1 00:00:06,100 --> 00:00:09,200 Hi everybody and welcome back to the Elon Musk podcast as always, 2 00:00:09,200 --> 00:00:11,800 I'm your host will Walden today. We've got an electrifying 3 00:00:11,800 --> 00:00:14,200 episode that will take you straight to the cosmos. 4 00:00:14,500 --> 00:00:17,100 We're taking a deep dive into one of the latest triumphs in 5 00:00:17,100 --> 00:00:20,600 space Tech, the successful hot-fire test of the Vulcan 6 00:00:20,600 --> 00:00:23,400 Centaur. The Next Generation rocket by 7 00:00:23,400 --> 00:00:27,000 United launch Alliance in this journey, will explore the Myriad 8 00:00:27,000 --> 00:00:29,800 of challenges, triumphs and the unwavering Dedication that is 9 00:00:30,000 --> 00:00:33,100 Repelled, the Vulcan Center project forward will delve into 10 00:00:33,100 --> 00:00:36,500 the details of the recent hot fire test, a crucial Milestone, 11 00:00:36,500 --> 00:00:39,900 that has set the stage for this Stellar Vehicles First Flight 12 00:00:40,000 --> 00:00:42,600 potentially, slated for July of this year. 13 00:00:42,700 --> 00:00:45,300 We'll also talk about the impressive partnership between 14 00:00:45,300 --> 00:00:48,600 Ula and blue origin. The role they're set to play in 15 00:00:48,600 --> 00:00:52,300 Amazon's ambitious project Kuiper and the key industry 16 00:00:52,300 --> 00:00:56,400 players involved and in true Star, Trek Session will also 17 00:00:56,400 --> 00:00:59,200 talk about how the Vulcan centaurs maiden voyage will 18 00:00:59,200 --> 00:01:04,300 transport Ashes of the iconic series Creator Gene Roddenberry 19 00:01:04,400 --> 00:01:07,700 and actor. James Doohan better known as 20 00:01:07,700 --> 00:01:12,000 Scotty from Star Trek now from engine production challenges to 21 00:01:12,000 --> 00:01:15,900 the burgeoning prospects of space cargo delivery for our 22 00:01:15,900 --> 00:01:18,300 discussion today will capture the spirit of human 23 00:01:18,300 --> 00:01:21,300 determination and the Relentless pursuit of exploration and 24 00:01:21,300 --> 00:01:23,500 advancement. The groundbreaking Vulcan 25 00:01:23,500 --> 00:01:26,400 Centaur, the latest addition to the United launch Alliance 26 00:01:26,400 --> 00:01:29,800 family of rockets is on the brink of its maiden voyage. 27 00:01:29,900 --> 00:01:32,700 The culmination of years of design manufacturing and 28 00:01:32,700 --> 00:01:36,700 rigorous testing this magnificent, craft stands about 29 00:01:36,700 --> 00:01:41,600 202 feet tall and it's going to define the future of space 30 00:01:41,600 --> 00:01:45,500 exploration for the Ula. I was the sunset over the Cape 31 00:01:45,508 --> 00:01:49,400 Canaveral space force station in Florida on June 7th, the Vulcan 32 00:01:49,400 --> 00:01:53,300 Centaur achieved, a pivotal Milestone successfully executing 33 00:01:53,300 --> 00:01:56,100 a critical engine test. The first of its kind for this 34 00:01:56,100 --> 00:01:58,700 pioneering machine in the world of rocketry. 35 00:01:58,700 --> 00:02:02,900 Countdowns are It's filled with anticipation and nail-biting 36 00:02:02,900 --> 00:02:06,000 suspense. The magic started at T-minus 37 00:02:06,000 --> 00:02:09,500 four point eight, eight seconds. The engines start sequence 38 00:02:09,500 --> 00:02:14,000 initiated as Vulcan centaurs to main stage engines, roared the 39 00:02:14,000 --> 00:02:17,400 life on the launch pad, What followed was a burst of power 40 00:02:17,400 --> 00:02:20,600 lasting two seconds where the engines reach their intended, 41 00:02:20,600 --> 00:02:23,800 thrust level and then gradually wound down this. 42 00:02:23,800 --> 00:02:27,300 Crucial flight Readiness, fire test as brief as it was 43 00:02:27,300 --> 00:02:31,300 significant encompassed. A span of just six seconds 44 00:02:31,700 --> 00:02:36,500 powered by Vulcan centaurs. Inaugural stage are to be e 4 45 00:02:36,500 --> 00:02:40,700 engines, the brainchild of blue origin while a centaur 5 upper 46 00:02:40,700 --> 00:02:43,900 stage is propelled by a pair of rl10 engines. 47 00:02:44,600 --> 00:02:47,300 The versatility of the spacecraft is great. 48 00:02:47,300 --> 00:02:51,700 The design also allows for the addition of up to six strap-on, 49 00:02:51,800 --> 00:02:54,500 solid rocket boosters augmenting, its launch 50 00:02:54,500 --> 00:02:57,000 capabilities. Even further when fully 51 00:02:57,000 --> 00:02:59,800 operational the Vulcan sent our promises to deliver a payload, 52 00:03:00,300 --> 00:03:04,400 Of up to seven metric tons to a geostationary orbit far above 53 00:03:04,400 --> 00:03:06,800 the Earth. Although its maiden voyage has 54 00:03:06,800 --> 00:03:10,300 yet to occur, you LA's efforts are inching closer to changing 55 00:03:10,300 --> 00:03:13,000 that as evidenced by the recent successful. 