Scout E - Flight 1 Launch + Landing

[@UselessDuckCompany]

I think this is the most complex project I have seen on KZbin it's incredible. Can't wait to see it land on a model barge on a lake!

[@TerebitMedia]

Watch wintergatan marble machine x building episodes

[@dylanmiller9604]

Definitely complex, but wintergatan takes the cake

[@Rob-qo6md]

You should check out applied science diy electron scanning microscope.

[@JaydenLawson]

@@TerebitMedia +1 Marble Machine

[@rjrfletcher2355]

I agree this YouTune Channel is amazing... equally interesting and challenging is. copenhagensuborbitals.com/

[@thejesuschrist]

You are a small scale engineering GOD.

[@EthanfromEngland-]

Hey bud!

[@ultima8250]

Dude I see you on every SpaceX and rocketlab comment section. U a fan of rockets?

[@polaskatyu9368]

Jesus Christ it’s Jesus Christ

[@GooseCrack]

I seen you wear a SpaceX hoodie before hehe

[@aaryan7066]

How the hell you verified as Jesus

[@thethoughtemporium]

This whole thing was dope as hell and you're getting tantalizingly close. But the bit I'm the most excited for is what you said at the end. "I want to put stuff in space". I mean assuming you're not just gunning for a spot at spacex or something, I look very forward to launching a satellite off your space launch company some day ;)

[@allenpickett5307]

Why would you want to go off his spacecraft company when space x will be light years ahead of this

[@Mallchad]

When we can put model rocket level stuff in orbit it opens a whole new can of worms in terms of possibilities. Like. Consider landing with 6Mn+ vs closer to 1Kn. Changes landimg requirements drasticaly.

[@maxk4324]

@@allenpickett5307 let's say you want to ship a small but delicate package to a very remote village deep in the African wilderness. The cheapest option would be FedEx who could ship it there on a 747, but they can't get it to that exact village, they can only guarantee it will get a a village near that one because you are just one of many customers shipping stuff on that plane. But let's say your package is something that absolutely needs to get to that specific village, like medicine or correspondence to specific people in that village. Your next option is to go with a smaller scale courier service who will charge you more than FedEx, but their courier will hand deliver your package right to that village without making any other stops on the way and then they'll even get a signature to ensure it got to the right spot. In this analogy SpaceX is FedEx. They make BIG rockets and so they handle BIG payloads, with smaller payloads usually saving money by hitching a ride along with the bigger ones. But it is understood that those smaller payloads are not the main priority and will have to be happy with the orbit they get. The courier service is an analogy for companies like rocket lab or one that Joe might feasibly form in the future (assuming he starts with small scale launch vehicles). The village in this analogy is the specific orbit you want your satellite to be in. Some small payloads still need the amount of dedicated attention that SpaceX gives to its main payloads, so they have to go with smaller launch vehicles who are willing to give them that kind of guarantee.

[@maxk4324]

@@Mallchad due to the limitations of how efficient chemical rocket engines can be, it's not really possible to get stuff as small as model rockets to orbit. Smallest vehicle to reach orbit was JAXA's SS-520-5 three stage solid rocket which was 20 inches wide, 31ft tall, and weighed 2.9 tons (54cm wide, 9.5m tall, weighing 2600kg). It's payload capacity is only 9lbs (4kg). And they were really pushing the limit of how small you could get. Rockets are powerful tools, but in the grand scheme of things getting to orbit takes a shit ton of energy and we just don't have a way to pack all that energy into a smaller vehicle. If someone could come up with a magical propellant that can store way more energy in the same amount of space than current propellants then you could bring size down in theory, but that is unlikely to happen.

[@Mallchad]

@@maxk4324 I know. The definition of "model rocket is blurry". And when you're this guy, I doubt *a little bit bigger* is a huge obstacle to overcome. Not to mention as you said, this is only with current technology. You remember people said you couldn't land rockets using suicide burns / hoverslam? Now look at the space industry .

[@Verrisin]

when Elon says *"We are looking for people with record of exceptional achievement"* - I guess this is what he means.

