2 4.6K with SIGMA lenses and Meade Telescopes.

SpaceX's second launch of the largest and most powerful rocket ever took place on November 18th, 2023, from Starbase, TX. Both the Super Heavy booster and the Starship upper stage were terminated by automatic flight termination systems prior to mission completion.

That being said, the test was largely considered a success as many new milestones were reached, including a full clean first stage burn, hot-staging, the launch pad's upgrades held up, and second stage was able to mostly complete its burn.

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• SpaceX's Second Starship: IFT2 Explained In Detail!:

Source: https://youtube.com/watch?v=56r_twDliOc

How did Starship's second orbital flight go? What went wrong on IFT2? What is the current state of the SpaceX launch site? Did the Starship deflector survive, and was this even a success?

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• What Does Starship Launch Success Mean for SpaceX Now?:

Source: https://youtube.com/watch?v=ReXZvXPak4U

It happened! Starship and SuperHeavy Did Launch for the second time. All 33 raptors were working!! Hot staging went as planned. But then both the Booster 9 and Ship 25 were lost. What exactly went wrong and what does it mean for the future of Starship? Finding out with Scott Manley and Marcus House.

• 00:00:00 Intro
• 00:01:02 Before IFT-2
• 00:08:35 The Launch
• 00:14:19 Hot Staging
• 00:16:20 What went wrong with SuperHeavy
• 00:25:00 What went wrong with Starship
• 00:32:00 What's next?
• 00:45:58 What it means for Artemis
• 01:03:00 Final thoughts

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• Spacex Starship To Launch Again When!? This Is Nuts!:

Source: https://youtube.com/watch?v=xDO7SIyTbzk

SpaceX just rocked the world with the ground breaking second integrated flight test a week ago, but since then, an absolute mountain of great information has been thrown out pretty much daily. SpaceX Starship to Launch again when!? Musk has his optimistic timelines when the hardware for flight 3 will be ready, but how true could that be? You might be surprised, because this is nuts!

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• Elon Musk officially revealed Starship V2 powered by upgrade Raptor 3.0!:

Source: https://youtube.com/watch?v=onFJMRdnz88

Elon Musk officially revealed Starship V2 powered by upgrade Raptor 3.0! Elon Musk's level of ambition is truly unmatched! His company - SpaceX, has just completed the second orbital flight of Starship, creating a milestone that no rocket has matched or even only existed in the dreams of competitors. But as those companies have yet to figure out how to surpass that feat, this CEO once again shakes the entire rocket industry by revealing the latest version of Starship, simply another powerful monster version! So, what does the next-generation Starship look like? What advantages will the new changes bring to SpaceX?

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• Starship Evolution: Why SpaceX is Shifting To V2 Starship Now!:

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

Starship evolution history! V2 Starships announced by Musk! What will be different? Huge Ariane 6 milestone, and China wants its own Starlink!

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• SpaceX Starship Countdown To IFT3 - Massive Launch Site Upgrade!:

Source: https://youtube.com/watch?v=0S0YUKWdhe8

• Will SpaceX's Lunar Starship Be Ready For Artemis III?:

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

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• SpaceX's Starship Version 2 to take Center Stage! Lets do this!

Source: https://youtube.com/watch?v=PE5LooHYPlg

Welcome to an electrifying journey through the week of space awesomeness! If you want to see where all that attention is being spent to prepare for the next Starship flight, this is certainly the place to be. Elon announced SpaceX's Starship Version 2 to take Center Stage! Lets hope the design includes tiles that stick on better, because that needs to stop. New Glenn seen in the wild, finally, but is it just a test tank? Or a real flight article? Now wait… is that what we think it is? And.. What is going on here? Those my friends are great questions so let's do this!

• SpaceX Is Building The First Ever Gateway To Mars!

Source: https://youtube.com/watch?v=8mMCyiZKm9g

This week at Starbase the launch site receives a new sign and several new cryo tanks, Starship, Superheavy, Mega Bay and Starfactory construction continues at the build site, and construction continues at Sanchez and Massey's, while over at Cape Canaveral, what looks like new hardware for Blue Origin is shipped in, teams practice Dragon capsule recovery operations, Doug returns from drydock, and Starlink launch and recovery operations continue rolling forward.

