Starship's Crucial Engineering Challenges - INSANE Info Dump [Part 1]

Hey StarshipAddicts, in this weeks episode we will be taking a deep dive into the major challenges that SpaceX is facing as the prepare for the first ever 33 Engine Static Fire Test.

00:00 Intro
03:45 Vapor Recovery Overview
05:36 Marcus House Discussion - Methane Loss
08:35 Orbital Tank Farm Overview
10:24 LOX Loading - Initial Prime Up Process
16:55 CH4 Loading - Overview
18:52 Methane Recovery System & Fuel Loading Process
25:00 7 Tons of Methane - Where did it go?
27:30 Cutscene Intro
31:40 Everyday Astronaut Interrogation
35:35 Raptor Engine Prime-up Process
39:59 Reducing Explosion Risks
43:43 New Raptor Chill Vent
50:12 Raptor Chill Process - Aerial Perspective
52:23 Solving Raptor Chill Collection Mystery
58:11 Elon's Breaking News
59:21 Raptor Chill Process - Ground Perspective
1:03:00 Part 2 Teaser

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