Finally Happened! SpaceX's Falcon Heavy About To Launch Most Expensive Payload Ever...

Finally Happened! SpaceX's Falcon Heavy About To Launch Most Expensive Payload Ever...
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00:00: Intro
00:29: Falcon Heavy payload’s progress
01:23: Its importance with NASA and SpaceX
06:33: Falcon Heavy’s future roles
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Finally Happened! SpaceX's Falcon Heavy About To Launch Most Expensive Payload Ever...
Welcome back to Great SpaceX, and do we have some exciting news for you!
Despite earlier doubts, the Falcon Heavy is set to take flight once again this year. Even more significant, this upcoming mission will play a pivotal role for both NASA and SpaceX in the years to come.
When is this highly anticipated flight scheduled, and why is it so critical?
All will be revealed in today’s episode!
Two months ago, we discussed the possibility that Falcon Heavy might not fly again this year due to payload complications, which could have resulted in only one launch for the rocket in 2024. Fortunately, that scenario has been avoided.
In the latest update, the payload for Falcon Heavy's second mission this year received positive news. NASA's Europa Clipper probe officially passed a crucial technical review called Key Decision Point E (KDP-E) on September 9, verifying its readiness for launch.
Finally Happened! SpaceX's Falcon Heavy About To Launch Most Expensive Payload Ever...
With this milestone, the Europa Clipper’s launch schedule for this year has been confirmed. The team will now focus on final preparations leading up to the launch, which is set for October 10 from Kennedy Space Center, Florida. Quite a meaningful date, wouldn’t you say?
SpaceX has assigned three boosters for this mission: B1090 as the core booster, and B1064 and B1065 as the two side boosters.
This return is monumental for both NASA and SpaceX, underscoring the continued collaboration between these two entities in pushing the boundaries of space exploration.
For NASA, the Europa Clipper mission is a cornerstone in its broader scientific exploration of the solar system, particularly in its search for life beyond Earth. Europa, one of Jupiter’s largest moons, has long fascinated scientists due to its potential to harbor a massive liquid water ocean beneath its icy surface. Water is a critical ingredient for life, making Europa one of the most promising destinations in our quest to answer whether life exists elsewhere in the universe.
Finally Happened! SpaceX's Falcon Heavy About To Launch Most Expensive Payload Ever...
The mission’s success is not just about reaching Europa—it’s about collecting vital data that could redefine our understanding of habitable environments beyond Earth. However, the journey to Jupiter’s system is daunting, with the spacecraft not expected to arrive until 2030. This long journey makes the timing of the launch critical. Any delay could disrupt the entire timeline, impacting future exploration milestones. Thus, launching on schedule is paramount to ensure that NASA achieves its exploration goals in a timely manner.
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[theecrewchief]

Heavy! Like the gravitational pull of the black hole that is the FAA launch license process.

[XCX]

Falcons have had no major issues, the design is solid

[ruthlemler]

I’m so happy. Not quite as happy as if starship was flying but almost. I think flying both in October would be great.

[stephensfarms]

Thanks great information on Falcon Heavy 👍👍👍👍👏👏👏👏‼️

[ozsteamer]

*Thanks for the video, Kevin; NASA really does need some good news and (hopefully) this could be it*
Falcon Heavy doesn't get the publicity that it's larger cousin gets, nor it's smaller fellow member of the family (Falcon 9) but the rocket sure is useful.
*_Looks like (from the animation) it may be the launch vehicle for the Sierra Space DreamChaser_*

[williamburroughs]

Europa, they focus on the water but don't seem to take into account the amount of radiation that Jupiter is producing. While water could be used to shield something. That's still a lot of radiation and if you are dealing with liquid water, you have circulation.
The same circulation that moves heat would also circulate the same water that has absorbed radiation. Effectively killing off any life.
Excited to hear about Spacex doing mostly well. It has some setbacks but those are expected. Also glad that others are getting into the race.

[kevinbissett]

Good Morning, Kev. I noticed in other episodes that you've had. That on other rockets there is a lot of vibration. The vibration seems to damage the satellites. I notice the industry like the Falcon Rocket Team. Could one of the reasons be that more engines means a lot less vibration? That could give SpaceX a lot more missions than any other rocket company. I light to see Sierra Space put the DreamChaser on top of a Falcon Heavy. Great Episode, Kev. Have a Great Sunday. See You soon.

[MVStarCatcher]

Falcon Heavy will seal Boeing's fate...with the next President.

[chrisbraid]

I think it’s so sad that BO and SLS probably won’t be fully qualified and read by 2030 … NASA would dearly love a certified backup for SpaceX well before then but running on the old Gubbermint schedules I can’t see it happening anytime soon …

[RohanJames-qm]

The delays to starship are politically motivated.

[barongerhardt]

The current delays are nothing compared to the late 90s early 2000s failures.

[genebohannon]

I love those dirtyass rockets, they look like they belong in a Star Wars movie

[jimbowling]

FAA involvement in SpaceX failures may be a good sign (up to a point). It signals a transition to mainlining commercial rockets as part of the routine transportation infrastructure (similar to commercial jets). However, over regulation can be a real danger to progress. Civilization may be defined as the "multiplication of unnecessary necessities" (Mark Twain), but sure is fun! Up to a point.

[madeinJapan]

Use falcon heavy to send a couple of boring machines up there. NASA should be prepping the site.

[DieterMaier-rk]

Get IFT-5 in space NOW !
FAA better look on Boeing instead of SpaceX!!

[MichaelDb-uqdn]

How’s that FAA doing, God Forbid NASA helps him get that passed, bunch of users

[info-mp]

What wait, no environment problems ?...no paperwork delay ?..no fines ?...delays from SpaceX incoming, paperwork backlog I believe, raised launch costs, law suit development against faa affects launch cadence too I've heard

[Danielspacex]

I tried to add a like, did not go black. Maybe I'm banned but I enjoyed your content.