UP CLOSE Delta IV Heavy Launch Pad Tour (Tory Bruno CEO of ULA) - Smarter Every Day
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I know this is 2 years old but how cool is it that a CEO can talk you through the ENTIRE process to prepare, stage and launch a rocket to the SUN. Tory Bruno is the MAN!!!
Watch the factory tour video if you haven't already. You will respect tory even more. He knows all the manufacturing details as well. Really really smart, down to earth guy.
No, he's simply a liar and a deceiver. All rockets are simply helium-filled dirigibles that go up 20 miles, bank 90°, then fall into ocean graveyards. Nothing ever goes to "space."
@@pointzerotwowhy helium
@@pointzerotwo go touch some grass kid
@@matthewrossilini5808 nah more like down to sun
The fact that Tory Bruno just referenced Kerbal Space Program makes me unbelievably happy.
i had to do a double take and go back to that. I couldnt believe it. "Did he just say Kerbal Space?" Love it! Can just imagine Tory throwing his cowboy hat down in a fit of rage as Jeb is trapped in orbit around the mun. We've all been there. haha.
Same
I feel you, they're three minutes in and t straight up nerding out in the most delightfully unfiltered way. Don't get me wrong, I love things slowed down and broken down to make them easy to understand and keep up with. It is far less common in the UA-cam era to have depth without overly academic pacing, very refreshing... Gets me all excited (Wow, I'm such a Nerd).
I was going to comment on that but I figured other people loved it as well.
somehow he reminds me of scott manley
Me: I've played KSP so much I think I have a pretty good understanding of how rockets and orbital dynamics --
Tory: There are people whose entire careers are how liquids slosh around a tank in zero G.
Me: Nvm.
You have zero understanding of rockets and orbital dynamics. You just think you do. No, he's simply a liar and a deceiver. All rockets are simply helium-filled dirigibles that go up 20 miles, bank 90°, then fall into ocean graveyards. Nothing ever goes to "space."
@@pointzerotwo Yeah exactly, nothing goes to space, that's why the gps in your phone works.
@@pimlaeven8561 GPS is a ground-based telecommunication service. There are huge ocean regions where no coverage exists. Do a little bit of research next time before you expose your ignorance. Belief is the enemy of Knowing, and Ego is Belief's best friend.
@@pointzerotwo you literally have 0 proof to support your claims so I don't really care what you think about the matter.
@@pointzerotwo can’t tell if you’re joking or not
I love how impressed Bruno is whith your knowledge and lingo...even when yall toured the assembly building he was grinning nonstop. Thats why he picked you for these priveledges and guided tours of his babbies...good job
It's really great to see a CEO being so approachable.
much more important profesional not like some presidents and ceos
He's actually pretty active on Reddit and does take time ever so often to answer questions at /r/ula. I am huge SpaceX fan but I really think Tory is major class act.
A CEO like that does lots for a company..
Because he is passionate about what he is doing, not about making more money.
Unlike most CEO’s, first and foremost, he’s an engineer, and always will be
I could easily listen to to Tory talk about rockets for hours
Only if he had done that in the absence of SpaceX.
" Ditto " dood !
You and I both
Like # 666.
20:15 imagine living in the family, where basically everybody is a rocket scientist.... how cool is that :)
This is the kind of achievement that the American public has become apathetic about.
We've taken for granted the human effort that is involved in such a complex operation.
Humanity in general brother. Ironic
Apathetic? Are you that clueless? No, he's simply a liar and a deceiver. All rockets are simply helium-filled dirigibles that go up 20 miles, bank 90°, then fall into ocean graveyards. Nothing ever goes to "space."
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Source? Legitimately curious here.
@@asgodandheinleinintended2398 millions of sources, moving and now gone as they censor. UAP shiny bendy thing, 1958 rocket launch fail, plain logic. When you were a kid and launched Estes rockets, they needed to be on a stick for guidance, and they went up instantly. But modern ones go up slowly like a balloon.
