SpaceX Drops Some Incredible Starship News! What Will This Lead To?

Summary

SpaceX's Starship program advances with the testing of booster 14.1 and the construction of additional launch tower segments at the Starbase. The removal of the vertical tank farm and installation of new cryogenic pipes signal further progress. Meanwhile, NASA's Osiris-REx mission reveals potential watery past of asteroid Bennu, hinting at the possibility of life's building blocks in our solar system. China's Chang'e 6 mission successfully retrieves lunar samples from the far side of the Moon, marking a historic achievement.

Takeaways

• 🚀 SpaceX is actively working on the Starship project with updates on the construction of ship 30 and the orbital launch integration Tower.
• 🔨 The new ablative layer is being added to the stainless steel hull of Starship, but it seems there won't be any around the tip of the nose due to the presence of cryogenic liquid oxygen.
• 📈 The orbital launch and integration Tower at SpaceX is undergoing construction with cryo pipes installed and new pedestals placed for potential additional segments.
• 🌐 The vertical tank farm has been removed by SpaceX, marking the end of an era, and new tanks are being installed to expand the capacity of the tank farm.
• 🛠️ Booster 14.1 underwent a series of 'slap tests' to ensure the structural integrity and to train the programming for the gigantic mechazilla arms used in catching the boosters.
• 🔄 The International Space Station (ISS) is facing age-related issues, and NASA plans to replace it, with SpaceX being selected to provide the deorbit vehicle.
• 🌌 The Osiris-REx mission by NASA was successful in collecting over 120 grams of sample from the asteroid Bennu, which may have been part of a watery world early in the solar system's history.
• 🌑 China's Chang'e 6 mission successfully retrieved samples from the far side of the Moon, marking China as the first nation to achieve this feat.
• 🔮 The discovery of biochemical compounds on the asteroid Bennu suggests that the building blocks for life could be widespread throughout our solar system.
• 🛰️ There is growing concern over space debris, especially with the recent breakup of a Russian satellite, which adds to the risk of a cascade of debris formation in low Earth orbit.
• 🏗️ Construction of the new Tower 2 at Starbase is progressing, with a potential completion date hinted at by the FAA's crane schedule, suggesting stacking could be done by mid-August.

Q & A

What is the current status of SpaceX's Starship development?

SpaceX is actively working on replacing old heat tiles and adding an ablative layer to Starship 30. They are also building the orbital launch and integration tower segments at the Starbase, with seven of nine existing tower sections currently in place.

Why might there be no ablative material around the tip of Starship 30's nose cone?

The lack of ablative material around the tip of the nose cone is likely due to the presence of cryogenic liquid oxygen on the other side of the steel, which provides unintentional active cooling and reduces the risk of propellant evaporation and venting.

What is the purpose of the new pedestals spotted at the Sanchez site?

The new pedestals at the Sanchez site are identical to the ones currently holding the tower pieces and could potentially be for additional tower segments that SpaceX has yet to build, possibly for a taller second tower to support the upgraded Block 3 variants.

Why did SpaceX remove the vertical tank farm?

SpaceX removed the vertical tank farm as part of their ongoing updates and improvements. They are replacing it with newer bullet tanks to expand the tank farm capacity and support Starship stacks on Pad 2.

What is the significance of the recent road closure for transporting large tanks to the Sanchez site?

The road closure was initially thought to be for transporting tower sections, but it was actually used for moving two large bullet tanks to the site, which are crucial for the expansion of the tank farm and future Starship launches.

What is the current progress on the construction of Tower 2 at Starbase?

Tower 2 construction is progressing with the pouring of concrete for stabilization, installation of the floor for the draw works, and the placement of cryogenic pipes. The tower is expected to be completed by August 15th, according to the FAA's agenda for SpaceX's new CC 88001 crane.

What unusual test did SpaceX perform on booster 14.1?

SpaceX performed a series of 'slap tests' on booster 14.1 to ensure the robustness of the Chopsticks and boosters, simulating the catch and testing the programming for maneuvering the mechazilla arms.

What is the current status of the International Space Station (ISS)?

The ISS is facing age-related issues, including equipment malfunctions like the recent water leak from an EVA space suit. NASA plans to replace the ISS and has selected SpaceX to provide a deorbit vehicle for its eventual fiery re-entry by 2030.

