Why Doesn't SpaceX Recover the Second Stage

In this animation we look at why SpaceX doesn't recover and reuse the second stage!
SpaceX has made getting to space much more affordable through reusability of its first stage. Why don't they recover the whole rocket and make space that much more affordable?
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Time Stamps
Intro - 00:00
Falcon 9 Details - 00:44
Liftoff - 01:09
Rocket Engine Basics - 01:58
How Does the Rocket Get to Orbit - 06:48
Why a Second Stage is Used - 07:43
First stage landing on earth - 09:08
Review on Why Only the First Stage Is Recovered - 09:48
Note: The physics and numerical data throughout this animation is in no way faultless. Theories have been simplified for comprehensibility.

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  • @animationsxplaned8835
    @animationsxplaned88353 жыл бұрын

    Thank you everyone for engaging with this video through views, likes, suggestions and very kind words! I'm really glad to see many of you enjoying it!! Creating these animations alone from start to finish generates an array of challenges like balancing music/voice volumes, depth of details and number of topics covered. I appreciate the suggestions! Stay tuned as another animation is in coming together quiet well! As for the second stage, I believe they are left in their orbit to eventually fall back into the atmosphere where they burn up. Cheers!!

  • @jackdoe43

    @jackdoe43

    3 жыл бұрын

    More videos please! Your explanations are concise and are easy to understand! Not to mention, your animations are spot on, clean and only provide the necessary info to explain a topic. GJ!

  • @lordsamich755

    @lordsamich755

    3 жыл бұрын

    5:36 A better question is that given the drastic effect on their principal objective i.e. fully reusable rockets. Why aren't they using Aerospikes?

  • @brandonphillips6342

    @brandonphillips6342

    3 жыл бұрын

    Okay but then what happens to the 2nd stage?? Sits in space ? Now you got space junk? would it not be advisable to rather let it burn up in earths atmosphere ?

  • @trevormawulana980

    @trevormawulana980

    3 жыл бұрын

    I love the video. Watching from Zimbabwe😊...with love

  • @mateny.6770

    @mateny.6770

    3 жыл бұрын

    @@brandonphillips6342 It will burn in the atmosphere.

  • @johnevans6399
    @johnevans63993 жыл бұрын

    First time in 60+ years I've ever understood what is obvious, when explained so succinctly. Thanks 🤔

  • @animationsxplaned8835

    @animationsxplaned8835

    3 жыл бұрын

    Wow, very glad to hear that, you are very welcome Sir!!

  • @harshvardhan4766

    @harshvardhan4766

    3 жыл бұрын

    @@animationsxplaned8835 is second stage space junk?

  • @mihai.tesla88

    @mihai.tesla88

    3 жыл бұрын

    The same for me!✌ But is only one word you didnt use: garbage... spacial garbage around the orbit, right?

  • @MK-xc7pl

    @MK-xc7pl

    3 жыл бұрын

    @@harshvardhan4766 Nope, after the second stage releases its payload it will be deorbited and will burn up in the Earths atmosphere

  • @harshvardhan4766

    @harshvardhan4766

    3 жыл бұрын

    @@MK-xc7pl fine I new our engineers will do something

  • @alyssapipe6840
    @alyssapipe68403 жыл бұрын

    This channel is severely under appreciated.

  • @animationsxplaned8835

    @animationsxplaned8835

    3 жыл бұрын

    Thank you, seeing this channel grow at the pace it has for the past few days has been very rewarding!!

  • @garyha2650

    @garyha2650

    3 жыл бұрын

    @@animationsxplaned8835 Because for some people, like me, I can barely focus on what you're saying because the background music is so distracting. Try a test, dropping it entirely and re-upload

  • @rc7314

    @rc7314

    3 жыл бұрын

    Would you say... it's "under expanded"? :D

  • @garyha2650

    @garyha2650

    3 жыл бұрын

    @JD Russell Wow I feverishly do hope that happens and I'm not kidding. --Fellow inventive mind, also cursed in that way, utterly underappreciated and sidelined.

  • @AlienLogic775
    @AlienLogic7752 жыл бұрын

    This is what KZread should be! Beautiful talent, no clickbait, no ads. Bravo!

  • @b.5728

    @b.5728

    Жыл бұрын

    A haber

  • @mm-hl7gh

    @mm-hl7gh

    10 ай бұрын

    And most importantly, directly getting to the point. Not like talking for 10 minutes giving random background info while avoiding the topic of the video and finaly answering the question of the title in the last 30 seconds of a 11 minute video.

  • @akselsamuelsen
    @akselsamuelsen3 жыл бұрын

    I almost never write comments, however, I really feel the need to tell you how much I appreciated watching this video. The animation, the content, the balance between details, and not making too long of a video, all perfect! I look forward to any future video from you.

  • @DamBusters

    @DamBusters

    3 жыл бұрын

    Same!

  • @shreyashabhinav1979

    @shreyashabhinav1979

    2 жыл бұрын

    Relatable I think "Kurzgesagt"will be perfect for you

  • @gregg8721
    @gregg87213 жыл бұрын

    My dad showed me this video, how does this not have more views?? This is not only an amazing explanation but also an amazing animation Edit: video blew up, comment is outdated, glad I helped push this out into the algorithm!

