Welcome to Episode 57 of What about it!?
In this Episode, we will take a look at the deconstruction of SpaceX's Starship Mark 1. We will also take a look at a drastic budget increase received by ESA and last but not least we will take a look at NASA's approach to a radiation protecti...
2019-12-09 13:35:53 +0000 UTC View Post
Welcome to Episode 56 of What about it!? In this Episode, we will take a look at the latest progress in Boca Chica. We will also talk about SpaceX's clarifications on the Cocoa Starship shipyard situation. Last but not least we will take a first look at the brand new Blue Origin Engin...
2019-12-05 16:03:33 +0000 UTC View Post
Welcome to Episode 55 of What about it!? In this Episode, we will discuss, why the SpaceX Starship construction site in Cocoa Florida has been shut down. We will take a look at the latest progress in Boca Chica Texas and last but not least we will take a look at a recent NASA announce...
2019-12-01 19:01:31 +0000 UTC View Post
Welcome to Episode 54 of What about it!?
In this Episode, we will take a look at the first parts for SpaceX's Starship Mk3. SpaceX seems to not wait around and is already preparing the next test candidate. We will also analyze SpaceX's future plans for the new Starship constructi...
2019-11-27 17:38:59 +0000 UTC View Post
Welcome to Episode 53 of What about it!?
In this Episode, we will take a look at possible directions, SpaceX's Starship prototype phase will take after last weeks anomaly. We will try to find out, which Starship prototype will be the next test candidate and at what location we ca...
2019-11-25 12:22:03 +0000 UTC View Post
Welcome to Episode 52 of What about it!?
In this Episode, we will take a look at yesterdays anomaly, surrounding Starships pressure tests. We will look at what led up to the event and what the conclusions are that we can take away from it. We will also have a look at NASA's recen...
2019-11-21 13:55:11 +0000 UTC View Post
Road to Success!
Big thanks again go out to Sammy Oscuro for making the newsletter!
2019-11-19 20:11:34 +0000 UTC View Post
Welcome to Episode 51 of What about it!?
In this Episode, we will take another look at SpaceX's launch facility for the Starship Mark 1 Prototype in Boca Chica Texas. We will take a look at the increased footprint as well as the latest progress on the Starship prototype itself. L...
2019-11-18 13:28:57 +0000 UTC View Post
Hello all,
we're going to start a new servicee for everyone to enjoy that extra bit of news updates. Sammy, one of our Patrons has started a newsletter, and it's so good, that I decided to make it public!
Do not expect any schedule from him, as he is doing it voluntarily, ...
Welcome to Episode 50 of What about it!?
In this Episode, we will take an in depth look at SpaceX's progress in Boca Chica. We will also take a close look at the updated Starlink Satellites and last but not least, we will find out, what you can do with 20 dollars, when it comes t...
2019-11-14 20:59:33 +0000 UTC View Post
Welcome to Episode 49 of What about it!?
In this Episode, we will take a look at the progress done on the SpaceX Starship Prototype in Boca Chica Texas. The canard fins are almost done and the Launch Facility is progressing at a crazy pace. Last but not least, we will have a look...
2019-11-11 12:47:23 +0000 UTC View Post
Welcome to Episode 48 of What about it!?
In this Episode, we will take another look at Starship's Canard Fins and the attached actuators. We will also try to analyze the latest Boeing Starliner In-Flight Abort Test to see, what happened. Last but not least, we will also take a lo...
2019-11-07 14:22:07 +0000 UTC View Post
I was just thinking about you and thought, I'd wish you all a nice evening! Where ever you are and what ever you're doing tonight, don't forget to look up sometimes... ;)
2019-11-05 20:50:18 +0000 UTC View Post
Hello everyone,
I am settled into the new studio and while I was setting it up, a gift from you arrived! The second monitor to keep my wife happy. She's feeling better now. She even allowed me to go and buy a third monitor. Productivity on these three monitors has become very con...
2019-11-05 16:45:59 +0000 UTC View Post
Welcome to Episode 46 of What about it!?
In this Episode, we will take a closer look at SpaceX's Starship progress in Boca Chica Texas and at the KSC in Florida. We wil also look at the latest news about the SpaceX Crew Dragon and its preparations for the launch abort test and De...
