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This is ridiculous. People talk a lot of crap about Colapinto, but his reaction time probably saved Liam’s life here.

This is ridiculous. People talk a lot of crap about Colapinto, but his reaction time probably saved Liam’s life here.

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Dummy satellites burning up behind the ship!

Dummy satellites burning up behind the ship!

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I could be mistaken, but I'm pretty sure we are seeing the ring of 10 engines gimbal outward about halfway through this video

I could be mistaken, but I'm pretty sure we are seeing the ring of 10 engines gimbal outward about halfway through this video

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Wow. This has always been one of my biggest fears in every industry I've worked in. I hope everyone is alright 🎥: LabPadre Space

Wow. This has always been one of my biggest fears in every industry I've worked in. I hope everyone is alright 🎥: LabPadre Space

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Timelapse of the ship's Return To Launch Site banking maneuver.

Timelapse of the ship's Return To Launch Site banking maneuver.

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Wow!! How does this even happen? Glad they switched to that view right before

Wow!! How does this even happen? Glad they switched to that view right before

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Honestly this is a HUGE surprise....Booster 12 has been lowered back onto the launch mount! You can tell a lot more finesse is required to get it into the correct position when the stabilizer pins on the OLM aren't present. 🎥:Avid Space ✂️:Geoff A

Honestly this is a HUGE surprise....Booster 12 has been lowered back onto the launch mount! You can tell a lot more finesse is required to get it into the correct position when the stabilizer pins on the OLM aren't present. 🎥:Avid Space ✂️:Geoff A

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Timelapse of the first banking maneuver!!!

Timelapse of the first banking maneuver!!!

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Wow, this might be the first full speed retraction test of the hold down clamps, booster QD's and the ship QD arm in the top right corner. The initial speed of that QD arm is impressive. May have to do some comparisons with Pad 1 system later. 🎥: NSF - NASASpaceflight.com

Wow, this might be the first full speed retraction test of the hold down clamps, booster QD's and the ship QD arm in the top right corner. The initial speed of that QD arm is impressive. May have to do some comparisons with Pad 1 system later. 🎥: NSF - NASASpaceflight.com

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It appears the lightning/comms tower on top of the Integration Tower has been damaged

It appears the lightning/comms tower on top of the Integration Tower has been damaged

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Meanwhile...Back at Starbase I believe this is the first time we have seen a full speed test of the Shortened Chopsticks. A lot less bounce at the end compared to the original chops! 🎥: NSF - NASASpaceflight.com

Meanwhile...Back at Starbase I believe this is the first time we have seen a full speed test of the Shortened Chopsticks. A lot less bounce at the end compared to the original chops! 🎥: NSF - NASASpaceflight.com

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And with that, SpaceX has officially broken ground on the Flame Trench for Pad A! If they follow a similar pace as Pab B construction, the launch mount sections should begin arriving in 5 to 6 months (although I suspect it will be much sooner) and another 5 months before its finally installed. 🎥: NSF - NASASpaceflight.com

And with that, SpaceX has officially broken ground on the Flame Trench for Pad A! If they follow a similar pace as Pab B construction, the launch mount sections should begin arriving in 5 to 6 months (although I suspect it will be much sooner) and another 5 months before its finally installed. 🎥: NSF - NASASpaceflight.com

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After nine long months of testing, the B18.1 Booster test article is finally being removed from the Super Crusher. Over the course of that campaign, it completed 16 cryogenic pressure tests — making it the most extensive structural qualification program we’ve seen to date, by a significant margin (followed closely by B18.3 and S39.1) To me, that level of rigor reflects more than just the technological leap between V2 and V3. It also signals a broader shift in testing philosophy in the Starship program. The changes made to Super Heavy introduce significant risk throughout every stage of pre-flight testing. Its almost equivalent to the extreme uncertainty during the Booster 7 testing campaign. With that in mind, it’s reassuring to see that those risks are being addressed with this level of discipline. 🎥: Avid Space

After nine long months of testing, the B18.1 Booster test article is finally being removed from the Super Crusher. Over the course of that campaign, it completed 16 cryogenic pressure tests — making it the most extensive structural qualification program we’ve seen to date, by a significant margin (followed closely by B18.3 and S39.1) To me, that level of rigor reflects more than just the technological leap between V2 and V3. It also signals a broader shift in testing philosophy in the Starship program. The changes made to Super Heavy introduce significant risk throughout every stage of pre-flight testing. Its almost equivalent to the extreme uncertainty during the Booster 7 testing campaign. With that in mind, it’s reassuring to see that those risks are being addressed with this level of discipline. 🎥: Avid Space

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WOW!!!!! What an incredible view of hotstaging as seen from the camera on the false ceiling of Ship 35.

