Shrinkage

@franklinisbored

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The video explains a complex engineering concept in an accessible way, using a visually interesting subject (a rocket model) and a relatable hook ('shrinkage'). The creator's personal connection to the work adds authenticity.

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The video explains the phenomenon of rocket shrinkage due to cold fuel loading before launch, using a model of the Artemis SLS rocket at a museum in Huntsville as a visual aid. The creator discusses how they help predict and estimate this behavior.

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Meeting with our customer (NASA) at work tomorrow for more discussion related to how the Artemis SLS rocket’s Core Stage (what we build for them) changes in size before it launches. For example: the rocket “shrinks upward” due to it being loaded with cold fuel on the day of launch and I help predict and estimate this behavior. It’s cool to be able to visualize this on the model at the rocket museum in Huntsville too. #nasa #engineering #shrinkage #artemisii #rocketscience