WAI RAW Episode 6
I edited Episode 75 today and you were there too. I just compressed it down just a little bit to spare you the over 6 hours of editing time. ;) Enjoy!
2020-02-24 19:04:59 +0000 UTC View Post
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SpaceX Starship Updates – New Road Closures - Crew Dragon Status Update
Welcome to Episode 75 of What about it!?
In this Episode, we will take a look at the recent stacking of SpaceX's Starship Serial Number 1. We will also take a look at what's missing now until it can fly. Also, there are new road closures and Elon Musk has been very busy, talking about Starships. He stated, that this year, SpaceX will also build Super Heavy, Starships booster and attempt o...
2020-02-24 17:00:22 +0000 UTC View PostWAI RAW Episode 5
Get ready with me to record Episode 75! :)
2020-02-21 18:40:21 +0000 UTC View PostUnbelievable
Hello friend,
today, the channel reached an unbelievable amount of 40.000 subscribers. It made me think. About how I thought the channel would never grow into anything like this. How unlikely it would be. How there could never be so many out there, who could possibly like, what we do here.
It is unbelievable for me, and it probably will always be that way.
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. 2020-02-20 16:34:20 +0000 UTC View Post
WAI RAW Episode 4 - Dragons from Sweden!
Hey Patrons,
just a quick video on a special present I got today straight from Sweden!
Henrik, you rock!
2020-02-19 15:44:56 +0000 UTC View PostSpaceX Starship Updates – Zubrin Talks Starship Facts With Musk
Welcome to Episode 73 of What about it!?
In this Episode, we will take a look at where exactly we are with the SpaceX Starship SN1. I've prepared a little info graphic to visualize the progress and to make it easier for us to see, where we're at. We're also going to take a look at a recent interview, Robert Zubrin did with Elon Musk at the recent Starship career day in Boca Chi...
2020-02-17 16:55:32 +0000 UTC View PostSpaceX Starship Updates – Two Starships Confirmed – Solar Orbiter On The Way To The Sun
Welcome to Episode 72 of What about it!?
In this Episode, we will take a look at the latest Starship progress in Boca Chica. SpaceX is building two Starships in parallel and there's strong evidence, that SpaceX could make the March launch window. We will also take a look at the recent Solar Orbiter launch performed by ESA and NASA and get into details about what Solar Orbiter is supposed ...
2020-02-13 20:32:32 +0000 UTC View PostFull interview with Dr. Vitali Braun
Hey all,
welcome to another RAW Episode. This time I have the full unedited video of the interview with Dr. Vitali Braun from the ESA Space Debris Office. He gave some VERY interesting insights. I couldn't possibly put all of it into the episodes, so here you go enjoy and please don't share, as parts of it will be used on upcoming Episodes!
Enjoy and THANK YOU for all th...
SpaceX Starship Updates – Possible Starship launch date - Starliner Problems Worsening
Welcome to Episode 71 of What about it!?
In this Episode, we will yet again take a look at SpaceX's latest progress in Boca Chica. Amongst other things we will get answers to a few long lasting questions, take a look at a possible Starship launch date and finally see SpaceX use X-Ray equipment. Last but not least we will take a look at three known reasons for Boeing Starliners failu...
2020-02-06 16:18:28 +0000 UTC View PostSpaceX Starship Updates And Spitzer Space Telescope Says Goodbye
Welcome to Episode 70 of What about it!?
In this Episode, we will take a look at SpaceX's latest progress in Boca Chica. We will also take a look at what SpaceX will have to do to realize the goal of building 1000 Starships. Last but not least we will take a look at the Spitzer Space Telescope and why it was anything but insignificant.
2020-02-03 13:52:03 +0000 UTC View PostStarship Updates – SpaceX Reaches Pressure Goal - NASA Artemis Moon Mission Possibly Delayed
Welcome to Episode 69 of What about it!?
In this Episode, we will take a look at SpaceX's final steps in testing tanks for Starship SN1 and the latest progress at the Boca Chica Starship Shipyard. We will also take a look at NASA's proposed plan for the future of the Artemis project and why Starships might never land on the Moon with NASA's help.
2020-01-30 16:44:00 +0000 UTC View PostSpaceX Starship Updates - NASA Artemis & SLS Update
Welcome to Episode 68 of What about it!?
In this Episode, we will take a look at lots and lots of SpaceX pressure testing, that happened over the weekend. We will analyze, what the differences between the different test articles are and why SpaceX is doing this. We will also take a look at NASA's Space Launch System (SLS). It's core stage has recently been delivered to the test stand for ...
2020-01-26 19:17:11 +0000 UTC View PostWAI RAW Episode 2 - Unboxing some new gear!
Hello everyone,
continuing the RAW videos, today I got more mail. This time new equipment bought with money from my Patreon funds. For those, who don't know, I use all the Patreon money to buy new equipment for the channel.
So, let's dive right into the boxes!
2020-01-25 19:29:29 +0000 UTC View PostWhat about it!? RAW - I got mail from ESA
I got a letter from ESA and I want to share this with you. This is the official beginning of my trip to Darmstadt to the ESA mission control. I'll be visiting them on February 5th and 6th to take a look behind closed doors, talk to officials and in the end watch the Solar Orbiter launch from inside ESA's mission control room!
Stay tuned for more What about it!? RAW episodes in the future...
SpaceX Starship Updates – Kennedy Space Center SpaceX & Blue Origin Update
Welcome to Episode 67 of What about it!?
In this Episode, we will take a look at SpaceX's progress in finding the right patterns and welding methods for bulkhead construction. SpaceX's focus in Boca Chica right is to find the best solutions for the construction of the primal structure of Starship SN1. We will also take a look at Blue Origins progress at Exploration Park and SpaceX's lates...
