Starship and Super Heavy Orbital Test Animation

With suborbital Starship tests seemingly complete with SN15's successful landing, all eyes are on the first orbital test flight of a full Starship-Super Heavy stack. This test, scheduled to take place only in a few month's time, will feature the world's tallest and most powerful rocket ever built taking flight for the first time. This animation shows the proposed flight plan of that first orbital test flight.
NOTE: Some aspects of this animation are inaccurate or out of date. During the production many new pieces of information were revealed that weren't known at the time certain scenes were animated.
Credits (Please go follow these people if you don't already):
Neopork (Starship and SH Models): / neopork85
Alex Svan (Raptor Model): / alexsvanart
Sam Krug (Earth Atmosphere Shader): / samuel_krug
Spaceport3D (3D Scan of Boca Chica Launch Site): / spaceport3d
Nick Henning (Misc. Boca Chica Buildings): / nickhenning3d
Twitter: / c_bass3d
Special Thanks to my Patrons:
John Barlow
Marcus House
NSS North Houston Space Society

[@MattLowne]

Absolutely incredible! The wait was definitely worth it 😍

[@SaliseProductions]

Nice to see you here

[@xXKirkSoloXx]

Love your videos Matt, keep up the great work!

[@r4gaming744]

Ayyy

[@Jango4936]

👁️👄👁️

[@astrogamingfound2785]

nice to see you @Matt Lowne, 0_0

[@MarcusHouse]

Incredible work! This is pure eye candy and we all love it. Thanks for inspiring so many with the work you all do.

[@nickg9876]

Yeah it definitely is

[@rishiparitala88]

agreed

[@ckdigitaltheqof6th210]

If all the BN is used for, is to hall SN into orbit, that would be an increadable mass to hall up. I wonder if 4 to 6 falcons on a o-ring brass around the SN canister could do the same, or cost less, if to orbit deploy only.

[@rishiparitala88]

@@ckdigitaltheqof6th210 Superheavy has an approximate thrust of around 14 MN of thrust while f9 has about 1.7MN... It would take about 8 falcon 9s strapped together... Conclusion: SH is a beast.

[@ckdigitaltheqof6th210]

@@rishiparitala88 falcons should have had differant scale size, which explains why not, unfortunately.

[@CM-en3hr]

The most incredible thing is that you did this for free and without wanting recognition. And that’s why I know that we will get to Mars within our lifetime. That we’re finally in an era that we stopped carrying about the monetary value in things and start becoming passion for what we want and love , Great job.

[@VenturePictures]

Totally agreed!

[@andresponce305]

Passion won’t pay for the fuel to get to Mars tho 🤣

[@lilwrighto7793]

@@andresponce305 the fuel is methane and oxygen. Both can be produced cheaply. It’ll get it the point that these rockets are more cost effective than jets.

[@TheEmeraldMenOfficial]

@@lilwrighto7793 Methane: produced naturally by cows, who fart out more methane than people actually release into the atmosphere. Oxygen: The single most common element on the planet. Plus, plants/algae produce it naturally.

[@lilwrighto7793]

@@TheEmeraldMenOfficial are you agreeing or disagreeing? Lol. Sounds like you elaborated more for me so Andres Ponce understands how rocket fuel is used.

[@ShootAUT]

"Getting it to orbit would be a success. But lift-off without it blowing up stage zero would already be a victory." - Elon Musk

[@trishaykaul9511]

I know where you are coming from lol. Everyday Astronaut.

[@keniken6672]

F"ckin Hell Elon you is a superstar. You have blown the old facts and the nay sayers off the planet. 👍

[@keniken6672]

F*ckin hell Elon. You is a superstar. You have blown all the old facts and the nay sayers right off the planet 👍

[@mode1charlie170]

Agreed

[@elihavalot8111]

This video helps a bit to appreciate how the booster will have so much power that the blast from its thirty, plus or minus, Raptor engines will fly out and away from the OLT (orbital launch table) as it begins to lift off, likely knocking over the LOX and liquid methane tanks in the GSE tank farm and igniting the mixture, unless some blast diversion system is installed. Cape Canaveral launch pads have huge blast diversion structures, but SpaceX seems to think that the booster, with roughly twice the power of the Saturn 5, will not need any such blast diversion structures.

[@TailosiveTech]

Let’s get this on trending!