What significant discovery was made by NASA's OSIRIS-REx mission regarding the asteroid Bennu?

The OSIRIS-REx mission discovered that asteroid Bennu may have been part of a watery world, with significant amounts of magnesium, sodium phosphates, and other elements suggesting a watery past, which could provide insights into the early solar system and the origins of life.

What is the latest achievement of China's Chang'e 6 lunar mission?

Chang'e 6 successfully collected rock and regolith samples from the far side of the Moon, launched them into orbit, and returned them to Earth, marking China as the first nation to retrieve samples from the far side of the Moon.

Outlines

00:00

🚀 Starship Development and Testing Updates

This paragraph discusses the ongoing developments at SpaceX's Starbase, focusing on the construction and testing of the Starship project. It mentions the replacement of heat tiles and the addition of an ablative layer to ship 30, the peculiar decision not to cover the tip of the nose cone with ablative material due to the presence of cryogenic liquid oxygen, and the confidence of SpaceX in this design choice. The paragraph also covers the progress on the orbital launch and integration tower, including the installation of cryo pipes and the possible addition of more tower segments. The removal of the vertical tank farm and its replacement with new, larger tanks to support the Starship program is also highlighted, along with a call to action for viewers to subscribe and engage with the content for more SpaceX updates.

05:02

🛠️ Tower 2 Construction and Booster 14.1 Testing

The second paragraph delves into the construction progress of Tower 2 at SpaceX's Starbase, detailing the pouring of concrete for stabilization and the installation of crucial components like the floor for the draw works and cryogenic pipes. It also discusses the anticipation of the tower's completion timeline based on the FAA's crane agenda, suggesting a potential finish by August 15th. Additionally, the paragraph describes an unusual test conducted on booster 14.1, where the booster was subjected to 'slap tests' to ensure the robustness of the Chopsticks and the booster's ability to withstand the forces of a catch during landing. The test results showed minimal damage, indicating the strength of the design.

10:02

🌌 International Space Station Concerns and Osiris-REx Discovery

This paragraph addresses concerns about the aging International Space Station, which is facing issues such as water leaks from EVA suits. It mentions NASA's plans to replace the ISS and the decision to deorbit the station by 2030, with SpaceX being selected to provide the deorbit vehicle. The paragraph also highlights the recent breakup of a Russian satellite, contributing to the growing problem of space debris and the potential threat of a cascading debris event known as the Kessler syndrome. On a positive note, the Osiris-REx mission's success in collecting samples from the asteroid Bennu is celebrated, with the discovery of elements suggesting a watery past for the asteroid, which could have implications for understanding the origins of life in our solar system.

15:03

🌑 China's Lunar Sample Return and Future Space Exploration

The final paragraph discusses China's recent successful lunar mission, Chang'e 6, which retrieved samples from the far side of the Moon and returned them to Earth. This achievement marks China as the first nation to accomplish such a feat. The samples are now being analyzed, potentially contributing to the understanding of the Moon's composition and history. The paragraph also emphasizes the importance of sample retrieval in space exploration, hinting at the broader implications for future missions and the search for extraterrestrial life.

Keywords

💡SpaceX

SpaceX is a private aerospace manufacturer and space transportation company founded by Elon Musk. It is known for its ambitious goals of enabling multiplanetary human life and has been a pioneer in reusable rocket technology. In the video, SpaceX is central to the discussion of Starship development and testing, as well as its role in future space missions, including the potential deorbiting of the International Space Station.

💡Starship

Starship is a next-generation spacecraft being developed by SpaceX. It is designed to be a fully reusable spacecraft capable of carrying both crew and cargo to Earth orbit, the Moon, Mars, and beyond. The script discusses updates on Starship's construction, testing, and the innovative methods used by SpaceX to ensure its structural integrity.

💡Ablative layer

An ablative layer is a material applied to spacecraft to protect it from the intense heat experienced during re-entry into a planet's atmosphere. In the context of the video, SpaceX is adding an ablative layer to the Starship to ensure that the vehicle can withstand the heat of re-entry, which is crucial for its intended missions.

