The Design Flaw That Caused The Starship Launchpad to Fail!

[@stevecoates3799]

Anxiously awaiting this debrief, I regard these shows as most educational and are highly valued. Thanks to Zack and the CSI team of “agents”. Kudos!

[@starbase51shiptestingfacil97]

10,000,000 lb lifted with 16,000,000 lb of thrust (success, World Record in fact). The rocket plumes are longer than the rocket. Should consider raising or digging for more ground clearance. Rocket fuel consist of oxidizer, a lot of rust forth coming. Steel plates are not necessarily expensive, but will need to be replaced over time. Continually added expenses. Failed to reach orbit. Far from complete success.

[@mbukukanyau]

Indeed ' the only other sound recording that sounds anything like this is Saturn V, given we do not have very good recordings of the N1 or the Buran, the other two comparable rockets

[@Superkuh2]

The internet does not deserve the level of detail CSI Starbase and friends provide. This is the best source for information about starship.

[@astrohoff8162]

This answered so many questions that have been burning in my head since the launch. CSI Starbase team is legendary, I'm so thankful for y'all.

[@PeacefulCountryLife]

Agreed!

[@gregorybyrne2453]

Liquifaction means water ingress not water forced out but both cause destabilization. "When you see the trees turning green due to Earth's increasing axial tilt thawing frozen CO2 in the Arctic you are at the door." The mystery of the 7 star crossings Jesus held in his hand not you or co2 causes earths yuga climate trends & cataclysmic climate cycles. These are just the birthing pains of this the millennium of climate change END TIMES. The first of Noah's east to west tidal Tsunamis will be pulled out and around the planet by the new moon with the first of 19 major conjunctions of mercury and Venus in 2033 and every 40 years thereafter for the millennium it takes to cross the ecliptic.

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I wish it was a custom countdown. I haven’t quite figured out how to insert my own yet. Doesn’t seem to be an option

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this guy is a serious engineer and so Elon will surely have a thing or two for improvement tip

[@knowledgeisgood9645]

If I were Elon or Gwynne I would hire Zack just for his uncanny ability to spot random items and connect the dots. An engineer like that is always good to have.

[@scottie_2024]

I dunno, I'm (very selfishly) worried that if he gets too visible SpaceX will poach him, putting an end to all this great content. ;-)

[@knowledgeisgood9645]

@@scottie_2024 Yes, that is being selfish. I love his content but hope he has a better future - he deserves it.

[@dmurray2978]

Maybe he can be the host of the next twitter spaces? That'd be cool

[@fluciano3]

Considering the damage to the OLM this was the most anticipated report since the launch. Thanks again for your usual outstanding and complete analysis of the event.

[@grumpygreg7505]

Zack, that was sooo good. Pulled together elements into a really well structured deep dive. I can't thank you and your crew enough!

[@Donald_Turnip]

Annnnd he was wrong. SpaceX shut the first 3 engines off before launching on purpose, and something else caused the rocket to rise on angle.

[@alvianchoiriapriliansyah9882]

@@Donald_Turnip That "something else" is those 3 dead engines

[@Donald_Turnip]

@@alvianchoiriapriliansyah9882 Nooo, no it's not. If people would take the time to listen to what Elon and his team have said, they'd know that they decided to shut the 3 off knowing that they wouldn't affect the rocket one bit. They quite literally said that, which makes an hour-long "explanation" WRONG because it's the first bit of information is an ASSUMPTION that three engines "failed," so it caused the rocket to go out of control. Elon was very clear in saying WEEKS ago that the first three missing engines on the Engine-Cam were shut off before they even lit the rocket because they were not running properly AND they were not needed for the rocket to do its job perfectly. If we take Zack's assumption out of the mix, this video is completely different because those engines did not fail nor did they cause the rocket to fly sideways. Every thing after an assumption is corrupted data/an assumption too, when you make a video that follows a linear line. Example 1.> Car 2 crashes into the back of car 1. We assume the brakes on car 2 must have failed because someone heard a screeching sound. Someone dies in car 1. We assume driver of car 2 is innocent because their brakes failed. Alternative and the real truth> Car crashes into the back of another car. Option 1>Brakes didn't fail, driver of car 2 was speeding so they slid into car 1. Option 2> Driver of car 2 was looking at their cellphone and didn't see Car 1 until too late and after they hit the brakes. The point to this long example is that nothing after a certain point means anything if any of the proceeding steps are wrong/assumptions. If everyone knows the person was on their cell phone, that person goes to jail for vehicular manslaughter. If everyone assumes that the brakes failed, an innocent person dies and a guilty person doesn't face justice. So once Zack assumed 3 engines failed/that the rocket even needed those engines to fly, every single point after that on his timeline of reasons why the surface of the OLM was destroyed is wrong or corrupted. All because he assumed versus waiting for SpaceX to speak about why three engines were DOA.