[@lazadafanboyz7970]

That's impossible. People nowadays like tiktok and senseless stuff more than improvement in science and technology. That is the hard truth and it's kinda sad.

[@bn1__]

@@lazadafanboyz7970 well sn15’s test flight got 3rd on trending....

[@vibecheck663]

Oh hi Drew!

[@kevpatguiriot]

Hola

[@tae5216]

@@akshit0203 US

[@muhammadrizqanilmi1301]

This is the largest animation collaboration ever conducted by Starship fans. The quality is completely the best top notch! C_Bass3D, Nick Henning, NeoPork, and all others, you're all rock!! ✨🚀

[@generalyellor8188]

I wouldn't call them rocks, but I would say they DO rock.

[@sifaunnithomirwansyahnitom614]

Pake google translate

[@PiDsPagePrototypes]

Quality easily up to the standards of top documentary programs.

[@dmurray2978]

IQ matters

[@mauricegold9377]

@miew gaming pro 12 Banyak kerja keras disini. Kenapa Anda mengeluh? Lakukan lebih baik sendiri, maka.

[@m-sidhan5461]

Imagine the feelings of people who told this system wouldn't work seeing this thing nail everything in flight test 2 Literally goosebumps

[@jaypaint4855]

I think it might nail everything on test 2, considering that probably all the problems with 24/7 were due to damage from concrete slamming into it

[@livingexcuse3767]

@@jaypaint4855Disagree, multiple engines that were working fine shut down mid flight, the hydraulic power unit which was not even in the blast radius failed, and all stage separation mechanisms failed completely. Not saying the concrete didn't do anything, but the likelihood of so much concrete directly damaging so many engines while leaving the bottom of the O2 tank completely unharmed seems improbable.

[@interstellar_.4.]

@@livingexcuse3767 you do live up to your username

[@Booster-13ALIVE]

@@livingexcuse3767after flight 2, the concrete and hpus were the problem

[@Deeveeaar]

Amazing animation! Cant wait to see this happen for real 😎

[@zoriox8667]

From what it seems, it aint far whatsoever

[@randomaccessfemale]

But be also prepared that it might not go as smoothly as here.

[@Deeveeaar]

@@randomaccessfemale Yeah i wonder lately what succes rate this program really has. seeing the tiles etc makes me really question if this will suffer the same faith as the spaceshuttle

[@fermentedfruit]

@@Deeveeaar was thinking the same thing but i’m sure they’ll manage to get good data! considering the fact that it’s been about a year since they started with the prototype test! so exited!!

[@Deeveeaar]

@@fermentedfruit ohh yes this is very exciting! 😎

[@LabPadre]

Excellent!

[@AaronJohnandroider]

Thanks bro

[@rahul0754]

What's ur internet bill

[@shreysharma726]

hell yeah ...lab padre and nasaspaceflight are the best !!

[@HelisCasting]

eggcellent indeed

[@reagank.2268]

@@rahul0754 🤣

[@PB-oe7id]

Hands dowm the best animation of starship I've ever seen

[@VenturePictures]

That’s incredible. SpaceX need to get you on their renders team.

[@thescientifichacker9399]

True

[@jaypaint4855]

69 likes

[@robertothigpen511]

Is there a naughty or nice list, or just a slide ruler

[@astroman310]

@@jaypaint4855 70

[@thepro2412]

agreed

[@totallybias2339]

Made me feel like a kid again. So magical. Can’t stop thinking about seeing this actual happen some day

[@jinsakai9729]

Only a few more weeks! 😉🚀

[@saadusmani78]

@@jinsakai9729 This didn't age well

[@jinsakai9729]

@@saadusmani78 lmao 🤦🏼‍♂️

[@gig2734]

The audience rises and gives a standing ovation 👏👏

[@visionofmars14]

69th like 😎

[@Chrisklown]

Okidoki. There is a but. The fins rotate. The first stage turns 180° and main engine slows it down

[@Astromath]

@@Chrisklown ?

[@thejesuschrist]

Absolutely incredible! Amazing talent! Thank you.

[@rogerfreeman6787]

Wasn't Jesus a flat earther?

[@OriginalUnknown2]

How the fuck are you verified? lol

[@zephyro76]

@@OriginalUnknown2 well his name is Jesus Christ and this is his official channel

[@rogerfreeman6787]

@@OriginalUnknown2 Please don't be vulgar in his presence.

