Up close and personal with Firefly's Alpha rocket!

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I had the pleasure of speaking to Meagan Roth (Senior Manager of Launch and Test Operations), Shea Ferring (Senior Vice President, Engineering) and Jordi Paredes Garcia (Alpha Chief Engineer) about Firefly's Alpha rocket and their Blue Ghost lunar lander!
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@Bruceskyy Год назад

From the goofy guy wearing a spacesuit in his bedroom making videos, to exclusive access to the space industry around the country. You're living the dream Tim, keep up the great work

@666madull666 Год назад

Yup, that’s why we love Tim, he is the personification of how passion and hard work can make you really good at whatever you love!

@pinkypink5161 Год назад

Meaghan might even give him some if he asks nicely.

@bradcoon5226 Год назад

Well said! I 100% agree.

@MyDaoust Год назад

@@pinkypink5161 da fuq?

@JD987abc Год назад

I’ve been following EDA several years. Tim is so knowledgeable. Most importantly he has integrity.

@thirteenthandy Год назад

Jordi's comments are so important, and I feel like they could be easily missed. Building rocket engines is truly an art form just like he mentioned. Every armchair quarterback who says "why don't we just make more Saturn V rockets / F1 engines?" or the doubters who can't understand what is so hard about replicating something that we've done before should be pointed to this video. The bottom line is that the artists who made that happen are gone. As much as we're more advanced today, every engine is in a way starting over with a new group of artists learning to perfect their latest work.

@RocketBoxx 2 месяца назад

Yeah, they re purposed a bunch of stuff too for saturn that was originally designed for something else. The Engines were designed for a intercontinental missile when they thought nuclear payloads would need to be much larger mass wise then turned out to be true. They later re purposed it for Saturn.

@SomeTechGuy666 Год назад

I need a video that lists all the companies involved in space transport, their history and their vehicles. So many small companies that I know nothing about. What a great time for space transport !

@youhou2000youhou Год назад

There is one on this, in this channel, some 1-2 years ago. Have a look in the library

@OrangeDurito Год назад

You might wanna checkout Wikipedia as well.

@treavormiller9552 Год назад

It’s so cool that you’ve managed to get access like this to so many places, keep it up Tim! We love it!

@highpointsights Год назад

My company worked on the "flamey" end of the Firefly motor!! They have some amazing machining on those parts!! Solid copper!!

@cogoid Год назад

Many, probably most currently flying engines start with the same process of casting a copper alloy blank, turning it and milling the cooling channels. But then there are differences in how exactly the channels get enclosed. Firefly started with electrolytic deposition of an outer jacket, same as used for Space Shuttle engines. But in the previous interview Tom said they wanted to switch to brazing a pre-made steel jacket -- it is a tricky process, but it is also much faster.

@hawkdsl Год назад

After copper comes the bronze age. Imagine the possibilities!

@highpointsights Год назад

@@cogoid Tom Markusic?

@cogoid Год назад

@@hawkdsl The material used for the engines is technically a bronze. Pure copper does not have enough strength at high temperature, and small amount of chromium and zirconium are added to improve that.

@cogoid Год назад

@@highpointsights Yes. In the interview he went into a surprising amount of details regarding their fabrication process -- how they EDM the small holes for the throat cooling at the bottom of the grooves, and then fill the grooves with wax, and deposit to outer shell. I think they even have pictures somewhere on the site with the part half way done. Usually you do not see that many details about contemporary engines. I would say they show more than anybody else at this time, if you do not count "amateurs" like Copenhagen Suborbitals.

@myname_not_rick Год назад

That Jordi guy really knows his stuff. Great interview there, love the attitude when it came to solving the connector issue from flight 1, and the different approach as a "flight" vehicle as opposed to a prototype.

@mysteryy234 Год назад

So awesome you got to do this! The hard work you've put in for so many years to get where you are now, you definitely deserve it!. Also great video with good questions and information

@valerie80yearsago90 Год назад

Firefly is such a cool company, wow. Their senior engineers seem so deep in the woods. It’s really cool to see how excited and passionate they are about their baby.

@MrHichammohsen1 Год назад

Now that's what i call a weekend present! Thank you Tim

@ardag1439 Год назад

I love the way Jordi explains things

@brettpatching Год назад

That was amazing!! Thanks Tim, and Meagan, Shea & Jordi! Jordi's interview was so interesting - it's like Elon has said, the biggest project is developing the manufacturing system.

@stewartross1233 Год назад

Really exciting stuff coming up in the near future, look forward to it, well done Firefly. A great time to be interested in space, space exploration and technology, what a renaissance!

@kevincass5410 Год назад

Tim, You're an inspiration. Your passion for rockets and space flight drove you to where you are today which is phen-normenal 😊 You show how anyone who follows their heart, their passion, "works" hard at what they love, can be a success. Thank you🙏

@johnrhodes4273 Год назад

Keep up the good work Tim. Always enjoy watching all your videos

@louissosa1535 Год назад

Self taught Tim asking the right questions. He makes people comfortable and they just open up to him. Great Interviews.