[@blaircox1589]

Gosh, hope he didn't get an interview where they ignored his accomplishments and only looked at his formal education. I'd pack it all in a room and say F it too.

[@lucachacha71]

When I ve seen one comment I were like ELON?

[@craigsweeden1376]

Thats funny I was just thinking has someone notified Elon Musk about this guy. Awesome work. wow

[@helpmeimconfused]

Didn't joe mention before, I don't remember if it was a TV interview, but he got a few offers from space agencies but he turned it down because he wanted to work on BPS.Space first.

[@alexamirkhanian2454]

@@lucachacha71 4

[@contagiousingenuityagency5273]

The irony is - the computational ability of this model rocket FAR exceeds that of the first real manned mission sent to space.

[@5Andysalive]

Gargarin was basically a passenger in a pre-programmed flight. He didn't have to navigate and he couldn't. As for later US flights people completely ignore the computers on the ground which did the main work. AS they do to this day, because it makes more sense. You know the old "Apollo Computer less power than a digital clock" meme. Which is wrong anyway, unless the clock i in a smartphone. But the computer and the crew were at the receiving end of 3 massive IBM 360 mainframes on the ground who did the main work (as was Gemini). Not to mention all the biological computers on both sides.

[@samerm8657]

@@5Andysalive wow, I had no idea. Thanks

[@5Andysalive]

@@samerm8657 www.ibm.com/ibm/history/ibm100/us/en/icons/apollo/breakthroughs/ Second image.

[@brianhiles8164]

Far, far, _far_ exceeds. If memory serves, both the AGC (Apollo Guidance Computer) and the LVDC (Launch Vehicle Digital Computer) executed about 15k instructions per second. zmescience.com/science/news-science/smartphone-power-compared-to-apollo-432

[@o15523]

@@brianhiles8164 the bits on the apollo computers were handmade copper rings, sewn together by people.

[@rocket_nerd]

When you are about to land a bottle flip but your then friend hits it over

[@animationspace8550]

I had a struggle reading this, but no problem understanding, lol

[@only1kleim]

Lmao they're no longer friends because of their past tense friend hit the bottle over.

[@Т1000-м1и]

Hahahhahahahah

[@dylanmeiners7978]

This literally the coolest thing I've ever seen. It will land one day Joe, one day. I just know it.

[@simonseis744]

Is it literally?

[@Starman064]

When you land one, I’ll be waiting for “How Not to Land a Model Rocket Booster”

[@kalaniwaters7]

Lol

[@benjamina8357]

Yes please

[@RCScaleAirplanes]

That's an awesome achievement. Congratulations and good luck for the next launches. 🤙😎

[@johnmichaelb1]

2 terabytes for scout E, imagine the data SpaceX generated when they were testing the stage 1 landings of Falcon 9 👀

[@falco830]

At least Petabytes lmao

[@bunnygaming3713]

@@falco830 lmao think about starship

[@bunnygaming3713]

@@tb46475 well Falcon heavy is same as falcon 9 they've just strapped 2 f9 like boosters on the both side of falcon 9 first stage but starship is totally a different thing

[@Galaxius2117]

i'd imagine it to be 100-500 terabytes. starship could be about 1.2-4 petabytes.

[@fullflowaerospace]

20 computers worth of data! (With 2 TB of data)

[@strange_mood]

Joe, your work and attitude towards it are an inspiration to me. I have a 5 year degree in aeronautical engineering and have worked with recreational aircraft companies for 10 years now. Never have I experienced your level of professionalism since leaving uni, nothing I've seen even comes close! It's not even so much the amazing skillset that you have built along the way but rather the the will, determination and patience to "do it right", even if it takes more time, requires new equipment or learning new skills. Going to the effort of using the best tools available instead of silly workarounds makes a good engineer. You are a fine example.

[@Chuckendilla]

Absolutely awesome system! One note: you have to be careful running a Kalman filter on GPS data. Errors in GPS measurements don't strictly follow a Gaussian distribution, which works against the error profile assumptions used by Kalman filters. Keep up the great work!

