[Part 2] The Real Reason Behind Delays to Starship Orbital Test Flight

[@uritamminga1]

Wow awesome stuff again! And along with all of the detailed knowledge and information I also appreciate your method of storytelling. Really draws us up to the punchline in an exciting way. I’m also comforted because sometimes I get the feeling that SpaceX is floundering right now. But your vid’s always reveal that they’re not floundering, they’re just having to solve a huge number of significant problems that are very difficult for most people to notice and understand. Thanks for your work!

[@CSIStarbase]

THank you! A lot of folks don’t like it but comments like these is why I will probably never change my style!

[@uritamminga1]

@@CSIStarbase Thanks Zack, glad to be an encouragement!

I have tons of respect for the work you're doing here. It's just incredible how much detail you're able to pack into a video like this, and still, make time fly by as we watch. Keep up the good work Zack!

[@BlueZirnitra]

The starship project is providing some wonderful youtube startups.m Thankful I discovered this but I'm not surprised its growing in influence.

[@isaacamante4633]

Legal te ver aqui!

[@ccbcco]

It would help if there were some chapter markers for such a long stretch of densely informative footage.

[@ccbcco]

@Anne Frank Vape Pen Yawn! Even if true - so what.

[@reeseprice82]

@Anne Frank Vape Pen Who wrote it? You?

[@andy_byrd]

Zack, in a 100% oxygen environment, you can light that stainless steel on fire with enough heat/pressure. The flame arrestors are likely made from Monel which will not easily burn even in 100% oxygen. They are also called Monel Stops and are very common in GOX systems. They aren't typically found in LOX systems as the cryo temps will usually put out any fire that could start inside the pipe.

[@scottwheeler2494]

The amount of thought and effort that you and your team put into each episode is simply amazing! I suspect it is almost as hard to "CSI" these systems as it was to design them in the first place. Even once you noodle them out you still have to figure out a way to present the information so that an idiot like me can understand it. Stunning work. Thank you for your hard work!

[@CSIStarbase]

Turning it into a story is definitely the most difficult part

[@ccbcco]

@@CSIStarbase You did a fantastic job. Super Heavy is fundamentally a multi-megaton explosion just waiting to happen. The only issue is whether the explosion is controlled or uncontrolled, and the degree of collateral damage. Here's some riveting "story drama" for ya: A-Boca Chica tank farm storage and/or fully loaded Starship contain 2400 tons of LNG. B-2400 tons of LNG = 23.5 KILOTONS of explosive power IN REGULAR ATMOSPHERE - NOT EVEN CONSIDERING THE PRESENCE OF THE LOX ACCELERANT. C-By comparison - Hiroshima =15 KILOTONS of explosive power. D-So, when you add in the pure LOX accelerant, you've GOT to be talking at least 2X the explosive power of Hiroshima in the event of catastrophic Super Heavy failure. Not trivial. Instant story drama.

[@Grahamese]

As the man says “The best part is no part”

[@matthewlee2424]

Each vid you produce is denser and more thoughtful than the last. i paused this so many times just to think about what you had said. You really are critically thinking here. Also, and I hope this doesnt offend others, but of all the youtubers I see reporting on Starship progress (who by the way do a very good and entertaining job), its so clear that not only do you have an engineering background but years of experience to draw on. It takes a lot of studying and maths to end up having an intrinsic grasp of physics in action and once gained, it never leaves you. You see life through the lens of physics rulesets and that comes across really clearly in your presentations. Lastly, Im really happy you have eased down on the skits. Throwaway jokes are awesome, as is some of the self-referencing of you and other contributors, but the videos just have so much more gravitas now. As another commenter has said, you went from unknown to someone whos words many other large platformed youtubers should pay very close attention to before releasing a video, lest they make themselves look a bit daft. You are going to be huge Zack, once you get the secret sauce of depth of information, presentation, production quality and joking dialled in. Your vids are just as much an engineering masterpiece as the OLM.

[@CSIStarbase]

Damn. I had to screen shot this one so I can save it for later. Thank you 🙏🏾. This means a lot!

[@mouser58907]

The pacing of these videos is just so good. It's fast enough to keep your attention but not too fast that you can't keep up.