2019-11-04 15:16:45 +0000 UTC View Post
Welcome to Episode 46 of What about it!?
In this Episode, we will take a closer look at SpaceX Starship Mark 1's legs and the recently installed braking system. We will also take a look at the RCS Thrusters, Starship Mark 1 will use and the general progress made in Boca Chica Tex...
2019-10-31 14:02:25 +0000 UTC View Post
Welcome to Episode 45 of What about it!?
In this Episode, we will take a look at the latest development on SpaceX's Starship Mark 1 in Boca Chica Texas. We will also answer the first ever Patron Question! How will a Starship generate power on it's way to Mars?
2019-10-28 16:33:09 +0000 UTC View Post
Welcome to Episode 44 of What about it!?
In this Episode, we will take a look at the latest development on SpaceX's Starship Mark 1 in Boca Chica Texas. We will also get new test dates and an indicator for a possibly postponed launch date for Starship. Last but not least, we will...
2019-10-24 09:25:13 +0000 UTC View Post
Welcome to Episode 43 of What about it!?
In this Episode, we will take an in depth look at Paul Woosters Starship Presentation at the Mars Society Convention 2019. With incredibly detailed insights into what lies ahead, he gave out more information, that Elon Musk himself at the ...
2019-10-21 13:40:43 +0000 UTC View Post
Welcome to Episode 42 of What about it!?
In this Episode, we will take a look at the latest Starship updates and new Test dates. We will also take a look at 30000 possible Starlink Satellites to be added to the existing lineup. Last but not least we will look at one of the greate...
2019-10-17 11:27:32 +0000 UTC View Post
Welcome to Episode 41 of What about it!?
In this Episode, we will take a look at a first test date announcement for Starship, the latest progress made on the SpaceX Starship, a possible start of Starship Mark 4 and the latest updates on the Crew Dragon schedule given by SpaceX CE...
2019-10-14 13:44:27 +0000 UTC View Post
Welcome to Episode 40 of What about it!?
In this Episode, we will explore the ESA Open Day 2019, see interviews with Walter Cunningham and Scott Manley, peek inside the ISS Columbus Module and explore Moon bases and Mars rovers. We will also take a look at the latest progress on ...
2019-10-10 14:36:38 +0000 UTC View Post
Hello Everyone,
I am back from the dead with Thursdays Episode recorded today. The ESA Open day on Sunday was a dream come true. So many impressions and experiences packed into one day! I did lots of networking with important ESA personell, which will hopefully in the future open more and ...
Welcome to Episode 39 of What about it!?
In this Episode, we will look at SpaceX's progress on disassembling the Starship orbital prototype again after the SpaceX Starship Presentation 2019. We will also take a look at what's happening at the launch site and at Starships new Webs...
2019-10-03 15:41:39 +0000 UTC View Post
You might have heard by now, that I will be attending the ESA Open day on October 6th in the Netherlands and have a media accreditation, meaning I will be given the unique oportunity to ask questions.
Among the guests are:
Hello Patrons,
I will be able to record decent audio at the ESA Open Day 2019 next weekend thanks to your help!
Thank you very much for all your support! :)
Have a GREAT day everyone!
2019-10-01 15:15:54 +0000 UTC View Post
Welcome to Episode 38 of What about it!?
In this Episode, we will summarize the anual SpaceX Starship Presentation 2019 in a nutshell. We will see, how Starship and Super Heavy have evolved since the last presentation and what SpaceX has planned for our future in spa...
2019-09-30 16:04:36 +0000 UTC View Post
Welcome to Episode 37 of What about it!?
In this Episode, we will take a look at some very important changes to the SpaceX Starship MK1 being built in Boca Chica Texas right now. The nose has undergone some drastic changes. We will also take a look at the general construction pro...
2019-09-26 16:51:54 +0000 UTC View Post
Welcome to Episode 36 of What about it!?
In this Episode, we will take a look at an almost finished Starship, as SpaceX has shown an insane pace over the weekend. We will also take a look at possible use cases and configurations and last but not least, we will look at a fitting P...
2019-09-23 17:29:38 +0000 UTC View Post
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2019-09-22 15:36:32 +0000 UTC
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