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Interstellar Gateway @igw.llc · 27/11/2024

Thanks for reading this. Share if you found this interesting. Gonna start posting our full threads here more 🙏

Interstellar Gateway @igw.llc · 27/11/2024

With this, we can create a conceptual render of what we may see next flight, if the ship comes back intact. For that though, we’ll just have to wait and see what happens. (Render credit: @thespaceengineer.bsky.social / Interstellar Gateway)

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Interstellar Gateway @igw.llc · 27/11/2024

The berth itself was completely clear, with a temporary crane stationed on site. This crane is a Tutt Bryant 275T Crawler Crane, with, you guessed it, a lifting capacity of 275 tons. More than enough to lift a Starship vehicle from the water and on to a barge.

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Interstellar Gateway @igw.llc · 27/11/2024

First, looking at the vessel, we can see this large floatation device, called a fender, on the stern section of Renegade. This would aid in floatation of a Starship vehicle while in tow.

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Interstellar Gateway @igw.llc · 27/11/2024

Checking in on the Renegade, it returned to Onslow, Australia, on November 24th. It was not carrying anything. However, it provided multiple valuable insights into what we should expect should Starship return intact.

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Interstellar Gateway @igw.llc · 27/11/2024

These are the cores for the buoys that observe Starship's landings. Each buoy is comprised of two of these cores, and there's four buoys. Each one gets one core with a prop and an antenna (right side) and another core with cameras and a computer (left side)

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Interstellar Gateway @igw.llc · 27/11/2024

Almost all the debris we saw ended up being loaded on to these flatbed trucks. Hopefully, within a month or two, we see these crates turn up at Starbase.

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Interstellar Gateway @igw.llc · 27/11/2024

There were also a lot of other objects unloaded that we could not identify. Some of them are featured below.

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Interstellar Gateway @igw.llc · 27/11/2024

Additionally, there were these six containers. These are called steel IBC tanks, and can store a wide variety of liquids. We believe these were simply carrying extra fuel for the marine vessel.

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Interstellar Gateway @igw.llc · 27/11/2024

Many of these tiles are in surprisingly good condition. Here is a person inspecting a chunk of tiles still held together with glue. This chunk is most likely from the nosecone tip or the forward static aerocover caps of Starship.

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Interstellar Gateway @igw.llc · 27/11/2024

There's also the classic piece that we all know and love -- Tiles! Multiple bags containing hundreds of heat shield tiles, presumably sampled from various areas around the ship.

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Interstellar Gateway @igw.llc · 27/11/2024

Among the largest debris brought back was four COPV tanks from the ship. There is potential that there was actually eight tanks unloaded, as each of these crates can contain four COPV tanks each, and one of the containers was already sealed by the time we arrived on scene.

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Interstellar Gateway @igw.llc · 27/11/2024

Limitless arrived to port first, to Exmouth, Australia, on November 23rd. Here we can see unloading operations actively ongoing.

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Interstellar Gateway @igw.llc · 27/11/2024

Offshore support vessel "LIMITLESS" and offshore tug "BHAGWAN RENEGADE" were present at the landing site of Starship during Flight 6. Following splashdown of the vehicle, Starship broke up into multiple sections. These two vessels followed the floating debris for over 27 hours.

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Interstellar Gateway @igw.llc · 27/11/2024

A quick disclaimer. All activity and observation here took place under all proper permits and licenses, along with discussions with involved parties. Do NOT attempt operations such as this without these authorizations. All it takes is one person to ruin operations for everyone

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Interstellar Gateway @igw.llc · 27/11/2024

Starship S31's debris have returned to Australia! All sorts of items, ranging from tiles, COPV tanks, and other components from the Starship upper stage have been brought back to shore for further analysis 🧵 (Video version of this thread: youtu.be/Gu5aIMC7NSk)

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Interstellar Gateway @igw.llc · 24/11/2024

Starship’s final night under a starry sky 🌌✨ Full star trail 4k timelapse -> youtu.be/uhNXBjamIBA

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Interstellar Gateway @igw.llc · 23/11/2024

Check out our full footage of Starship Flight 6 launching (and landing!) (Repost due to issues) youtu.be/zGjQTYG4840?...

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SpaceX Starship Flight-6: An Interstellar Gateway Launch Experience (4K HDR)

YouTube video by Interstellar Gateway

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Interstellar Gateway @igw.llc · 22/11/2024

Starship Flight 6 ascends: a collection of wallpapers. Full res downloads available @ www.brandonwynnphoto.com/Launch 📸 - Brandon Wynn/Interstellar Gateway

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Interstellar Gateway @igw.llc · 20/11/2024

#SpaceX launched Booster 13 and Ship 31 for Starship Flight 6 earlier today. We saw a successful ascent, staging and boostback. The booster sadly aborted to make a soft landing off the coast. The ship made it through reentry for a pinpoint landing in the Indian Ocean. 📸 - Brandon Wynn for IGW

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Interstellar Gateway @igw.llc · 19/11/2024

We are just under 12 hours away from the sixth flight test and second catch attempt of #SpaceX ‘s Starship! Watch live at www.youtube.com/live/dkL-1I4...! 📸 - Brandon Wynn/Interstellar Gateway

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Interstellar Gateway @igw.llc · 16/11/2024

SpaceX is now targeting Tuesday 19th November at 16:00 local for the launch of Starship Flight 6. We’re ready. Are you? 🚀 📸 - Brandon Wynn/Interstellar Gateway

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Interstellar Gateway @igw.llc · 12/11/2024

Starship Booster 12 just after catch. Only a week to go until we see this again!

Engine section of SpaceX’s Super Heavy Booster 12 after catch

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Interstellar Gateway @igw.llc · 11/11/2024

Additionally for the action camera bodies that we run, most of them have custom lens mounts installed which lets us put MFT lenses of all types instead of the wide angle stock glass. Means you can stick more fun stuff like telephotos on GoPros. Our favourite is 50mm lenses, helps for most angles

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Interstellar Gateway @igw.llc · 11/11/2024

We build external cages to toughen up the cameras and make them more resistant to the angry flying rocks that are launched at t0. Some are 3d printed and some are metal, depends on the location of the camera. Also lets us build in remote triggers, external batteries and networking all in one package

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Interstellar Gateway @igw.llc · 11/11/2024

Starship vs heavily modified cameras. Round 6 coming up next!

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Interstellar Gateway @igw.llc · 09/11/2024

Hi Bluesky, we forgot to introduce ourselves! We’re a spaceflight-focused media group. Our main points of focus currently are: - SpaceX’s Starship - Blue Origin’s New Glenn - Falcon 9 & Heavy We capture insane footage of rocket launches! If it sounds crazy, we’ve thought of it. Follow us for more!

Team members standing in front of starship

Starship super heavy booster launching from up close

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Interstellar Gateway @igw.llc · 09/11/2024

Our footage of #SpaceX #Starship Flight 5 liftoff from just nearby. This camera got rather toasty… but look at those Mach diamonds!

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Interstellar Gateway @igw.llc · 09/11/2024

On final descent. Good evening Bluesky 🚀

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