WOW!!!!! What an incredible view of hotstaging as seen from the camera on the false ceiling of Ship 35.

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The first static fire test of a flight proven Superheavy booster! We should see the ship as well soon once engine installation is completed.

The first static fire test of a flight proven Superheavy booster! We should see the ship as well soon once engine installation is completed.

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Can you see it???? ALL available evidence points towards a mobile launch mount for Starship Orbital Launch Pad B. 1st Image: Pedestals likely to be used for Pad B Launch Mount Assembly 2nd Image: Massey's Static Fire Test Stand Pedestals 📸: RGV Aerial Photography

Can you see it???? ALL available evidence points towards a mobile launch mount for Starship Orbital Launch Pad B. 1st Image: Pedestals likely to be used for Pad B Launch Mount Assembly 2nd Image: Massey's Static Fire Test Stand Pedestals 📸: RGV Aerial Photography

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The Pad B Launch Mount has moved into position in front of the two LR11000 cranes. The cranes are now attaching to the lift points and will need to load counterweights before commencing the lift 🎥: NSF - NASASpaceflight.com

The Pad B Launch Mount has moved into position in front of the two LR11000 cranes. The cranes are now attaching to the lift points and will need to load counterweights before commencing the lift 🎥: NSF - NASASpaceflight.com

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🤯My goodness! I've always wanted to see Superheavy jump off the pad like that! Although I don't think this was as fast as they originally planned. But, now that the pad isn't holding the vehicle back anymore we can see the true monster thats been hiding this entire time.
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🤯My goodness! I've always wanted to see Superheavy jump off the pad like that! Although I don't think this was as fast as they originally planned. But, now that the pad isn't holding the vehicle back anymore we can see the true monster thats been hiding this entire time.

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Flight 11 and 12 synced at ignition by Geoff A
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Flight 11 and 12 synced at ignition by Geoff A

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135,472 views • 12 days ago

👀 My goodness that was incredible!! Booster 19 performed a ~14 second static fire test. That looked much better and the deluge system seems to have lasted for the full duration. Great progress!
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👀 My goodness that was incredible!! Booster 19 performed a ~14 second static fire test. That looked much better and the deluge system seems to have lasted for the full duration. Great progress!

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SAY WHATTTT!!!!!!!! Okay yeah thats the best view of all time 🤯
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SAY WHATTTT!!!!!!!! Okay yeah thats the best view of all time 🤯

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67,266 views • 12 days ago

😟 This is easily the worst possible news I could have woken up to this morning No words Incredibly sad for my friends on the Superheavy Build team 😔 🎥:Avid Space
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😟 This is easily the worst possible news I could have woken up to this morning No words Incredibly sad for my friends on the Superheavy Build team 😔 🎥:Avid Space

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1,030,471 views • 6 months ago

Successful landing on the first attempt of Starship V3! Way to redeem themselves after the V2 series of issues, especially after losing an RVac during assent! Congrats to the Starship team!!!
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Successful landing on the first attempt of Starship V3! Way to redeem themselves after the V2 series of issues, especially after losing an RVac during assent! Congrats to the Starship team!!!

