The fact that these two exhibits are about a block away from each other is going to make brainwashing my daughter into becoming a huge nerd so much easier.
Beni stuck a flip mid-tracking test at the skatepark today. Nobody hit record, so big thanks to Beni's live preview and the skatepark security cam for the receipts!
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Dear Tesla,
Whoever is on the UI team for Tesla, we beg you to fix a few things.
Since the spring update, Model Y performance has lost its spoilerâŚ
The cars look inaccurate on the Home Screen (too shiny) to their actual color when changed to unreal engineâŚ
The wheel options for the zero g wheels look MASSIVE
We still want no aero cover options on performance models with correct wheel sizes
We would also like in app to reflect accurate UI changes to the in car changes..(seat color, dash board color, and unreal engine in app)
We appreciate your hard work as always.
Sincerely,
Everyone
Onboard views from Starship and Super Heavy V3, which are equipped with upgraded cameras capable of streaming 4K video through every phase of flight via @Starlink
Is Starship HLS really is a viable option for NASA and SpaceX to get humans back onto the surface of the moon for the Artemis Program?
We'll go over why it's so tall, why it uses Methalox instead of hypergolic propellants, explain why it requires 15 or more launches for a single lunar landing and we'll even go over alternate options that could maybe simplify or speed up the process.
00:00:00 - INTRO
00:03:20 - OVERVIEW AND NEED-TO-KNOWS 00:16:30 - IS STARSHIP TOO BIG AND TALL?
00:35:40 - IS METHALOX THE WRONG PROPELLANT? 00:43:50 - WHY ORBITAL REFUELING?
01:20:30 - CHANGING TO LOW LUNAR ORBIT 01:35:40 - PROPELLANT SUPPLIES ON EARTH 01:38:25 - SUMMARY
Just leaving Figureâs critical design review for F.04 - the robot is now in full design lock and we're starting to ship parts
F.04 is by far the biggest leap weâve ever made between robot generations. The level of engineering advances in this system is on a completely different level
At Figure, engineering reviews are extremely rigorous. We start with high-level architecture reviews and work all the way down to detailed reviews on every millimeter, watt, and gram of the robot. We've engineered something really mind blowing and I can't wait to show the world what this team is capable of
One easter egg - the image in the background is from earlier F.04 design reviews :)
SpaceX has just released a massive new list of changes in Starship V3, which is now scheduled to launch on May 19th:
Super Heavy V3 Changes
Grid Fin Redesign:
â˘Â Reduced from 4 fins to 3
â˘Â Each fin is now: 50% larger, stronger, repositioned for better catching/lifting
â˘Â Lowered on booster to reduce heat exposure during hot staging
â˘Â Fin hardware moved inside fuel tank for protection
Integrated Hot Stage:
â˘Â Removes the old disposable interstage shield
â˘Â Booster dome now directly exposed to upper-stage engine ignition
â˘Â Tank pressure + steel shielding protect structure
â˘Â Interstage actuators retract after separation for protection
New Fuel Transfer System:
â˘Â Massive redesign of fuel transfer tube
â˘Â Roughly the size of a Falcon 9 first stage
â˘Â Allows: simultaneous startup of all 33 Raptors, faster and more reliable flip maneuvers
Engine Bay / Thermal Protection Changes:
â˘Â Engine shrouds removed entirely
â˘Â New shielding added between engines
â˘Â Propulsion + avionics more tightly integrated
â˘Â COâ fire suppression system removed
â˘Â Simpler and lighter aft section
Propellant Loading Improvements:
â˘Â Moved from 1 quick disconnect to 2 separate systems
â˘Â Adds redundancy
â˘Â Reduces complexity of pad interfaces
Starship V3 Changes
Completely Redesigned Propulsion System:
â˘Â Clean-sheet redesign