[@CSIStarbase]

THanks Craig!!!

[@JoeTegtmeyer]

Hey Zack … great job again! I really appreciate the engineering focused approach with great care to use facts where known and identifying where informed speculation is used. I know it’s not easy and takes a lot of time and effort, particularly with the great visuals and illustrations. Thank you and keep up the fantastic efforts!

[@CSIStarbase]

Thank you. A lot of people don't like speculation. So its hard to present it the correct way

[@JoeTegtmeyer]

@@CSIStarbase I know that well, but you do a great job!

[@lordcraycray2921]

The amount of research completed for these episodes is insane. Amazing work, amazing graphics. I think that it mostly appeals to hardcore fans / engineers, but the amount of quality content is amazing!

[@davidjhyatt]

I like that you are so open to discussing points of disagreement. I really like your channel and think you and your team are doing a great job covering and explaining what is happening at Starbase! Keep it up!

[@rocketman1969]

Wow!! This episode has to be one of the coolest episodes thus far! Between the flame arresters, vortex, and renovations, I enjoyed and learned a lot from this one. Keep it up man, can't wait for part 3!! :D

[@CSIStarbase]

Thanks!

[@andrewcarter1599]

Hard to imagine anyone better to do this reporting. You and your team have great knowledge and expertise and obsession to open source info to make these insights!

[@CSIStarbase]

THank you!!! That means a lot

[@robjchristopher]

Another brilliant episode - your ability to present technical information in an easily digestible format is to be admired!

[@DaveInPA2010]

I love your step-by-step analysis! In addition to the science and engineering, you also teach good critical thinking and communications skills, and are an inspiration to young techies everywhere!

[@CSIStarbase]

THank you!!

[@oompah_your_dupa]

Another episode leaving me totally floored at your abilities to deduce this information but also present it so it’s easy to understand. Also really appreciate that you avoid any sensationalism and are honest about what is highly speculative.

[@CSIStarbase]

Thank you! Glad you enjoyed it

[@kenbecker6655]

WoW, just wow. Great stuff, Thanks

[@zainulzainab4762]

My favorite starship content. its so interesting that 40 - 60 mins videos feels like 10 mins. love from Nigeria

[@CSIStarbase]

Thank you!

[@alexanderalvarado9675]

I am absolutely baffled at the depth of analysis you do on this topic. You have some extremely convincing and well thought out speculations! Bravo.

[@Rightin02]

Wouldn't it be prudent to have additional flame arrestors downstream? Imagine a scenario where one of the arrestors near the QD is compromised. Once again an amazing video! This is clearly the best dedicated stage zero channel. Keep up the great work!

[@CSIStarbase]

I've been thinking this as well. The problem is, all of it is buried underground. So if it wasn't there from the start, it would be difficult to add later

[@noted33]

Your ability to clearly explain complex engineering concepts to a general audience is impressive! Thank you for creating these helpful videos.

[@CSIStarbase]

Thank you! Glad it was helpful!

[@kstaxman2]

You are certainly the most detailed and technically reliable channel out there right now. Great job following some real tought changes taking place. The engineering SpaceX has done over the last year is truly amazing. Understanding it from the sidelines is a feat almost as difficult.

[@cantordougramsay]

Zach, you are a force of nature! The attention to minute detail, research, and engineering expertise is obvious in all your videos, but you also manage to frame the problem and solutions (or possible solutions) in an easy to follow format. Your analyses are thorough, concise, and fascinating. Keep up the expert videos! We are all vastly more informed (and probably even more geeked out) by your work!

[@sudokujunkie4586]

Don't underestimate yourself. The rapid, information dense, graphic assisted delivery along with those "Hey, wait a minute..." pacing breaks makes a 40+ minute video easy to consume. You don't need to be an "addict" to enjoy your videos. Well scripted. Well produced. Well performed. Be proud S0Z. Also, I cannot imagine how much time you must have spent looking at vids and pics of the OLM.

[@CSIStarbase]

Thank you! Nice to hear that some people see it that way

[@matthodel946]

I'm sorry for your loss and tribute in the beginning frames, losing people is horrible. On a positive note, I love your show! Happy Holidays to you and your family Zack. Keep it real like you always do sir.

