SpaceX Starship Launch 2 (IFT2) Explained!

Here we have the colossal SpaceX Starship Launch 2 (IFT2) Explained! The day arrived where SpaceX has proved that all those improvements to the launch site and launch vehicle have paid off! Yes, on Saturday the 18th of November, 2023! That day my friends, the newest record breaking Starship full stack flew for the second time ever! Oh boy was this one improved from the last, yet still a nail biting spectacle.

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[restojon]

The engineer in me is still flipping out over the shockwaves emanating from the base of the vehicle as it "hitched it's skirt up" in preparation to leave the launch mount. Just look at the amount of visible shock waves despite that deluge system.... and still, the surrounding area seems to be mostly in one piece 😮 we just launched a stainless steel building high into the heavens and 100 odd years ago we'd only just worked out how to glue cloth over wood and fly a few hundred feet over the ground

[Alderite]

The fact that the 33 Engines still running after taking off the Launchpad is an amazing feat itself. Glad to see the Water Deluge system is working well

[russellcline]

Im old enough to have watched the Apollo flights as a small boy. I have never lost my interest and astonishment with the reach for space.
To see humankind stretch out again is so awesome. Thank you SpaceX.

[RCSVirginia]

This flight has eased some of my concerns about Starship, and it looks like SpaceX has been working to constantly make each launch and flight better.

[ThexBorg]

Those epic shockwaves at launch, wow!

[WonderfulAircraft]

Having all 33 engines firing all the way to MECO plus having a successful hot stage separation was incredible and both massive achievements. Anything afterward was just icing on the cake

[dickklein]

This was one of the best post launch assessments on the web. Great job focusing on Stage 0, the key to a third lunch attempt.

[johng-]

It’s very nice to see the various SpaceX YouTubers working together for events like this. The sense of community is amazing!

[pauljcampbell]

Hey Marcus, I really appreciate the second episode this week breaking down the latest launch. I was cheering out loud in the living room when I saw the hot stage separation! How cool was that!!

[rednate]

This launch was night and day compared to the first one. It was an epic launch.

[justinodom]

MARCUS! WOW MAN! what an unbelievable flight! My 15-year-old son and my 11-year-old daughter woke up to watch this with me. I was watching the live stream of it from 4am and never went back to sleep because my heart rate wouldn’t allow me to. Thank you so much for posting this video. It’s amazing. Thank you for all you do and keep it up brother!

[joelove]

I watched many recap videos, and was on site for the launch. I wanted to let you know that your recap was REALLY informative and unique. Your breakdown and comparison of IFT1/OFT1 was really cool. I'm writing my own articles about the experience and sharing many links to other people's perspective, but I'm going to recommend yours first as it really does a great job at explaining things to people who may not know all the details.

[shrodingerschat]

I was absolutely ecstatic when I saw all 33 engines running strong!

[hvip]

That separation event was incredible 😮

[stefanschneider]

0:09 always impresses me how you can see that shock-sound wave expanding just when they light up the engines. Great stuff!

[GeneralNva]

I'm calling that a success. Yes both booster and Starship didn't make it to the end of their scheduled paths, but the improvements from the first launch just out weighs everything. The amount of data gathered is invaluable!

[CraigCholar]

As always, welll done Marcus. Scott Manley also has a detailed analysis of the launch that I found informative, for those who can't get enough of that kind of thing.

[StillAliveAndKicking_]

Thanks, I was expecting the best Starship video from you, and I was not disappointed. To the point, and just enough detail. What a superb flight, if only they’d created a proper pad for the first flight. So much went right this time.

[kenhazelbaker]

Marcus, what a marvelous and professional condensed summary of it all. What a wonderful spirit of cooperation by your other industry producers - all true professionals.
Thanks so much, this is a milestone keeper...and just the right length - 13 mins!

[snastynate]

The engine shutdown sequence before hot staging was SO FREAKIN COOL! I'm glad you pointed that out, it seems so many channels are glossing over that. Thanks for the awesome coverage Marcus!