• Elon Musk ANNOUNCED SpaceX Starship Gigafactory finally here…:

Source: https://youtube.com/watch?v=YmCZ-CH4U7k

• 00:06 SpaceX achieved two Starship flights in 2023, signaling an acceleration in test launches to meet escalating launch needs.
• 00:35 SpaceX is expanding its production facilities with the Star Factory, a crucial element for continual readiness in many new upcoming Starship projects.
• 01:28 Starship enters a new stage with significant workload, preparing for important missions like the Artemis III Moon Project in 2025-2027.
• 02:09 To ensure safety and reliability, SpaceX plans multiple Starship test flights, expecting advantages in government agency interactions.
• 03:19 SpaceX faces a challenge with a high test launch demand and limited prototypes, pushing the need for Starship Version 2 production.
• 04:30 Inspired by Tesla's gigafactory, SpaceX's Star Factory introduces modern production, aiming to create a very large Starship fleet for Mars colonization.
• 05:49 Star Factory advantages include continuous production, weather resilience, and automation, addressing limitations of the old tent-based system.
• 06:58 Star Factory, still under construction, will be up to 60,000 square meters, leveraging technology from Tesla to enhance efficiency and reduce manual steps.
• 08:06 SpaceX's ambition is to build the largest rocket fleet in history with the Star Factory, potentially achieving a Starship launch every day.

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• SpaceX Finally Dropped the Big Starship Reveal!:

Source: https://youtube.com/watch?v=28youVDbK1s

• 00:29 SpaceX has been making significant progress in the past three weeks since the Integrated Flight Test mission, with focus on the orbital launch mount and booster engineering.
• 01:52 SpaceX is expanding its propellant offloading infrastructure at the launch site by removing a building and creating more offloading points for tanks, with five new tanks already in place.
• 03:15 The "GATEWAY TO MARS" sign was completed, indicating increased activity at the launch site. A new hot staging system, suggested by the appearance of a new hotstaging ring, indicates positive results from the previous Integrated Flight Test.
• 04:36 SpaceX introduced newly designed booster transport stands, streamlining the process of moving boosters from the Megabay to the orbital launch mount, showcasing enhanced hold down mechanisms.
• 06:26 Onboard footage from Booster 10's flight provided exciting views, confirming it as the next flight candidate along with Ship 28. Ship 26, located in the Rocket Garden, seems destined for removal and potential scrapping.
• 07:43 A new barrel with a dense tile pin pattern in the Ringyard suggests advancements in Starship heat shield technology, possibly using smaller tiles for increased reliability.
• 11:48 SpaceX achieved its 250th successful landing, demonstrating the success and reliability of the Falcon 9's reusable technology. The launch rate at Vandenberg is expected to increase significantly, reaching up to 100 launches a year by 2025.
• 14:58 An unexpected update on ISRO's Chandrayaan-3 mission reveals that the orbiter, still functional after lunar objectives, returned to Earth's orbit to study Earth as an exoplanet with the SHAPE payload.
• 17:43 Hubble Space Telescope is facing operational challenges due to gyro issues, and there is a proposal to use SpaceX's Crew Dragon to reboost or potentially repair Hubble, emphasizing the importance of addressing the telescope's current limitations.
• 19:05 Australia is actively involved in space exploration, with the development of a lunar rover named "Roo-ver" for a NASA mission in 2026, aiming to collect lunar regolith for oxygen extraction.
• 20:03 The Falcon 9 425 Project mission carried the Australian satellite SpIRIT, developed in collaboration with the Italian Space Agency. SpIRIT's primary goal is to study gamma rays and x-rays in space alongside the HERMES constellation satellites.
• 20:29 Katherine Bennell-Pegg, the first female Australian astronaut in training, is undergoing certification with the European Space Agency. Expected to complete training by April next year, she aims to qualify for missions to the International Space Station.

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• The SpaceX Military Starship Is Real! How's This Going To End?

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

• 00:00 SpaceX released an official Starship flight recap, featuring impressive shots and behind-the-scenes footage of the second orbital stack launch.
• 01:50 Booster 10 and Ship 28 are gearing up for the next Starship launch. Booster 10 is already at the launch site, and Ship 28 is in the testing phase, with a potential rollout before the end of the year.
• 03:15 Upgrades to the orbital tank farm at Starbase are in progress, with crews working on the oxygen and methane sides. The purpose of a second tank farm or water tower remains unclear.
• 05:21 Significant progress is observed at Starbase, including the installation of glass panels at the Mega Bay, expansion of the residential area, and preparation for a new launch tower.
• 08:57 SpaceX's Rocket Cargo program aims to use Starship for global military cargo and humanitarian aid transport. The Air Force plans to test Starship's upper stage in 2025 for cargo loading and unloading capabilities.
• 10:33 Should Starship be used for military purposes? The Rocket Cargo program could become a significant revenue stream for SpaceX, attracting interest from government agencies.
• 13:47 Relativity Space discontinues Teran 1 rocket and focuses on Teran R, a heavy-lift partially reusable vehicle capable of competing with SpaceX's Falcon 9 and Blue Origin's New Glenn.
• 16:36 Relativity Space's progress on the Teran R rocket is remarkable, with successful testing of components and the A&R engine. The company aims for a full engine test soon.
• 18:38 ISRO's Chandrayaan-3 mission successfully returns its Orbiter to Earth's orbit after a lunar touchdown. The mission is considered a success despite the Lander and Rover batteries depleting.
• 19:34 NASA's Osiris Rex successfully returns samples from asteroid Bennu, despite a glitch in the landing sequence. The redundancy in the mission's design ensures the safety of the collected samples.

