Changes Are Coming To SpaceX Starbase | Starship

NSF Breaks down this new 143-page document that outlines significant modifications to launch operations, including increased launch frequencies and major launch pad redesigns. Explore the substantial changes proposed in SpaceX's latest environmental assessment for Starbase. Join us as we dissect these pivotal updates and their potential impacts on both space operations and the surrounding environment.

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[scottgriz]

NSF doing NSF things: "...a 143 page draft document that we made Alex analyze."

[DebraJean]

Only Alex could have written this, and only Ryan could have delivered it clearly and concisely enough to make it understandable! Well done

[JimMZed]

This is a masterful summary of a very complex document. Thanks to Alex for all the work he put into this!

[notbusy]

I still wish they would consider a rail network to transport the vehicles and completely avoid the highway closures.
A very good, detailed video. Well done! 👍

[ghost]

SpaceX will likely need to upgrade their electric power again.
Air separation and condensation is very energy intensive.

[MattA-fiqe]

Biscuits are officially in the NSF budget, let's goooo

[josephftruncale]

So well done. Clear and comprehensive. I don’t understand how you all accomplish this, but it is much appreciated.

[bricktop]

Epic research team NSF.
That is a lot of quality work the team integrated into this episode.
Ryan, you should not expose you US colleagues to KitKat or Penguins. It is just not fair to them.

[fwd]

That was very entertaining to watch, very impressive Ryan, keep going 👍

[andrewrozario]

NASA Spaceflight is the rocket engineering news gold standard!

[junweng]

I didn't aware its a 28 minutes long video until Ryan bring up the biscuit. XD

[MrKellymcilrath]

Great indepth explanation Ryan, awesome writing Alex, Thank you NSF!

[JeffreyOakley]

On the topic of jettisoning the hot staging ring up to 20 times: Once SpaceX is catching Super Heavy boosters they may start to re-fly them so the integrated hot staging hardware will probably come well before booster 31.

[rays]

Excellent review of complex subject matter. Thanks.

[corrinastanley]

Interesting news. Thanks Ryan and Alexphysics for the explanations.

[TroyRubert]

That first night launch on a clear night is going to be sick. The same goes for the first pre-sunrise launch.

[KieranHolroyd]

Using a bourbon over a custard creme is a bold choice

[TheVillageIdiotUk]

I love sonic booms in moderation, but I’m not sure the turtles would agree.. Used to set the clock by the sonic boom from Concorde as it powered up leaving southern English shores over the Bristol Channel. Great summary, Ryan !

[sunkid]

The scrutiny about rocket launches seems ridiculous compared to what the Oil and Gas industry has been getting away for decades. And public opinion tends to put all that emphasis on Starship rather than the actual culprits of environmental pollution.

[michaelwilliams]

Suppression of acoustic energy that could damage the vehicle is normally a key function of a water deluge system. With or without a trench.