[@iiimtw111]

I'm speechless of the amount of attention to detail you have. I am really thankful that your high quality awesome enriching videos are free to watch, I wouldn't be mad if they were exclusives tbh. I really can't describe how awesome your content is!!! Really worth the wait!

[@mcctravel]

I’m incredibly impressed with this production. Although speculative, you give thoughtful analysis. Greatly appreciate your insight. Thanks!

[@CSIStarbase]

Glad you enjoyed it!

[@de-bodgery]

This was your best video yet! Damn dude! The stuff you see and figure out...impressive! I am glad to see the absence of "story time" in this video. Probably other people gave you similar feedback about this as I have in the past. AFAIK, your channel is the BEST when it comes to the infrastructure and digging out the details of how things work. I saw the flame arrestor in the past too and had no clue what it was. I didn't even notice that it had been removed. Good job!

[@CSIStarbase]

Everything is a story lol. I haven’t changed my style. I just adjust it as needed for specific topics.

[@averagejoe8255]

You are a profoundly intuitive engineer. Great job young man.

[@CSIStarbase]

Thank you

[@Davidcueball]

You are by far the best guy to get informative updates on SpaceX. Keep up the great work.

[@CSIStarbase]

Wow. Thank you! Definitely appreciate comments like those.

[@officialwildcardadventures]

Your videos are very thorough and insightful to those of us wishing to learn more. Please keep up the great work. 🙏💯

[@badrinair]

What an incredible capture and explanations of all the fine details. Well done Zack. The vortex that appeared on the cooling points it could be because of the hot air that has already risen up and the air from the surrounding area is flowing right in and getting sucked upwards . respect to the with you are doing man.

[@georgejenkins6275]

Sir, Your knowledge and the manner in which dissect a very complex subject is totally phenomenal !! Thank you so much for your knowledge as well as most especially for teaching your subscribers (me!) About a very complex piece of equipment. Sir, you are two steps about everyone else as deeply appreciated by this man and be aware there are tons of others who benefit from your knowledge, hard work and most especially your intuition. I thank you so much, Sir !! Good luck with your channel, it is beyond stunning what you produce !! Again, thank you !! It matters !!

[@CSIStarbase]

Thank you! I definitely appreciate that.

[@chrislyon7147]

Your analysis is considered, knowledgeable and reasoned. A magnificent addition to the partisan analysis from many other sources. Excellent! please keep it up.

[@artbycarlgookins]

This is one of the most exciting growing channels I have ever subscribed to. Amazing work.

[@truegret7778]

Well done! As a recently retired engineer (with a tiny bit of rocketry experience in the 80s with a startup, AMROC), I really appreciate your thorough and entertaining style. Just subscribed. Having also been a process engineer (solar panel industry), and working with Silane, the term deflagration brought back memories.

[@CSIStarbase]

Thank you!

[@donald4munro]

Another informative well-done video, Zach! Can't wait for Part 3!!!!

[@brennandegen7050]

A special deep dive into the raptor 2 engines would be AWESOME!!!!

[@joee1325]

Great! very though and well produced. Keep up the good work CSI team!

[@toddbernal2183]

Another amazing episode!!! You will want to watch this more then once! You will get more every time you watch it because it's soooo full of information!!!! Great work csi starbase and agents!!!!!!!!

[@nickfosterxx]

Top episode, really great scripting, editing and production. Hats off to you. Again.

[@CSIStarbase]

Thanks a ton!

[@danielcarlson8386]

Tim would be proud of the quality. ❤️❤️❤️

[@ashtorak]

Did KZbin eat my comment? Anyway, great episode and thanks for the shout out! 😀 I think, your speculations are well grounded!

[@markrevels1]

Great video. My brain is full at the moment.

[@TheVillageIdiotUk]

An impressive thesis, every bit as complex and well engineered as it’s subject matter. Well done fella.

[@williamlambdin9817]

Best and most detailed explanation and analysis of all things Starship. Your work is so good. Thanks for all your hard work.

[@CSIStarbase]

Thank you!

[@rad3676]

Wow, just found you today. What a great deep dive. I will be deep diving into your past videos....