  • @animationsxplaned8835

    @animationsxplaned8835

    3 жыл бұрын

    Thank you and your dad so much!!! I’m glad you enjoyed it!

  • @mitchellmaytorena1137

    @mitchellmaytorena1137

    3 жыл бұрын

    That’s awesome man. You have a cool dad!

  • @baharuddinbukari3088

    @baharuddinbukari3088

    3 жыл бұрын

    .. why the 2 thumb downs though .. hateful confused flattards?

  • @AutarchKade

    @AutarchKade

    3 жыл бұрын

    I watched the whole video. The question in the title is answered in like 10 seconds at the end of a ten minute video. It's a lot to wait around through when you only want to know what the title is asking about. So maybe that's why it doesn't have more views, over 98% of the video is off the topic of the title

  • @Mcdouble123

    @Mcdouble123

    3 жыл бұрын

    I want ur dad pls

  • @eugenesesmaiii3278
    @eugenesesmaiii32783 жыл бұрын

    I guarantee you this will be shown in many classrooms for YEARS to come! You should be proud of this! 👏

  • @maxlab7707

    @maxlab7707

    3 жыл бұрын

    @Moon shiner This isn’t fake.

  • @cosmostoad
    @cosmostoad Жыл бұрын

    As a graduate student who spent a painful amount of time studying aerospace propulsion, I can say that your video is a great introduction material to space engineering. Good job!

  • @crashfactory
    @crashfactory3 жыл бұрын

    The orbital speed curve as it transitions from a ballistic curve to orbit was really nice. The engine efficiency curves were also, really well described and animated. Well done, and thanks!!

  • @modinproductions
    @modinproductions3 жыл бұрын

    I did not know the main differences between the atmosphere and vacuum merlin engines until now! Thank you!

  • @HolySoliDeoGloria
    @HolySoliDeoGloria2 жыл бұрын

    7:05 Not "lowering its heading," but rather, "pitching down" or "decreasing its flightpath angle relative to the horizon," etc. "Heading" is the direction it's pointed in the horizontal plane (e.g, north, southwest, 133 degrees true, 225 degrees magnetic, etc.).

  • @animationsxplaned8835

    @animationsxplaned8835

    2 жыл бұрын

    Thanks for the note! If you would like to give your opinion on future videos please join me on Kofi or patreon! Would love to hear your feedback in the future!

  • @HolySoliDeoGloria

    @HolySoliDeoGloria

    2 жыл бұрын

    ​@@animationsxplaned8835 You're welcome. Excellent video. Great explanation about the nozzle efficiency and the various constraints related to the engine performance and design! Thumbs up!

  • @cunnieseverywhere

    @cunnieseverywhere

    2 жыл бұрын

    do you work at NASA or SpaceX?

  • @HolySoliDeoGloria

    @HolySoliDeoGloria

    2 жыл бұрын

    @@cunnieseverywhere No. Just a tech writer at a different aerospace manufacturer with a degree in aerospace engineering and an emphasis in astronautical engineering, plus a Navy pilot.

  • @thomasrogen3739

    @thomasrogen3739

    2 жыл бұрын

    wow you must smoke a lot of weed too....lol

  • @michaelbaker4575
    @michaelbaker45753 жыл бұрын

    I learned more from this video than I ever did in my science classes...

  • @animationsxplaned8835

    @animationsxplaned8835

    3 жыл бұрын

    Love it!!

  • @casperguo7177

    @casperguo7177

    3 жыл бұрын

    to be fair tho, you cannot fully appreciate this video if your science class hasn't taught energy conservation, ideal gas law, and circular motion, just to name a few.

  • @AerobaticsPilot

    @AerobaticsPilot

    3 жыл бұрын

    😂. I bet you think we landed on the moon too. And ISS is real. It’s all lower orbit at best. The Red Bull skydiver was technically jumped from space. At 120k ft is lower orbit. Yet no spinning of earth. Took 4 hrs to get to altitude yet the earth stood still. Get this. Landed ahead of the spin. If you think we spin at 1000mph. Go to a carnival ride the attraction that SPINS. tell me if you can move away from the backrest. Remember the park that had the slides and the twirling circle. We get On it and spin it till it threw us off. That’s what would happen but that spins at 10mph It’s amazing people believe nasa lies

  • @casperguo7177

    @casperguo7177

    3 жыл бұрын

    @@AerobaticsPilot ever heard of centripetal force = mass * (angular velocity)^2 * radius?

  • @Lexamus
    @Lexamus3 жыл бұрын

    I just found a GEM of a channel under 1K. You sir have earned my sub and i can't wait to see where you go. Keep it up. Amazing animations. High quality info. Freaking amazing!!!!