[@Dodonko]

On point, that's what I was thinking as well. How about using Extended Kalman Filter which essentially linearizes the non-linear function around the current error estimate?

[@nic.h]

A number of years ago I remember some guys were developing a product to improve GPS drift issues by using a second GPS in a fix ground station to help alleviate drift by sending it's details to the second unit. As you know it's stationary any movement is due to GPS drift and the idea is you can then use that drift from the fixed station to improve accuracy of the unit it the air in the same area. The assumption is both units will give similar levels of drift in the same area. Anyway it's another data point for the kalman filter at least

[@nic.h]

@seonap thanks was quite a few years back that I read about it. Not sure if it would help here or not. In theory I guess it would improve the accuracy of the output from the kalman filter and I doubt it would take him long to implement given his skill set. Not sure how the latency would impact things admittedly, so might not be practical anyway if that's an issue. I'll have to go read up on it again.

[@tubekrake]

@@nic.h There are already open source solutions available, they even try to do it real time but maybe it is still not fast enough.

[@knowltot]

Jeez man! I know nothing about rockets or math but I’m able to basically follow all the way through with a reasonable amount of comprehension. You’re really a phenomenal communicator and I, for one, appreciate you.

[@trucktrucktrial4303]

It is not fuel that powers your rockets and achievements, it is your absolute passion, perseverance and enthusiasm.

[@Hahgggggccccu8519]

It's actually solid rocket fuel

[@xavierbell5393]

I love these videos so much. I doubt there is any other creator on the platform making system as complicated as these. Personally I would love to see more information about the mechanics - maybe 5 minute videos dedicated to specific systems?

[@ostidetabarnak]

hd cameras usualy emit rf that may mess with gps antenna and data signals onboard. distance and copper foil usualy help.

[@dimitrigilbert]

Shielding that is use for electric guitars might do the trick :)

[@gabet6600]

@@dimitrigilbert cool idea

[@hopkinskong]

Motors produce horrible noises.

[@MaxVandenbussche]

@@hopkinskong . Yes. Those brushed DC motors will be a much much greater source of RF interference.

[@hopkinskong]

@@MaxVandenbussche Put a capacitor across the DC motor would make things better. But it would definitely affects the start up time/profile of the motor.

[@jutah]

congrats. first time being recommended your videos. great information for society.

[@SuperTechno2012]

Woah! Didn't expect to see you here!

[@hazeldevlin4423]

Top work.

[@omniyambot9876]

Now he'll take a break

[@marshmallow4982]

Wow

[@Nesggy]

Your channel is amazing. I wonder why you aren't verified yet

[@NMRocketry]

The entire time the motor ejected out, and the rocket was about to land, my heart didn't beat once.

[@siddarths8480]

This project is incredible. Unimaginable scale of hard work in there. You are so passionate about what you're doing. If I had to make a wish, it is to work with you on your projects. Cheers from this 13-yr old lad who has the same dream as you have. Edit: Please do a favor to this lad by helping him get an inch closer to his dreams! 😁

[@Super61a]

engineering stuff like this is always super interesting. subscribed for rockets and staying for super rad vids.

[@BPSspace]

Shout out to faking this whole thing @ 1:14 (i keyframed a mask over the same shot at two different times so it looks like we have two rockets)

[@jackhester6260]

Have you considered using air in a tank to land it

[@azerwhite8870]

@@jackhester6260 wouldn’t be as cool tho...I want 🔥

[@rashmimanish2443]

Super but graph is not understanding

[@Earthinanutshell1]

Make the engine throttle down and up

[@loki7237]

Hi, I have an suggestion to prevent it from falling after touchdown. You can design a few solid weights to fall to the base of the legs right after touchdown. And at the same time turn off the engine. The solid weights would increase the required torque to tilt the rocket. And turning the engine off would make the rocket not thrust the other side. (Or) After touchdown, you can make the the thruster direction depend on gravity by disconnecting the motors.

[@Julian_Moore]

Keep it up brotherman! At 16:37 we see Joe's KZbin suggestions, feels good that he also gets SpaceX, Matt Lowne, and Scott Manley thru the algorithm.

