SpaceX’s Daredevil Trick! – Why catch a Starship Rocket Mid-Air?

SpaceX's Starship is getting rid of the BIGGEST reason why Falcon 9 got so successful! But why is that? Why does SpaceX seemingly downgrade its Starship Rocket?

#spaceX #starship #starbase #nasa

Editing: Alex Potvin
Photography: Jordan Guidry, John Winkopp & Stefanie Schlang
3D Animation: Voop3D
Script & Research: Felix Schlang
LIVE Production: Jonathan Heuer, Jordan Guidry
Host: Felix Schlang
Production: Stefanie & Felix Schlang
Graphics & Media Processing: Jonathan Heuer, Felix Schlang

Credit:

⭐SpaceX
⭐NASA
⭐VirtualSpace_3D on X: @Lolomatico3d
⭐The Ring Watchers on X: @RingWatchers

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Corrections:
10:51 - To clarify, Falcon 1 had a single commercial launch before being retired. That satellite was RazakSAT.
18:53, we erroneously indicate 12.5km as 1,250 meters. It should read 12,500 meters.

[Vastafari]

This is the PERFECT video for your usual rocket fans to show to their families who don't know as much about the industry and why SpaceX is so AMAZING.

[saquist]

This is a great presentation. I love the change up from news. And wow none of the usual channel advertising 😮. You have truly treated your subscribers today!

[carloscaparroslledo]

Just finished watching the video, and I must say, congrats Felix, it was tastefully produced. Been following you since early 2020 and quality keeps improving!

Also it's an excellent video to send to friends when they ask about Spacex; you summarized 20+ years of the company's history really well

[DataAnalyst]

The capture of the booster in October 2024 was the most exciting thing I have seen in my 51 year life since the birth of my 2 beloved children.

[Oss-]

This is an excellent video! I’ve appreciated your general coverage over the years but this is above and beyond (😅).

[drfirechief]

One of the best productions you've ever done Felix. Please add a few of these into your normal interesting updates and information to keep us all informed or the tremendous advances that have occured in the last 10 years. Thanks again!

[james_t_kirk]

*This is the best and most detailed deep-dive into how SpaceX rose to the top (figuratively and literally) in the field of space technology that I've ever seen. Felix Schlang deserves high praise for this video, along with his crew.*🚀🚀🚀

[gordonnorris]

A great episode! Kind of potted history of Space X, a timely reminder of just how far Space X has come since it's early days

[marcelogantner]

This is by far the best video I've ever watched made by WAI. Simply, fantastic. Informative, enlightening, instructive. Greetings from Brazil. Congratulations.

[louisvisagie]

Something many forget about the frequent launch cadence of SpaceX's Falcon 9 rocket is that they still need to build a new 2nd stage for each flight. I wonder what their factory floor looks like if they need to produce a 2nd stage every 3 days.

[Canraptor]

I love how you formatted it like *The* starship video

[BoxTruckVagabond]

Yesterday, Booster B1067 launched and landed for the 26th time!! Great video!!

[philosopherofinfinite]

This is a beautiful video. Thanks Felix & crew for the fantastic video!

[fusser]

Felix this is the best video to show the need of reusability. Your vacation scenario discarding the plane at the end is the perfect analogy. Great Job!!!👏👏👏👏

[Kaguoro]

This video and the one about Raptor evolution will remain as a hallmark of your channel! Amazing job!

[pauldamse]

Great video! Awesome format. Also love the more laid back attitude vs the very excited feel of your news segments.

[kenwatkins]

Exceptional report, Felix. The first time I have heard a comprehensive story on the development of Falcon nine instead of little bits and pieces here and there. Well researched, interesting, informative, and inspiring!
Thank you!

[beakytwitch]

Wow ! I had been bored stiff with endless recaps, but this overview was detailed, highly visual, and great fun to watch ! 😊❤😊❤😊

[tomchidwick]

Felix and team!
This was great!!
The story, research, writing, editing, overall production - perfect!
And with classic WAI cheekiness.
Loved every second of it. 🙂

Felix, you ended up having the coolest channel about rockets and SpaceX.
This is what I call ENTERTAINMENT and precise info at the same time.
26 minutes of intense stuff that could easily be more.
Thanks buddy! Greetings from Italia and Brasil (yes, with an "S")