💡Orbital launch and integration Tower segments

The orbital launch and integration Tower segments refer to the structures that will be used to assemble and launch the Starship. The video mentions the construction progress of these segments, which are essential for the vertical integration of the spacecraft and its eventual launch into space.

💡Cryo pipes

Cryo pipes are the cryogenic fuel lines that transport liquid propellants, such as liquid oxygen and methane, to the spacecraft. In the script, the installation of cryo pipes on the tower segments is highlighted as a significant step in the construction process, as they are vital for fueling the Starship for its missions.

💡Vertical tank farm

A vertical tank farm is a collection of large tanks used for storing propellants in a vertical configuration. The video discusses the removal of the old vertical tank farm and the construction of a new one, which is necessary for supporting the operations of the Starship launch and landing.

💡Mechazilla

Mechazilla is a nickname given to the massive arms that SpaceX is developing to catch the Super Heavy booster of the Starship during its return from space. The video describes testing procedures involving 'slapping' a prototype booster to ensure the arms' strength and precision, which is a humorous yet critical aspect of the Starship's recovery system.

💡International Space Station (ISS)

The International Space Station is a space station, or a habitable artificial satellite, in low Earth orbit. It is a multinational collaborative project involving five space agencies. The video mentions the aging infrastructure of the ISS and the plans for its eventual deorbiting, with SpaceX being selected to provide the deorbit vehicle.

💡Osiris-REx

Osiris-REx is a NASA mission that involved the spacecraft OSIRIS-REx visiting the asteroid Bennu to collect a sample of its surface material. The video highlights the successful sample return and the scientific implications of the discovery of water-related compounds on the asteroid, which could provide insights into the origins of life on Earth.

💡Chang'e 6

Chang'e 6 is a Chinese lunar mission aimed at collecting samples from the far side of the Moon. The video script mentions the successful launch, landing, and sample collection of Chang'e 6, marking a significant achievement for China's space exploration program and contributing to our understanding of the Moon's composition.

Highlights

SpaceX is testing the durability of the Starship booster 14.1 by physically slapping it, a unique test to ensure the booster's strength for landing.

The removal of the vertical tank farm at SpaceX signifies the end of an era, making way for new infrastructure.

SpaceX is possibly constructing additional Starship Tower segments, suggesting an expansion of their launch capabilities.

New pedestals at the launch site indicate potential for another moment or the addition of more tower sections.

The installation of cryo pipes on the orbital launch and integration Tower segments is a significant step in the construction process.

SpaceX's Starship development includes the innovative use of stainless steel and ablative layers for heat protection.

The International Space Station faces aging issues, with NASA planning for its eventual deorbiting.

NASA's Osiris-REx mission successfully collected over 120 grams of samples from the asteroid Bennu, exceeding expectations.

Analysis of the asteroid samples suggests the presence of water and biochemical compounds, hinting at the potential for life.

China's Chang'e 6 mission successfully retrieved samples from the far side of the Moon, marking a significant achievement.

SpaceX's Starship updates include the construction of a new tower at the Starbase, indicating advancements in rocket technology.

The FAA's release of information about SpaceX's new CC 88001 crane provides insight into the construction timeline of the Starship Tower.

The testing of the Starship booster 14.1 includes full arm catch tests, showcasing the capabilities of the mechanical systems.

SpaceX's Booster 14.1 showed resilience after the slap tests, with only minor damage observed.

The potential deorbiting of the International Space Station by 2030 raises questions about the future of space stations and debris management.

The discovery of magnesium, sodium phosphates, and other elements on asteroid Bennu suggests a watery past and the possibility of life-supporting conditions.