@jounik Год назад

Gotta admire the level of access you get!

@alexandermoorehead3200 Год назад

The energy of these people is so infectious. You can really feel the love they have for what they do. And it's so incredible that we, through Tim, get this level of access! I for one can't get enough of content like this.

@jonny555ive Год назад

Hello Tim. Hope your weekend is going well. Love the channel, lots of great information on every episode. Thank you for everything you do. 👍👍

@picksalot1 Год назад

Thanks Tim and Firefly. It's great to and inside look at what's taking place and an explanation on how components work, and advances in design. Looking forward to the flight.

@MrTrueshoe Год назад

What an amazing interview!!! Wow the access and information is amazing!! Great job Tim !!!

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@andrewserrell1079 Год назад

Brilliant. Love to see more videos like this from other companies

@pendragnx Год назад

really cool, Tim .. Thanks for sharing

@ragaloft Год назад

We are nerding out with you Tim🤓 Thanks so much for another great insight video.

@Livlifetaistdeth Год назад

Absolutely inspiring to see the sharp edge of innovation happening live!

@unboxtechy5916 Год назад

Fingers crossed for the launch!

@VeraTR909 Год назад

Thanks for putting the acronyms on screen, space stuff has so many of them! as someone who is interested but not fully on top op of everything it really helps.

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@FreeRadicalX Год назад

Wow tons of juicy info from Jordi, could let that guy rant all day! Looks like there are a lot of enthusiastic minds over at Firefly.

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@ghaznavid Год назад

I love how Tim has managed to make this into his job. Great video as usual! Can't wait for the next 1 hour technical video.

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@kenmactiernan4290 Год назад

Thanks for another great/cool video Tim & Team!

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@thedarkside13 Год назад

This guy and NASASpaceflight are doing a lot more for the space/rocket community than journalists (mainstream medias).

@dmurray2978 Год назад

Lamestream media is a farce, it's just the propaganda wing of the globalist empire

@thedarkside13 Год назад

@@dmurray2978 you're goddamn right.👍

@jamesengland7461 Год назад

They're the REAL journalists now.

@TheJttv Год назад

Thats just not true. EDA amd NSF might be the face but there journalists like Eric Berger and Jeff Foust break most of the news.

@hvr1874 Год назад

Because media journalists can even to bother to Google for 10 minutes to prepare for interviews.

@stuartbrown1677 Год назад

This has been a superb broadcast thank you Stuart in Ireland ❤️☘️

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@raho2005 Год назад

Wow, that are some lovely people working on that awesome rocket!

@ReinhardB100 Год назад

Great and interesting interviews as always. Super!

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@goatofpower Год назад

Very cool interview. Seeing them right next to the 'flamey end' like that makes it clear just how small Alpha is. I hope Firefly makes it to success, there's got to be a great shaking out of all these small launchers, and Rocket Lab is kinda the default leader...

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@Prosonic Год назад

been following time for a long time since the suit thankyou and im sure its from both sides for poviding a bridge from the space companys to the people its exciting time for space

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@zapfanzapfan 8 месяцев назад

5:22 Green propellant from Sweden? Sweet!

@thespacepeacock Год назад

Great interview once again Tim! Can’t wait to see Firefly launch again!

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@SomeBoredGuy69 Год назад

Look at you! You are quickly becoming "The Man" for space flight interviewing. Love it! Keep it up!👍

@RealDymondZ Год назад

The Firefly Alpha Rocket. And also there's the machine with which you can fly to space

@Joe-mz6dc Год назад

Excellent!

@christophersantrizos1657 Год назад

Heck yeah! We need more media showcasing the Future!

@davidcolton1957 Год назад

what a great video really interesting detail well done Tim as per usual!

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@jeffreygunter417 Год назад

This was a fantastic interview.

@MrSamz400 Год назад

You Rock Tim!!

@kickthedonky Год назад

Loved the video, thanks Tim! Greetings from RL in NZ ✌️

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@CausticLemons7 Год назад

Cool stuff! I can't wait until Firefly's next launch attempt.

@PBD144 Год назад

I can’t believe you were here on base! That’s so cool. I’m stationed here and I rock my Everyday Astronaut merch around base all the time. Now I definitely have to get the hoodie too.

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@FranciscoRamirez-gb6zc Год назад

It wouldve been nice for him to say they are working with Rocket Lab for Blue ghost. It is not all built in house vertically integrated like he said. Rocket lab is providing solar panels all software and will be the backup operation center.

@SomeTechGuy666 Год назад

Great video ! Really interesting.

@jantonkens9820 Год назад

Up close and personal indeed.. nice one Tim. 😜

@vongtaynhanaikptt6066 Год назад

Great video friend! Thank you so much for sharing.

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@wplaat Год назад

Great interview

@thelatinist5024 Год назад

Awesome!

@chrishvs Год назад

I like when you discuss their career path. Inspiring..

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@CeladonHairExtraordinaire Год назад

Great spread of people to speak to for this. Go Firefly!

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@Republic3D Год назад

Firefly is blessed to have all these awesome employees. Seems like a great bunch of people.