[@mr22ph95]

Wow Jesus!!!

[@Klooney404]

3 years after this fine video was created, IFT 4 did it.

[@Booster11.]

It’s amazing 😍🚀

[@NominalOrbit]

Here after the first Orbital Test Flight Attempt!!!

[@jaypaint4855]

Same

[@Whataboutit]

Absolutely amazing job! This is so well done. Thank you from all #teamspace for what you're doing for us! 😍

[@chonk4687]

:D

[@mattgaming8717]

HYPE!!!!!! HYPE!!!! DAMN IT HYYYYYYYPE!!!!!

[@odayltonprof]

Really fantastic Realmente fantástico (PT-BR) Just a detail : só um detalhe : I think the wings will not be so open when re - entering ... Acho que na reentrada as asas não estarão tão abertas ... I think they will only be exposed to high temperatures in the denser layers of the atmosphere to facilitate maneuverability of the ship ... Acho que elas só serão expostas as altas temperaturas já nas camadas mais densas da atmosfera para facilitar a manobrabilidade da nave ... in the upper layers where the plasma will form aerodynamic pressures will be very strong and mechanisms and wings would be ripped off nas camadas superiores onde se formarão o plasma as pressões aerodinâmicas serão muito fortes e os mecanismos e as asas seriam arrancadas

[@GeorgePrince]

Way to go!!

[@shreysharma726]

you rock felix

[@venturefanatic9262]

So that's were all the GPUs have gone, it's to make this Masterpiece.

[@falco3471]

Rofl

[@TranOfficial]

Worth it

[@bn1__]

Lol worth it tho

[@mattgaming8717]

Lol

[@remartembile]

@@bn1__ Read it again. He called it masterpiece!!

[@SimplyElectronicsOfficial]

Very good! The grid fins are staying up now though

[@pratyakshyt]

Why it’s landing on water tho ?

[@officialspock]

yeah, I don't understand why grid fin doesn't fold anymore like this animation

[@Rogdude_]

@@officialspock spaceX simulations showed that folding the fins is not needed, so they will test with the fins out now to see of they can remove the folding mechanism entirely, eliminating a potential point of failure

[@zoidburg2975]

Only for the first launch. They will fold on final version.

[@walterkennedy9474]

@@zoidburg2975 i may be mistaken, but I’m fairly sure that they Elon said they would keep the grid fins unfolded in his interview/starbase tour with everyday astronaut.

[@markviereck4547]

One thing is that the grid fins don’t fold. They are stationary. Per Elon. Definitely the best , realistic video done

[@1218omaroo]

A decision more recent than this video. :)

[@markviereck4547]

@@1218omaroo yes. Most had that wrong.

[@johntheux9238]

So much attention to details and accuracy. You guys should make real movies.

[@eccentricity23]

I agree! Also, not to be rude, but "accuraty" is pretty hilarious.

[@johntheux9238]

@@eccentricity23 That's fine I'm French ^^

[@cwulfe1]

What do you mean? This IS a real movie!

[@DanielRichards644]

"accuracy", All the GSE Tanks are the same object, there are 2 different size GSE tanks but are set to the same overall height by adjusting the height of the concrete base, they are missing the GSEC's entirely (the covers that will be used to allow insulating the tanks), the other tanks that are believed to be Methane and Oxygen Chillers are flat out missing from the site, the Booster appears to be half covered in heatshield tiles which it won't have as it will do a boost back and entry burn like the Falcon 9. And frankly not sure where they are getting the idea of the base of Super Heavy getting wider like that.

[@johntheux9238]

@@DanielRichards644 There is no heatshield on superheavy in this render, it's just stainless steel with a mirror like finish. And BN2 thrust dome holes are just on the edge of the booster so the base will be wider.

[@Got2Learn]

Best animation so far, keep up the good work guys!!!!!!

[@theaypisamfpv]

i agree 100% great animation and very realistic !

[@arnoldsmith982]

just hope the real launch goes as well

[@qm_rev]

Unfortunately, it cut right before the scene where the dolphins pushed the floating Starship to Hawaii... :-)

[@desolate1907]

Almost like real life, this is how much animations have progressed.

[@elaxelginezttv1688]

What a wonderful moment to be alive.

[@alaricvis09]

That Cybertruck payload, LOL. Amazing video.