56 00:03:13,100 --> 00:03:16,200 F RF, test an official announcement. 57 00:03:16,200 --> 00:03:18,600 Following the test, you will a Express it there. 58 00:03:18,600 --> 00:03:22,400 Vulcan qualification program is on the cusp of completion 59 00:03:22,700 --> 00:03:26,100 standing at a staggering 98 percent complete they noted that 60 00:03:26,100 --> 00:03:29,300 the remaining aspects under review are linked to the final 61 00:03:29,300 --> 00:03:33,600 testing of The Centaur five. However, as with any Venture, 62 00:03:33,600 --> 00:03:37,500 the journey has not been devoid of setbacks the update mention a 63 00:03:37,500 --> 00:03:41,200 setback to happen on March 29th, when an unfortunate hydrogen 64 00:03:41,200 --> 00:03:45,100 leak to assent are exploding on the test stand at NASA's 65 00:03:45,100 --> 00:03:47,200 Marshall, space flight center in Alabama. 66 00:03:47,400 --> 00:03:50,700 And prior to this incident, as early May schedule, have been 67 00:03:50,700 --> 00:03:53,900 planned for the debut Lodge of the, Vulcan Centaur, Ula 68 00:03:53,900 --> 00:03:56,600 engineers and technicians of Thoroughly reviewing the data 69 00:03:56,600 --> 00:04:00,800 from the F RF test systems working in Now conducting an 70 00:04:00,800 --> 00:04:04,100 in-depth investigation at the center, five tests and anomaly. 71 00:04:04,300 --> 00:04:07,000 They are optimistic that the results will pave the way for 72 00:04:07,000 --> 00:04:10,300 robust, launch plan and Shirin Vulcan Centaur, safe and 73 00:04:10,300 --> 00:04:12,900 successful launch. The inaugural mission of the 74 00:04:12,900 --> 00:04:16,000 Vulcan Center is said to carry the Peregrine lunar lander 75 00:04:16,000 --> 00:04:19,100 developed by the Pittsburgh based company astrobotic. 76 00:04:19,399 --> 00:04:22,900 If everything goes right, Ula officials suggest that the 77 00:04:22,900 --> 00:04:25,200 launch could take place as early as the summer. 78 00:04:25,600 --> 00:04:29,000 Although no specific timeline has been announced yet the 79 00:04:29,000 --> 00:04:32,200 Vulcan centaur Journey towards its Maiden launch has been 80 00:04:32,200 --> 00:04:35,000 marked with instances of postponed tests. 81 00:04:35,300 --> 00:04:38,900 The frf initially scheduled for May 25th was delayed due to a 82 00:04:38,907 --> 00:04:42,000 technical issue with the booster discovered during the countdown 83 00:04:42,500 --> 00:04:44,300 following. This, the Vulcan Centaur has 84 00:04:44,300 --> 00:04:47,500 relocated to its vertical integrated launch facility 85 00:04:47,900 --> 00:04:50,300 hanger for detailed inspection and Analysis. 86 00:04:50,700 --> 00:04:53,000 The rectification seem to have paid off considering the 87 00:04:53,000 --> 00:04:56,600 successful outcome of the reschedule test and designed as 88 00:04:56,600 --> 00:05:00,800 the successor to Ula is celebrated Atlas 5 + For launch 89 00:05:00,800 --> 00:05:03,900 Vehicles, the Vulcan Centaur carries the weight of high 90 00:05:03,900 --> 00:05:08,300 expectations despite hurdles such as engine delivery, delays 91 00:05:08,300 --> 00:05:13,400 from Blue origin slowdowns do a covid-19 and internal 92 00:05:13,400 --> 00:05:17,400 manufacturing hurdles at Ula. The Centaur project has pressed 93 00:05:17,400 --> 00:05:21,300 forward, it is determined to make it to space. 94 00:05:21,300 --> 00:05:25,100 A significant step in the development of Vulcan Center was 95 00:05:25,100 --> 00:05:28,700 the successful hat. Fire test and June 7th 2023. 96 00:05:28,700 --> 00:05:31,100 A procedure. Often filled with tension, the 97 00:05:31,100 --> 00:05:34,200 hot-fire test involved. Lighting up the be4 engines at 98 00:05:34,200 --> 00:05:37,100 the Rockets base. This occasion was met with 99 00:05:37,100 --> 00:05:41,400 gratification from the Ula team, marking a rewarding culmination 100 00:05:41,400 --> 00:05:44,600 of years of dedication and hard work. 101 00:05:44,700 --> 00:05:48,000 Mark Peller Ula as vice president of Vulcan development. 102 00:05:48,100 --> 00:05:51,900 Expressed thrill following the successful test, they said 103 00:05:51,900 --> 00:05:54,900 seeing the hardware function, the engines firing and all the 104 00:05:54,900 --> 00:05:57,900 systems working together was terribly exciting. 