@@asgodandheinleinintended2398 One year after Neil Armstrong became the first man on the Moon, surveys in newspapers such as the New York Times and the Philadelphia Sunday Bulletin found that the majority of Americans could not remember his name. It happened extremely fast and it's one of the saddest truths about humans.
So Tory's first rocket was essentially making his own single-base propellant rockets out of nitroglycerine soaked wax paper scraps packed into an iron pipe.
He just got a LOT cooler.
I was thinking the same
Ok, my dad and granddad let me do a lot as a kid. I was using belt sanders, circular saws, pneumatic chisels, etc. when I was that age. But I'm sure they wouldn't have let me make dynamite powered rockets... not more than one anyway, lol!
"Don't try these tricks at home! " :-)
I would be willing to bet Tory "cojones" are just as big today as they were when he "found" those old sticks of dynamite.
My first rocket was in an aluminum tube using an in-flight mixing system that was interesting but could never be used to transport anything, not even a parachute. The fuel mixtures were made from house hold cleaners in shot glasses, sealed with hose adapters just the right size to fit the glasses, silicon fish tank sealant and metal strap. They used acceleration to pull them into the mixing chamber and turbulence to accelerate the mixing process once it got a kick. Flew a couple hundred feet upward until boom. That's what got me interested in chemistry and rocketry.
Got to love how a bored kid with access to things their parents would rather they never touch leads to genuine interest in amazing new sciences.
Man, the extended video is so awesome that it could be easily on the main channel for sure!
Oh my god, I didnt realize this was the extended version. I was wondering how some of the laymen were gonna understand this
Luiz Eduardo Carneiro I didn’t realise this was extended either! Just felt like a great video! The passion that Tory Bruno shows is so inspiring. Clearly a guy that knows his stuff too. Would be great to get a pint with and just listen to 🍻
I wish I could give it two thumbs up!
Gentlemen, thank you for this video. This is one of the most educational and interesting things I have seen in a long time.
"You think of it like Kerbal Sapce Program" had me on the floor laughing. What a Dude! Consider me a Fan.
Timestamp?
@@radioactivet-rex286 Yes, Can we get a timestamp?
Destin, aw man. Two things stood out: That you busted your hump to create this channel, which resulted in Tory spending this time with you within _hat_falling_ distance of a rocket. And the other: that you did all of the work to provide us this incredible interview.
I'd say "keep being awesome," but you don't need me too. You've so very clearly got this.
It’s cool to listen to someone who loves what they do as much as it’s apparent he does - I didn’t understand much of what he said, but it was so engaging to watch him enjoy telling the story. Tory seems like a pretty cool and humble guy. As a CEO I can imagine he could have been spending this time with other executives and shareholders, or media outlets that may have used a few seconds of footage on the 6 o’clock news. I get there sense that spending the time with you - someone who understands and appreciates the magnitude of this work - was exactly where he wanted to be. Pretty cool opportunity.
HUH ???? It looks like he is forced to do because of OTHER space CEOs.. i have not seen him before.
I feel the same way. I have a degree in Marketing - pretty far from rocket engineering but hey, always good to have a hobby/interest where the available knowledge seems endless. Thanks for an amazing video!
Sloshologist, rocket insulation, fuel starvation, I've learned so much in the past 30 minutes. This is by far my favorite UA-cam videos of all time! Thank you all who put the time and effort to make this!
Jeremy Love best comment and totally agree. Every question I'm thinking yes! I want to know the answer to this.
Jeremy Love I dated a sloshologist once.
I hope in the last 3 years you've figured out that this is all a magic trick. No, he's simply a liar and a deceiver. All rockets are simply helium-filled dirigibles that go up 20 miles, bank 90°, then fall into ocean graveyards. Nothing ever goes to "space."
I was just contemplating how far "Smarter Everyday" has come since I became aware of it "back in the day"...I'm including you personally, Destin. You've gone from flipping cats upside down in slow motion in your backyard, to interviewing a sitting President of the United States, to being allowed to pick the brain of Tory Bruno while standing on the ledge of the launch building itself! Congratulations to you, Sir!
AND WE GET TO BE PART OF IT .
