On this Thanksgiving week episode, we're breaking down Starship's latest test flight - IFT2 and comparing it to the first integrated test flight (a.k.a. IFT1). We think there are four major WINS for SpaceX, NASA, and humanity after IFT2's successful test launch.

There is ALOT of work before humans can launch onboard, but IFT1 and IFT2 were only 6 months apart and they had to rebuild the pad. With a great looking launchpad post-launch, we expect LOTS of progress in 2024 for Starship! 

This episode is for folks of all levels of space nerdom, whether you're waiting for updates on Starship daily, or just finding out about the world most powerful rocket ever made...there's something for everyone. It's a true historic moment in space history that won't be fully appreciated (even by the most hardcore) for how special this moment is until the future.

With a rocket system that has TWICE the thrust of the Saturn V - we're thankful for the balance between NASA & SpaceX (and the FAA) that this rocket is being developed!

We’d love to know what you think and if you have any questions - so email us at [email protected]! SOURCES:

IFT2 - SpaceX Recap https://x.com/SpaceX/status/1725852544587727145?s=20 IFT1 - Recap - SpaceX https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_krgcofiM6M Booster Static Fire https://x.com/SpaceX/status/1696221858134405371?s=20 https://x.com/SpaceX/status/1695159123019698498?s=20 Starship 29 Static Fire https://x.com/SpaceX/status/1673509777819967488?s=20 Iterative Test of one Raptor with a water cooled plate https://x.com/SpaceX/status/1659599720761950208?s=20

Dr. Phil Metzger Research Thread on Starship's Volcanic Debris Potential https://x.com/DrPhiltill/status/1725539289667092524?s=20

--------------------------  Spread Love, Spread Science Alex G. Orphanos

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