[@alvianchoiriapriliansyah9882]

@@Donald_Turnip The computer would NOT shutted those engines down if it did run properly aka. not fail (because why the fuck it would??), and those three dead engines CAUSES the lean on liftoff (EXPLICIT from Elon). But it did NOT violate the launch commit criteria yes, which is why it...lifted off Did you listened to the same Elon spaces as the rest of us? "So the lean off the pad, was that intentional? Was it more than you thought it might be? Was it related to the engines out? And do you expect to do that on like future more operational launches?" E: *"No, we're not. It WAS RELATED to the engines out, and we do not normally expect to lean.* It should be aspirationally going straight up." Now show me the SpaceX/Elon words that completely counter the above, *word by word.* And reply it to me. Pretty please 🙄 Vocabulary lesson: Running properly = not fail Not running properly = fail Both are NOT interchangeable

[@Donald_Turnip]

@@alvianchoiriapriliansyah9882 The computer said there were 3 engines SpaceX chose not to start. "The system didn't think they were healthy enough to launch with." -ELON Tweet LOL I wonder why this keeps getting missed is confusing for people like you. SpaceX turned them off. They didn't fail or go lean or shoot fairy dust. They just plain were never started. They were off before the end of the count down. They didn't WANT them on because they weren't nominal. Do you understand that point now? Spacex computer shut them off. Do I need to correct you again? They were never going to be on because spacex chose to keep them off knowing that only losing 9% of launch wouldn't affect the launch. The control of the rocket was at fault which was pretty obvious because BOTH ECM modules were so messed up that they eventually blew up and off the side of the rocket. It's like your computer. If you don't push the power button? It doesn't turn on. This happened for three engines. Pushed the button and they didn't turn on. We good?

[@shmuelrosenthal6661]

Incredible content, good sir. I can't believe this is all free to watch. What a time to be alive.

[@Wdbx831]

Zach, thank you for the very articulate and methodical analysis. - it was excellent using factual info. This comes from an aerospace engineer who troubleshoots on-orbit spacecraft as my day job.

[@AlienVibesss]

Another amazing deep dive, Zack! It's always a HUGE pleasure to experience these. You've come a long way from those long twitter threads! I always leave the premiere with a ton more knowledge than I came to it with. Then I give you a few more views by rewatching them later on so I can fully absorb and understand everything you said. Keep these long deep dives coming. As long as you post, I'll always be here to watch it the second it goes live.

[@sammymiami1213]

I was eagerly awaiting this video since the launch! You did not disappoint! The coverage on the engine failure was very detailed and appreciated! Keep up the amazing work!

[@xxtoptankxx6873]

definetly the best one ive seen explaining thoroughly what was going on with the engine explosions and failures. Massive thumbs up!

[@737smartin]

Here, here! (Comment added for channel algorithm)

[@LaughingOrange]

This is by far my favorite channel for GSE analysis and speculation.

[@fly4fun610]

Amazing, comprehensive, and well-supported second by second analysis of the launch sequence and how, and why, the OLM works the way it does. Thanks for all the hard work put into this amazing video.

[@refurbansuburban]

Extraordinarily well done. Thanks, Zack!

[@binjahmon]

Amazing episode! Thank you for all the hard work you put into this!

[@mercerconsulting9728]

As always, I can't get enough of this great, detailed content. Thanks again for sharing.

[@Werdna12345]

I’m in constant awe of how rapid SpaceX ingenuity is and how much the community and channel are able to follow and analyze! Amazing content thank you!

[@brentalt]

Excellent, the hard work you and your team have put in is evident. Packed with insights that are a great help in understanding just how much amazing engineering is going on here. Keep it coming!

[@nathanielepps]

Hour long video and you kept my attention for every second of it (not any easy task). Thanks for feeding our detail hungry brains in such a satisfying way. This is this is the Starship info we desperately crave and we truly appreciate the hard work that you and the team put in to make these deep dives possible!

[@darwin7460]

This is good, really good! I see your dedication & passion you put into these videos.