I had this exact same thought as they were walking up to the rocket and Tory said he was a subscriber! self: :"I bet he's seen the cat flipping video"
Thank you for your commitment and creativity. May God bless you and yours with a very long life here on earth. I hope you will do more to educate our children toward excellence. I’m sure God and his only son, Jesus Christ are smiling right now. We’re all proud and happy for you. I look forward to the day when we have political leaders and parties with your integrity and courage! May God bless you and the USA!
The part about Tory being responsive on Twitter, I can vouch for that; A couple of years back, I was writing a business case on orbital fuel depots and needed a price estimate for the ACES upper stage, and he answered my question on Twitter within a couple of hours, really awesome!
Yeah he's great like that awesome dude
He also sends out birthday gifts if you mention your birthday to him on Twitter!
Probably the fastest 36 min video I've ever watched!
I was sad when it ended. Only 100k views. Half were repeats. And some cat video gets millions of views. I'm getting smarter everyday!
@@genebohannon8820 yes
Yes.
I didn't understand 95% of what Destin & Tory were discussing but I have a new appreciation for space technology. A heartfelt thanks, Destin!
Destin, Its Destin. lol not Dustin
95%? Man you need to attend a school.
Try playing Kerbal space program or being a cool engineer, like us
Think of my frustration, I understood it all, but don't have a chance to work there.
Dude! I'm so stoked to see this video. It brings back a lot of memories. My company, Jered LLC, in Brunswick, GA, built the launch table that rocket sits on and a lot of pieces to that building as well. It's great to see it in actual use. I wish you could have gotten video of the table itself, but what you did get is great. Sorry for bragging, but I put a lot of hours in on that job. It was my life for almost a year. Thanks again.
I don't blame ya man I would too lol
Something to be proud of for sure, no need to apologize for that!
I have been a contractor at the ULA facility in Harlingen, TX for several years. I am the assistant to the artist, Dennis Dubose, who has been hand painting the logos on the Atlas V payload fairings for a couple of decades. That program is being phased out. We are currently working on the last one that will ever be produced. I have had the pleasure of meeting Mr. Bruno on a couple of occasions. Very approachable and down to earth.
Hey Destin! um I think a bit of video is looped around 9:40
Yeah small loop, got confused ._.
You're in the matrix, it's all a lie, earth is flat ... Shhhhhh ....
Someone just got fired lol
Lol - Destin just wanted to make sure we all caught Mr. Bruno telling him "very good." 😜
i saw a black cat twice by that car
Anybody wondering why America remains the world's real "superpower", just watch this wonderful interview with a really, really impressive engineer, leader and good man. Wonderful, just wonderful, to watch and enjoy.
(I'm not American ;)
And they do it all in imperial! That's truly impressive engineering skills.
Ludocrat: Your commentary is most appreciated! (an American). Many, many thanks.
@@Xatzimi We definitely do not do it in imperial hahaha. You're crazy.
not sure if US is the best in all fields - Burkina Faso better managed covid-19
Are you talking about Tory or Destin?
I like how you can watch destin's brain just start to backflip as Tony explains mechanics
Very cool, wish I'd thought of going into the space business, when I was a high school lad, we managed to launch a small payload 4 miles high. Had we staged our liquid propellant rocket and our solid propellant rocket we could have done much better than 4 miles. Rocket "safety officer" meaning Dad, did not permit us to go any higher. Not after the NY State police showed up after we launched one of our high powered amateur rockets out over Lake Ontario. Dad lost his nerve to push the envelope. The police were not wise to what we haddone as they responded to a citizen complaint that saw a fireball heading out over the lake moving at high speed and they also heard the rocket breaking the sound barrier as the thrust tapered off close to burnout. We were using spun fiberglass and spun carbon fiber tubing and graphite ceramic nozzles in 1969 long before carbon fiber was as common as today. A neighbor was an engineer for Spaulding Fibre in Western NY and we had bits and pieces tubing to our specs and tech data on their experimental tubing. Low carbon steel had been our material, much safer with composites than steel and easier to work with, pouring 2 part epoxy resins and inserting carbon/ceramic nozzles. Our liquid fuel rocket had a stainless steel un-cooled combustion chamber and nozzle and the tanks were made of aluminium and pressurized with dry ice. The oxidizer was nitric acid and the fuel was an 80/20 mix of turpentine and furfuryl alcohol. Static tested a couple of times to find minimum furfuryl that gave reliable ignition, flown once, the parachute failed. The Isp of about 240 seconds only a little higher than our solid propellants about 220 seconds. Great fun, I did the math and design, my shop skilled buddy did the machining with the help of his shop teacher. Great fun ... learned a lot. Neighbor on one side of us worked for the fibre company and on the other side of my parents house another engineer for Bell Aerospace and assigned to the RM-81 Agena B in the 1960's. I had plenty of expert help, learned how to do stress / strain calculations along with Algebra 2 and Trig for the NY Reagents exam. If anything school math was neglected during a wild construction project. I still crammed and passed the reagents at the end of the school year. A month after school let out Armstrong landed on the Moon, I felt let down, I know how the Soviets must have felt we both lost the space race.
