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SpaceX's Mars Rocket Prototype Test Flight
2:17:52 - 2:23:07 (05:14)
SpaceX's Mars rocket prototype underwent a test flight which included a flip maneuver and attempted landing, but was unsuccessful due to a problem with one of the engines.
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This episode discusses the impressive engineering and precision required for the SpaceX rocket boosters to flip and land back on Earth after their initial launch.
2:17:52 - 2:19:25 (01:32)
Summary
This episode discusses the impressive engineering and precision required for the SpaceX rocket boosters to flip and land back on Earth after their initial launch.
ChapterSpaceX's Mars Rocket Prototype Test Flight
Episode#356 – Tim Dodd: SpaceX, Starship, Rocket Engines, and Future of Space Travel
PodcastLex Fridman Podcast
The potential benefits of horizontal landing in space exploration are discussed, including the weight of the motors and hinges required for vertical landing, as well as the utilization of horizontal landing for planets without thick enough atmospheres.
2:19:25 - 2:20:52 (01:26)
Summary
The potential benefits of horizontal landing in space exploration are discussed, including the weight of the motors and hinges required for vertical landing, as well as the utilization of horizontal landing for planets without thick enough atmospheres. The possibility of using a runway-style system for horizontal landing is also explored.
ChapterSpaceX's Mars Rocket Prototype Test Flight
Episode#356 – Tim Dodd: SpaceX, Starship, Rocket Engines, and Future of Space Travel
PodcastLex Fridman Podcast
The Mars variant of spaceships will likely look different than the one designed for Earth, but will still be launched on the same booster.
2:20:52 - 2:23:07 (02:15)
Summary
The Mars variant of spaceships will likely look different than the one designed for Earth, but will still be launched on the same booster. It will need to use the little bit of atmosphere there is to make landing easier.