@samsonsoturian6013 Год назад

Are you saying that just because she's pretty?

@__-fm5qv Год назад

I love that the mission is called "Into the black" love the Firefly references.

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@GerardHammond Год назад

That was great - thanks EA and Firefly!

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@jroar123 Год назад

Good luck guys!

@iitzfizz Год назад

the views from the cameras will be great!

@ichliebedich3149 Год назад

The third guy was insane. He really knows the rocket Oo

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@Man_De Год назад

Your album: maximum aerodynamic pressure is my go to study music. Please please please make another!

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@petercrowhurst Год назад

Great vid Tim and Team

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@mrplease66 Год назад

that catalan guy seems like a fun dude

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@MallocArray Год назад

Appreciating the graphics to clarify what the acronyms stand for as they are saying them. Helps us everyday people

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@ApteraEV2024 Год назад

Hey Tim! Thanks for the interviews. Cool Rocket! I always Wish all well! As for Merch, does the order site allow a zoom in feature. I really want to read the labels) thanks. ALL THE BEST! 👊 😎

@chris-hayes Год назад

Cool listening to the guy who knows the rocket better than anyone.

@criticalthought7527 Год назад

Thanks Tim.

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@JacobCanote Год назад

Love to see rocket geeks get together!

@Aetherlight021 Год назад

Shout out from the Firefly Space Systems crew! Happy to see Firefly is back and finally ready to fly! This is such a far cry from the original air-launch Alpha I worked on lol

@donjones4719 Год назад

So cool to have engineers talk about their passion. They obviously love to talk to someone who can listen at an intelligent level. A timely video for me, Alpha and its characteristics had faded in my mind - so many rockets, so little mind. Happy to get a bit of info on the Antares collaboration - but will Miranda be tap-off or not? Impossibly large? Good luck Firefly!

@mauribarberomerlini5168 Год назад

Mis mejores deseos para los 2 equipos. Los lanzadores y los transmisores del lanzamiento!

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@iward940 Год назад

So cool!! Are you jamming up to Rocket Lab next week at Intrepid/NYC?

@Tyranno_Tiger Год назад

Excellent use of the acronyms popping up!

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@ZaCh-wk3oc Год назад

Great video stud

@deeman1827 Год назад

TIM ... you are made of "STAR STUFF!!!!" . Your are now UNIVERSALLY Know. Your work is undeniable... its down to EARTH at the same time as being OFF THE PLANET!! and yet The Sky is not the limit for you my friend... ELON knows you may even be the first everyday martian!!

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@estudiom142 Год назад

Love it!!!

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@D_Rogers Год назад

Can't wait to see the power of the tap-off cycle! :) If they have success with this rocket, I wonder how long they'll keep the four engine configuration?.. It seems to be tempting to go for a larger diameter and more engines, when you have a working engine design..

@lorsod3380 Год назад

great video tim

@dgymnast6473 Год назад

This is where you really shine. I don’t think there is a better interviewer in the space business at this time.

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@zandvoort8616 Год назад

Nice top man!

@patreekotime4578 Год назад

Its a shame they didnt get it the first time, hopefully we see this thing go up early next week! Really cool stuff!

@wadewilson524 Год назад

Holy crap! Those are some smart people!!

@agw5425 Год назад

It feels like a launch provider hasen´t really made it till Everyday Astronaut Tim makes a video about them. Hope all will go well, good luck Firefly.

@sebassanchezc-1379 Год назад

Quality content🥇

@svOcelot Год назад

We've missed you, Tim! Glad to see you back. I have a hard time keeping track of all these companies & what types of engines they use. It would have been nice if you'd introduced it somewhere along the line, what fuel they use, what kind of cycle, anything unique about them, etc.

@EverydayAstronaut Год назад

May I suggest this video? It dives into firefly and other small sat launchers! ru-vid.com/video/%D0%B2%D0%B8%D0%B4%D0%B5%D0%BE-A5Sfw58jApo.html

@jeebusk Год назад

@@EverydayAstronaut where can we find out the dietary requirements of each employer? Also, did they have any particular requirements for visitors?

@inconsequentialsonofaman Год назад

👋🏻…kudos - thank you ‘Everyday Astronaut’! 👍🏻 - Anthony Aaron

@Jason-gq8fo Год назад

Yasss more new rocket companies

@fredlobmx Год назад

i’ll be waiting for that documentary he said about those HD cameras

@savage1001 Год назад

Cool!

@qual1a2 Год назад

Nice

@kevin6666123 Год назад

Great vid

@book3100 Год назад

I wish Firefly all success

@alexfwfwfw4830 Год назад

4:31 bro, this man got bored of working for NASA. what a legend.

@bazoo513 Год назад

Boy, do I envy these marvelous people! 😉

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@crystalspaceexploration Год назад

Hi Tim first to view I watched you since 2019. Quick question when do you think Artemis 1 will be launched

@SlocketSeven Год назад

I just want to say I love that Serenity is flying to orbit with 4 angry Reavers hot on its tail.

@ahab9712 Год назад

New vid let's go :)

@adamcollegeman2 Год назад

excellent

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