Starship and SLS Can Achieve 4K Orbit without Extra Hardware
Some interesting notes besides the amazing 4K streaming from orbit (YES PLEASE), the inclination and altitude mentioned tells us two things. 1. Starship could do this from Starbase, so it wouldn't require 39A pad to be operational. 2. SLS could do it WITHOUT the ICPS, saving it for Artemis IV, which is smart considering we don't want to be potentially waiting on a new upper stage for that mission.
Why Launch Assists Often Aren’t Worth the Effort
Common question I've had... this certainly isn't a new idea and there's a good reason it's often considered not worth it. I did a deep dive on launch assists last year - https://t.co/gYQYjqPTvx
Ludwig Challenged to Conquer Eve and Return in KSP
I was so entertained watching @LudwigAhgren and @michaelreeves watch Artemis II reentry and splashdown. Ludwig, I know you love video game challenges... I hereby challenge you to land on Eve and return back to Kerbin in Kerbal Space Program. DO...
Seeking Fresh Questions on Starship HLS Beyond Usual Topics
Just so I don't miss anything in my deep dive on Starship HLS, let me know what questions you have BESIDES the dozen plus refilling tankers, height / tippiness of it, and using methalox as those topics are greatly covered.
Beware AI‑generated Fake Artemis II Images; Use Official Source
PSA: The amount of AI generated absolute garbage being used by conspiracy theorists AND unbeknownst enthusiasts is ALARMING. If you want REAL images from Artemis II, here's the best source - https://t.co/gXuDxbtsfH
Artemis Shifts Force Creator to Rerun Entire Project
As excited as I am for the new energy and changes to the Artemis program, I am STRESSING OUT with it right now. I was almost done with my 90 minute deep dive on Artemis, making predictions and laying...
Boost SLS Cadence, Cancel EUS, Keep Boeing Satisfied
I wonder if the way to speed up production of SLS, cancel EUS AND keep contractors (Boeing) happy to avoid a lawsuit is to simply order up more SLS rockets at a premium for cadence to offset the contract loss.
Which Rocket Will Carry Orion to LEO for Artemis III?
So the big question, what rocket is going to launch Orion into LEO for Artemis III?! 👀 certainly they won’t waste an SLS rocket for a LEO mission.
User Seeks ID: Possible Starlink Antenna, Not RCS Block
Which smarty McSmarty pants out there can tell me what exactly this is. I assume Starlink antenna based on its general shape, but I want it to be a pop out RCS block cuz that’d be sick 😂 (it’s not)...
New Video Explores Starship HLS Refuel Reduction Strategies
I just cut out 7 pages of script from my Artemis deep dive to make a full standalone run down on what SpaceX could potentially do with Starship HLS to try and reduce the number of refilling trips, including the...
Artemis II Heads Back to VAB for Helium Fix
Artemis II is officially on the move, heading back to the VAB to address a helium issue on the upper stage. The journey will take about 12 hours. Hoping they can get the fix done in time for the April...
NASA Demands Root‑Cause Fix Before Starliner Returns
Some incredible transparency from @NASAAdmin @rookisaacman regarding the Starliner crew fiasco. It will not fly again until the ROOT CAUSE is addressed, not just bandaided. I don’t see how this is can be worth it to Boeing anymore TBH. They...
NASA Drops Surprise Starliner Update During Today's WDR
Ok, random… but amidst today’s WDR, NASA will give an update on Starliner 👀 what the heck?! That’s out of the blue 🤔 https://t.co/9E8Dzo770R
2025 Retirements and Losses: Are We Missing Anything?
We're trying to compile a list of hardware / missions that retired or lost in 2025... this is where we're at... are we missing anything?! We've gotta be missing something... Starship V2 B1076 Retired B1086 Lost IM-2 Blue Ghost Retired Lunar Trailblazer Lots of Starlinks
Artemis II Launch Windows Mostly Night, only One Daylight Slot.
Launch windows for Artemis II. Sadly only one daylight and one dusk option. All others are full on night. For visual and impact reasons, I wish it was a daylight launch 😪 https://t.co/EuEQAfdQCg