[@steveaustin2686]

That made me smile.

[@Unmannedair]

I missed that. Will have to rewatch.

[@johndododoe1411]

@@Unmannedair 4:04 video time.

[@OCDRex11]

I too smiled and got the fuzzies.

[@RippanCSGO]

I almost got a tear out from 7:35. Just a year ago.. that "swing" and landing would almost be like sci-fiction... but now, with SN8 up to SN15... its proven it works

[@veritateseducational217]

It hasn’t proven it works at all. A one time occurrence isn’t proven, it’s going to be a while until it’s proven.

[@rogerfreeman6787]

@@veritateseducational217 It has worked, and that proves beyond any doubt that it is possible.

[@veritateseducational217]

@@rogerfreeman6787 I’m not saying it isn’t possible, I’m saying it isn’t proven. It’s going to take a lot of testing as well as trial and error before it get reliable like Falcon 9.

[@Cursed_Baljeet]

@@veritateseducational217 it was proven with SN15, the ship is still standing till today

[@veritateseducational217]

@@Cursed_Baljeet As exciting as it was to watch SN15 succeed, it barely did anything compared to what they are promising. I’ll wait for the orbital test, the static fire didn’t go well for the TPS

[@edcallahan9536]

This literally brings tears to my eyes-thank you for helping us all visualize the incredible event!

[@exports6979]

This is a marvelous animation. Note: It has the grid fins folded, which they won't be.

[@sreastronaut9765]

This is incredible!!! I cant even imagine how much work went into this project. The modeling, animation, simulation, textures, camera work, sound design, EVERYTHING is just mind blowing.

[@singularity108]

To say that I didn't weep when your rendered starship stages softlanded on the ocean, would be to lie. AMAZING WORK. A Herculean effort which deserves all of its glories.

[@larrysouthern5098]

Yeah...I think I got somthing in my eyes too.... 👀.. Great video!!!

[@bn1__]

Yeah it’s a great video... everyone involved in it deserves an award... also they must’ve had some very very good gpus for that rendering lol

[@jamessheppard4372]

@@bn1__ I think they've single handedly caused the gpu shortage

[@bn1__]

@@jamessheppard4372 lmao probably

[@SREnergy]

Hmmm... Landing in water enables landing WITHOUT legs. Maybe EM has something up his sleeve with that.... and large cranes on the converted oil platforms....

[@arkhammemery4712]

I cry everytime, man. It's such a privilege to be alive during the advent of humanity taking it's first steps towards the stars.

[@tekish7682]

I got emotional during the Starship decent. Well done! Wouldn't be great to see this on the first flight. Elon and crew certainly have the plan and the production / design group. Good Flight SpaceX and Good Flight C-Bass and Neopork!

[@cmdrlargemarge7698]

"Holy flying fuck that thing took off!" - Elon Musk 2018

[@wahabartwork2487]

@@cocoman1456 he actually did say that tho go watch falcon heavy's starman launch

[@cocoman1456]

@@wahabartwork2487 oh sorry

[@mattgaming8717]

Ya damn right he did!!!

[@TheMetatron333]

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[@fst-timer7107]

Beautiful. Throw in a couple of 'loss of signal' frames and it'd be damn near perfect.

[@edwardsr70]

And the droneships

[@MrSapps]

@@edwardsr70 no dropships for the 1st test

[@justaguy2023]

@@MrSapps why not?

[@nolancain8792]

@@MrSapps aren’t they supposed to “catch” it?

[@ix5-10debasishrout6]

@@edwardsr70 Aren't they supposed to catch the whole damn thing? 🙄

[@jorisaugustomorelli]

Beautiful job. The space program lovers community is proud of you.

[@keech5348]

I have big big confidence in the Space X team that the orbital test will be a great success on the first try! ❤️

[@Arae_1]

This actually made me feel emotional, and that's not an easy thing to do. This is an absolute feast for the eyes and ears, amazing work

[@shreysharma726]

you were also the best

[@araflohd]

As a legend once said: "It isn't much, but its enough to make a grown man cry."

[@HarrisonAdAstra]

I am a simple space fan, I see C-bass I click.

[@migs7220]

I love you, I started watching them unclothed. Keeps things even simpler.