  • @animationsxplaned8835

    @animationsxplaned8835

    3 жыл бұрын

    Thanks for the very kind words and for the suggestions! If you would like to review future animation before they are released, please follow me for free on Ko-Fi where you can comment on ideas, and give me feedback! It would be much appreciated! ko-fi.com/xplanedanimations

  • @nehorlavazapalka
    @nehorlavazapalka3 жыл бұрын

    10:07 - not friction but compression, the air can't move sideways quickly enough, it gets compressed -> warmer

  • @James42_

    @James42_

    3 жыл бұрын

    Yes, it'll turned into plasma

  • @FelanLP

    @FelanLP

    3 жыл бұрын

    Funfact: the less aerodynamic your pod is, the better. It is pretty counter intuitive but you want to compress the air infront of you. If you do it right the air will form a manageable 300+°C warm cushion that keeps the melting hot air away from yours ships/pods surface.

  • @colon-Thorn

    @colon-Thorn

    3 жыл бұрын

    @@FelanLP and it will also slow the pod down which helps a lot

  • @FelanLP

    @FelanLP

    3 жыл бұрын

    @@colon-Thorn yes, yes. forgot to mention that because thats the main thing you want to do after entering the athmosphere; slowing down. this concave and totally-not-aerodynamic shape is ironicly just the most efficient on in that case.

  • @zteaxon7787

    @zteaxon7787

    2 жыл бұрын

    What if the second stage deployed a kind of wings which gradually allow reintroduction into the athmosphere over the course of let's say 2 earth rotations? That way the "trauma" of reintroduction can be limited? I don't believe the added weight offsets the needed capacity that much. It may well be worth it compared to sacrificing such a massive investment for every launch.

  • @alrightydave
    @alrightydave3 жыл бұрын

    Very well explained video! The only thing I’d add would be that, re entering from orbital velocity is not 4 times hotter than coming in at 2km/s in the case of a Falcon 9 booster. Re entry heating goes up by the cube of velocity, so a second stage coming in from orbital velocity would experience 64 times as much heat as a sub orbital falcon 9 booster that is only traveling 25% of the second stage’s velocity. That’s a very important thing to consider.

  • @thomasrogen3739

    @thomasrogen3739

    2 жыл бұрын

    DUH....

  • @biggrizzlybear6774

    @biggrizzlybear6774

    2 жыл бұрын

    @@thomasrogen3739 Let's be nice, okay?

  • @Tech_And_Biz
    @Tech_And_Biz3 жыл бұрын

    Nicely animated, brilliantly narrated and explained. Your voice modulation and diction are great! Delightfully clear. The only sore point is the loudness of the background music in the initial sections in this video. Kudos.

  • @fredsalter1915

    @fredsalter1915

    3 жыл бұрын

    Agreed. Turn down the volume on the ambient background music. Otherwise, great vid!

  • @animationsxplaned8835

    @animationsxplaned8835

    3 жыл бұрын

    Thanks for the very kind words and for the suggestions! If you would like to review future animation before they are released, please follow me for free on Ko-Fi where you can comment on ideas, and give me feedback! It would be much appreciated! ko-fi.com/xplanedanimations

  • @dmsaintrain

    @dmsaintrain

    3 жыл бұрын

    This! You had me hooked at the "Xplane" to "Xplaned" segue! :-) And the engine data clinched it. But the music volume :-( Subscribed.

  • @whit3rabbit13
    @whit3rabbit133 жыл бұрын

    That was an exceptional explanation! I'm going to show this to my nephews in hopes they start following Spacex more closely.

  • @ruisora5574
    @ruisora55743 жыл бұрын

    I only wanted to know why they don't recover the second stage but I learned more than that. Thank you for this video

  • @jimratliff
    @jimratliff3 жыл бұрын

    As an ex-physicist, I was gratifyingly stunned to learn aspects of rocket science I hadn't even appreciated existed. Very cool! That earned you my SUBSCRIBE.

  • @beneluxia890
    @beneluxia8903 жыл бұрын

    So this guy's an animator, has an understandable voice and accent, does his own research, and explains things so detailed for us to understand? Wonderful channel, would like to see more of these soon.

  • @yallowrosa

    @yallowrosa

    Жыл бұрын

    he's difficult to understand for a non-native language he's too fast, over detailed ... I don't understand the final point why 2nd stage cannot be recovered

  • @melhitchcock4051

    @melhitchcock4051

    Жыл бұрын

    @@yallowrosa Hi yallow rosa. So did you miss the whole point about the second stage being at orbital velocity? It would not simply roll over and return basically to the launch point as does the first stage. It would need to be designed to withstand the very high heat of the supersonic re-entry and somehow "flown" back to a recovery point on earth. Also, the second stage motor would not be usable to perform the landing, as with the design of the first stage motor, as it is optimized for use the the vacuum of space, and would self destruct if operated in the lower atmosphere. Do you still not see why the second stage is not feaseable for recovery?

  • @yallowrosa

    @yallowrosa

    Жыл бұрын

    @@melhitchcock4051 - thank you, so SpaceX is a downgrade with respect to Shuttle program (which recovered all Stages) !?