[@mikespies9578]

Hey Zac. Been waiting impatiently for your detailed analysis! CSI the Heck out of this one!

[@kentslocum]

I really appreciate the moments of levity and genuine hilarity that your team injected into this video. It was the perfect balance of serious discussion and lighthearted humor.

[@nerdwatcher4273]

This is one of those deep dives that engineering students will be watching for years as education and decades as historical material! Well frigging done Zack and crew! Where is the link to the CSI STARSHIP merch??? A shirt with the engines out smiley dot face and CSI Starship on the left chest and a large image of the OLM on the back would be a hit!!!

[@nicholasstansbury1596]

Great show as always I love the detail you go into on these deep dive videos.

[@cubscoutman]

Great job to you all at CSI Starbase

[@uritamminga1]

A lot of KZbin content I just listen to at 1.5 speed while I drive. The problem with your content is I can’t do that! I absolutely have to find time when I can carefully watch each detail at true speed. Thanks so much for your work and perspective! Awesome stuff!

[@michaelcolford6817]

Incredible analysis. Always on the edge of my seat watching these deep dives. Keep up the great work.

[@georgionaoum1371]

What an incredible episode. As an ex-Rockedyne engineer I can say only one thing ... Complexity is the mother of all trouble. There has to be a better way to launch the vehicle. Let's not forget the return trip back to Earth.

[@charlie44266]

Extremely well done! In depth and honest. Thank you!

[@OnTheStreetsWithJM]

The volume of detail put in this video is just mindboggling.

[@JaredKlatt]

Thanks for you and your team’s analysis and amazing renderings! An excellent breakdown of events and send my regards to everyone involved in this video project. It was well worth the wait!!!!

[@ZacKapolka]

First thought after seeing pictures of the pad after launch was "holy crap, the next CSI Starbase video is going to be epic!" Did not disappoint!

[@noahw3261]

Exceptionally detailed and informative - thank you and your team! I knew the OLM was an incredible piece of engineering but it keeps getting more and more impressive the more you showcase all the work that went into it.

[@adambrommel7028]

This channel provides so much intriguing context and education and I’m very appreciative of it. I love nerding out on all of the details of a process or a mechanical creation and Zach and crew definitely deliver on that front. I will never need to know this stuff but I’m glad that I do. Thank you!

[@ChrisE1965]

Massive thank you Zack and the CSI team. Love the deep dives.

[@subthousandoaks]

Thank you sir! 🚀 💥

[@Edward-tz7xz]

Zack’s CSI reports are the best. I wait for each one in with great anticipation, and he never disappoints. Thank you Zack and team.

[@wxman3439]

Your videos about Starship are amazing and truly the best! Please keep them coming, much respect!!!

[@marcusnichols5595]

I can think of one reason to try and fly Starship after Superheavy FTS has been commanded. Even if Starship could not reach orbit, it could demo launch escape and a future capability for return to land.

[@iamjadedhobo]

Not that I don't want StarShip to fly, but if an FTS has been commanded to terminate its flight it should not then be able to change its mind and ignite its engines anyway. This should be like one of Asimov's robot laws, unable to override.

[@joee1325]

great job! I love the detailed and smart analysis.

[@MadCat-75]

Man, your work and that of your crew is just outstanding. It was one of the most interesting videos I've seen in a long time.

[@diraziz396]

Amazing Results you've all made. Great Rendering & Photos. Blessings

[@groundtruth4442]

I don't know how I feel about the showerhead. I don't see how that could work. Great video! Can't wait for more!

[@Diavolo]

As someone qualified in precast and prestressed engineering there are a lot of factors that go into why they couldnt have done a similar rebar layout to the others. Technically your strengthening it so that the torque sideways on the pile doesnt crack or destroy it as thats its easiest breaking point. But the force with this is directly above pushing down on the pile, maybe that means there needs to be a different constuction in the center. I would've thought it was prestressed as its a lot stronger in that regard than just a 32m bar in the middle of vibrated concrete (even if its a special type of concrete), but setting up that in a foundation that way is just hard for my brain to fathom. It does look as if there is a set of smaller 9-12mm hairpins around that main bar, so id assume its shaped like a ladder with a bar down the middle. Its hard to say when ya down know tolerances etc, plus your right about the double pour with the slab. Its something thats done due to just concretes drying speeds. Cant be pooring it when the stuff below is dry, plus to much = blow out, although here they already had concrete walls surrounding so that doesnt really matter.

[@dmurray2978]

The only post launch analysis I care to see

[@-danR]

It's pretty awesome.