[@Kaiten-uk8gd]

Priorities on higher level..... respect

[@rjgreen91]

One day this animation will be replaced with actual footage and mars landings. Mind blown 🤯🤯

[@Alice.59]

the risk with doing this kind of animation works, is that at the speed spaceX is going now, they could launch the real thing before the animation is even rendered

[@maximopadula4787]

This is AMAZING. Incredible work. Elon need to watch this

[@gteaz]

Elon "Nasa lands in water"

[@sixforks6543]

Oh he will

[@gteaz]

@@maximopadula4787 It's a joke. I can explain it if you like, the joke.

[@indycinema]

I actually got a little sad when that SH hit the water. I say this is art.

[@84MadHatter]

I also got a little sad seeing it hit the water

[@Unmannedair]

I though the plan was to catch it mid air using a landing tower?

[@timothygooding9544]

@@Unmannedair eventually, but for SN-20 both are planned for ocean splashdown so they dont damage any equipment (if it survives Super Heavy's takeoff that is)

[@Evert-JanN]

​starship wont land on land because if somsething goes wrong with reentry, pieces will land all over populated areas

[@patrickunderwood5662]

Me too

[@SpaceXfG]

It's beyond my imagination how much work and effort this took (crazy much, I guess!), but you made a piece of art - looking forward to your future projects!

[@SuperCJ429]

Really great! Thanks so much for creating this!

[@tubularap]

Green Raptor cones ... the frosting ... the soundtrack !! We have to be careful; this flight may be disappointing in reality after this ;-)

[@vistaero]

Why the green?

[@JamesMBC]

@@vistaero As I understand, it's a layer of special oxide formed when forming the nozzle steel in a vacuum, as opposed to the grey oxide that used to form with the previous process in air. The green oxide works as a much better protection surface against rust than the grey oxide, besides being more resistant to abrasion.

[@pinochet3317]

I don’t think “Holy Shit” will cut it when the whole stack launches

[@baronblackdragon9078]

I’ll literally shid and coom when that happens

[@tapio83]

Every car alarm in brownsville will be joining the celebration.

[@a..d5518]

@@tapio83 especially over on South Padre Island. SpaceX needs to launch this beast in the wee hours of the morning 👩🏾‍🦰😏♥️

[@kyled7969]

Liftoff thrust of 29 sea-level raptors for BN3 will be about ~64 Mn of thrust. Nearly double that of the Saturn V.

[@mystic6423]

@@kyled7969 well now its confirmed it wil be 32 raptors

[@naskeri]

Holy shit, that was just completely beautiful!

[@b14ckyy]

I already get goosebumps all over my body just from this animation. It will be incredible to see the real flight. I really hope they get good footage from as much part of the flight as possible!

[@metalfaceplates]

Holy cow it’s been three months since your last video… We have missed you so much and can’t wait to see this!

[@techno_raptor_x]

I almost cried out of happiness while watching this. Loved this animation a lot

[@andrespineda7620]

Unbelievable! Beautiful work. Keeping fingers crossed that the actual flight goes this well.

[@jmanpro2599]

This had some real hard work put into it wow amazing job

[@xXKirkSoloXx]

Amazing, can't imagine how much work went into this. Truly brilliant.

[@chrisdurrer6508]

Wow! Not many people understand just how much work goes into an animation with that much detail. Inspiring, well done guys.

[@Xxblinkhardy46xX]

Amazing work. Can't be more excited!

[@spritefun9362]

Well done guys, this was truly amazing!

[@dim_dub_insect8193]

Never seen anything like this. No words to describe. Simply beautiful. Chefs kiss.

[@daveblaedow8419]

The day this happens will be so sweet, I cannot wait.

[@DailyDoseofSpace.]

How have I only just seen this!? This is incredible and a work of art. Really good job mate

[@luisgiraldes6958]

Amazing video and soundtrack, thank you!

[@vmpgsc]

Your TEST animation gave me chills... I'll probably pass out when you release the final. Outstanding.

[@randgrithr7387]

No, it's an animation of the orbital test.

[@TheSpaceEngineer]

@@randgrithr7387 he is likely one of corey’s contributors, so he saw the test animations. he also likely commented before the premiere

[@SteveEhrmann]

I'll add my voice to the chorus. This work is magnificent in and of itself. Plus, it demonstrates so vividly what's possible online when so many people, including artists, get so interested in a topic and then work together to make such a collective work of art. I feel so great about our community and about how SpaceX's innovations, success, and openness have sparked all this into being. I can't thank you guys enough. Keep up the great work!!!