  • @Krenum100

    @Krenum100

    Жыл бұрын

    @@yallowrosa The space shuttle never recovered the large orange fuel tank, it stayed in orbit after separation and eventually burned up on entry.

  • @Bruhza5870

    @Bruhza5870

    Жыл бұрын

    @@yallowrosa *OH HOHOHOHO* DON'T GO DOWN THAT ROUTE

  • @davidsspacecenter5038
    @davidsspacecenter50383 жыл бұрын

    Your animations are great! Did you do these astounding animations by yourself?

  • @animationsxplaned8835

    @animationsxplaned8835

    3 жыл бұрын

    Yes! Research, writing the script, animating, voice over and review all done solely by myself!! Thanks for the very kind words!

  • @Murphy252000

    @Murphy252000

    3 жыл бұрын

    Very good Job!

  • @supergames2073

    @supergames2073

    3 жыл бұрын

    @@animationsxplaned8835 wow

  • @animationsxplaned8835

    @animationsxplaned8835

    3 жыл бұрын

    Thank you!

  • @briocherockets

    @briocherockets

    3 жыл бұрын

    @@animationsxplaned8835 Incredible work, great video.

  • @sidkshatriya
    @sidkshatriya2 жыл бұрын

    I’ve watched so many explainers and animations over the years and this one is up there with the best. You have a talent that is world class. Thank you!

  • @jeffbenton6183
    @jeffbenton61833 жыл бұрын

    Great idea breaking this up into multiple parts, visible from the bar on the bottom! This way, people comfortable with rocket science basics and knowledgeable about how the first stage lands can skip to just the right part them, and those who need a refresher or who are learning about this subject for the first time can watch the whole thing.

  • @animationsxplaned8835

    @animationsxplaned8835

    3 жыл бұрын

    That’s the idea!!! Glad it worked!!

  • @monsieurho
    @monsieurho3 жыл бұрын

    Your channel has huge potential

  • @animationsxplaned8835

    @animationsxplaned8835

    3 жыл бұрын

    Thank you!!

  • @pandabike3826
    @pandabike38263 жыл бұрын

    This was perfect. The world needs more videos with this level of detail. Thank you for your time!

  • @animationsxplaned8835

    @animationsxplaned8835

    3 жыл бұрын

    Theres another animation heading to the finalizing stage!! Do you have any SpaceX ideas for future videos?

  • @jaritikkanen3958
    @jaritikkanen3958 Жыл бұрын

    It is amazing how low the pressure is in the nozzle. Also, the video explains very well the difference between the first and second-stage efficiency of each altitude or outer pressure. Summary to rocket factory: You cannot get all, have to be some compromise.

  • @LukeTalbot
    @LukeTalbot3 жыл бұрын

    I don’t know who you are, or where you live, but I found your KZread channel, and you’re killing it.

  • @Crazyclay78YT
    @Crazyclay78YT3 жыл бұрын

    i already knew the answer, but the title and thumbnail caught my eye, good job man, keep this up

  • @Boss_Tanaka

    @Boss_Tanaka

    3 жыл бұрын

    Same for me

  • @Gynra

    @Gynra

    3 жыл бұрын

    Well, it's not exactly rocket science.... oh wait...!

  • @DiabloOutdoors
    @DiabloOutdoors2 жыл бұрын

    Brilliant work! There's not even one flaw. Perfect script, prefect explanations that anyone can understand. Excellent narration, very good animations. Just perfect. You have a new subscriber here and thank you sir for your excellent work.

  • @JP-cy1lw
    @JP-cy1lw2 жыл бұрын

    Thanks a million for not including any vertical video in this. "Say No To Vertical Video" and ban it completely from KZread!

  • @alucidrust
    @alucidrust3 жыл бұрын

    The quality and information in these videos is such high quality, subscribed, keep up the good work.

  • @kalanamihiranga544
    @kalanamihiranga5443 жыл бұрын

    This channel going to to have 1 million subscribers soon

  • @randomramjet782
    @randomramjet7823 жыл бұрын

    Nice video. Covered the topic well. Thanks. One small thing.... turn the background music down or ditch it in my opinion. Look forward to more.

  • @rjswas

    @rjswas

    3 жыл бұрын

    why? it wasn't too loud or anything.

  • @animationsxplaned8835

    @animationsxplaned8835

    3 жыл бұрын

    Thanks for the very kind words and for the suggestions! If you would like to review future animation before they are released, please follow me for free on Ko-Fi where you can comment on ideas, and give me feedback! It would be much appreciated! ko-fi.com/xplanedanimations

  • @imamfauzi1101
    @imamfauzi1101 Жыл бұрын

    I know a little bit about atmospheric pressure and density that could burn the 2nd stage at that speed if it goes into re-entry, but I haven't know about that flow separation that could damage the nozzle, I hope that in the future spacex could find a way out to recover it's 2nd stage so that the space junk comes from every rocket launch from SpaceX could be minimized or even reduced to 0, which also could cuts the launch cost a little bit. Thanks for the explanation by the way, really understandable

  • @Wayoutthere
    @Wayoutthere3 жыл бұрын

    SpaceX > Saves two thirds for the first time in rocket history This channel > Still not enough!! \-0-/

  • @animationsxplaned8835

    @animationsxplaned8835

    3 жыл бұрын

    Haha Love it!!