â˘Â Supports: new Raptor startup method, larger propellant volume and improved reaction control system
â˘Â Reduces trapped/leaked propellant risk
Aft Section Simplification:
â˘Â Fluid + electrical systems rerouted
â˘Â Engine shrouds deleted
â˘Â Large aft cavity removed
Flap Actuation Upgrade:
â˘Â Changed from: 2 actuators per flap to 1 actuator with 3 motors
â˘Â Improves:, redundancy, mass efficiency, cost
Faster Starlink Deployment:
â˘Â Upgraded PEZ dispenser
â˘Â Faster satellite deployment speeds
Long-Duration Spaceflight Capability:
â˘Â New systems added for: long orbital coasts, orbital refueling, cryogenic fluid management, vacuum, insulated header systems and high-voltage cryogenic recirculation
Ship-to-Ship Docking + Refueling:
â˘Â Added 4 docking drogues
⢠Added propellant transfer connections
â˘Â Directly supports in-space refueling architecture
Avionics Upgrades
Massive Electrical System Upgrade:
â˘Â ~60 custom avionics units
â˘Â Batteries/inverters/high-voltage systems integrated together
â˘Â ~9 MW peak power capability
Better Navigation + Redundancy:
â˘Â New multi-sensor navigation system
â˘Â Designed for precision autonomous flight
Propellant Monitoring in Space:
â˘Â New RF sensors measure propellant levels in microgravity
â˘Â Important for orbital refueling missions
Camera + Connectivity Upgrades:
â˘Â ~50 onboard camera views
â˘Â 480 Mbps Starlink connectivity onboard
â˘Â Low-latency redundant communications
Raptor 3 Engine Changes
Higher Thrust:
â˘Â Sea-level Raptors:
â˘Â Increased from:
230 tf â 250 tf
507k lbf â 551k lbf
Vacuum Raptors:
Increased from:
258 tf â 275 tf
568k lbf â 606k lbf
Lower Mass:
â˘Â Sea-level engine mass reduced: 1630 kg â 1525 kg
Simpler Design:
â˘Â Sensors/controllers integrated into engine body
â˘Â Removes need for engine shrouds
â˘Â New ignition system for all variants
â˘Â Huge Vehicle-Level Weight Savings
â˘Â ~1 ton saved per engine across vehicle systems
Launch Pad 2 Upgrades (Starbase)
Faster Propellant Loading:
â˘Â Larger propellant farm
â˘Â More pumps
â˘Â Faster fueling operations
Chopstick Improvements:
â˘Â Shorter arms for faster movement
â˘Â Switched from hydraulic â electromechanical actuators
â˘Â Better reliability + redundancy
Stronger Quick Disconnect Arm:
â˘Â Reinforced and redesigned
â˘Â Swings farther away during launch
Launch Mount Redesign:
â˘Â Better load handling
â˘Â Improved launch protection
â˘Â Improved throwback reliability
New Flame Diverter System:
â˘Â Bidirectional flame diverter
â˘Â Designed to eliminate ablation/refurbishment after launch
Hardened Propellant Systems:
â˘Â Methane and oxygen systems separated
â˘Â Valves/filters moved into protected bunker
â˘Â Improves safety and reliability
SpaceX: "Together, these new elements are designed to enable a step-change in Starship capabilities and aim to unlock the vehicleâs core functions, including full and rapid reuse, in-space propellant transfer, deployment of Starlink satellites and orbital data centers, and the ability to send people and cargo to the Moon and Mars."
This is going to be an epic flight! đ
Tesla navigation will save a pin exactly where you dropped it, and navigate to it, for a few days, maybe a week, and then automatically moves the pin to some random nearest address. This changes where the vehicle navigates to on FSD to THE WRONG LOCATION, usually not even on the right side of the road. This bug needs fixed. It has been like this for a long time, maybe always. Pin was placed on the star, and saved as a favorite. The favorite automatically moved to the X. This bug is reproducible.
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Beautiful shot of a Glossy Production Cybercab by @AdanGuajardo.
Franz absolutely nailed the design. For a purpose-built Robotaxi, it looks incredible. This is the future of Tesla.