I've read your story this is the third time btw anyway i just want to say thanks for sharing it with us and that i wish i had friends and peers who could have done something so epic 👍
You, sir, deserve an Oscar.
Gentlemen, thank you for this video. This is one of the most educational and interesting things I have seen in a long time.
I 'random subscriber' hereby formerly request a collaboration video between starter everyday and Scott Manley .
I second that!
I also really like the dude from Curious Droid. Although I'm not sure he's on the same level as the rest of these people he is entertaining to watch and quite informative.
I was just thinking that I would love to see a vid, or series even, where Destin explains something super technical about rockets and then Amy (Vintage Space) explains how it came about historically. How neat would that be?
Hullo! it's...
spacetaco1 informative yes, but his voice is way to soothing. I fall asleep during his videos 😂😂
Man I don't know anything about rockets but listening to two people be so enthusiastic about anything is just captivating.
That CEO is a Fantastic Human Being , I had Goosebumps
Can we get one of those "delta heavy pins" like Tory has on his lapel?
Wordsnwood (Art Mulder) oh those things are awesome!
I tweeted Tory the other day and he said it was a gift... there are some online but idk where he was given it from originally
It's available on launchpins
I got all choked up. Rockets make me cry with joy.
Destin, thank you for being so relatable. I imagine I can feel how you must feel.
Yes. It's the obvious joy & enthusiasm they both have for rocketry, that does it.
Along with the significance of the mission.
That little pause Martha did when Destin referenced working on things she's not allowed to talk about was really cool. You could tell she was thinking about something really cool in that moment she probably wished she could tell us about.
THIS should have been the main video!!
EXCELLENT work Destin👍🏻👍🏻🍻
Love this video. I actually work for the company that builds the umbilical lines that connect the rocket to the tower for fueling.
It's amazing to see the rocket from the prospective of the tower.
keep makin the good ones, Sir!
YO Tory is an amazing man, reminds me of my grandfather big chemical Engineer, John Rajoc. i spell the last name wrong every time, my grandfather helped design the heat shields that they use to reenter the earths atmosphere!
Tory is so cool. You can see in his face how he not only loves his "job", but he also loves to share everything about it with others.
Whether it be with his wife (another rocket scientist) or with us the viewer, he never once seemed to be any other than humble and willing to share what he knows with us.
Thank you Destin for introducing us to Tory and Thank you Tory for sharing.
Destin......at 25:30.....is that the feeling where the moment is so big and so intense that you have that knot in your throat and you almost feel like you want to cry but its not cry but its something; an overwhelming sense of emotion that your brain and body does not know how to express? Almost like a feeling of pride and honor but far far more intense?
If so, I have had similar moments as well; and all with rockets. :-) One of the most intense was in 1997 when I was part of a launch group at Wallops Island for a demonstration flight with Lockheed, USAF and a few other groups. It was intense to even be there let alone be a part of it.
I can only hope to be in a similar spot as you are now, one day. Thank you for bringing this to us, from one engineer to another.
Brian Streufert you sir, are saying so right!!!