[@clark3352]

Yes go into further details into the workings of a raptor 2 engine!

[@stevecoates3799]

Great stuff Zack, yeah, we would really like to understand the engine start-up details!

[@paddyjohnstone4744]

Great job Zack Very complicated systems explained logically and understandable Keep up this style

[@dermatologymiami]

Oh my gosh I cannot leave the time and detail you have spent on this production very well done. SpaceX and Elon need you

[@iwayini]

Great Video Zach. I learnt a lot and complexity of the launch mount is just incredible. Thank you for making these videos. Greetings from the UK.

[@philipgrice1026]

Simply said, this is the best channel to learn about SpaceX rockets. Awesome! And thank you.

[@kstaxman2]

Truly a deep dive and it's good to see your work continue to bring new insight into the issues that face SpaceX.

[@DerkMiester]

Green screen shots are looking so much better! I learned a lot in this one!

[@b97209]

Great work. It will take a couple of viewings to absorb all this content. Thank you.

[@jaredmundi3599]

Dude well done. I'm such a nerd for details and the work you're doing is ticking all my boxes. Thanks! a well deserved sub.

[@CSIStarbase]

Awesome, thank you!

[@Brians0898]

What a sweet intro.

[@CSIStarbase]

Thanks! We try to change it up everytime

[@CartFPV]

You deserve 1 mill keep up the hard work man! Amazing detailed content

[@tubularap]

Even though I was subscribed already, I found it hard to concentrate on so much technical details being given in the CSI Starbase videos, and tended to skip them. That was my limitation, nothing wrong with the videos. Now I make myself follow the whole video, and ... I am happily surprised with how easy it is for a layman to grasp the essence.

[@CSIStarbase]

I try to pay attention to the areas that it appears people struggle to understand.

[@tubularap]

@@CSIStarbase - I can attest that you are succeeding.

[@rubeng357]

You Have the best KZbin Chanel. This is one of the very best DOCUMENTALS I ever seen

[@CSIStarbase]

Thank you!!

[@ragaloft]

Respect. 🙏Thank you so much for your enormous contribution to our understanding of this marvel of engineering.

[@stanleyschutz5678]

Excellent investigation and explanations.

[@brennandegen7050]

Your videos are so informative and certainly my favorite in the SpaceX/Starship news cycle. Can't wait for the next episode.

[@mikehenning1791]

Great video as always always looking forward to the next deep dive keep it up brother

[@louisvisagie283]

Thanks for another great deep dive on stage 0. Can't wait for part 3.

[@Hoopaball]

It's refreshing to hear from an engineer for a change! Subscribed! Cheers!

[@cipedead0777]

Love the deep dives. Thank you to you and your team.

[@royjacobs45]

Quality episode once again! Long time follower and this might be one of your best, keep it up my man!

[@CSIStarbase]

Thank you!

[@Dromfel]

perfect as always, your videos are THE best

[@martinvandenbroek2990]

Great insights and explanations, even your speculations are interesting. Will be awaiting your next video and hope your views are right. Thanks for all your work and thanks to your contributers who do an excellent job.

[@Matthew-lh3zy]

Checking in from Canada. Thank you for another superb video

[@Jay-qs1ef]

excellent video as always, keep up the great work

[@Garryck-1]

As always, a fantastic investigation into the guts of the system! Many thanks!

[@CSIStarbase]

Thank you!

[@JustinHubertus]

Better then any movie. With every episode i´m more and more in aw for the following day, that brings more progress in de starship programm. Big Thanks for your Work here, i recommended you in my diary, that possible one day my grandchildren will read and come back to this episode. So hi grandchildren haha

[@makespace8483]

Very informative and engaging, even at 43 minutes!

[@julianrichards8337]

Another great deep dive and investigation. Thank you 🙂🙂

[@ProPlayer013youtube]

Amazing Video! Cant wait for part 3!

[@CSIStarbase]

It might be a while..but its coming. I have to do a few others first

[@astrojoe]

Awesome and informative as usual Zack, thanks!

[@ryanwilson7543]

Great work 👏 👍 keep up the great work. You can see all the effort that you have put in .