  • @joshgray1331
    @joshgray13313 жыл бұрын

    BRILLIANT!!! Great explanation of the complex physics going on. That is very, very hard to do, but you have done a great job!

  • @bunkie2100
    @bunkie21003 жыл бұрын

    The thought that comes to mind is that with the second stage in orbit, there might be a recovery opportunity using a Starship to capture it in a payload bay and land it back on Earth.

  • @johndone5906

    @johndone5906

    3 жыл бұрын

    This would all come down to cost and complexity. At the moment there is not enough second stages to make this viable, soon this may change and presents Mr Musk with yet another business opportunity.

  • @lil__boi3027

    @lil__boi3027

    3 жыл бұрын

    Just add a little fuel and thrusters to deorbit it anyway so it wouldn't just be in LEO

  • @MrLazze69

    @MrLazze69

    3 жыл бұрын

    If you send a Starship up to recover the second stage, then why not just use the Starship to launch the payload in the first place?!

  • @ZeroSpawn

    @ZeroSpawn

    3 жыл бұрын

    Starship will make Falcon 9 obsolete

  • @topnobau

    @topnobau

    3 жыл бұрын

    To Simplify; Part 1: Falcon1 - Launch a rocket, maybe recover it. Part 2: Falcon 9 - Recover the first stage, then faring, also bigger. Part 3: Starship - This is the next version of reusability, with the whole rocket being reusable/recoverable, also bigger again.

  • @maximopl1892
    @maximopl18923 жыл бұрын

    Beautiful man, great job with this video. It's amazing you did this all by yourself. Congrats for making such a great content, keep up with it!!! :)

  • @senpiapp
    @senpiapp3 жыл бұрын

    Holy hell, my man just taught me rocket science in 10 minutes? Goodness!

  • @MrSTOCKBLOGGER
    @MrSTOCKBLOGGER3 жыл бұрын

    i see several comments already pointing out how i feel about this. this all looks like very good work and sincerely i hope you dont stop making these because you arent getting a ton of views yet.

  • @NitrooCS
    @NitrooCS3 жыл бұрын

    Only a matter of time before your channel blows up :) This video was awesome. Thanks!

  • @jickhertz4124
    @jickhertz41242 жыл бұрын

    Great animation and explanation. I liked how you put the numbers in context! Loved the vid

  • @cameronschwarz3950
    @cameronschwarz39503 жыл бұрын

    This is seriously one of the best if not the best youtubers for these types of videos. Not only are the animations great but the facts and overall presentation is amazing.

  • @Oxibase
    @Oxibase3 жыл бұрын

    This channel will really grow if you continue to make content of this quality. Keep up the great work!

  • @animationsxplaned8835

    @animationsxplaned8835

    3 жыл бұрын

    Thanks, will do!

  • @unknowntim
    @unknowntim3 жыл бұрын

    Underrated Channel! Awesome video.

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    @cohenmd52433 жыл бұрын

    Finally I found a good channel that does things in a simple way and doesn't use the assistant voice

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    @bhaskars85523 жыл бұрын

    If they continue to post videos like this, this channel is gonna be a HIT, Already subscribed👍

  • @recifebra3
    @recifebra3 Жыл бұрын

    This is one of the best, most educational videos ever!! Thank you so much!! This is so much appreciated for everyone a fan of SpaceX, Space or rockets!!

  • @animationsxplaned8835

    @animationsxplaned8835

    Жыл бұрын

    I’m really glad you think so! Thanks for watching!! 🙏🏼

  • @tars9668
    @tars96683 жыл бұрын

    This channel is highly underrated. This video is awesome. The only thing that could be optimized is the sound quality. But thats not too bad. Thank you for this amazing animation.

  • @mehmatrix
    @mehmatrix3 жыл бұрын

    Brilliant explanation. Seems like you are putting a lot of effort into these videos. Much appreciated.

  • @main.regotube
    @main.regotube3 жыл бұрын

    Instant subscribe! This channel is so underrated!!!! Very nice video!

  • @SorinSilaghi
    @SorinSilaghi3 жыл бұрын

    I like that you added all the numbers for the exhaust. Puts things into perspective. I also wonder why they don't build some kind of variable nozzle like jet engines have. No the entire thing, just something that attaches to the end of the existing nozzle on the sea level engine.

  • @panda4247

    @panda4247

    Жыл бұрын

    Like a skirt above the engine, that would be lowered to extend the small skirt? I suppose some practical aspects, like impossible (impractical) gimbaling, or the fact that they have 9 engines on the first stage, so doing 1 skirt to extend them all would probably produce some turbulences inside the skirt

  • @redactedredacted8434
    @redactedredacted84343 жыл бұрын

    Thanks!! I finally found an answer to this question that makes sense. Everybody else gave vague answers or very technical ones.

  • @animationsxplaned8835

    @animationsxplaned8835

    3 жыл бұрын

    Love to hear this!

