It happened! Musk frankly revealed this on SpinLaunch & Orbital Accelerator...Can't beat SpaceX!

okay listen up launching payloads into orbit has always been a complex task often associated with powerful Rockets however spin launch is challenging this notion with its orbital accelerator their unique method of launching payloads into orbit is poised to revolutionize space launch servfaces potentially surpassing existing rocket systems but is this method a viable Choice can it truly compete with conventional Rockets especially considering the rapid advancements in rocket systems such as spacex's remarkable growth join us today on great SpaceX as we delve into whether spin launch is poised to revolutionize space launches or faces challenges in competing with established rocket systems spin launch was established in 2014 by Jonathan yany in Sunnyvale California the company is developing or orbital payload launch systems in a completely new way different from any previous system their solution would be to use a launch system or orbital accelerator as they call it that operates based on kinetic energy their current accelerator is about 33 m in diameter with a tether inside making it look like a clock the payload will be attached to the tip of the tether the payload will be placed in the acceler Ator before launch where the air will be sucked out to create a vacuum environment with the electric motor drive system it will rotate to create extremely strong centrifugal force to help the payload reach the required speed the payload will then be separated from the tether to enter the launch tunnel like a chimney it'll break the vacuum membrane at the top of the tunnel then fly up the payloads fly into space with a certain speed enough for it to reach orbit or if the payload is a rocket it'll be launched to a certain altitude and then the rocket will activate itself to fly into orbit this method has many outstanding strengths firstly because it is based on kinetic energy it'll not be dependent on a fuel source like rockets are for each rocket Mission fuel usually accounts for the majority of its total cost when inflation increases or fuel production is not enough for demand fuel prices will increase even more rocket Hardware also consumes huge costs especially non-reusable Rockets additionally this launch system will help payloads like rockets operate longer and more sustainably because they do not need to spend fuel for the ground launch stages thereby optimizing fuel sources for important operation processes later moreover this method will not depend on complicated requirements like rocket launch operations which would require a lot of infrastructure complex systems as well as employees and time these are the obstacles that prevent most rocket systems from launching at high frequency in terms of price spin launch's ultimate goal will be to reduce each launch to $500,000 much cheaper than rocket launches to date spin launch has tested its system 10 times of which the first time took place on October 22nd of 2021 while the remain remaining nine times all took place in 2022 a remarkable effort despite so much potential this system is still not popular and it's all because it still has many unresolved issues what are these problems well there's a lot that could be said here the first obstacle lies in the rotational Force which needs to be really fast in order to build up a lot of strength in order to help the payload achieve the desired speed to reach orbit during that process the payload will experience many factors like rotational force and centripetal force of course it takes quite a while for the payload to reach the desired speed so can the payload survive after withstanding so much force Additionally the payload would also have to break through the spin launch's myar layers in order to escape and fly all the way to space the sudden transition from a vacuum environment to a thick atmosphere is another obstacle it could damage payload before it's flown up causing the subsequent mission to you know end up in failure in layman's terms the second problem lies in aiding the payload to navigate through Earth's formidable atmosphere a barrier that requires careful navigation our planet has a thick atmosphere with great gravity this is a challenge that every rocket or payload must overcome if reaching orbit is to be the outcome this obstacle was pointed out by spacex's founder Elon Musk in a tweet in 2021 in addition with rockets their speed will gradually increase as they go to higher altitudes to reach the highest speed at the thinnest atmosphere in contrast when launched with the spin launch accelerator the payload will reach its highest velocity when escaping the launch system and will gradually decrease much like firing a bullet although this will help optimize speed and energy it will cause the payload to heat up due to strong friction with the area with the densest atmosphere causing it to be greatly affected and to top it off spin launch's unconventional launch technique throws a wrench into the workings of liquid fueled Rockets as the rotational force it generates poses a threat to the Integrity of their fuel storage systems therefore it's only suitable to launch solid fuel Rockets but as we all know solid fueled Rockets are difficult to control and replace and especially their performance will be lower than liquid fuel Rockets that's why they're gradually being phased out for New Generation rockets that use Liquid fuel up until now spin launch has not been able to develop a system powerful enough to help them achieve the orbital Target they have launched 10 times so far but they've only achieved a speed of, 1600 km or 1,000 mph reaching 10 km meanwhile the payload must reach 300 km or 186 m per launch at a speed of 25,000 km or 16,000 mph much greater than spin launch's current capabilities that means they will need to spend a lot of time and improve many things in order to achieve that ultimate goal of theirs spin launch faces numerous challenges that if left unresolved could hinder its ability to compete effectively and replace conventional rocket launch methods the system remains remains incomplete whereas rocket systems especially SpaceX are steadily addressing and surpassing their limitations SpaceX for instance excels in cost reduction through Innovative reuse strategies notably the recovery of the first stage of the Falcon 9 and Falcon heavy Rockets has become a Hallmark of their operational success up to now they have surpassed The Landing Milestone of 250 times and the 300 time mil Stone will also be reached down the line pretty soon I bet in particular many of their boosters have passed the Milestone of 10 Landings and reuses this helps SpaceX greatly optimize production costs something most other Rockets just can't do currently SpaceX is also developing the giant rocket Starship it will aim to completely reuse this rocket pushing the cost optimization strategy to a higher level additionally using stainless steel instead of carbon fiber also helps them reduce cost as for fuel applying methane also helps them save a lot because this type of fuel is really cheap easy to produce and suitable for Missions like colonizing Mars thus SpaceX is not too worried about fuel shortages like other Rockets Elon musk's space exploration company has been continually setting and breaking new launch records why in 2022 Falcon 9 achieved a record of 60 launches which skyrocketed to over 90 just this year this incredible Pace facilitated the establishment of starlink the world's largest satellite system comprising more than 5,000 satellites looking ahead to next year SpaceX is targeting nearly 150 launches amplifying their frequency and maintaining their lead lead over competitors meanwhile despite being in its developmental stages SpaceX has set lofty goals for its Starship musk's ambitious Vision announced back in October envisions thousands of launches per year at an astonishingly low cost of about $2 million us per launch should this come to fruition it would dominate every existing launch system including spin launches however spin launch faces a myriad ad of challenges in its future endeavors overcoming the forces of nature and adhering to physical laws will be crucial hurdles furthermore the company must prove its metal in competing with established rocket systems particularly SpaceX in order to secure its standing in the industry however their concept undeniably holds immense potential and merits exploration its application extends to numerous missions including those directed toward Mars or the moon the prospects are abundant the pivotal query remains though will the spin launch Team persist and steadfastly pursue their objectives what are your thoughts on spin launch's groundbreaking concept share your comments down below otherwise that's it for today's episode thank you so much for tuning in and if you want to support our Channel even further you can hop on over to our patreon through the link in the description below sign up and become a patron today to gain access to exclusive content sounds exciting right in any case we still appreciate your generosity and your passion for space exploration as always this is Kevin from great SpaceX and until next time keep looking up and happy New Year