105 00:05:58,200 --> 00:06:01,600 Their hard work. Did not One noticed Jeff Bezos. 106 00:06:01,600 --> 00:06:05,600 CEO of blue origin congratulated the Ula team on their 107 00:06:05,600 --> 00:06:07,900 successful. How fire test highlighting the 108 00:06:07,900 --> 00:06:11,700 strong ties with in the space Community, despite its success. 109 00:06:11,700 --> 00:06:15,300 The F RF test wasn't without its share of challenges two weeks. 110 00:06:15,300 --> 00:06:18,700 Prior, it was postponed when the team noticed a delayed response 111 00:06:18,700 --> 00:06:21,800 from the booster engine ignition system, used to power up the 112 00:06:21,800 --> 00:06:24,300 engines in unfazed by the setback. 113 00:06:24,300 --> 00:06:27,700 Ula move the rocket back to its vertical integration facility at 114 00:06:27,700 --> 00:06:30,700 Cape Canaveral to understand and Fix the issue. 115 00:06:31,000 --> 00:06:33,000 The Vulcans sent are currently awaiting launch. 116 00:06:33,000 --> 00:06:37,000 At space launch complex 41 is set to take Center Stage for the 117 00:06:37,000 --> 00:06:42,100 certification One mission, its first-ever flight, Ula CEO. 118 00:06:42,100 --> 00:06:45,200 Tory Bruno is hinted that the launch won't occur until at 119 00:06:45,200 --> 00:06:49,600 least July the launch hinges on, not just the success of the F RF 120 00:06:49,600 --> 00:06:52,100 test. But also, the conclusion of an 121 00:06:52,100 --> 00:06:55,900 ongoing investigation relating to the destructive incident 122 00:06:55,900 --> 00:06:59,500 March, which saw a fireball cause damage to a test article. 123 00:06:59,900 --> 00:07:03,600 The center stage in you always test and at NASA's Marshall 124 00:07:03,600 --> 00:07:07,000 space flight center in Alabama. Now the Vulcan Center's first 125 00:07:07,000 --> 00:07:09,200 payload will be the astrobotic Paragon. 126 00:07:09,200 --> 00:07:11,800 Lunar lander marking the commencement of NASA's 127 00:07:11,800 --> 00:07:14,200 commercial lunar. Payload Services missions to the 128 00:07:14,200 --> 00:07:16,700 Moon. Additionally the maiden flight 129 00:07:16,700 --> 00:07:19,600 will carry the first two of Amazon's planned project. 130 00:07:19,600 --> 00:07:22,800 Kuiper satellites along with these, the Vulcan sent are. 131 00:07:23,200 --> 00:07:27,800 What carry the ashes of over. 150 people including Star Trek 132 00:07:27,800 --> 00:07:29,700 Creator. Gene Roddenberry. 133 00:07:29,900 --> 00:07:34,200 And actor, James Doohan known for his portrayal of Scotty on 134 00:07:34,200 --> 00:07:38,300 the iconic series, although Ula hasn't executed any rocket 135 00:07:38,300 --> 00:07:41,400 launches in 2023 yet. It's anticipated to play a 136 00:07:41,400 --> 00:07:43,600 pivotal role in the coming years. 137 00:07:44,200 --> 00:07:47,600 Ula blue origin in area. Space have been contracted by 138 00:07:47,600 --> 00:07:51,600 Amazon to launch up to 83 missions as part of its project 139 00:07:51,600 --> 00:07:56,300 called hyper, consolation, by 2028 Ula will be responsible for 140 00:07:56,300 --> 00:08:01,500 launching more than half of the plant. 36 internet Satellites 141 00:08:01,800 --> 00:08:06,200 with Vulcan said to have 38 of those in addition to 9 Atlas 5 142 00:08:06,200 --> 00:08:09,400 launches. However, for the Vulcan Centaur 143 00:08:09,400 --> 00:08:12,700 to take its rightful place amongst the Stars a few final 144 00:08:12,700 --> 00:08:15,500 obstacles. Must be overcome blue origin. 145 00:08:15,500 --> 00:08:18,400 Must ramp up the production of the be4 engines. 146 00:08:18,400 --> 00:08:22,100 For the one-time use Rockets which are also required for its 147 00:08:22,100 --> 00:08:26,500 new, Glenn rockets, and each Vulcan will utilize to be four 148 00:08:26,500 --> 00:08:29,700 engines while the upper stage will employ two arrows. 149 00:08:29,800 --> 00:08:34,700 Jet Rocketdyne, rl10 see engines similar to the ones used on an 150 00:08:34,700 --> 00:08:37,799 atlas 5. Did you know, we have a YouTube 151 00:08:37,799 --> 00:08:42,100 channel called space news, pod where we cover SpaceX, NASA and 152 00:08:42,100 --> 00:08:44,100 space flight. If you're interested in any of 153 00:08:44,100 --> 00:08:47,300 those topics please take a second and go to youtube.com 154 00:08:47,500 --> 00:08:51,200 slash Aunt. 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