  • @marnev5245
    @marnev52452 жыл бұрын

    Awesome work! Liked & subscribed! Can‘t wait for more of this stuff!

  • @harshtokas123
    @harshtokas1233 жыл бұрын

    This video blew my mind. It has ingrained core concepts of astrophysics in my head in the most effortless way. Please keep up this content!!!!!

  • @briankachelman
    @briankachelman3 жыл бұрын

    Yo, as a self proclaimed Space Geek, I really enjoyed how you simplified and explained the process involved with recovery of the booster. Great work!!! I found this video on the same day that SpaceX finally tested SN15 and sucessfully landed it!!! Def subbed. Can't wait to see what else you got!!

  • @animationsxplaned8835

    @animationsxplaned8835

    3 жыл бұрын

    Wow Brian, thank you so much!! Yes I watched it land as well through the everyday astronaut live feed! Great stuff!! If you would like to review future animation before they are released, please follow me for free on Ko-Fi where you can comment on ideas, and give me feedback! It would be much appreciated! ko-fi.com/xplanedanimations

  • @briankachelman

    @briankachelman

    3 жыл бұрын

    @@animationsxplaned8835 Right on. I was watching on Everyday Astronaut as well. Plus I watched the SpaceX feed also. I am checking out your link now!!!

  • @briankachelman

    @briankachelman

    3 жыл бұрын

    @Lies Exposed I assume you have physical proof to back up your claim? Or do you have a paper written about it and had it reviewed by peers? Or is you religion the only thing you have to make you feel safe in your little bubble?

  • @briankachelman

    @briankachelman

    3 жыл бұрын

    @@animationsxplaned8835 I am now following your page on Ko-Fi!

  • @francoisdupreez9754
    @francoisdupreez97543 жыл бұрын

    You don't mention anything about what happens to the second stage though? Does it stay stay in space or burn up when coming too close to the earth?

  • @animationsxplaned8835

    @animationsxplaned8835

    3 жыл бұрын

    Yes exactly, unlike the payloads, the second stages orbit is not maintained. After a period of time it enters the atmosphere and burns up from its extremely high velocity.

  • @73henny

    @73henny

    3 жыл бұрын

    @@animationsxplaned8835 Do you know how long it is in orbit before it burns up? And is there a possibility that it'd never re-enter the atmosphere?

  • @abcdefgh-db1to

    @abcdefgh-db1to

    3 жыл бұрын

    @@73henny it depends on the mission, they are often deorbited straight away and come down fast or sometimes when there isn't enough fuel they are left to decay with their periapsis low enough so that they come down in a few months.

  • @kukunishad

    @kukunishad

    3 жыл бұрын

    @@animationsxplaned8835 does 2nd stage do deorbit burn to enter in atmosphere?

  • @johnwolf2349

    @johnwolf2349

    3 жыл бұрын

    @@kukunishad if they have enough fuel left they will intentionally deorbit over an ocean or the like I believe

  • @andresvaso4648
    @andresvaso46483 жыл бұрын

    What an awesome video, the animations and narration are top notch! Great work!

  • @EliasSchnetzer
    @EliasSchnetzer3 жыл бұрын

    Amazing. Great animations and well researched information. Keep it on! :)

  • @fodiographer
    @fodiographer3 жыл бұрын

    Starship will be the first fully reusable rocket in the world. No part will be wasted. I am so excited with the progress SpaceX is making!

  • @James42_
    @James42_3 жыл бұрын

    Super good quality video! Starship and starlink next? ;)

  • @tk2rushernoob919
    @tk2rushernoob9193 жыл бұрын

    This video is amazing. Nicely explained, good pace, fitting animations. Thank you!

  • @Kizu
    @Kizu3 жыл бұрын

    Your videos are awesome and the effort you put in to make each of them happen in the ways they did clearly show your commitment and passion. You've mastered the art of explaining and breaking down very scientific and technical terms and logic to layman. Please keep doing what you are doing because your channel has a huge educational value and undeniable potential to bring knowledge to the masses. Thank you for helping to bring difficult to access scientific topics and making them accessible to everyone. Your content deserves more recognition and even more subscriptions.

  • @Han_Solo6712
    @Han_Solo67122 жыл бұрын

    I hope they launch recovery missions to prevent Kesler syndrome.

  • @chiefwatta8379
    @chiefwatta83793 жыл бұрын

    Hey buddy don't you stop making these you'll make some cash soon enough you got this man's

  • @AdvistaVideo
    @AdvistaVideo3 жыл бұрын

    Wow. Excellent production. Learned a lot. Thanks and keep up the good work.

  • @MsIs38
    @MsIs383 жыл бұрын

    Wow! It´s very difficult to explain such a difficult topic in a simple way, it´s wonderful. Congratulations, the animations and explanations are great. This video answered a lot of questions I had long time ago and I could not understand until now, as I didn´t find the proper explanation. Thanks a lot!

  • @VinyJones2
    @VinyJones23 жыл бұрын

    So what happe to the second stage engine ?