[@carljohan9265]

This right here is proof that space travel has the capacity to unite people in a way that nothing else can match. On top of that, it's the one and only thing that's capable of replacing war as the driving force of tech development. And to think some people ask why we need to go to space.

[@markfarrell8977]

Right on

[@jcarrandson]

Musk has single handedly restarted the space race. I'm pretty sure he'll end up on top but either way it's such a step forward for mankind.

[@jcarrandson]

@@carljohan9265 Honestly makes my blood boil when people disregard space travel or space curiosity in general. I asked a girl I worked with if she saw the SN15 landing and she was just like "I saw something about a rocket on the news but I kinda switch off about stuff like that, doesn't interest me". Grrr! If everyone was like her, we'd still be in the god damn stone age.

[@carljohan9265]

@@jcarrandson I saw another person who basically said "we should not go to Mars because people will die if we do". Yea, America sure would look different today if every seaman thought like that back in the maritime era.

[@ptsmithcruises]

Coming back to this after the flight 3 re-entry footage. Great job man.

[@spidey885]

This's one of my favourite videos on youtube now

[@HK9_FCB]

This is a new level of animation this is better than reallife this is just amazing 🤩 ❤️

[@TheHeavenman88]

Real life is the a best simulation we’ve got . Lol I bet it will be more epic than this when they pull it off ...

[@a..d5518]

Well, this is better than real life, until real life catches up…😁 Then, all bets are off… For now this will do nicely as a stand in…

[@tandinwangyel1897]

Is he using blender?

[@spacexplained5001]

OH MY GOD.... This is THE best animation! I doubt SpaceX's next animation can complete against this Hats off 👏

[@bosenose4837]

This is the best video I have seen in a long time! Amazing work

[@MrBastUncherGFX]

Probably the best animation of this future orbital test i never seen *_* GG dude !

[@josemoralez1959]

Amazing, this is a masterpiece.

[@Cydonius1]

Someone must be chopping onions in my house .... why are these tears streaming down my face?

[@elon2159]

You literally cried watching this? How old are you? Are you male or female? What country are you from?

[@Cydonius1]

@@elon2159 So many questions, who are you the FBI ?

[@elon2159]

@@Cydonius1 why would this video make you cry I'm trying to figure out what kind of person you are?

[@mattgaming8717]

Because its going to be fucking beautiful.!!! You better have tissue on the real launch date. We all better!!!!

[@zoidburg2975]

@@elon2159 It’s obvious he was just awe struck!

[@nickfosterxx]

Thanks y'all. Really brings it home just how challenging this is. And not just re-entry.

[@nathaniel_playz8844]

Woah thats soo cinematic!!! Impressive

[@smallstars]

So uplifting to see such a genius collab by so many talented individuals!!! 🙌🏼

[@adriantheo7654]

You are here

[@Desk_Neck_]

@@adriantheo7654 are you here?

[@isaquest134]

@@Desk_Neck_ maybe

[@jaypaint4855]

@@isaquest134 Schrödinger’s youtube active status

[@mervstash3692]

What's genius about it? What exactly is it's purpose? It's definitely not for going to Mars or doing city to city transport

[@craigman04]

The shot from under the skirt look upon the earth was stunning! Amazing work

[@jzbassham-demery5339]

Mannn look this was so amazing to watch like almost the real thing! This was awesome work it damn near made me cry because of the excitement this is going to come with...the accomplishments..the hope! It was beautiful, I’m sure the day this takes place it will tears in the eyes of the workers, Elon, the staff just from the joy that’s coming off of this I CANNOT WAIT!!

[@obayev]

This is so incredible! Thank you very much!

[@MarcelHuguenin]

Incredibly stunning animation, well done guys!

[@Sir_Uncle_Ned]

I am so excited that we’ll get to see this IRL. There’s never been a better time for a space nut like me

[@simons1543]

Fantastic stuff. Thank you guys

[@alexbuilds706]

Well done! Love the re-entry!

[@justas7463]

I love the way the Starship is still a such a new and somewhat uncertain program with all of its complexity and just the pure scale of what Elon envisions to achieve with it and yet seeing any sort of renders of the Starship sitting atop the Super Heavy going to orbit just feel so much more realistic and reliable than Blue Origin sending a pair of Bezo's old socks to the lower Earth orbit (even)... Go SpaceX! Absolutely beautiful render by the way!

