How To Prevent Raptors From Destroying SuperHeavy

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Published 2023-11-25

While the 2nd Integrated Test Flight of Starship ultimately ended in the loss of both vehicles, it was undoubtably a massive improvement from SpaceX's first attempt.

This episode is a deep dive analysis of critical upgrades to Starship Superheavy.

There is a very large focus placed on Booster 7 in this episode. There were a lot of lessons learned from IFT-1 and its important to understand why each of the changes to Booster 9 were necessary.

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Timestamps

0:00 Intro: Tale of 2 Boosters
1:45 Booster Bidet Performance
3:15 Post IFT-1 Challenges
5:20 Raptor 2 Electric TVC Upgrades
9:11 Mitigating Raptor Explosion Risks
12:08 Center Engine Blast Containment
14:32 Original Boost Engine Blast Containment
16:47 B7 Testing Explosion - Insufficient Blast Shielding
19:25 B7 Robustness Upgrades Finally Explained
20:41 IFT-1 Engine RUD Isolation Failure
22:50 B9 Upgraded Engine Isolation Explained
26:20 Fire Suppression & Why Its Needed
27:55 B7 Fire Suppression System Explained
31:15 Why CO2 Instead of Nitrogen?
31:45 IFT-1 Fire Suppression Failure
33:20 B9's 15X Fire Suppression Upgrade
39:55 Raptor Engine Startup Failures
40:45 IFT-2 B9 Performance Analysis
45:35 FTS System Upgrade
49:05 Hot Staging???
49:40 Outro & End Credits

Music Credits

0:01 Spaceflight Memories - Saving Starship (Orchestral)
1:24 "Do You Remember" prod. by kochetkovv    • Do you remember?
5:13 Spaceflight Memories - Electronic TVC
7:18    • World War Outerspace
12:24    • Grasshopper
15:00    • Slow Burn
17:06    • Gently, Onwards
20:44    • Cut and Run - Electronic Hard
23:00    • Timelapsed Tides - Asher Fulero
27:52    • Aurora Currents
31:46    • 10 Minutes of YouTube Sci-fi Premiere...
33:12    • A Hand In The Dark
35:49    • Mission to Mars
40:56 Spaceflight Memories - Saving Starship
43:19 Spaceflight Memories - Floating
44:39 Spaceflight Memories - Last Sunset
45:58    • Unrest
49:41 Beat from www.beatopia.com/ The Last Song Produced by Ghost
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All Comments (21)

@danoosterhous4933 5 months ago

Zack, appreciate all you do, keep it up, we love it!
@paulmichaelfreedman8334 5 months ago

This Channel is no doubt the best source of accurate engineering information.
@Merlin1A 5 months ago

Marcus House, Scott Manley, WAI, and NASA Spaceflight are all wonderful sources, but your channel brings the best technical detail breakdowns. Your work is phenomenal; keep it up!
@NickedBlade 5 months ago

THIS WHOLE STAR SHIP PROGRAM IS EXCITING!!! TOO THE FUTURE!!!!
@knowledgeisgood9645 5 months ago

Very well done, Zack! Congrats on yet another first class deep dive.
@DavJumps 5 months ago

You kept it professional this time, with no silly characters ... and I for one, think that worked just fine. Great deep dive — much appreciated. Looking forward to part two!
@billhart9832 5 months ago

Zack, missed your unique in-depth coverage and intimate detail that only an engineer can bring. You Rock!
@danielrioux6410 5 months ago

From an aviation guy's perspective here, I love the detailed breakdown. I've worked in manufacturing, engineering, planning and production and I can appreciate the details you've put into this video. Finally I get to see what's going on!
@TaurusSpace 5 months ago

Absolutely love these deep dives! Thank you so much for all the hard work needed to complete these 😄
@joesmitg5589 5 months ago

This content doesn't happen I know with out all the people with the cameras, but this really is the best space content out there.
@StingerNSW 5 months ago

Thanks Zac for the Deep Dive and everyone who contributed to the episode 👍 Bring on Part 2 🚀
@TexanMiror2 5 months ago

Incredible analysis. I was wondering why this episode was so short, when I ended up seeing I had just watched a 51 minute long video lol Your videos have become an absolutely irreplaceable part of understanding what really happens at Starbase - nobody else covers this like you do. Can't wait for the next one!
@jaeluatl 5 months ago

Can’t wait, your deep dive overviews are the best.💪🏽
@jgrenwod 5 months ago

Long wait between episodes but well worth it.
@aaronmalsch5143 5 months ago

Thanks! I greatly appreciate the in-depth analysis and 3D animations
@djredrover 5 months ago

This is just incredible detective work mate! You don't miss, ever.
@schrodingerscat1863 5 months ago

One thing I really like about this channel is the way you give all the sources of footage a call out at the end of each video, surprisingly few do this instead just listing it in the video description. Once again a very thorough analysis of what turned out to be a huge improvement over ITF-1. The amount of time required to put these presentations together is huge and it's much appreciated.
@refurbansuburban 5 months ago

My materials science professor used to say "The difference between detonation and deflagration? In deflagrations you get big pieces and in detonations you get little pieces" Deflagrations feature a traveling flame front slowly building up pressure, and you get big pieces as seams give way. Detonations are the simultaneous explosion of all reaction materials, so it blows apart the vessel into little pieces. Thanks, Stage Zero Zack, for a great job documenting the little details that make your productions unique. Can't wait for Part 2!
@tonyduncan9852 5 months ago

Deep dive worth the wait. 😎
@charleslord2433 5 months ago

Great analysis of the improvements! Can't wait for part 2 (and IFT3)