So nice
Tory Bruno, wow what amazing man, genius AND a swell fellow for giving you that special treat of a tour. His wife is special lady as well. I'm jealous.
I can really appreciate that he took the time to walk to the pad. He could have taken a golf cart or something, but I reckon he savors the walkup
Just after that loop, my mind was blown. C3-po is really c3=p(planetary) o(orbit)
Literally in awe of Tory and his wife. Not only because of the sheer genius factor but the guy seems about as down to earth (pun intended) as my best friend that runs a backhoe. You run a brilliant channel man. Thank you man.
I love that Tory followed his passion and continued on this path. He didn't do it out of greed or money - he did it because this is his love! Much respect.
“Hey guys, there’s Destin from SmarterEveryDay”
“Hello Destin from SmarterEveryDay”
The discussion you guys were having near the end of the video about tank slosh was very interesting to me because I happened across some documentation online sometime in the past year pertaining to the ullage motors for the Saturn V. There is also video on UA-cam showing an internal view of an LH2 tank as the J2 motor fires. It's just really interesting stuff to me.
Sloshing like in The Martian?
That whole section was great - and each time Destin said “Kind of like ____” and Tory got excited - made me smile 😃
wait what? Can i have the source Whitehead? Would like to see the vids
do you have a link to the video? that sounds really interesting
how about a link to that LH2 vid, thanks.
Thanks for taking us there, Dustin. I loved the questions you asked. I certainly am smarter today for this. And cork! Who'd have thought?
Hey D, did you know that UA-cam isn't going anywhere and that you will be immortalized for possibly centuries and all your hard work is going to influence countless young minds for generations to come?
25:30
Man why does this look so poetic
Thank You for posting this whole line of video. Geeks and Nerds Rule!!!
And please let Tory Bruno know that this is the kind of stuff the 8 year old within me lives for and I'm 62 (and a half) today.
Tory Bruno is brilliant. He explains the technology so well for those who are not really up with rocketry. He’s a great advertisement for the space program.
I filmed a Delta rocket launch for an air force commercial. Tory Bruno has a presence that is unmistakable during the set up for launch. He's literally rocket Jesus with engineers following him around.
It's a little thing, but I think my favorite moment is the guy in the "Safety and Quality" shirt at 11:19 explaining that he's with safety and quality without batting an eye.
I don't know how to describe how fascinating that interview was. I'm speechless!
That is the best soup to nuts rocket engineering explanation I've ever heard. You right, this guy knows his stuff. And he was so easy to listen to...
This is awesome to see, a CEO with such passion for the overall objective of a company. He is an engineer not a money man. Very interesting video.
I hope you get more opportunities like this. I enjoyed Tory's ability to talk about complex topics but make it accessible.
Of course he lives and breathe this... He was a rocket engineer, before he became an executive, then eventually to Chief Executive Officer.
I gotta say I didn't really understand what all was happening, but it's an absolutely joy watching someone talk about things they're passionate about, and I see that in both Destin and Tory here. This is a good video.
I've watched 2 videos with Tory in them and he seems like he would actually know his employees first names good on you man not many bosses like that
Tory Bruno comes over as a really nice guy! :)
I think I learned more in this half hour than from 40 years of interest in space flight.
That is one of the most awesome interviews of all time regardless of platform.
Tory: Hey, I like a significant part of your life's work
Destin: Yeah thanks, I like your hat
-perfect introduction
Thank you Destin and Tory for this video! Tory is a rocket scientist, CEO of the company and a sweet person, Amazing,
Wow Tory is a boss! He’s super intelligent and very well spoken on camera! Thanks for the awesome content!
Amazing, first CEO that I know who knows exactly every step and procedures on his company. Awesome .more power to you. no pun intended
Such a cool Thanks Destin! I sent this to my wife who is a Solar Physicist . I'm pretty sure she uses data from the probe in her research!
tory is such a chill guy, love his twitter presence rn.
he use to comment on spacexmasterrace subreddit for a while too, whenever people would tag him. he has a great sense of humor
12:20 "hold your hat and your glasses" I love how they look after every detail in terms of safety
Is it bad to be jealous?! what a tremendous opportunity. Thanks for the video with the whole interview!