[@yrorysinger5313]

Matt Lowne doesn't know what he's doing.

[@irishfitz]

Of course he does, that's how the algorithm works, it'd be weird if his suggestions were "underwater basket weaving" or something.

[@benmorrow2352]

Everyone: noooo u can’t propulsively land with solid motors!!!1!1!! Joe: haha sine wave diverter go brrrrrrr

[@arthurvandongen2]

i think and hope he makes you a big youtube full

[@WhereisRoadster]

I've seen far crazier stuff done with solid motors. www.mda.mil/video/FTM-44%20Public%20Release%20Video_20-MDA-10599_web.mp4 is done entirely with solid motors, for example. Still, extremely impressive for a non-military budget!

[@joeyknight8272]

@@WhereisRoadster what is it?

[@roccov3614]

I don't think he will ever properly land a solid motor rocket, but he is laying all the groundwork. If/when he switches to liquid fueled rockets, that he can vary the thrust and shut off at the right time, he'll nail the landing easy.

[@artisticyeti22]

@@roccov3614 I think he will if he does some more math and times the start time and end time and syncs it with altitude

[@mauriciobrito69]

Awesome. Perhaps one of the most interesting content in KZbin. Keep going! I do believe this project meet in great way engineering, math, creativity, a bit of art, manufacturing, and creativity for testing & solving real problems. Congrats!

[@zacharyjohnson9817]

You have done an amazing thing. This is amazing. It doesn't matter if it sticks the landing. When I was in Jr high school, we used to talk about being able to do this in the rocketry club. I was adamant that it couldn't be done at the scale of modelling we had back then (1982). When I saw SpaceX do it , I felt like my opinion was verified. Not on the model rocket scale. You have proved me wrong, and I'm glad you did.

[@mikeksp9177]

BIG CONGRATS TO JOEY! I cant imagine how hard it is to do something like this Poggers in chat boys!

[@scottenglish448]

This is incredible work! I'm so glad I've been following you for the last few years seeing you progress to this point. I can't wait for your next attempt!

[@sokrates297]

Great timing for the todays star link mission

[@BluescreenLKE]

I am so happy you decided to continue doing this because I remember the last video I watched with these Rockets you were saying you're putting it on hold for a while what a pleasant surprise thank you so much

[@BrennanMcDevitt]

Just remember this is the same person as the carbonated milk guy...

[@Gzimmy26]

You have no idea how many times I’ve watched that video...

[@chathurangamuwanwella9750]

This guy needs a shout-out! He definitely deserves it!! Pro level! ❤️

[@BazilRat]

Everyone: "You can't land a rocket with a solid motor!" Joe: "Hold my black powder and watch this."

[@manofsan]

You can actually throttle a solid motor - just google it

[@MateusViccari]

@@manofsan what? That's new to me... As far as i know, you can't throttle SRBs on demand... You can only adjust the throttle curve according to time spent burning... Do you know of a solid rocket booster which does something else?

[@EmbeddedWithin]

@@MateusViccari shuttle srb. They essentially just block a part of the fuel so there’s less fuel consumption for the solid rocket motor. Smart.

[@Pauls-Welt]

Oh man, this is pretty amazing! Well done - the successful landing is in sight! Greetings from Germany 🇩🇪

[@sleekgeek36]

man im lookin at the moon and bps space suddenly pops in my head so i went to check joe's progress since the last time i checked the channel was months ago!

[@Sams_Uncle]

This is why I love you tube. People like these make you tube worth watching. Thank you

[@astroZ45]

Wow, Joe! Incredible to see the work you have been doing...and harvesting from interns! Terrific progress, you are closing in...”vanishing decimals of accuracy.”😎

[@Peter-pb8jg]

From an old amateur rocketeer (Estes customer in the 1970s), I salute you!

[@daithi154]

space x: WRITE THAT DOWN! WRITE THAT DOWN

[@kellanfeng]

Well they already have booster landing legs

[@averageperson666]

@@kellanfeng r/wooosh

[@christian5146]

I mean u should say that to blue origin..