[@darkskin84]

Well done ZacK and my condolences to your lost one! 🙏🏾

[@mrgriply]

Thank you Zack, another fantastic deep dive. Excellent work.

[@CSIStarbase]

Much appreciated!

[@N3Cr0Ph0b1A]

Mate... You have found a niche! Really good videos; Hella interesting. Good work! Keep going!

[@chrismartin2001AD]

best spacex content on youtube. Awesome stuff!

[@gregmcpheoge3598]

Kudos! Another awesome dissection of probable engineering. Thanks for all the work you do!

[@raghu45]

Intricate explanation once again as we've come to expect from you! 👌🏻 The point is u r giving enormous feedback to EM & SpaceX and voluntarily from outside 😁. Hope EM honours u with a meaningful reward! 👏

[@CSIStarbase]

Thank you! I have a feeling they don’t pay attention to this stuff all that closely. I would be pretty shocked if they were

[@user-ge6hf2xs4r]

Very, very informative in a form that can be understood by many. Good work!

[@richardstansbury7847]

Unbelievable Zach and team keep up the good work 👍

[@nwliving]

Thanks so much for a well thought out theory and explained points

[@TexanMiror2]

Amazing video and analysis. Im looking forward to the next!

[@palmedor9916]

The amount of work in this video is crazy . Thank you 🫶🏾🙏🏾

[@jrdaparker]

Awesome job Zack! I can’t believe I followed right along with everything. You are truly a gifted educator! Thanks!

[@webbtrekker534]

Another well made, well thought out and presented episode. Always a pleasure to see what you have to say!

[@mcmann7149]

Very nice video so far and may your loved one's soul rest in peace.

[@CSIStarbase]

Thank you.

[@makeitwork583]

Hey, I’m pretty new to your channel, but impressed I am. I really enjoyed this video! Be well.

[@matdutton]

I highly appreciate your videos. Very informative. Keep up the great work!

[@LeWebslinger]

Finally!!!! I was waiting this video from the release of the first one

[@truhartwood3170]

Dude, this is Scotty (from startrek) meets Sherlock Holmes. Huge respect for your sleuthing. I can't imagine the hours of work needed to do this level of research as well the pruduction quality of the video. Hats off sir!

[@CSIStarbase]

Thank you, on average it takes about 4 hours per minute of video.

[@truhartwood3170]

@@CSIStarbase I believe it! It shows!

[@tonespeaks]

@CSI Starbase Wow, that was amazing work.....good show!!!

[@djredrover]

Bro, another banger as always! This is awesome! SO awesome, in fact, I had to join as a Staff Member! Cheers, Zack.

[@CSIStarbase]

Thank you! Did you get access to the discord server ?

[@djredrover]

@@CSIStarbase I actually did not. Will it get emailed? Excited!

[@djredrover]

@@CSIStarbase Hey Zack, what do you think of my "catch-only-tower" theory: I think the 3rd tower being built in Florida, might be a catch-only tower to be constructed on a "landing-zone" to practice booster/ship catches, without risking damage to the OLM and all the plumbing. Indicators: Lack of plumbing being installed inside each section (plumbing should have been done by now), given prop load to the QD arm is not need. In fact, no QD arm is needed at all for this tower which is given why we haven't seen a QD arm for this 3rd tower. But the catch-arms for the 3rd tower is visible if in pieces. Further, this tower is shorter, which makes sense since this tower won't be stacking a full ship so a full height tower isn't needed. Thoughts? Also, I still haven't gotten the goods for the discord channel. Cheers mate.

[@CSIStarbase]

@@djredrover There is a full set of cryo pipe work being assembled for the 3rd tower already. So it looks like it will have a GSE arm

[@CSIStarbase]

@@djredrover sorry I missed this. That feature should be working. It’s automatic

[@Ed-jg3ud]

So so good. Seriously, respect. Love that ur sharing your knowledge w everyone

[@hashmagandy2012]

Refreshing to see a realistic description of the enormous technical challenges SpaceX has to still overcome to make the Starship concept work. I’d also like to see someone explain how all this is funded, notice SpaceX have just been offering stock in the company to would be investors. They wouldn’t get my money until I’ve seen all this work. 😊

[@CSIStarbase]

Thanks! I’m glad you enjoyed it