2020-01-23 14:31:48 +0000 UTC View PostSpaceX Starship Updates - Crew Dragon In-Flight Abort Test Summary
Welcome to Episode 66 of What about it!?
In this Episode, we will take a look at SpaceX's efforts in Boca Chica. They're doubling many of the buildings at the site right now and we're going to take a look at the possible reason. We'll also take a look at yesterdays Crew Dragon in-flight abort test and what exactly happened to the Falcon 9 booster B1046, when it exploded.
2020-01-20 14:41:30 +0000 UTC View PostSpaceX Starship Updates – Crew Dragon In Flight Abort Preview
Welcome to Episode 65 of What about it!?
In this Episode, we will yet again take a look at SpaceX's progress in Boca Chica and at the Starship Shipyard. We will also take a look at the recent pressure test again to analyze the aftermath. Last but not least, we will look at a preview of the upcoming Crew Dragon in-flight abort test and what we can expect from the upcoming launch on January...
2020-01-16 17:32:39 +0000 UTC View PostNewsletter Issue #5
Hello WAI Patrons,
here is the next iteration of the What about it!? Newsletter by Stinger, a fellow Patron!
This time, it's all about Dragon!
Enjoy!
Download avalable at https://we.tl/t-Qpdklvkbjg
2020-01-14 19:43:04 +0000 UTC View PostSpaceX Starship Testing Continues - Pad 39A & Fairing Upgrades For U.S. Space Force
Welcome to Episode 64 of What about it!?
In this Episode, we will take a look at the sudden explosion of SpaceX's test tank for the second generation Starships and why it occurred. We will also take a look at the latest progress at Kennedy Space Centers Pad 39A, a mobile gantry and the reason for SpaceX wanting to upgrade their Falcon fairing size.
2020-01-13 16:15:03 +0000 UTC View PostAnd here's Part 2!
It was a blast, doing this collaboration with Chris. Show him some love. He deserves it! :)
2020-01-09 16:47:22 +0000 UTC View Post10 Amazing Facts About SpaceX Part 1
Welcome to Episode 63 of What about it!?
Part 2 Available at https://youtu.be/5PY0udin1Iw Check out Chris from Beautiful Science: https://www.youtube.com/beautifulscience
This Episode is a collaboration between Chris from ...
2020-01-09 16:46:04 +0000 UTC View PostSpaceX Starship Updates – The Great Capsule Race Between Boeing Starliner & SpaceX Crew Dragon
Welcome to Episode 62 of What about it!? In this Episode, we will take a look at a huge info dump on SpaceX's Starship by Elon Musk. We'll also take a look at the latest progress in Boca Chica and the race towards the ISS going on by SpaceX and Boeing right now with Crew Dragon and Starliner.
Grid Fins for Christmas!
Now, this is a special one!
Mike sponsored a 3D printed Falcon 9 Grid Fin for the shelf! That's the nerdiest christmas present I ever received and I love every bit of it! From now on, you can admire it on every single Episode!
THANK YOU, Mike! You Rock!
Merry Christmas!
2019-12-27 13:54:24 +0000 UTC View PostThe big 2019 Space Q&A Christmas Special!
Welcome to Episode 61 of What about it!? So, for the end of the year we had a special idea. We asked the community (the Patrons in this case), if htey had any questions, they'd like us to answer for them and they had so many questions, we couldn't get all of them answered. So in advance sorry to those, who did not get picked! None the less, enjoy this special christmas Q&A! ...
2019-12-23 15:48:39 +0000 UTC View PostSpaceX Starship Updates – Blue Origin Launch Complex – Starliner Orbital Flight Test
Welcome to Episode 60 of What about it!?
In this Episode, we will take a look at SpaceX's efforts to remodel the Boca Chica Starship facilities. We will also take a look at Blue Origins increasing progress at Kennedy Space Center. Both, the Assembly facility and the launch complex are taking shape more and more. Last but not least we will take a look at tomorrows Boeing Starliner ...
SpaceX Starship Updates – Rocketlab Opens Up Second Launch Facility – Blue Origin Launches Again
Welcome to Episode 59 of What about it!? In this Episode, we will ask many questions about the current plans for SpaceX's Starship in Boca Chica. We will also take a look at Rocket Lab's recent announcement regarding the Launch Complex 2 at the Wallops Flight facility. Last but not least we will take a look at the recent New Shepard NS12 launch conducted by Blue Origin.
2019-12-16 14:24:00 +0000 UTC
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Q&A Episode - Questions needed!
Hello Patrons! I am going to do a Q&A Episode between the holidays! I need questions! From you! Yeah, you! If there are any questions you'd think would be interesting for you and others to get an answer on, send me private messages or post them here! I will sort through and pick as many questions out as possible!
Thank you all for your support and I hope, I can payback a bit wi...
SpaceX Starship Updates – Rocket Lab Reusability – Dragon V1 Nearing Its End
Welcome to Episode 58 of What about it!? In this Episode, we will take a look at the latest progress in Boca Chica. We will also take a look at what's used and needed to craft a Starship ring and what the future might hold in this regard. We will take a look at the Cargo Dragon CRS 19 mission and the Cargo Dragon berthing to the ISS. Last but not least we will take a look at Rocket ...
2019-12-12 16:02:41 +0000 UTC View PostWhat about it!? Newsletter Issue #3
Today Sammy aka StingerNSW takes us into the world of reusable boosters! How fast can it be done?
Download link as always can be found in the #announcement channel on our Discord Server!
Thank you, Sammy! <3
2019-12-10 19:16:37 +0000 UTC View Post