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61,623 views • 12 days ago

"AND WE OUT!!!" Put together a little timelapse of RGV Aerial Photography images from Flight 12 with some help from Geoff A
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"AND WE OUT!!!" Put together a little timelapse of RGV Aerial Photography images from Flight 12 with some help from Geoff A

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47,263 views • 10 days ago

Holy Moly...It's been a while since we've seen a RUD this violent. Curious to know whether this was being pushed to new limits or if this was just a random malfunction. 🎥: NSF - NASASpaceflight.com
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Holy Moly...It's been a while since we've seen a RUD this violent. Curious to know whether this was being pushed to new limits or if this was just a random malfunction. 🎥: NSF - NASASpaceflight.com

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227,101 views • 1 month ago

WOW! That was absolutely insane! The first 33 engine test of a V3 Booster! The way that steam plume explodes out of the trench is intense AF! 🎥: Avid Space
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WOW! That was absolutely insane! The first 33 engine test of a V3 Booster! The way that steam plume explodes out of the trench is intense AF! 🎥: Avid Space

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What makes this even more violent is the fact that all 33 engines appear to be ignited simultaneously instead of a staged ignition sequence with 3 engine groups. 🎥: Avid Space
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What makes this even more violent is the fact that all 33 engines appear to be ignited simultaneously instead of a staged ignition sequence with 3 engine groups. 🎥: Avid Space

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142,841 views • 1 month ago

When watching this in real time I was really hoping Ship 28 would magically cancel out its tumbling and wind up in the perfect orientation for re-entry. That would have been extremely impressive. I hope SpaceX will eventually say whether or not this portion of the Orbital Ballet Show was intentional. It would be amazing to see the complete uninterrupted 45 minute video from this camera angle
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When watching this in real time I was really hoping Ship 28 would magically cancel out its tumbling and wind up in the perfect orientation for re-entry. That would have been extremely impressive. I hope SpaceX will eventually say whether or not this portion of the Orbital Ballet Show was intentional. It would be amazing to see the complete uninterrupted 45 minute video from this camera angle

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1,652,306 views • 2 years ago

🔥 Ship 39 has just completed the first ever 6 engine static fire test of a V3 ship! I suspect tomorrow we will see a single engine test using the header tanks! 🎥: Avid Space
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🔥 Ship 39 has just completed the first ever 6 engine static fire test of a V3 ship! I suspect tomorrow we will see a single engine test using the header tanks! 🎥: Avid Space

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96,600 views • 1 month ago

NOOOOOOOOO! I hope this isn't the same issue from last time or it might be an overall design flaw with the redesigned propulsion system on Version 2 of the Ship 😔
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NOOOOOOOOO! I hope this isn't the same issue from last time or it might be an overall design flaw with the redesigned propulsion system on Version 2 of the Ship 😔

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760,340 views • 1 year ago

Since cameras were first placed outside the launch complex, I don’t think I’ve ever seen or heard anything quite like this. It’s difficult to tell whether the sound was coming from ice violently shedding off the exposed cryogenic lines, or from thermal contraction within the flanged joints. Ngl at first I thought the methane tank farm was about to fall apart or something. 🎥: Avid Space
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Since cameras were first placed outside the launch complex, I don’t think I’ve ever seen or heard anything quite like this. It’s difficult to tell whether the sound was coming from ice violently shedding off the exposed cryogenic lines, or from thermal contraction within the flanged joints. Ngl at first I thought the methane tank farm was about to fall apart or something. 🎥: Avid Space

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88,257 views • 1 month ago

Massive explosion as Ship 36 explodes on the Static fire test stand. This will be a major setback as there is likely significant damage to the entire back half of Massey's
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Massive explosion as Ship 36 explodes on the Static fire test stand. This will be a major setback as there is likely significant damage to the entire back half of Massey's

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505,968 views • 11 months ago

Booster 18 testing anomaly, up close and personal 🤯
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Booster 18 testing anomaly, up close and personal 🤯