Transcripts

what on Earth is SpaceX doing Starship

booster 14.1 under goes testing by

getting slapped the vertical tank farm

is finally gone good riddance is SpaceX

planning to build more Starship Tower

segments some shocking discoveries in

Asteroid samples did we find evidence of

life is the International Space Station

in

danger my name is Felix welcome to what

about it let's Dive Right In Starship

updates there has been a ton of

interesting news this week from one of

the most unique tests SpaceX has ever

done to a shocking discovery about our

early solar system this week is packed

with exciting news want to find out just

how exciting let's do this follow me

let's start at the Starbase buildsite

where spacex's teams are still hard at

work replacing the old heat tiles and

adding the ablative layer to ship 30

stainless steel Hall so are they going

to add this new ablative layer

everywhere no check this out it looks

like there won't be any ablative

material around the tip of the nose Coe

but why is that isn't that very risky

well it's likely because of what's on

the other side of the steel here

cryogenic liquid oxygen in other words

this area basically has unintentional

active cooling or at least partly

because it can be risky to have

propellant which should be used to land

evaporate and get vented overboard it'll

be interesting to see if this will cause

trouble but SpaceX seems to be confident

enough now let's move over to Sanchez to

discuss the orbital launch and

integration Tower segments seven of nine

existing Tower sections are located here

they all see work simultaneously

recently the cryo pipes which serve the

same purpose as the ones we mentioned

earlier on the tower Bay have been

installed on the segments while awesome

to see this is not what we're over here

for it is getting way more interesting

recently we have spotted these new

pedestals placed at Sanchez these are

identical to the ones on which the tower

pieces are situated right now at first

glance these appear to be for the two

missing Tower segments that are in the

process of being transported from

Florida but on Second Glance you might

notice that the tower segments coming in

from Florida right now already have

their own pedestals installed this could

mean one of two things first these could

just be extra feet that will be scrapped

soon and are unimportant it is also

possible that these four feet are for

another's mment that SpaceX has yet to

build this would align with what musat

stated about the taller second tower

nothing has been confirmed at the moment

but it would make sense as the tower

might have to be taller to support the

upgraded block 3 variants do you think

that this is for another Tower section

or two that will be added to the lineup

for Tower two or will these just be

scrapped leave a comment down below I

always love reading your thoughts now

here comes the good news it is finally

gone this is the end of an era SpaceX

certainly wasn't waiting for us to

release this video as they have already

completely removed the vertical tank

farm only 2 days after our last video

SpaceX removed the final GSE tank from

the farm it was lifted and sat down next

to Highway 4 before Crews began cutting

away as you can guess this process will

take little time and soon we'll see

scrap pieces of the tank being hauled

away and we are also seeing some huge

additions to the tank farm too but

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we discussed spacex's possible

replacement of this tank farm with newer

bullet tanks in the same location so far

however they seem only to be installing

tanks on the opposite side of the new

farm this was confirmed by the pedestals

that were built next to the horizontal

tanks new large tanks will be placed

here to expand the tank farm capacity

and in the future help fuel Starship

stacks on Pad 2 these new tanks are

massive and require a temporary close

closure to be transported to the Sanchez

site we've already spotted this road

closure posted for the 26th originally

we thought these closures were for the

two Tower sections that were located at

the Port of Brownsville the document

stated that the closure would be for the

role of tower modules to Starbase

exactly like pass Tower rolls I guess

SpaceX decided to throw a curveball at

us as on the 26th and 27th all we saw

was the roll out of these two giant

bullet tanks no Tower sections but also

no disappointment remember that these

are necessary before we can see any

launches from Pat b as we already know

that there will only be one tank farm

between the two towers I suspect that

SpaceX might have made this plan change

because of the tropical storm that

plagued the Gulf of Mexico due to this

the barges carrying the tower segments

were delayed and they weren't even in

Texas yet to be rolled out to Starbase

that means that SpaceX likely just took

advantage of the closures it already had

and rolled out the tanks instead no new

closures for this event have been posted

on Cameron County's website but they are

coming so we'll keep you informed next

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spacex's Crazy Fast expansion plans this

