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SpaceX Starship Updates - Lunar Starship: One Giant Leap

Welcome to Episode 89 of What about it!?

In this Episode, we will take a look at the ongiong work by SpaceX in Boca Chica. We will look at Starship SN4 & SN5. Progress is continuing at an incredible rate. We will also take a look at the newly contracted Lunar Landers by Blue Origin, Dynetics and SpaceX. NASA has chosen to give the private sector an opportunity for the...

SpaceX Starship Updates - Kennedy Space Center Starlink Ground Station And Talks With Astronomers

Welcome to Episode 88 of What about it!?

In this Episode, we will take another look at SpaceX's Starships SN4 & SN5. We will also take a look at the progress at both the construction site and the launch site. We also take a look at my latest 3D Starship progress update, Alex Rexs latest Boca Chica fly over and Alex Delderfields look into the Starship future. Last but ...

SpaceX Starship Updates - Starship SN4 Passes Cryo Test

Welcome to Episode 87 of What about it!?

In this Episode, we will take a look at SpaceX's Starship Serial Number 4, it's journey to the test stand and the results of the cryogenic test it performed. We'll also take a look at a second Starship prototype being manufactured in  Boca Chica at the same time. Last but not least we will take a look at the latest 3D animated...

Official What about it!? Space Engineers Server!

Community Exclusive! 

Do not share the Password! 

 It is a game available on Steam. You can get a very cheap game key at MMOGA.com for $8.99 and then you install the game and then inside the game you got to the server browser and enter the ip! 

Get in and start building with me and others!  

IP: 176.57.160.167:28300 Password: whataboutit  2020-04-26 15:59:30 +0000 UTC View Post

Exclusive Robert Zubrin Interview Part 3: Will Elon Musk lead us into the future?

Welcome to Episode 9 of What about it!? In DEPTH

I sat down with Robert Zubrin - Scientist, Engineer, Inventor & President of the Mars Society - to have a talk about Elon Musk, SpaceX and the future of humanity. Robert Zubrin was able to provide me with most interesting answers and gave insights into what he learned while working and talking with SpaceX's Elon Musk&n...

A Conversation with RocketLabs Peter Beck - Mid-Air Recovery - Photon - Mission To Venus

Welcome to IN DEPTH Episode 8 of What about it!?

I've had a conversation with Peter Beck, CEO of RocketLab. We talked about Electrons mid-air recovery, Photon and why it will change the Small-Sat business and about his plans for the future, including a personal goal to explore Venus to find out, if life could exist in our neighbours atmosphere! 

Goal Achieved!

Hello all,

Yesterdays Episode was the first one to be rendered with the new graphics card! It was gifted to the Studio by Lucky, one of my Patrons.

It's humbling to know, that there is so much support in the community surrounding the channel.

Thank you very much, Lucky and everyone else!

Have a great week and I'll see you on Wednesday for the Starlink launc...

SpaceX Starship Updates - Crew Dragon Demo 2 Has An Official Date

Welcome to Episode 86 of What about it!?

In this Episode, we will take the last look at SpaceX's Starship SN4, before it rolls out to the launch site for testing. We'll also take a detailed look at Elon Musks recent twitter activity to analyze, what kind of infos we can take from it. Last but not least, we'll look at the latest info on the SpaceX Crew Dragon Demo Mission ...

Exclusive Robert Zubrin Interview Part 2: Why Mars Direct - What Motivates Elon Musk

Welcome to Episode 7 of What about it!?

In DEPTH  I sat down with Robert Zubrin - Scientist, Engineer, Inventor & President of the Mars Society - to have a talk about his past, NASA, SpaceX, Elon Musk and Starship. Watch part 2 to get insights intowhat Mars direct is and what drives Elon Musk to make SpaceX and Starships successfull.  Since the interview took a li...

Happy Ending On Mars - A SpaceX Short Movie

Welcome to a special release!

This is not one of my regular Episodes. This is a fan made animated short movie inspired by the SpaceX posters! Enjoy and show your love for Vantage-Films, who kindly chose my channel to debut the SpaceX short movie on YouTube!

SpaceX Starship Updates - RocketLab Mid-Air Retrieval Tested

Welcome to Episode 85 of What about it!?

In this Episode, we will yet again take a look at SpaceX's extremely fast progress in building the latest Starship prototype. Serial Number 4 is almost ready for rollout. We will also take a look at RocketLab and their work on a very unique reusabillity concept: Mid-Air retrieval. 

Exclusive Robert Zubrin Interview Part 1: Does SpaceX work without Elon Musk? - NASA was like SpaceX

Welcome to Episode 6 of What about it!? In DEPTH

Time Stamps:  01:13  Who is Dr. Zubrin 

01:33  Why Mars? 

7:12    Apollo: A gateway to Mars? 

30:24  How much time do we have?  

I sat down with Robert Zubrin - Scientist, Engineer, Inventor & President of the Mars Society - to have a talk about his past, NAS...

SpaceX Starship Updates - Crew Dragon Demo Mission 2 Update - Starliner Delayed Until 2021

Welcome to Episode 84 of What about it!?

In this Episode, we will take a look at the latest progress being made on the new Starship Serial Number 4. We will analyse the missing parts with our Starship Diagram and we'll take a closer look at the to be reused thrust section of Starship Serial Number 3. We will then take a look at a SpaceX Astronauts calendar and how exactly...

