Why SpaceX Is Buying Oil Rigs

In 2020, SpaceX secretly bought two oil rigs with the intent to convert them into offshore rocket launch platforms. This video looks at why Starship will need these platforms and how SpaceX will convert these old rigs into rocket launching platforms.
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Music used in this video:
» Infinite Perspective - Kevin MacLeod
» Sunset Trails - DJ Williams
» Stuck In The Air - The Tower Of Light
» Double You - The Mini Vandals
» Proud - Bobby Renz
» Key To Your Heart - The Mini Vandals
Credits:
Written and edited by Ewan Cunningham ( / ewan_cee )
Narrated by: Beau Stucki
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