[@markusdd5]

this is so 100% the most underrated YT channel out there

[@JimMZed]

A magnificently detailed technical presentation! This is your best video to date, and they’ve all been superb.

[@JKVisFX]

Thank you so much for your very indepth investigation of the ground system failures during the launch of the BFR. Nobody else has done such a detailed analisys before. I'm an instant fan of your's.

[@garrettkiefer]

You've taught all of us so much over the course of the orbital test campaign! Thank you for all the hard work, Zack!

[@RickL_was_here]

I so totally prefer watching your analysis over most. Too many 'half glass empty' channels that don't actually do their homework. Good job again man!

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I discovered this channel quite recentely from a french youtuber I follow, and as many here have already said, this channel deserves way more suscribers. The investigations are very thorough, and even though english is not my native tongue and the topic is very specific, the explanations are crystal clear. So a huge thank you for your job !

[@CSIStarbase]

Thank you! The goal for us is to start with images and video and then write the script based on the images. That way everything we are talking about is happening on the screen the moment we talk about it. I figure that helps because a lot of KZbin channels (not just the spaceflight related ones) are often talking about something that has nothing to do with what’s happening on screen. Or I guess the image on screen has nothing to do with what they are talking about 🤣. There is actually a difference between those two statements. But thank you! I’m glad you enjoyed it. We have considered keeping a staff to create accurate translations for the subtitles but as far as I can tell, as long as I create my own English subtitles (instead of letting KZbin do it) the auto translations into other languages seems to work a bit better.

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I’m guessing you are talking about Starbase FR? He’s part of the CSI team of field agents.

[@chtrouvpadnom]

@@CSIStarbase You're welcome, it's well deserved. I just checked the auto-translated french subtitles and they are indeed pretty accurate. I myself don't use them but I use the english ones, so the fact that you take time to create them is also very appreciated. First because even if I feel fluent enough in english, of course sometimes I still mishear a word ; and second because it allows to pause the video and still have the commentaries about the frame, so as you said having the script and the images related and synched help a lot, for many reasons. As for the french youtuber, it is indeed StarbaseFR ! I didn't know he was part of the team of field agents, it's nice to hear ! I've also heard about your channel once or twice from HugoLisoir, a quite big french space related chanel 😉 Anyway, thanks again and keep up the good work !

[@TechViewOpinions]

Glad you took the time to make this video. Well done!

[@teyibmhd9797]

The way you chat with Tim is so hilarious 😂

[@schtepke]

guys, having reached the top level of quality, where do you intend to go from now on? 😉 thx a lot to all of your contributors! besides that I have to admit I've become kind of a Zack fanboy lol. wherever you appear, you radiate calm, competence and seriousness in a humble and down2earth manner. respect!

[@CSIStarbase]

Thank you!

[@davidbradt6202]

This is absolutely incredible, thank you!

[@kelseyduerksen6404]

Nice video. Just want to point out though that Starship (and F9) uses AFTS, the A meaning automonous. There was no manual command from the ground to trigger FTS.

[@snuffeldjuret]

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[@migs7220]

Here for this!! been waiting. I was busy for the premire, but I am here for this!

[@Chuckt961]

My understanding has increased. I am thankful. 😉

[@LukeTattersall]

Brilliant episode! This was such a thorough deep dive, and the production quality was exceptional!

[@Hieu_Tom]

this is the most detailed video about the flight test I have ever seen on youtube,excellent analyze, SpaceX team need to work with you guy asap

[@christianhenderson5471]

Superb deep dive- best analysis I've seen so far

[@johnwhitaker8383]

Kudos. Admitting being wrong about something these days makes you a winner in my book! Good job!

[@rocketman1969]

Great update as always Zack!! Thanks CSI team.

[@alpenjon]

Most SpaceX reporters make long videos boring, you go into detail but remain engaging. Plus no clumsy segways into ads. Nice! Subbed!

[@kniix]

I've been waiting for the "Raptor chill collection" explanation. Finally!! Thx!

[@CSIStarbase]

Yeah I had to pick a good time to circle back on that topic.

[@omnicurious2949]

I was waiting for this video to drop....and the dude didn't disappoint! As usual, great and detailed analysis. Thanks for the diligence.

[@guillediaz1776]

You're just amazing Zack, thank you very much for these videos

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It's always a treat when a new CSI starbase video drops. I can't imagine the amount of work that goes into these videos, but they're always awesome.

