SpaceX has made significant advancements in the development and testing of the Starship rocket, with successful modifications, testing, and potential future launches without a license, as well as progress in the Falcon 9 rocket and challenges faced by ULA's Vulcan Centaur
Questions to inspire discussion
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What updates have been made to the SpaceX Starship?
—SpaceX has made significant advancements in the development and testing of the Starship rocket, including potential license approval, infrastructure changes, and upcoming launch excitement at Starbase.
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How has SpaceX reduced fueling time and propellant waste?
—SpaceX successfully reduced fueling time and propellant waste by upgrading the Orbital Tank Farm, dismantling the vertical tank farm, and eliminating nitrogen storage, leaving only three tanks dedicated to liquid oxygen.
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What challenges has ULA's Vulcan Centaur faced?
—ULA's Vulcan Centaur faced delays and must complete two successful missions to be certified for military use, leading to potential fines and consequences.
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What is the status of the Falcon 9 rocket?
—The Falcon 9 rocket has perfected the landing maneuver and Booster B1062 successfully completed its 21st launch, with SpaceX aiming to certify it for up to 40 flights.
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What is the potential impact of SpaceX launching without a license?
—SpaceX may launch Starship without a launch license if the FAA determines that the third Starship flight posed no safety concerns, with the potential for an even bigger impact once the second tower is operational.
Key Insights
- 🛠️ SpaceX's dismantling of the vertical tank farm and the removal of nitrogen tanks indicate significant progress in the development of the Starship.
- 🌬️ The ventilation hose provides fresh air and sucks out harmful fumes from welding, but a similar hose was vaporized during Booster 7’s spin prime test, which ended in a massive explosion.
- 🛠️ The full Starship test is planned for this week, with road closures from May 20th to 22nd, indicating that SpaceX is gearing up for a significant milestone.
- 📅 SpaceX is expecting to receive the license as soon as after Memorial Day, which is just a week from now!
- 🚀 The legendary Pad B is completely gone, and you can’t even tell it was ever there.
- 🚀 SpaceX aims to preinstall as much stuff as possible, making the stacking process quicker and more efficient.
- 🏗️ The Starfactory's completion and future operational status by the end of the year indicate significant progress in Starship production at Starbase.
- 🚀 Booster B1062 has already supported 21 launches, surpassing the entire Vega family of rockets!
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Clips
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00:00 🚀 SpaceX successfully improved fueling process, eliminated nitrogen storage, and reduced shockwaves during launches, with the full stack of the Orbital Launch Integration Tower revealed.
- SpaceX Starship testing and updates, including potential license approval, infrastructure changes, and upcoming launch excitement at Starbase.
- SpaceX successfully reduced fueling time and propellant waste by upgrading the Orbital Tank Farm, dismantling the vertical tank farm, and eliminating nitrogen storage, leaving only three tanks dedicated to liquid oxygen.
- Shockwaves during launches will no longer be an issue, and the view will be amazing, as the original tank farm is almost gone, and the full stack of the Orbital Launch Integration Tower has been revealed after a delay due to a previous incident.
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03:15 🚀 SpaceX successfully tested modifications to the Starship rocket's tank farm, workers performed tasks in the liquid oxygen tank for safety, and the full Starship test is planned for this week.
- SpaceX successfully tested modifications to the Starship rocket's tank farm without any damage to the heat shield, and it was likely just a test to verify recent upgrades.
- Before the dangerous part of fueling a rocket begins, ground service equipment commissioning is necessary, and workers were seen performing tasks in the liquid oxygen tank with a ventilation hose for safety.
- Despite two major malfunctions, the SpaceX Starship prototype ended up being successful, and the full Starship test is planned for this week.
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06:01 🚀 SpaceX may launch Starship without a license soon, with potential for an even bigger impact once the second tower is operational.
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- SpaceX may launch Starship without a launch license if the FAA determines that the third Starship flight posed no safety concerns.
- SpaceX is expecting to receive a launch license soon, and once they do, they plan to launch within the next month, with the potential for an even bigger impact once the second tower is operational.
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09:50 🚀 SpaceX successfully removes hardware and tanks at former suborbital site, plans to build tower at second orbital launch site, completes all sections of Starship and aims to preinstall as much as possible to speed up stacking process.
- Exciting developments at the former suborbital site as SpaceX removes hardware and tanks, with some not being reusable due to damage.
- SpaceX is confirmed to be planning to build a tower at the second orbital launch site, with the exact coordinates and details of its height revealed in a filing by the Federal Aviation Administration.
- SpaceX has completed all sections of the Starship and aims to preinstall as much as possible to speed up the stacking process, with the next launch announcement to come after flight 4.
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12:28 🚀 SpaceX Starship test frenzy ends in huge success, with production site active and potential new High or Mega Bay being built, while Falcon 9 rocket perfects landing maneuver.
- SpaceX Starship production site is active, with Ship 31 needing repairs and the Starfactory nearing completion.
- SpaceX may be building another High or Mega Bay at the production site, with potential locations including the opposite side of the first High Bay, behind the first Mega Bay, or to the side of the first High Bay, and the Falcon 9 rocket has perfected the landing maneuver.
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16:09 🚀 SpaceX's booster B1062 completed its 21st launch, aiming for 40 flights, while ULA's Vulcan Centaur faces delays and certification challenges for military use.
- Booster B1062 successfully completed its 21st launch, with SpaceX aiming to certify it for up to 40 flights, while United Launch Alliance is facing challenges with introducing a new rocket.
- SpaceX and ULA were selected for National Security Space Launch missions, but ULA's Vulcan Centaur faced delays and must complete two successful missions to be certified for military use.
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18:46 🚀 SpaceX Starship test faced delays due to technical issues with Atlas V and Boeing's Starliner, leading to a postponed launch date.
- ULA's certification flight for the Dream Chaser is facing delays, leading to consequences and potential fines, while Boeing's Starliner is still awaiting its first crewed mission.
- The SpaceX Starship test faced multiple delays due to technical issues with the Atlas V and Boeing's Starliner, resulting in a postponed launch date.
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21:15 🚀 SpaceX Starship test ends in huge success.
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Duration: 0:21:52
Publication Date: 2024-05-21T17:39:43Z
WatchUrl:https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=W2ZoD10e0Mc
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