  • @weltgeschichtliche
    @weltgeschichtliche3 жыл бұрын

    I don't comment on KZread videos a lot, but when I do, it's because it's a great video. Well done.

  • @karimkerachni3939
    @karimkerachni3939 Жыл бұрын

    This channel is seriously underrated! Deserves way more followers!!

  • @mateosolveiralorda5411
    @mateosolveiralorda54113 жыл бұрын

    So happy to have discovered this awesome channel!

  • @Rodiboy60
    @Rodiboy603 жыл бұрын

    I love these animations keep it up you’ll be huge Edit: reminds me of Mustard and real engineering

  • @animationsxplaned8835

    @animationsxplaned8835

    3 жыл бұрын

    What a compliment! Thank you so much! If you would like to review future animation before they are released, please follow me for free on Ko-Fi where you can comment on ideas, and give me feedback! It would be much appreciated! ko-fi.com/xplanedanimations

  • @Sgt_Bill_T_Co
    @Sgt_Bill_T_Co3 жыл бұрын

    As a retired engineer (Electronics) I found this fascinating, a huge thanks for putting this out!

  • @germancrisci
    @germancrisci Жыл бұрын

    This video is very concise and very well animated. Congrats on a good job

  • @flwi
    @flwiАй бұрын

    What a great explanation! I didn't really know about the details of the different engine designs. Well done!

  • @elonchieftwatt
    @elonchieftwatt3 жыл бұрын

    This was a great animation. Now my lizard brain finally understands 😸. One question so what happens to the second stage ?is it still in orbit or does it get pushed out into space?

  • @animationsxplaned8835

    @animationsxplaned8835

    3 жыл бұрын

    Hey, thanks for engaging! Great question! They are left in orbit or they relight their engine, called a deorbit burn where they will re-enter the atmosphere and burn up. This is usually timed so any remaining debris that lands on earths surface, is in a designated exclusion zone in the ocean. Stay tuned for a potential video on this!

  • @PS-Straya_M8
    @PS-Straya_M83 жыл бұрын

    Great video! On the About section of your channel tell us a little about yourself, do you have a science or aeronautical background?

  • @animationsxplaned8835

    @animationsxplaned8835

    3 жыл бұрын

    Thank you! Great idea! It’s updated!

  • @simonedward6536
    @simonedward65362 жыл бұрын

    That was a blooming brilliant video. Thank you for explaining it so well.

  • @infidelapostate3094
    @infidelapostate30943 жыл бұрын

    _Outstanding_ production! Beautifully done and *brilliantly* explained. Hope this channel _launches into the stratosphere!_ 👍🏼

  • @animationsxplaned8835

    @animationsxplaned8835

    3 жыл бұрын

    I hope so too! Thank you so much!

  • @officialmregghead750
    @officialmregghead7503 жыл бұрын

    Will you remember us when you get famous?

  • @wagondragon
    @wagondragon3 жыл бұрын

    8:03 Can someone perhaps explain this? After MECO, how does the 1st and 2nd stage separate, since they are both going as a unit at the same speed? How does, or what enables the 2nd stage "push" away from the 1st stage? Thanks!

  • @the65thpotatooverlord15

    @the65thpotatooverlord15

    3 жыл бұрын

    IIRC, the decoupler pushes the second stage away. Since the second stage is lighter, the energy from the separation slows down the first stage by a little and pushes the second stage away.

  • @morningstarkid07

    @morningstarkid07

    3 жыл бұрын

    There is a big piston on the top of the first stage that goes up into the 2nd stage engine. when it's time to separate they use compressed air to extend the piston and push the 2nd stage away. Here is what the piston looks like: kzread.info/dash/bejne/hHaszbSEipaaqdI.html This view is from the top of the 1st stage looking up into the 2nd stage engine bell. It's hard to see the actual piston extend because it doesn't really move that far. It just needs to give a quick solid push and inertia does the rest.

  • @morningstarkid07

    @morningstarkid07

    3 жыл бұрын

    It's not really a decoupler. It's actually a big piston that's mounted on top of the first stage and reaches up into the 2nd stage engine bell. You can see it in their live broadcasts. Heres the view from the most recent starlink mission: kzread.info/dash/bejne/hHaszbSEipaaqdI.html

  • @the65thpotatooverlord15

    @the65thpotatooverlord15

    3 жыл бұрын

    @@morningstarkid07 TIL that pistons are used to separate the second stage.

  • @adrianpreoteasa3880
    @adrianpreoteasa38803 жыл бұрын

    Thank you so much for this grate clip! Hope your planing more quality content like this one.

  • @Let-sGetWicked
    @Let-sGetWicked3 жыл бұрын

    Thanks for your explanation, now I understand these procedures much better! Greets from Amsterdam

  • @julianjacobmusic
    @julianjacobmusic3 жыл бұрын

    Wow 7000 subs now... in two weeks ! 😮 It took me more than the last 2 years... to lose 100 subs 😂 I'm so happy for you. You deserved it. 😃 Keep it up 😊

  • @liamrobins8789
    @liamrobins87893 жыл бұрын

    I think 3Elon has said that it is cheaper to manufacture a 2nd stage than to get a recovery vessel to pick it up

  • @julian5857

    @julian5857

    3 жыл бұрын

    If it fully burns up then it's fine because we gotta be careful with all the space debris...