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• SpaceX Confirms Possible Third Starship Launch Window!:

Source: https://youtube.com/watch?v=3Js-HwlE3uM

• 03:45 SpaceX is obtaining launch licenses for the third and fourth Starship launches, focusing on Human Landing System technologies for NASA. Launch window estimated for the first quarter of 2024.
• 05:07 SpaceX's development speed with Starship could lead to exponential growth, with a potential trajectory of increasing launches each year.
• 08:17 SpaceX is confirmed to be developing a second launch tower at Starbase to overcome potential logistical bottlenecks. The exact location remains uncertain.
• 09:38 Speculation suggests SpaceX may relocate engine testing from Boca Chica Beach to Massey's, potentially impacting the construction of the second launch tower.
• 12:24 Jared Isaacman, known for Inspiration4, introduces the Polaris Program for private space exploration. Polaris Dawn mission aims for the highest Earth orbit, commercial EVA, and testing laser interlink communication with Starlink.
• 16:56 The SpaceX Hubble Servicing Mission is under consideration, with Polaris II potentially tasked with the mission. Challenges include docking with Hubble and performing an EVA.
• 20:44 SpaceX, sponsored by Jared Isaacman's Polaris Program, may undertake a rescue mission for the Hubble Space Telescope, potentially extending its operational life.

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• SpaceX's Next Starship and Superheavy are READY for Flight 3!:

Source: https://youtube.com/watch?v=ig9zHNUw26g

SpaceX's Starbase has been a frenzy of static fires over the past 2 weeks, with a total of 40 (!!) Raptor roars in total - 7 engine fires on Ship 28, and 33 engines on Superheavy Booster 10. SpaceX also put Falcon to work, with 4 Falcon 9 launches (and 1 Falcon 9 accidental destruction) and 1 Falcon Heavy, and China launched 5 rockets too! Blue Origin made a spectacular return to flight with New Shepard NS-24, Firefly Aerospace suffered a partial launch failure with Firefly Alpha, and much, much more! Enjoy, and have a great 2024!

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• Elon Musk SpaceX & Starship Presentation!:

Source: https://youtube.com/watch?v=r8GZ0H0xSFo

00:00 Elon Musk praises SpaceX team for incredible achievements, highlighting the record number of launches in a year.
00:54 Falcon Heavy surpasses Saturn 5 record, achieving 96 launches in a single year.
02:32 Reusability emphasized as essential for the future of space travel, with 260 successful landings in 8 years.
03:27 Civilization's key challenge: transitioning from a single to a multi-planet species; Mars self-sustainability crucial.
05:30 No evidence of aliens; Musk emphasizes the fragility of civilization and the importance of ensuring humanity's survival.
06:39 SpaceX achieves 193 flights in 2023, aiming for up to 150 flights in the current year.
07:34 SpaceX operates a small Navy, achieving a 3-day pad turnaround and targeting under 24 hours.
08:30 SpaceX dominates master orbit launches, reaching 80% of all master to orbit in 2023, with plans for further increase.
11:47 Dragon's success highlighted, exceeding the space shuttle's cumulative time on orbit, completing 42 human missions.
15:05 Starlink's transformative impact on global internet accessibility, introducing V2 mini satellites and reducing latency below 20 milliseconds.
17:51 Starlink uses low-cost argon thrusters, launches Aon whole thrusters, and achieves significant data transfer via in-space lasers.
19:15 Elon Musk aims to get Starlink approval in most countries, targeting service for over half of the world's population.
19:41 Starlink is designed for low population density areas, not competitive in high-density cities. Works well with other internet providers.
20:23 Starlink mini, a portable version, will be introduced. New hardware version four of the user terminal shipped. Starlink factory opened in Texas.
21:04 Successful launch of direct-to-satellite communication, allowing sending text messages from a phone to a satellite.
22:30 Starlink's focus is on supplementing, not competing with phone companies, aiding remote areas and providing connectivity in emergencies.
23:13 Elon Musk reflects on the incredible achievement of Starship's development and launches.
24:23 Starship's thrust, upgrades between flights, launch pad improvements, and plans for multiple launches per day discussed.
26:31 Upgrades between Flight 1 and 2, including electric engines, heat shield, and various improvements, showcased.
28:26 SpaceX aims for life to become multiplanetary and outlines plans for accelerated production and testing.
29:34 Starship's development plan includes version two and version three designs, each with increased reliability and performance.
30:47 SpaceX plans to demonstrate on-orbit refilling, a key technology for the Artemis program and future Moon and Mars exploration.
32:42 SpaceX committed to exceeding NASA's requirements for the Artemis program, aiming to establish a permanently occupied moon base.
33:22 Long-term goal: Transform Mars into an earthlike planet with a flourishing civilization, showcased with Starships coming and going in a beautiful Mars City.