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Thank you for your content. Love it.

[@ChrisRaynorMD]

Exceptional amount of detail! Thank you. First time watching and instantly subscribed. Fantastic work brother! Well done!

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Absolutely Excellent, thanks Zack & the whole team

[@Devinci297]

Your channel is one of the rare ones where I activated notifications. Good job, keep it up!

[@DemetriusTrumpClips]

The last time I was this excited for a premiere was The Batman 😂Great job dude!

[@_Mutineer]

The Absolute DEFINITIVE deepdive on the historic Flight Test 1 of Starship/Superheavy. Well done (again) Zac. But as you mention in the first part regarding the SpaceX webcast quality, well done SpaceX for having the absolute audacity to conduct cutting-edge super heavy orbital class rocket development in front of the whole world. Sure there are bits and pieces of secret-sauce things going on, but for the most part, they are unabashedly PROUD to show off their chops. And that is why we love them. It's also a big part of why we turn to expert content creators (hoping) for this kind of content, it's the engineering side of the whole thing that really turns on everyone that has learned what they can from folk like Tim Dodd, and are ready to learn more. Kudos to you for helping make that possible.

[@FasterLower]

Excellent analysis. I always look forward to your work - keep it up!

[@BillPickle]

The production quality and presentation of information in your video is absolutely top-tier. This is the kind of stuff I'd expect to see on a fully funded TV special on a science channel 10 years ago. Definitely going to be keeping up with the stuff you put out for my starship updates!

[@scottlymbery7948]

Mate another great video with heaps of information. Love the fact and integrity shown that you are willing to admit when you were wrong, without weasel words to try and explain it. Sometimes you don't know what you don't know.

[@JT-si6bl]

I think this vid covers EVERYTHING and the infographics are phenomenal.

[@terp2726]

A very well made comprehensive analysis. Excellent work, Zack and crew!

[@aarondyer.pianist]

Zack, I always look forward to your deep dives. This is one of the best SpaceX channels. Well done.

[@dakota4766]

This is the second video I have watched from your channel. The detail you are chasing is awesome.

[@scottlaing78]

Exactly the sort of detailed analysis I have been looking for. Kudos!

[@Richard-fx6go]

That was a great package of info, expertly put together, thanks a bunch Zack and Team!

[@fluid1614]

Whoever did the backing music is a master. Perfect selection. Great video

[@CSIStarbase]

Yeah Geoff is an audio engineer before he is a video editor lol. All the video editing is new skills for him.

[@Benjaminduduu]

This is the best content around for space nerds. I love it and am so thankful to be able to watch. The level of commitment and analysis is amazing. Thank you

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I'm a follower of Spacex. I have only just discovered this KZbin channel. This is the most professional organisation I have ever seen. The Presenter and the data being explored is mind-boggling. We done guys, this now my favourite Spacex channel. As one commenter said "It deserves more subscribers".

[@CSIStarbase]

Thank you! Much appreciated

[@Lse380]

Insane detailed analysis❤ horatio would be proud Well done thanks

[@shesagoodgirl]

i finally found a starship channel that dont suck up but give real info so us fans of space travel can still get happys ....thanks from oxford UK mate

[@benthilwind6908]

Stayed up late to watch this cheers guys excellent work will watch again tomorrow.. amazing work its been a journey last few years love this shit 👏 🙌 ❤️ ♥️

[@edwardrosier1805]

It is amazing how it held up under those aerodynamic loads. It shows how strong it really is.

[@dexterandrada]

Amazing production work on this video

[@Scottygthreethousand]

Zack, the word thorough doesn't even begin to cut it. Well done, I feel like I almost work there due to you.

[@richbarrows3922]

Captivating! I love the way you pull the pieces together from others. Kudos. New fan and sub.

[@BrianAllenWS]

Dude, one of your greatest. Truly superior ongoing analysis in the SpaceX ecosystem.

[@swaggythecat]

These 3d visuals are incredible. Great analysis!

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These are so entertaining and educational.

[@kyledavid17]

Your work is the best in the game. Learn so much every time. We know and appreciate just how many hours go into making each of these videos

[@davemanmartin]

This is phenomenal Zack. You’re a beast with this analysis, I had so many questions answered. Keep the team well fed and keeping us informed

[@CSIStarbase]

Thank you!

[@BabyYodaZips]

Thanks Zach and team!

[@CSIStarbase]

Thank you!!!!

[@Pico_444]

Has it already been that long. Feels like last week. Time flies.