The SpaceX Starship SPACE STATION Is Coming!

is SpaceX transforming the future of space exploration SpaceX is on the verge of revolutionizing space travel by introducing its Starship spacecraft SpaceX founder and CEO Elon Musk developed the Starship to take humans to Mars and Beyond now SpaceX is taking the Starship even further as the spacecraft is set to become the next space station this new space station will become a hub for research and Commercial activity in space allowing Humanity to explore the universe like never before with its Advanced capabilities the Starship is poised to take Humanity to the stars in this video we will delve into the details of this exciting new development and explore the possibilities it presents for the future of space travel how much does the SpaceX Starship cost Elon Musk recently announced the anticipated cost of the SpaceX Starship according to musk the Starship is expected to cost less than 10 million dollars all in which is considerably cheaper than the current industry standard furthermore musk predicts that the cost of a Starship flight will eventually decrease to maybe even as low as a million dollars per flight AS space travel on the Starship becomes more frequent to put this into context a flight on spacex's current Falcon 9 cost around 62 million dollars to Launch private NASA flights to the International Space Station cost 55 million dollars each can spacex's Starship be used to replace a space station certainly it's exciting to think about the possibilities of Starship replacing a space station SpaceX has big plans for this vehicle envisioning it as a fully reusable transportation system that can transport crew and cargo to various locations across our solar system including the moon and Mars one of the reasons Starship has the potential to become a space station replacement is because of its ability to remain in space for extended periods with a pressurized cabin that can hold up to 100 people it's possible to use Starship as a habitat for long duration missions however it's important to remember that Starship is still in the developmental stage and there are numerous Technical and operational hurdles to clear before it can be used for such a purpose Additionally the cost of launching and maintaining a starship-based space station is a significant consideration that may make it more practical to continue using traditional space station designs imagine embarking on a nine-month journey to Mars and back with a cozy cabin as your home away from home Elon Musk plans to make this a reality by installing around 40 cabins in the payload area near the front of the upper stage while each cabin could hold up to six people musk envisions two or three people per cabin as the norm resulting in a total of about 100 people per flight to Mars the payload Bay will also feature common areas storage space a galley and a shelter to protect against solar storms these storms can be dangerous as the sun emits harmful charged particles into space with Starship Travelers can gather in a Haven and await the storm but starship's Mission extends Beyond just traveling to Mars it will also play a crucial role in NASA's Artemis program which aims to establish a long-term human presence on the moon NASA recently awarded SpaceX a 2.89 billion dollar contract to develop Starship into a Lander capable of delivering astronauts to the lunar surface this decade with Starship the possibilities for space exploration are genuinely endless the version designed for Artemis flights won't have the heat shield or flaps necessary for a return Journey back to Earth instead the Starship human Landing system will stay in space after its initial launch from Earth making it suitable for multiple trips between the lunar orbit and the moon's surface but that's not all the uncrewed or cargo version of Starship boasts a payload Bay that opens up like the mouth of a crocodile allowing it to launch satellites the massive payload capacity opens up new opportunities for exciting robotic science missions such as telescopes larger than the James Webb Observatory the successor to Hubble launched in December 2021 imagine the possibilities Elon musk's Starship is not just for space exploration it's also a potential game changer for tourism musk promised a trip around the moon in 2023 to the Japanese online retail billionaire yusaku mezawa and the opportunities don't stop there Starship could also revolutionize travel on Earth providing high-speed Journeys between destinations but musk's dream is to eventually use Starship to carry people to destinations in the greater solar system including gas giants like Jupiter it's an ambitious goal that musk is determined to achieve in the long term out of the upper stage of Starship Land There are a few tried and true methods when bringing spacecraft safely back to Earth you could use a trusty parachute or design the vehicle to land gracefully on a Runway but the starship's upper stage well it's a Maverick rather than relying on traditional techniques this craft takes a unique approach as it re-enters the Earth's atmosphere it tilts at a daring 60 degree angle and then belly flops horizontally to the ground it is a risky maneuver that requires a lot of trust in the vehicle's design and the Natural Forces around it but if all goes well it's an impressive and efficient way to touch down on our home planet when Starship is about to land it must take its slow and perform an engine burn to flip the vehicle vertically then the Raptors come into play acting as retro Rockets to guide the vehicle safely onto its Landing legs Elon Musk believes this method can land Starship on any planet in our solar system but in the future Starships returning to Earth and other destinations may not need to do the flip maneuver instead they could be caught by the launch Tower steel arms just like the super heavy booster when will it fly exciting news from SpaceX the company has just announced that it'll be launching its very first commercial space station best of all you can even reserve your seat now take advantage of this fantastic opportunity to experience space travel like never before in an exciting move SpaceX plans to launch what is being touted as the world's first commercial space station the vast Haven one is set to take off as early as August 2025 on a Falcon 9 rocket heading for low earth orbit as an independent crude space station it's the first step towards a grander vision of a multi-module base that will eventually be connected to a giant space station put it in 2021 vast company aims to develop a 100 meter long spinning artificial gravity Space Station it's an ambitious project that could reshape space exploration as we know it and we can't wait to see what comes next a commercial rocket launching a commercial spacecraft with commercial astronauts to a commercial space station is the future of low earth orbit and with vast we're taking another step toward making that future a reality Tom okinero the senior vice president of Commercial Business at SpaceX said in a statement the SpaceX team couldn't be more excited to launch vast's Haven 1 and support their follow-on human space flight missions to the commercial space station after the launch SpaceX will take two thrilling human space flight missions to the space station the first one will be docking with Haven 1 orbiting around Earth for up to 30 days on board the Haven 1 an array of scientific and research opportunities will be available and a few Creature Comforts will make the experience all the more enjoyable these Comforts include a large window dome for viewing and photography and always on internet via on-board Wi-Fi vast has up to four crude seats available for purchase on this inaugural space flight which will be sold to domestic and international space agencies and private individuals involved in science and philanthropic projects while you can reserve one of these seats online unfortunately the cost for these coveted seats has not yet been disclosed NASA has teamed up with SpaceX to create Starship space stations it's part of NASA's partnership with seven U.S companies to advance space capabilities and SpaceX is playing a pivotal role in developing an integrated low earth orbit architecture this architecture includes some pretty cool stuff like the Dragon Evolution and concurrent Starship development as well as super heavy dragon and starlink this will make it easier for scientists to operate from a safe Zone with capabilities like crew and cargo Transportation Communications and operational ground support Elon Musk is thrilled about the potential for this project to open up new windows of space exploration and create a top-notch space station it's an exciting time for space enthusiasts everywhere the SpaceX Starship is set to revolutionize space exploration as we know it it has the potential to become the next space station and pave the way for future missions beyond Earth's orbit its innovative design and Technology are a testament to the capabilities of human Ingenuity and the determination to explore the unknown the Starship is a testament to the power of human Innovation and the Limitless possibilities for space exploration as we eagerly await its maiden voyage we can only imagine what discoveries and breakthroughs await Us in the vast expanse of our universe make sure to let us know your thoughts down below subscribe to the channel as a sacrifice to the gods of the algorithm thanks for watching and see you next time

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Length: 10min 0sec (600 seconds)

Published: Mon Jul 31 2023