[@kellanfeng]

@@averageperson666 How was that a woosh?

[@averageperson666]

@@kellanfeng You missed the joke, that's how r/woooosh works

[@chriskaprys]

I've been reviewing old Apollo mission footage and info and getting up to speed on ISS and space exploration news tonight. I popped back over to your channel to see if you'd landed any of your projects on the moon yet; no hyperbole intended. Meanwhile watching your progress now is as exciting as the news will be when you do "put stuff in space." It's only a matter of time. I'm so proud of you.

[@DanRamosDR]

That's pretty magnificent! I love the detailed tech details! Adore the metrics! I'm a system/electronics/computers nerd but not a rocket surgeon so it was really appreciated!

[@yubrajbhoi1986]

7:46 😳 I didn't even realise that was intentional.

[@Joburgbass]

amazing, is’t it!?

[@seanohmann5631]

I'm just here for the algorithm

[@sergey5734]

he didn't say, just some random gibberish at 11:30, "through the power of Monte Carlo simulation"

[@NicholasRehm]

Everything about this flight screams "abrupt chaos"

[@doxielain2231]

welcome to aerospace

[@chextex4147]

@Nicholas Rehm How's your SN8 model going?😂

[@pat90]

Dude, this is insane. Keep it up!

[@HachiKunRacingDevelopmemt]

I can't even comprehend how amazing this is my guy!!

[@ianoverseas]

Absolutely love it. I have more of an understanding of what SpaceX is going through due to this video.

[@ClaudioBorgesBTM]

Meus parabéns!!! Um grande passo para o controle de aterrisagem!!! Show!!!

[@averagejoe6031]

This blows his last project out of the water and I didn’t even think that was possible.

[@gary.richardson]

You absolutely rock! It’s nice to see your progress.

[@AbuctingTacos]

Thanks Tim Dodd for letting me know about this channel. This is amazing

[@DestructorEFX]

Amazing!

[@MuditGupta89]

This was straight engineering porn. Amazing job there!!

[@TZeroSystems]

I think this my favorite video on KZbin. Again you are probably more qualified than me TBH. I'll be landing here too, give me about 3 more years.....

[@modeltechnologies2370]

Yes

[@TheElectronicDilettante]

This is the most impressive undertaking of model rocketry( even professional rocketry) I’ve ever seen on KZbin or, anywhere else, for that matter. If NASA or Elon Musk doesn’t have you on their payroll by now, that’s there loss. If ever you are offered a job by someone in the industry, decline it. They’ll be working for you soon enough. Id bet money that in the very near future, your name will be forever linked to astronautics and aerospace engineering. Good luck on your future designs and builds. I await the video of one of your vehicles blowing past the Karman Line on its way to place a Sputnik tribute satellite into orbit. I wouldn’t be surprised If you’ve already accomplished this. Thanks for the great video and for sharing such an amazing accomplishment with the rest us. I’ve always wondered how Tony Stark’s origin story would unfold. Just Kidding , you’ve got that beat. Keep it up. Thanks again.

[@GoodRoads]

I just found your channel through this video and every new component of the rocket you've shown off has made me say "un-freaking-real." This is nuts! Keep it up!

[@rocketsheep6254]

Wow, incredible! Being a model rocketist myself, here are some quick suggestions for better landing: *Make the bottom of rocket heavier* - Heavier bottom means that the center of gravity is downward, which tilts the rocket to the weight, and it straightens itself better on landing. But this way could result in the rocket not flying as high as it did. *FIRE!* - If you have checked out the NAR rulebook, one of the rules is to try to keep the rocket away from grass, or anything flammable. Just be careful, because when I worked on my reusable rocket, it set the grass on fire! *Try to find a place where is ground is flatter* - This could improve rocket stability, so it can land better. Have you tried a landing pad? Those are the quick tips, AWESOME WORK! I'm still working on stability.

[@falco830]

Me thinking: I want to replicate this. *after explanation of complexity* Me realizing: On second thought I’ll take a 2 hour nap to relieve my stress.

[@MrChangCJ]

mmh same... i realised 1:18 is just not me ..