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• Is SpaceX Serious? They're Making Starship Even Bigger!

Source: https://youtube.com/watch?v=G03muBx1FdE

• Elon Musk shares details of the second Starship launch! We know what went wrong! New details regarding the third launch! How will it differ from the previous ones? Starship V3 Details! Blue Origin rolls out the first New Glenn! Is this flight hardware? And China launches a rocket made up entirely of solid fuel motors! Can this even work?

02:58 SpaceX's Starship design and structural integrity are confirmed after the explosion of Ship 25; adjustments in procedures are expected to ensure success for Ship 28's orbital attempt.
03:24 Integrated Flight Test Number Three for Starship is confirmed to go fully orbital, including a deorbit burn after completing its mission; Starlink deployment is not expected during this launch.
03:52 Propellant transfer tests between Starship's header tank and main tank are planned; ship-to-ship propellant transfer is delayed until at least late 2024 or 2025 due to launch constraints.
04:20 SpaceX is upgrading the orbital tank farm at Starbase, involving the removal of ground support equipment and the installation of a new pressurization system; a water tank and vaporizers are part of the upgrade.
05:55 SpaceX is constructing a second launch tower at Starbase to improve launch frequency and flexibility, with plans for two orbital launch integration towers near each other.
08:11 SpaceX is developing V2 Starships for faster assembly, potentially featuring new dome types, a redesigned payload bay door, and other modifications; V3 Starship, in design phase, is expected to be taller.
09:17 SpaceX is expanding its Starship Factory to increase production speed, aiming for a new ship every 72 hours; the dismantling of the last production tent suggests efficient progress.
10:43 The completion date of SpaceX's Starship Factory at Starbase is uncertain, possibly a few months away or extending into 2025; the factory expansion progress is evident in recent aerial photos.
13:29 SpaceX aims to certify Falcon 9 for an astounding 40 flights, exceeding 100 launches for some boosters; fairing reuse alone has saved over $1.8 billion for SpaceX.
14:25 SpaceX targets around 150 launches in 2024, with a goal of achieving a 24-hour pad turnaround by year's end; Starlink gains over a million new subscribers in a year.
15:39 SpaceX's Dragon missions in 2024 include seven or eight launches, with the historic Polaris Dawn flight featuring the first-ever spacewalk by a private company.
18:28 Blue Origin's new rocket, New Glenn, inches closer to its maiden flight, with components observed at launch complex 36; NASA selects New Glenn for the Escapade Mission to study Mars's magnetosphere.
19:37 China's Gravity 1, a medium lift rocket entirely powered by solid rocket motors, successfully launches three weather satellites on its debut, showcasing a unique design with potential cost advantages.

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13:29 SpaceX aims to certify Falcon 9 for an astounding 4T flights, exceeding 100 launches for some boosters; fairing reuse alone has saved over $1.8 billion for SpaceX.

The AI screwed up again. It's not '4T', it's 40.

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13:29 SpaceX aims to certify Falcon 9 for an astounding 4T flights, exceeding 100 launches for some boosters; fairing reuse alone has saved over $1.8 billion for SpaceX.

The AI screwed up again. It's not '4T', it's 40.

Sure ... it is almost human ... to make mistakes too ... if you compare correctness ratio it is indeed a factor of appreciation or not.

• A.I. "speech to text" (speech recognition hardware & software) generators are KNOWN to make some errors, but slowly get much better at it.

I studied A.I. "speech to text" generators developments since 1989 onward (35 years ago!) when Super Channel had a special report on that topic discussing how in Sweden self-correcting "neural networks" work, they told the "accuracy" at the time was around 75% up to 80% "hoping" it will become much better at it ... which it eventually did!

cheers,
John 🦜🦋🌳

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• Musk reveals MASSIVE UPGRADES on SpaceX Dragon Polaris with NEW high-tech spacesuit...

Source: https://youtube.com/watch?v=R8NUOZS4jJQ

"We've got this year our first Space Walk," - Elon Musk just announced that in his latest speech. This project is part of a collaboration program called Polaris, it will not only give us the opportunity to admire classic moments in space but also the first appearance of the highly anticipated futuristic EVA spacesuit made by SpaceX itself. In this episode of Alpha Tech, let's delve deeper into the insane updates in both the mission and the spacesuit as revealed by Elon Musk, before this mission unfolds!



Source: https://www.rumble.com/video/v41xv3c/?pub=ir01b