is it the latest addition to the most

important rocket development in the

industry pad B at Starbase this will be

a new tower to launch and catch Starship

and as you may know it is basically a

launch Tower of the future and this

future is turning into reality in front

of our eyes SpaceX has been hard at work

building this massive structure and

there are a few noteworthy developments

most importantly we know when the tower

will finally be finished but first let's

go over some of the work that we've seen

so far we recently saw them begin

pouring concrete down the legs of the

tower this helps cementon the whole

Tower in place and stabilize it very

important steps step if it hasn't

already the whole process should be done

soon and then all major foundation work

will be finished other work that has

been done is installing the floor to the

draw works very important this is where

the equipment responsible for moving the

Chopsticks is housed and it is one of

the tower's most essential components

especially when you want to stack and

catch the world's heaviest rocket one

last thing they completed was installing

cryogenic pipes used for carrying

propellants up the tower to the ship

quick disconnect these must be installed

on each segment before stacking and on

this base structure this will nearly

conclude the work on the base and then

they can finally stack the tower

anticipation is building okay now for

the news that the FAA recently released

spoiler it is about stacking the FAA

controls everything now we still don't

know when Tower 2 will begin stacking

but we do know when it might finish the

agenda for spacex's new CC 88001 crane

was posted on the faa's website

revealing a lot about the tower itself

for Tower sections 1 through six SpaceX

will use the current crane configuration

Rising 460 ft off the ground this will

last until July 27th when the crane will

be lowered for an extension to 566 ft

above the ground yep it can get even

taller this extension will last until

August 15 and will be used to assemble

the final sections however the crane

won't be done yet they will will then

shrink it to an undecided height just

lower than now it will then be used for

quote smaller projects on site that is

assumed to be the end of the SpaceX

Crane and it will most likely be shipped

away after that if this is correct we

should expect to be stacking to be done

by August 15th if it weren't SpaceX I'd

be amused but because it is I'll just

give a nod of approval now it seems

SpaceX has begun testing booster 14.1 so

let's take a look at C what's going uh

uh what did they just seriously slap it

m

Max nonviolent testing is officially out

the window Jokes Aside here is the

reason for this bizarre view SpaceX

wanted to ensure that the Chopsticks and

boosters were sturdy enough to withstand

a catch and I guess they determined the

best way to do that was to treat the

booster like a dirty rug and give it a

good smack or in this case six smacks

this is definitely not what we predicted

SpaceX was going to do but after

collecting ourselves from the shock of

seeing one of the strangest tests in

space flight history we were able to see

just how valuable a test like this is so

what is it then why would SpaceX slap

this poor prototype well it's obviously

to train mechazilla to fight Godzilla

duh no no I'm just joking well partly

using booster 14.1 as a punching bag

allows SpaceX to test and train the

programming used to maneuver the G

gigantic mechazilla arms and this is

important as these arms have a lot of

inertia it is important to find the

right speed to bring them in so the

booster or arms aren't accidentally

damaged on Landing of course SpaceX was

also testing to see just how much the

punching bag or booster 14.1 could take

having a strong booster allows for a

wider safety margin as SpaceX doesn't

need to worry as much about crushing the

booster like a can knowing the limits

will enable them to move the sticks as

fast as possible but that wasn't all the

tests got even more exciting and I can't

wait for the real thing SpaceX didn't

just perform some slap tests love the

name they also performed full arm catch

tests with the rails lifting and pushing

up against the boosters pins so instead

of training mailla to fight a giant fire

breathing lizard SpaceX is training it

to fight a giant fire breathing

broomstick not too bad I don't know what

fish and wildlife would say if SpaceX

fought and danger lizards at Starbase

after all the testing SpaceX completed

booster 14.1 appears unimpressed with

only minor damage the Chopsticks are a

similar story the only noticeable damage

is some missing material on the shock

absorbers after a quick inspection

booster 14.1 was lifted off the launch

Mount and placed on a transport stand on

the 29th the punching bag was rolled

away to the Rocket Garden where it can

hopefully get some rest we've looked at

flight five Hardware which we're all on

on the edge of our seats for but let's

take a fresh breath of air and look at

flight 7 Hardware of course ship 32 is

still currently at the Rocket Garden and

as we've speculated in the past it may

face the same fate as ship 33 and be

scrapped however it does not appear that

SpaceX plans to scrap booster 14 anytime

soon the Prototype continues to see work

daily and is the most recent booster to

be fully stacked it is very possible

that this prototype is ready for

cryogenic testing to verify its

structural Integrity I say this because

we've seen a road closure for a booster

transport to massis on the first this

