SpaceX Starship Static Fire Prep, NASA Blue Origin Announcement of Lunar Lander, and much more

We’ve got it all today my friends. Loads of Starship updates to dive right into, and another fun week with this Starlink action as well. SpaceX Starship Static Fire Prep, Yep. Those are the V2 Minis again! NASA Blue Origin Announcement of Lunar Lander Contract, Vulcan Centaur takes another step toward its first flight, and NASA breaking communication records.

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[bentory]

The raptor engine firing into the water cooled plate looked so epic. Can't wait to see what it will look like with all 33 engines at once. Great video as always @MarcusHouse

[fordprefect.betelguese]

Hi, I live near girona in Northern Spain, on Monday night at about 10:15 I was treated to a spectacular view of spacex 2nd stage release it's payload of starlinks.. first I noticed the bright orange glow from the 2nd stage that grew brighter before fading and disappearing .. then a beautiful train of white lights from the starlings traveling slowly across the sky... truly an amazing sight, just wish I'd had my phone handy to film it all but something I will always remember..

[Papershields]

I love seeing the videos of the cows at mcgregor. I remember when they were doing the falcon hopper tests the cows would go running like crazy. Now they don’t even flinch.

[ghostmourn]

Its pretty cool that Starship is so tough it needs an upgraded self destruct system.

[The_dislike_guy]

Nice to see blue origin won the “Please, we’ll give you some money just please dont sue us again” contest

[Nobe_Oddy]

"MUCH WOW" is right!!! This is my #1 SOURCE for SpaceX updates and ALL THINGS ROCKETRY!!! - Thank you for EVERYTHING YOU DO MARCUS!!! YOU ROCK!

[gordonstewart]

Your summary of the V3 power to weight ratio and the stretched ship was GREAT!

[TheBullockFamily]

The biggest difference in what SpaceX is trying to achieve vs what BlueOrgin was awarded is huge. Starship is the ship of the future of interplanetary travel where to me BO is just being asked to modernize a 70’s lunar lander.

[richardloewen]

Re SN25: If it does launch, that might be done to reduce the variables being tested in the next launch. Focus on the steel water-cooled plate. If that solution is achieved, post25 starships are still intact for further incremental testing.

[gravlygravy]

I notice the picture of the new blue origin lander design is taken on the side facing away from the entry staircase/ladder. I suspect that's because they want to hide the fact there is a platform with a further ladder on that side. They must have got tired of the copping flack for their ladders.

[FerociousPancake]

I just got starlink for my new house because the only other option is spectrum and I’m not a fan of spectrum. Dish just arrived yesterday and I have the standard one for now. Will have to see how it works. Thanks again for another great video! Personally I wish dynetics got it and I’m not a fan of blue origin but I’m very glad they got rid of that ladder.

[bmiller]

I liked seeing the cows just grazing peacefully while the rocket is in the background. It's like 1850 meets 2023 in the same photo.

[iandorge]

Another Saturday, another great video. Well done to the team Marcus. I would like to hear more of what Axiom 2 mission is up to on the ISS.

[macsterguy]

Another starship/star base/falcon fantastic video! It is mind-boggling the amount of work they are able to accomplish in just a weeks time!

[SteveBueche]

Blue hasn’t proven themselves yet beyond the space tourism gig.

[maxcolvin]

I hope they are flying again soon. It’s great to watch the process. Thanks















Marcus

[justinmims]

Love the sanding board! I have made smaller ones but the larger one is way more usable!

[davidl.howser]

Marcus, Your Reporting is Spot On and is The Best Weekly Round-Up of Space Tech Happenings Reporting to be Found ANYWHERE on the Web. Thank You for all the effort applied to make these videos & "Nice Work to You and Your Team". Once again a job well done !

[chipmunk]

I wish blue origin were more transparent. I’d love to watch the competition and build the excitement and enthusiasm for space spread further then our communities. That would be an awesome way to do it.

[arthcitizen]

Thanks @MarcusHouse - part of my weekly schedule 😊