  • @drew8256
    @drew82563 жыл бұрын

    Best mix of animations and explaining a very complex subject.

  • @EuroFighter59
    @EuroFighter593 жыл бұрын

    Awesome work, I subscribed immediately! Hope to see new videos about space 😍

  • @WHYNKO
    @WHYNKO3 жыл бұрын

    How about tempering and heat treatment of Iron and it's effects on the strength of a say blade?.... Along with explaining the different types of tempering techniques used throughout the ages (japanese Steel 👌)

  • @animationsxplaned8835

    @animationsxplaned8835

    3 жыл бұрын

    Love the ideas! I aim to create content that is very applicable to the every day person to increase engagement, but that’s a topic that would be extremely beneficial to have an explanation through 3D animation

  • @aryjun-845
    @aryjun-8453 жыл бұрын

    Im your 300th subscriber...... I'm sure that you hit 300k subscriber soon....😀

  • @lizrichardson6914

    @lizrichardson6914

    3 жыл бұрын

    almost at 700!

  • @MrHertsenberg

    @MrHertsenberg

    3 жыл бұрын

    1,06k now, + 1 :D

  • @JoeyBolohan
    @JoeyBolohan3 жыл бұрын

    What a great explanation of how it all works. Super simple to understand. Great work!

  • @adrian.joker1338
    @adrian.joker13382 жыл бұрын

    This was such an awesome and cler explanation, definitely sticking around for more!

  • @gabreiellawissell7310
    @gabreiellawissell73103 жыл бұрын

    you still do not answer the question where do 2nd stage go once separation from payload

  • @Mellowyellow8888

    @Mellowyellow8888

    3 жыл бұрын

    space junk

  • @generalcodsworth4417

    @generalcodsworth4417

    3 жыл бұрын

    They have it reenter the atmosphere where it burns up in a safe place. This is standard practice in the space industry unless you're China, in which case you just let it go wherever it wants and everyone else can hope it doesn't land on them

  • @glenchristensen3689

    @glenchristensen3689

    3 жыл бұрын

    @@generalcodsworth4417 Now thats a good and true answer

  • @thechumpsbeendumped.7797
    @thechumpsbeendumped.77973 жыл бұрын

    If the second stage isn’t recovered, does it stay in orbit?

  • @animationsxplaned8835

    @animationsxplaned8835

    3 жыл бұрын

    Great question! I’m making a whole video about this as fast as possible!

  • @dgamezonu2693
    @dgamezonu26933 жыл бұрын

    Great work. I just subscribed. Thank you for quality content.

  • @ryanburningham6952
    @ryanburningham69523 жыл бұрын

    Great work on this. I really liked how you presented this information.

  • @jojocents7256
    @jojocents72562 жыл бұрын

    But why doesn't spacex recover the fuel?

  • @zeg2651
    @zeg26513 жыл бұрын

    Actually: Friction isn't the main cause of heating during reentry. In fact, there is very low friction between the body that is entering the atmosphere, because there is a shock wave formed in front of the body which acts as a wall, seperating the body from the fast moving air. Between this wall and the body there is a pocket of air which moves hardly at all. The real cause for reentry heating is the compression of air in front of the body. The "wall" is a layer of strongly compressed air. The body gives it's energy into the system by compressing the air. So there is a shift from kinetic energy of the body to energy used for the compression which is then given of as heat (thermal energy) because the air doesn't want to be compressed (if you'd like to express it this way). The next time you see a mid to high quality mountainbike look for a sticker on the suspension that warns you from the cylinder getting hot during intensive use. Alternatively you could try using a pump to pump up something as fast as you can and then touch the cylinder afterwards -> You will realise that it becomes pretty warm. And if you could do that with your bare hands it's not hard to imagine what happens when an object going 27.000km/h hits the atmosphere

  • @animationsxplaned8835

    @animationsxplaned8835

    3 жыл бұрын

    Yes as I am aware of that, during production I decided to keep the animation at a specific level of complexity. During researching the topic, I found “Friction” commonly used to describe why objects heat up on re-entry. So I decided to leave it at that rather than going into the great explanation you just gave me!! If you wouldn’t mind, please join me on Ko-if or Patreon to join chat discussions and review pre leased content! Thanks for watching!

  • @DamBusters
    @DamBusters3 жыл бұрын

    I am a SpaceX enthusiast. This is the BEST animation, combined with a perfectly paced explanation of the complex 'basics' of rocketry. Thanks!

  • @KenoBeatZ
    @KenoBeatZ2 жыл бұрын

    A brillant video ! I loved it from the begining to the end. Thanks for all those clear informations, you did a great job !!

  • @blackbirdpie217
    @blackbirdpie2173 жыл бұрын

    Rocket science is in large part all about nozzles.

  • @teylife7943

    @teylife7943

    3 жыл бұрын

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