[@Alex-om8kb]

Son: “can we get Elon Musk” Mom: “we have Elon Musk at home”

[@jasonsaj.3]

The better elon

[@Nico-9138]

Right but this one Elon we have is no less cool than the original one

[@xdragclick2074]

@EIon Musk ꪜ lmao

[@scienceium5233]

He is better than a rich and exploiting billanaire

[@nekososu]

Elon musk is a capitalist, not an engineer

[@popzct]

I'm glad this showed up in my feed. Impressive work! Greg

[@mckennaConfig]

Joe, this flight demonstrates the need for throttling. Using cosine loss from TVC is what caused the final wobble and lateral velocity. Also, are your grid fins servo controlled? If so, check out MIMO control theory.

[@excalibur3390]

the fact that people are doing interns tells how sucessfull u are

[@TIO540S1]

When I was young, I was under the impression that I was kind of smart. Weeeellllllllll... maybe not so much.

[@kinstar]

😂😂😂

[@polarisbear7468]

You are smart in your own way.

[@dockertonfpv]

gnss isnt accurate enough to feed into your loop with any kind of certainty. you need some sort of lidar/camera system. or maybe RTK gps with a base station

[@einereinar]

It is. It isn't absolutely accurate, but relatively. It's always off by up to a few meters, but for a duration of a flight that stays the same distance and direction.

[@loadapish]

U seem like 1 of these guys who could be extremely successful 1 day. Good luck to u buddy, i respect what u do

[@brentvanzuyen7863]

i have been enjoying the new series of the right stuff and got to thinking how thrust vector was missing from my estes kits in the 70s. i’m glad you noticed this needed attention.

[@gasser1ify]

that's it I'm calling my buddy at SpaceX getting you a job..

[@punamnagnure2212]

This is what I want to do in my life

[@jordanreger]

POG IN THE CHAT EVERYONE

[@mikeksp9177]

Poggers

[@It_Is_I_I]

pogchamp

[@IRAMightyPirate]

kekw ... I mean pog

[@TheGlitch93]

Pög

[@francoisleveille409]

To avoid the problem of the propulsion motor potentially igniting the landing motor, why not use E15-0 and plug the top with epoxy ? This way there will be no delay charge burning which could ignite the other motor.

[@KJ-vu4yp]

This is cool as heck! I can understand the need for the break. Keep it going and keep looking up to the stars.

[@micahtorp606]

Someone please help me find that blue NASA hoodie he's got, I love it!!

[@tommy.vercetti2003]

i was looking for spacex shirts in amazon i think i saw something like that

[@micahtorp606]

@@tommy.vercetti2003 I found one that looks very similar on a shady looking website so idk if I should get it haha.

[@GriffonriderTom]

RIPS: Rogue Ignition Prevention System: Tiny square of blue painter's tape.

[@markp8295]

Also happens to be the same solution as the FAMID: Family annoying mouse impingement device. Place on the bottom of a laser mouse. People from the pre mouse ball generation never think to look under the mouse.

[@dr.shahabuddin3057]

The day this rocket lands perfectly will be one of the most memorable days in the history of rocket science.

[@MarkoDash]

for the spark protection system, it might be doable with just a disk of wax paper or foil. sandwich the paper between the lift and landing motors have it slightly oversized so that it doesn't fall through the hole, when the landing motor fires the pressure should blow it out or just punch through it.

[@dpenton]

Wow, I am a graphic designer and I watched the entire vid. You are a great story teller...and a great rocket scientist. This landing models with solid rocket motors is incredible. I say SpaceX should give you a job ASAP. Keep it up! I want to see you achieve this!

[@snowgod8446]

How is this man not a chief engineer at NASA yet??

[@mmb3006]

Hey after scout e spacex already made a new challenge for you fly up to 1km glide in a belly flop flip and land

[@daft9816]

Or catch it with a robotic arm

[@mmb3006]

@@daft9816 good idea!

[@edtolentino1692]

Hello random person scrolling through the comment section. Have a great day and stay safe from covid-19.