could have been for booster 14 as it

begins its cryogenic testing campaign at

the former shooting range one thing is

for sure Massy is not going to run out

of work anytime soon moving on now to

another SpaceX story this one even

involves the ISS for decades the

International Space Station has

symbolized hope and progress for

Humanity in space this was especially

true after the Apollo Pro program was

cancelled the Cold War intensified and

things weren't going well but we are

long past those days now the ISS and

Equipment essential to keeping it

operational are getting old and showing

their age recently just before a

spacewalk water began to leak from an

Eva space suit that astronauts use for

space walks clearly this isn't good and

it is just another example of the iss's

long list of age related problems

something needs to be done in short NASA

plans to replace it but what are they

doing with the old station unfortunately

it appears NASA plans on a fiery

re-entry for this old trillion dollar

icon it's a typical end for a space

station life the old Russian built Mill

saw the same fate to make this entry

safe though they need a deorbit vehicle

which NASA has now selected SpaceX to

provide given that the plan is to

deorbit the station by 2030 it wouldn't

surprise us if a Starship provided that

capability by then maybe just just maybe

SpaceX could even load a few important

pieces into a Starship and bring them

back safely imagine Unity which was the

first US module to go up in a museum but

they can't bring back anything if a

piece of space junk destroys the ISS

first unfortunately we just saw a lot

more of it entering low earth orbit as a

Russian satellite decided to blow itself

into millions of tiny fragments we still

don't know why this satellite broke up

and it is unlikely we will hear hear

anything about this from Russia so for

now all we can do is speculate this

breakup is just the latest debris

spewing incident with the most impactful

ones being anti-satellite tests this is

a particularly worrying event as low

earth orbit is getting even more crowded

it is hard not to fear an event like the

Kesler syndrome where a Cascade of

debris causing more debris to form

eventually makes low earth orbit

unusable due to space junk thankfully

this doesn't appear to have happened yet

but it is something to be cautious about

now let's talk about something more

positive again a NASA mission that had

some absolutely incredible success

Osiris Rex security NASA really wanted

that acronym to work it has been a

resounding success for Nessa with the

mission Gathering samples from the 4.6

billion year old asteroid Peno by

booping the surface the Lander's goal

was to collect 60 G of sample from the

asteroid instead it collect Ed over 120

g with the container literally

overflowing with regulus these samples

have now been back on Earth for a while

and we are finally discovering What

secrets they can reveal about the early

solar system so what did Osiris Rex find

one of these secrets has turned out to

be truly shocking asteroid benu may have

been part of a world with water yep you

heard that right another earthlike

planet researchers at the University of

Arizona found significant amounts of

magnesium sodium phosphates and other

elements and compounds that suggest a

watery past for the asteroid this early

watery world that benu might have been a

part of may have formed near the very

start of our solar system if true It

produced these compounds before

violently being torn apart and spreading

them across the solar system and it gets

even more remarkable these found

chemicals are also biochemical compounds

so aliens no but maybe something that

can give us hope of finding some someday

these compounds are crucial building

blocks for life and finding them on this

ancient asteroid from when the solar

system was first forming means these

chemicals could be all over our solar

system this discovery also takes us one

step closer to understanding how Earth

became suitable for life this shows us

just how important retrieving samples

can be which is why China is also

Gathering some Luna samples ever since

2007 China has been launching space

probes to the moon and four of them have

even landed on the Luna surface their

most recent mission is known as changu 6

on May 3rd 2024 the probe took off from

Earth on a Long March 5 rocket China's

most powerful operational rocket it took

nearly a month to reach the Luna

farsight but the probe finally touched

down on June 1st the Lander spent 2 days

collecting Rock and regular samples of

the surface before launching them back

into orbit aboard an Ascent vehicle the

ascent occurred on June 3rd before the

samples were transferred to a re-entry

capsule inside the Changi orbit module

while in orbit the samples were then

carried back to Earth before separating

and re-entering flawlessly this was

followed by a successful touchdown of

the samples in the grasslands of

Mongolia yep the capsule is finally back

on Earth bringing the samples back with

it since then China has recovered the

precious samples and returned them back

to the company which built the craft

this is a big achievement for China as

it semons them in history as the first

nation to retrieve samples from The Far

Side of the Moon that's it for today

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so instead of training mailla to fight a

giant fire breezing wi wizard no fire

breezing wizard no is SpaceX planning to

build more Tower Starship segments is

planning to build SpaceX Starship

segments Tower yes