I used to have conversations like this with my University mates and I miss working with enthusiastic people. Everyone I know seems to have lost that passion and moans all the time. Your passion and knowledge at communicating with experts and rookies alike is actually a very hard thing to do. I have watched several of your shows and as an on site talk show, you are not only doing a great job, but also world class. You should be on the BBC here on the UK but I know that is unlikely. Our most recent expert is Brian Cox and although he is great too he doesn’t do low budget stuff that seems to have the freedom to do what he wants to, he and yourself could easily make an interesting tv show. But for now I’m eagerly awaiting your next challenge. Keep up the good, no excellent work. PS I’m also an Engineer and I’m so annoyed at how media always show us as fowl mouthed lazy and dirty. You are showing the world the truth. I’m almost in happy tears writing this, (but I have had a few beers). PS PS. You mentioned an old job as an Engineer travelling to remote locations. Maybe a show based on that would be worthwhile. I’m sure you have some connections.
When I was 9 years old I was blowing stuff up with my grandpa's black powder. Never thought to make a rocket, but if I had, I could be where Tory is! What a neat video, what a great CEO!
We could inspire so many people with space travel talk!
Rocket science - it's just like plumbing except you have to use the lightest weight parts possible, your fluid is cryogenically cooled and any leaks result in an explosion.
That last bit about slosh and liquid propellants was something I had honestly never even though of, and blew my mind how much sense that makes... especially when trying driving a fire tanker truck and feeling what 5,000 gal of water does to it when driving in an emergency. I am now smarter today for this.
Such a joy to listen and hang out with you two !!!
Such a friendly and nice chat. I got the feeling that videos like these will attract more young people to astrophysics and rocket science! Lovely!
I have watched a lot of launches in my life never in mind I would have guessed about the problem of fuel viscosity and fuel in 0 g to funnel into to the engine
This is some high behind the line access footage 😎
So I am watching this and noticing that everyone is excited and smiling and then notice I was also smiling.
This is genuinely the best video on youtube.
This has to be my hands down favorite video you have ever done. TOTALLY jealous. Before the building backed out I wanted to just reach out and touch the launch vehicle. Awesome video!!!
Destin please do as many of these as possible. Peeking into the minds of geniuses like this is what people need right now
A knowledgeable, enthusiastic CEO, talking to and explaining things to a knowledgeable and enthusiastic"audience". I could listen to this for hours, it is so captivating. Makes me wish I had my thirst for knowledge and learning when I was younger.
lol, im actually impressed that you can hold that big camera at the perfect angle for that whole walk. Awesome video Destin!
Also, never heard of Kerbal Space Program. Totally buying this to play with my kids.
thank you so much for the second channel footage! It was just totally awesome to see all of that together uncut and if you have any more, that would be awesome too!
I never quiye realized just how big that thing was until you and Tory went up to the 6th floor. That thing is absolutely amazing.
I worked that launch pad under construction. I was a foreman over the pressure testing of the high pressure hydraulic system that moved the articulating arms that fed fuel to rockets from the Fixed Umbilical Tower, that big green structure to the side of the rockets.
We were also contracted to hyper-clean, rinse, and dry out the piping systems that carry the liquid hydrogen and liquid oxygen fuel from the globe tanks seen in the distance.
I think it would be an interesting video to show how the rockets are fueled from delivery or intake manifold where trucks deliver fuels, through piping to the storage spheres, then fed to the FUT, up the building to the arms, and through the accordion connections at the joints of the arms, finally to rocket cores.
The hyper-cleaning was critical. I recall we were told a single particle of rust in a line as small as 4 microns was enough to cause spontaneous combustion.
Just the arm kingpin alone is marvel of engineering. That is the center steel pin that serves as the shoulder joint for the articulating arms. The kingpin acts as a hinge pin on a door, to keep the arm perpendicular to the tower. If I recall, the one big pin serves all 3 arms. It is huge, like 20 inches across and some 40 foot long.