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66,901 views • 1 month ago

New Fire Suppression System Dramatically Increases Superheavy's Performance! While the 2nd Integrated Test Flight of Starship ultimately ended in the loss of both vehicles, it was undoubtably a massive improvement from SpaceX's first attempt. This episode is a deep dive analysis of critical upgrades to Starship Superheavy. Disclaimer: There is a very large focus placed on Booster 7 in this episode. There were a lot of lessons learned from IFT-1 and its important to understand why each of the changes to Booster 9 were necessary. Hopefully this will help make sense out of a lot of the items listed in the 63 Corrective Actions from the FAA shared by Elon Musk a few months ago. If you enjoy this then please share it! Episode Timestamps: 0:00 - Intro: Tale of 2 Boosters 01:45 - Booster Bidet Performance 03:15 - Post IFT-1 Challenges 05:20 - Raptor 2 Electric TVC Upgrades 09:11 - Mitigating Raptor Explosion Risks 12:08 - Center Engine Blast Containment 14:32 - Original Boost Engine Blast Containment 16:47 - B7 Explosion - Insufficient Blast Shielding 19:25 - B7 Robustness Upgrades Finally Explained 20:41 - IFT-1 Engine RUD Isolation Failure 22:50 - B9 Upgraded Engine Isolation Explained 26:20 - Fire Suppression & Why Its Needed 27:55 - B7 Fire Suppression System Explained 31:15 - Why CO2 Instead of Nitrogen? 31:45 - IFT-1 Fire Suppression Failure 33:20 - B9's 15X Fire Suppression Upgrade 39:55 - Raptor Engine Startup Failures 40:45 - IFT-2 B9 Performance Analysis 45:35 - FTS System Upgrade 49:05 - Hot Staging??? 49:40 - Outro & End Credits
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New Fire Suppression System Dramatically Increases Superheavy's Performance! While the 2nd Integrated Test Flight of Starship ultimately ended in the loss of both vehicles, it was undoubtably a massive improvement from SpaceX's first attempt. This episode is a deep dive analysis of critical upgrades to Starship Superheavy. Disclaimer: There is a very large focus placed on Booster 7 in this episode. There were a lot of lessons learned from IFT-1 and its important to understand why each of the changes to Booster 9 were necessary. Hopefully this will help make sense out of a lot of the items listed in the 63 Corrective Actions from the FAA shared by Elon Musk a few months ago. If you enjoy this then please share it! Episode Timestamps: 0:00 - Intro: Tale of 2 Boosters 01:45 - Booster Bidet Performance 03:15 - Post IFT-1 Challenges 05:20 - Raptor 2 Electric TVC Upgrades 09:11 - Mitigating Raptor Explosion Risks 12:08 - Center Engine Blast Containment 14:32 - Original Boost Engine Blast Containment 16:47 - B7 Explosion - Insufficient Blast Shielding 19:25 - B7 Robustness Upgrades Finally Explained 20:41 - IFT-1 Engine RUD Isolation Failure 22:50 - B9 Upgraded Engine Isolation Explained 26:20 - Fire Suppression & Why Its Needed 27:55 - B7 Fire Suppression System Explained 31:15 - Why CO2 Instead of Nitrogen? 31:45 - IFT-1 Fire Suppression Failure 33:20 - B9's 15X Fire Suppression Upgrade 39:55 - Raptor Engine Startup Failures 40:45 - IFT-2 B9 Performance Analysis 45:35 - FTS System Upgrade 49:05 - Hot Staging??? 49:40 - Outro & End Credits

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1,077,552 views • 2 years ago

This should hold its place as greatest Space Flight Footage of all time until the first catch attempt for the ship right??
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This should hold its place as greatest Space Flight Footage of all time until the first catch attempt for the ship right??

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685,148 views • 1 year ago

The B18.3 test article seems to have suffered a structural failure during qualification testing of the Integrated Hot Staging Ring for the V3 Booster. It appears that it buckled beneath the common dome weld which is not ideal, considering that was not the component being tested for structural integrity. Hopefully they were able to gather the data they were hoping for and won't need to replace this test article in order to complete this extremely important test. 📽️: Avid Space
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The B18.3 test article seems to have suffered a structural failure during qualification testing of the Integrated Hot Staging Ring for the V3 Booster. It appears that it buckled beneath the common dome weld which is not ideal, considering that was not the component being tested for structural integrity. Hopefully they were able to gather the data they were hoping for and won't need to replace this test article in order to complete this extremely important test. 📽️: Avid Space

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136,010 views • 4 months ago

🚨 Did SpaceX Ignore Decades of NASA Launch Pad Development Research? Join us for of Part 1 of our insanely deep investigation exploring the design and construction of SpaceX’s massively 2nd Gen Starship launch pad. Premiering at 7pm Central 🔗
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🚨 Did SpaceX Ignore Decades of NASA Launch Pad Development Research? Join us for of Part 1 of our insanely deep investigation exploring the design and construction of SpaceX’s massively 2nd Gen Starship launch pad. Premiering at 7pm Central 🔗

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92,717 views • 2 months ago