[@Skive_67]

Of course a spacex fanboy finds a way to bring blue origin into this

[@georgeionescu6425]

this will never happen in real life

[@justas7463]

​@@georgeionescu6425 Which? The actual launch of Starship atop of the Booster?

[@TheTechBite]

Jeff who?

[@MikeNapoli1989]

@@georgeionescu6425 what won’t happen?

[@aninnocentchild4353]

I was smiling throughout the video😆❤️ goosebumps! Especially from 01:47 to 02:00❤️

[@johndododoe1411]

Is that a spotted pig skin paint job?

[@TheSpaceEngineer]

@@johndododoe1411 no thats just frost on the tanks from the cryogenic fuels

[@johndododoe1411]

@@TheSpaceEngineer Tank frost isn't usually in those organic shapes. I assumed a pig skin texture because Neopork is involved, otherwise it would have been the similar looking cows.

[@TheSpaceEngineer]

@@johndododoe1411 its like that because of the apparent low gravity, so the fuel is floating in the tank, at least thats my theory, but then it doesnt make sense because superheavy was accelerating in that shot. I didnt make the animation, I dont know the logic behind it, but its likely because of the propellant floating in the tanks (which again, still doesnt make total sense since it is accelerating)

[@tameshwarbridgemohan716]

Felt like I was actually there. Great great job!!!!!

[@rodd1000]

Wow superb guys. You just keep getting better

[@alexdivola]

7:35 epic moment! C'mon... the whole video is EPIC! Incredible work!

[@RipskyOfficials]

My dream rocket models: My actual rockets: *cant even get off the stick when launching*

[@nervun8097]

Ik how you feel

[@tpzd1063]

Same

[@otiebrown9999]

An excellent, instructive simulation. This has GOT TO WORK! First time!!

[@ThatGuy-sd3zl]

Can’t wait to hear what 29 raptors sound like.

[@windigo000]

you probably would hear slight pop and then silence. ~150dB @ 5 miles ;)

[@MichaelAConnolly]

Great idea with the cargo...awesome film.

[@kingwr12]

There won't be any frost on the outside of SS in the vacuum of space. As soon as SS is out of the atmosphere and in the sun, the high temperature and low pressure will sublimate all of the frost, and it won't pick up any new moisture in space, nor would the empty fuel tanks cause the moisture to freeze on the surface even if it did.

[@jcdeb4131]

Looks so good though...

[@lntg]

You mean out of the stratosphere? The atmosphere is pretty damn big.

[@stuartwillardscreenworx4035]

Aah was that the patchy 'Jersey Cow' effect visible as it progressed after launch. At one point it even looked like thick foam with chunks bitten out of it as it entered orbit. Yes that bit did look a bit odd to my eye but nonetheless an otherwise excellent animation.

[@gregsonwoods]

@@JackHudler Scott Carpenter --Gemini??

[@Pash2024]

Also there would be no one moment simultaneous engines shutdown, no engines glow on first stage reentry, no horizontal floating on water (center of mass on engines) etc etc

[@garrycarpenter2924]

Amazing work. That's pure passion showing through big time. Well done

[@nighttow8780]

Excellent excellent job. This animation actually evoked an emotional response. When the music slowly faded, then gimbal, music comes back strong with engine start. I shed a tear. No shit, I really did.

[@PatrickStewarts]

Omg its so good I almost cried

[@efraim6960]

I don't even know what to say. It's just wonderful.

[@lordsandic]

yeah, hands down, the best animation like this I've ever seen, that includes official ones from govs and orgs, well done

[@gabrielhadad3130]

Thats awesome i think you nailed it man, amazing work

[@howards9093]

Thank you so much, I can’t explain how great watching this makes me feel.

[@VECTAVERSE]

Imagine when more than 3 raptor are ignite.

[@aviationgaming1799]

Hi big fan

[@mlzs_]

Vectaverse here too😄

[@shukriwafiq5220]

@Fk Gooogle wtf are you talking about they're not the same person

[@earthwormjj]

God, the work that must have gone into this. Absolutely incredible!

[@mobayguy]

Likely the best animation I've ever seen. Outstanding! WOW