SpaceX Starship Updates – SN3 Cryogenic Failure Explained – Expectations For SN4

Welcome to Episode 83 of What about it!?

In this Episode, we will take a look at SpaceX's Starship SN3 and the recent cryogenic test in which it got destroyed. We'll also take a look at what's to come for Starship Serial Number 4 and how long it will take SpaceX to get it ready for the 150 meter hop test. 

SpaceX Starship Updates – Starship User Guide Reveals Major Starship Feature

Welcome to Episode 82 of What about it!?

In this Episode, we will take a look at what's happened with SpaceX's Starship in Boca Chica since last Monday. We will also take a look at the newly released SpaceX Starship User Guide and a very surprising feature unveiled in it! 

WAI RAW Episode 10 - Unboxing the Studio Speaker Goal

Hey all, 

in todays RAW Episode I am unboxing the latest Patreon and Youtube Member goal! The new studio speakers have arrived and I can finally send my old PC speakers out the door and start doing some much better sound editing.  Thank you all very much for this! You Rock! 

SpaceX Starship Updates – Prototype Schedule Update – NASA Orders Dragon XL

Welcome to Episode 81 of What about it!?

In this Episode, we will take a look at the latest progress made on Starship SN3. We will also take a look at the immediate future and when that Starship 150 meter hop will be. Last but not least we take a look at SpaceX's Dragon XL and it's role in supplying the Lunar Gateway through the NASA Gatewa Logistics Services or GLS.&nbs...

SpaceX Starship Updates – Boca Chica Shut Down

Welcome to Episode 80 of What about it!?

In this Episode, we will take a look at the latest progress made on Starship SN3. We will also take a look at more and more emerging parts and redesigns for Starship SN4 and at SpaceX's efforts to increase the infrastructure footpring in Boca Chica. Last but not least we will look at Cameron Countys recent shut down and how and wh...

WAI RAW Episode 9 - Unboxing the new chair!

Hey all,

here is my unboxing stream I did on Discord on my birthday. This chair was a goal on Patreon. I am so happy about the new chair, as the old one you know from the episodes was more than 15 years old. 

Thank you all for this awesome birthday gift and a great addition to the studio!

You rock!

SpaceX Starship Update – Crew Dragon Demo Mission 2 Targeted For May

Welcome to Episode 79 of What about it!?

In this Episode, we will take a look at the latest progress in Boca Chica. SpaceX is building more and more infrastructure and one very special building is on the horizon. We will also take a look at an almost finished Starship SN3 and last but not least at a new time frame for the SpaceX Crew Dragon Demo Mission 2. 

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WAI RAW Ep8 - Hangar C Patreon Edit

Hey all,

here's another RAW edit for you. It's Hangar C from the Rise to Space tour at KSC. I edited it to the music for you and there's some extra footage that didn't make it into Episode 77 due to length constraints.

Enjoy and have a great weekend! You Rock!

SpaceX Starship Updates – Starship Mass Production Update

Welcome to Episode 78 of What about it!?  

In this Episode, we will take a look at SpaceX's Starship SN3 and why it might be the first Starship prototype to actually see some flight time. We Will also take a look at SpaceX's evolving mass production plans for coming Starship prototypes and we'll have a look at what might change for the surrounding area. Brownsville T...

What about it!? Episode 77 - SpaceX Starship Updates – Blue Origin Updates – Inside KSC

Welcome to Episode 77 of What about it!?

In this Episode, we will take a look at what's happened at SpaceX's Starship facility in Boca Chica Texas recently. We'll also take a look at Blue Origins progress at Kennedy Space Center and how far they are in developing their New Glenn rocket. Last But not least, I'll take you on a tour around the Visitor Complex at KSC and everything else, the...

WAI RAW Boca Chica

Hello everyone,

here is the almost unedited footage taken in Boca Chica. It includes our arrival, footage of both the construction site and the launch site and Maria Pointers late evening special tour. Have fun! :)

WAI RAW SaturnV

Hello everyone,

here's a quick edit from the hotel room for you! SaturnV at Kennedy Space Center. If you ever get close to the states or you might even be living here and you haven't checked this out yet. do so. It is worth every penny and a true marvel of engineering.

Have a great evening and I'll talk to you soon! :)

You Rock!

Everyday something new

I met with Tim today! He says hi and it was really nice talking to him! Have a great evening everyone and thank you for giving me all of this! You rock! ❤️

Felix

WAI RAW KSC Atlantis Orbiter

Fun fact: 

Many falsely call it the shuttle, where this actually just is the orbiter. The shuttle consisted of three major components. The orbiter, the main tank and the two solid rocket boosters.

WAI RAW KSC Special

Hey all,

here is some still unedited footage of our tours at KSC. This is the Crawler way and the VAB.

SpaceX Starship Updates – Crew Dragon Demo Mission 2 Is No Demo

Welcome to Episode 76 of What about it!?

In this Episode, we will take a look at an almost finished SpaceX Starship Tank section. We will also take a look at the recent roll-out to the launch site and we will see, what happens in the next few days. We will also take a look at the upcoming SpaceX Crew Dragon Demo Mission 2 and why it's not a demo mission anymore.