The hydraulic lines were tested at 11,000 psi of pressure. The hoses, valves, and gauges We could buy from stock. We had to have the tees, and wyes custom made to hold the pressure. It was quite a challenging job.
Oh, and no elevator. All climbing.
They called me "FUT Ranger Money", because I always took the highest perch during pressure testing.
This may have been "rocket science", but they had their share of problems.
The tracks for moving the building failed where they went over the exhaust blast tunnel. MAJOR rework of concrete and steel to effect those repairs. How many pounds did they say it weighed?
And the first test of the launch table failed. That is the metal frame the rocket cores are driven onto. They backed them all the way up That long ramp you see these guys walking up in the video.
The core is blocked up, the trailer lowers itself, and is pulled out and down the ramp. They strap the core to the launch table, then raise it to vertical so the core is left standing.
Apparently, the connections of the hydraulic rams that lift the table and rocket core failed. I think it was where they attached to the side of the concrete wall, down below the surface. Another whole bunch of work to repair.
I CRIED INSIDE WITH YOU WHEN YOU REFLECTED ON BEING WHERE YOU WERE . EVERYTHING AND EVERYONE INVOLVED IS IN THIS OPERATION IS BREATHTAKING . THANK YOU FOR THE KNOWLEDGE AND EMOTIONS.
This is so cool Destin, can't really believe it actually!
The mental grunt of the right humans working together is amazing! I'm speechless. Sloshologists!!!! Incredible.
I can't get over just how humble and nice Tory is. What an opportunity!
But is he subscribed to the second channel!? Actually that doesn’t matter he’s still cool
This is honestly one of the greatest videos I’ve ever watched on UA-cam... EVER!!!!! Thank you for making it!! Truly amazing and inspiring!!!!!
Absolutely amazing.
You would think a CEO of a rocket plant would be standoffish and think he thought he was better than everyone.
This man did not have to do what he. It’s people like him that make small kids dream big, because he’s not hiding anything from them and they see how friendly of a person someone in his position can be.
I actually want to thank you for taking your time to show the world what you do at that facility. Pretty much step by step showed every aspect of the Rockets they make. Kids love rockets & I imagine you’ve made several happy because of this video.
I know some plants can’t do that thorough of an interview because of the competitors and secrets and so forth but if more people and CEOs of companies would do what this gentleman here has done it will open the eyes of so many youngsters and even teenagers.
Thank you again Tory for Sharing all with everyone and thank you Destin for making the video. You did an awesome job thank you.
Amazing Delta Rockets. My kid built one rocket for her capstone design course. I know how excited she is. If she can participate to build Delta Rockets she is really happy. Thanks you for your channel, the CEO of ULA and all.
this vid is way too interesting to only watch once :O
Tory misstated the max speed - it's 6/100 of a percent of the speed of light or 0.0006c, not 6/100c (0.06c). I'm sure he knows the right number, just misstated it.
ok thank you. i heard 6 hundredths and my jaw dropped
Still crazy stupid fast! :D
I was thinking the same thing I was like oh my god thats stupid fast somethings not right😂
Yeah, he said "about six hundredths of a c"! 😮 Even "one six-hundredth" (1/600th) would be incredible so I had to work it out myself. Turns out that it's what you might sensibly call "six percent of one percent of c". Still _blisteringly_ fast. (See what I did there?)
430 000 mph, roughly 190 km/s or about 1/1600th of c. I wonder how much the clock on the space craft will differ from a clock on Earth after a few orbits. Microseconds? Milliseconds?:-)
I could listen to both of these men talk for hours, just sit back and listen, even though most of what they talk about orbits right over my head.
I've watched this vid a few times now over the years.
I always come back to the same few seconds where Destin expresses his gratitude for being in that spot at that time.
Hostly inspires me to work harder.
Thanks Destin.
All I can say is wow!
I was looking for Das in the first video
Probably one of my favorite episodes from either channel. I was constantly smiling because both Destin and Tory love what they do and make it so easy to understand to someone who knows nothing about rockets.
the humbleness from both Tori and Destin, considering the amount of knowledge they both have, is awesome. I love listening to people talk about things they're passionate about.