74 | SpaceX Starship Updates – Starlink Launch With Complications

Welcome to Episode 74 of What about it!?

In this Episode, we will take a look at SpaceX's progress on the Serial Number 1 prototype and try to answer the last remaining questiosn before SpaceX will build a new fairing section (or won't). We will also take a look at the recent Starlink L4 Launch and try to find out, what caused the Falcon 9 booster to deviate from its flight path.

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[Whataboutit]

Will SpaceX use the MK1 fairing section for Serial Number 1 and why is SpaceX still the only launch provider to have reusable orbital rockets?

[spadrevideo]

Looking forward to meeting you in a couple weeks here Felix!

[tinkmarshino]

Felix I truly enjoy your broadcasts... So upbeat.. some days are slow for me at 68 and having to pay the body bill for a youth full of adventure.. It always gets me going watching your vids.. a quick attitude adjustment and I am ready to go.. thanks kiddo.. I appreciate you..

[niklasharms]

I'm having a bad time at the moment but somehow your video cheered me up at least a good bit. Thanks for that. I'm really excited for the next week's with starship and if Starlink would be used for the mobile data of teslas cars, would be kinda logical!
I would love to visit the Cape this year but I'm saving for a new car (Tesla) at the moment...
Have a nice carnival time and a nice weekend!

[marcusapperley]

Great video thanks! Its not so much that the boosters steer away from the drone ship, more that they either fail to steer in to it or decide not to steer in to it. They aren't actively avoiding it, they are actively steering in to it as they perform the landing burn and are otherwise headed toward the water every time on purpose, to prevent collision with the ship.

[johncashwell]

What amazes me and brings me joy is that SpaceX are employing the latest construction technology and constantly learning then redesigning that technology in such a fluid, forward flowing manner that they are advancing the knowledge of aerospace metallurgy, welding, construction and related fields at a staggering rate. This will have an extremely positive effect on our economy because every new advance opens new doors in so many fields from medical research to the clothes we wear etc.. Back in the late 1970s and early 1980s people made the mistake of looking at the U.S. Space Program with tunnel vision and failed to properly understand just how many new jobs, new businesses and new industries were being created to take advantage of these advances. Luckily, with the advent of private spaceflight and space related companies the door was opened for those who understand the unprecedented rate of return investing in space has.

[phillipbailey]

Another great episode - thanks Felix (I'm even enjoying your constantly changing and imaginative segues into your sponsors message 😁)

[RDC_Autosports]

my grandfather worked there over 20yrs (70s-96) at wallops island as an engineer, the memories are so thick, i have to brush them outa my face ✌🏻🇺🇸🇺🇸

[qpwodkgh]

"Rolled down a hill side..." Perfect description. Love the doughnut chomp at time stamp 9:38. Pure gold!

[rallyvincent]

I think the main problem would be not having a larger landing pad. Imagine having a pad 10 times the size of the ship landing they are currently using. It’s like trying to thread a needle.

[videolabguy]

On that last Falcon 9 landing, I am reminded of Maxwell Smart always saying, "Missed it by that much!"

[markp]

Slight correction, you mentioned that the flight computer will steer away from the landing site if it detects an anomaly. They actually plan for the landing to miss the target and only perform a final course correction manoeuvre if everything is nominal.

This makes more sense because if there’s a failure and it can’t be steered away from the landing site the rocket will destroy the drone ship/pad as well.

[filipskotnica]

Thank you for showing us the technical breakdown of which parts are made yet, and which not. That's really nice and makes it very easy to understand the progress going on. I'm sure it's not easy and extra work for you but please keep it. It's amazing :)

[adriancox-thesantjordigolf]

Space X have earned our respect long ago. A tremendous company with a genial team. Well done guys from Barcelona. The rest are dragging their heels!

[warhawkme]

Thank you for the shout out to my Dr. He has gone beyond what any Dr in my past (and vast unfortunately) experience in getting the healthcare I needed and in a timely manner. He is also a space nerd and most likely among our subscribers by now. This guy has me fixed up enough that I will be able to travel to Boca Chica and attend the events with Felix. My hospital visit was to jumpstart a failing kidney and come up with plan to keep me going with my many ailments as long as possible. With my new Dr as well as being a stubborn bastard I plan on sticking around a bit longer. Thank you to all those that have sent well wishes. Mike

[mattc]

Propulsive landing must be an everyday thing with Starship. An accident like this with 100 on board is unthinkable...

[randomramjet]

Awesome update as always. Keep up the great work Felix and all the team.

[avidg]

I expect the ring buckling was caused because the diameter/circumference of the two rings was not identical. Just clamping the surfaces tightly will only concentrate the discrepancy. The error needed to be distributed around the perimeter. That is why the rings were cut apart and rewelded.

I expect in the future, the ring metal and even roller temperatures will be monitored to compensate for thermal expansion during initial ring cutting. Perhaps the stack bases have been reviewed for accuracy as well. One was being modified overnight.

[matthewakian]

That must have been a really tasty doughnut!

[guyosburn]

Yet ANOTHER Top Notch Report!
Thank you once again Felix for your incredible reporting!