[@matthewm7867]

The china flu is no problem for most.

[@matthewm7867]

@@andie_pants My family has had it...wouldn't know unless job required testing...I know about 10 coworkers that had loss of taste or something...only people it really affects negatively are those with cardiac issues.

[@matthewm7867]

@@andie_pants why would want people to die cmon man that is a bunch of malarkey and yin know it. I know 50 people who have had it with no problems - that is majority of people

[@matthewm7867]

@@andie_pants I look at the data - the data shows only people with Comorbidities have issues - it’s science - I believe it is due to America’s insisting on taking medications in excess - that is my hypothesis that those with cardiac problems are likely to die - most of us are going to get this now and there is nothing anyone can do about it unless you live in a bunker with no human contact and air supply separate from outside world

[@matthewm7867]

@@andie_pants I do think every life is precious (also why I am pro-life) but there are a total of 138 children in the USA that have died of Covid so statistically I would have to disagree with children being at risk as of 11/19/20: downloads.aap.org/AAP/PDF/AAP%20and%20CHA%20-%20Children%20and%20COVID-19%20State%20Data%20Report%2011.19.20%20FINAL.pdf

[@lordhenrix1510]

This is so sick.I’m proud of you and I don’t even know you. Love making. Keep going

[@victorreppeto7050]

That was almost as good as watching the first episode of Picard. I am so glad there are so many patrons supporting this project.

[@Martin42944]

"There's no right way" *Me grabbing popcorn and looking to see how many armchair engineers are going to throw in their 2 cents about the "right way" to do things. * Great video as always.

[@Know-Way]

This. It's about problem solving, not about landing it upright once.

[@NoName5589]

There are so many And most of them don't know how a solid rocket works 😔

[@Redneck557]

Your basically trying to land a srb (solid rocket booster)

[@tsalVlog]

I was thinking, "that's a really weird-looking iMac"... and then I realized there was a mac pro behind that thunderbolt display.

[@ryanreynolds3630]

Dude you're awesome. Not only do you do incredible things but I can sorta kinda understand it with my apparently smooth brain lmao. Keep doing you man, your channel is cool af

[@jonkzak]

You sir are going places! Stay healthy and have fun!

[@Bunyips_Baits]

This is INCEDIBLE...congratulations on getting this far it truly is an amazing effort.. hey #Elon hire this quy

[@zachm4635]

Discord gang

[@paragjyotideka1246]

This will without a doubt be one of the most popular channels on KZbin.

[@Danger_mouse]

Hats off to you, I haven't followed the whole build, I just love space stuff and found your video. Congratulations on the work so far 👍

[@mrbearman_7735]

When you explain the way it calculates and manages the suicideburn I can't help being reminded of "The missile knows where it is because it knows where it isn't". Anyone else?

[@chrishoward1509]

You are brilliant!!! Dont evere let anyone ever make you feel that you are not, and get in your way of accomplishing your dream's.

[@Sloomdayer]

Im sure you already know this... but don’t ever give up bro this is amazing

[@armaganakram]

very inspiring, I look forward to the day you succeed in landing safely. I have no doubt you will get there.

[@nadekosengoku8076]

This is a man of pure dedication and willpower.

[@_film_flashback]

What if you put a metal firewall at the end of the landing engine to block the thrust and rig it to a hinge. Then you could trigger that and have it kill the thrust right as the rocket comes in when it's at its closest to the ground before its final accent (At 11:53 - 11:54 in the video for example). Also, to touch on your rogue ignition of the landing motor concern, after you install the igniter you can wedge in some paper towel with a sharp pointy utensil.

[@nexus23de]

Absolute amazing. 5 years on the project - so much dedication!

[@takeflyght6223]

Try a spike on each leg that way ones it touches the ground with the momentum it should stick the landing.

[@piconum8197]

He already said in another vid he won't do it

[@luisgiraldes6958]

Congratulations, amazing achievement, looking forward for next developments.

[@overengineer7691]

Keep up the great work. Your explanations are as well designed as your rocket control systems

[@SethMarcell]

This is face meltingly cool. Well done!