SpaceX's "Major" Concrete Problem + Water Deluge Construction Begins at Starbase
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Published 2023-01-24
In this weeks Special Report we will explain why SpaceX's apparent issue with concrete underneath the Orbital Launch Mount has been extremely overhyped. We will also examine the origins of the new Water Deluge System that will be installed at Starbase in the near future.
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0:00 Intro to Concrete Issues
4:52 What is Fondag?
7:15 Fondag Thermal Energy Resistance
11:38 Squarespace Ad
13:01 New Fondag Pad Laid - Allegedly
13:26 11 Engine Static Fire Test
14:10 Aftermath
14:27 Pad Replaced....again
15:40 Plot Twist
16:41 Fondag Final Thoughts
18:17 Berm Re-design
19:08 Starbase Water Deluge
19:34 Deluge Parts Spotted
20:24 Deluge Pipe Renders
20:45 Deluge Pipes in Sanchez
21:11 Where will the water come from?
22:35 KSC Comparison
22:55 Water Tank Designs Explained
26:18 BFR Deluge System
29:19 Episode Roundup
30:20 Member's List
31:08 Content Creator Cre
All Comments (21)
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Man, I think your channel is going to skyrocket! I watch Marcus, Scott, Felix, the NSF crew and others, and you're delivering a special blend of easy to understand deep looks into these topics that I really appreciate. See you at 100k and beyond!
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Once again, top quality content filled with information and explanation, this is quickly becoming my favourite channel for Starship related news.
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Glad to see it reuploaded! I already know the first 18 minutes were great!
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Very nice work on this Zac and CSI Starbase team. Always look forward to your deep dives. Thanks for this.
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Zac and team, you deserve a tenfold in subs. As an engineer myself I really appreciate the quality and thoroughness of your videos. Keep it up!
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Thanks, I appreciate the explanations! This is IMO the single best channel for understanding what SpaceX is likely up to. Others have quantity, but your quality is superb.
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My 5yo daughter and I just stumbled upon this video and she is completely enthralled! I'm shocked and proud all at the same time. Your delivery, wealth of knowledge and visuals are perfect!
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The longer format of these videos leaves me highly satisfied. I'm sure they are very time consuming to make, so thank you for putting in the effort we all appreciate it!
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I am not an engineer but I love your deep dive analysis and your speculations. I was always surprised that Starbase was pouring the concrete base and then very quickly firing it since time for full concrete cure and strength is normally achieved beyond the minimum recommended. I would like to see the data on that concrete of its compression strength and temperature resistance versus cure time.
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This is real high quality information ! Thank you for that. More please.
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Never been so hyped over a concrete vid!
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You don't drop videos as frequently as some other content providers, but when you do its like Rods from God! Information dense, and always worth a second viewing. Thanks!
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This channel is the most thorough, succinct, and articulate explanation of starbase launch system. Thank you for the magnificent review.
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Hey I'm sure I've seen this before
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Best fg space geek series on YT! You rock, Zach!
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I love the way you explain things in such detail It is nice and easy to understand and is really enjoyable to watch and I can’t wait for the next upload! Definitely my favourite channel to watch
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Zack ...Hindsight ....prophetic episode.
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You can see the best and by far the most detailed reports here at CSI. Invaluable information.
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This is rapidly becoming one of my favorite YouTube channels, precisely because of the detailed explanations and the obvious amount of research that goes into them. Thanks again for making these videos.
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A thorough, clear and concise explanation without a bunch of fluff. Excellent video!
