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unlurking 05-17-2017 06:54 AM

Agreed. Was disappointed they didn't show it. Also wanted to watch any fairing recovery attempts, but have not seen any update on that so not sure if there was one.

DaFace 05-24-2017 08:34 PM

Getting closer....

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" data-lang="en"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">Static fire test of a Falcon Heavy side booster completed in McGregor, TX last week. This booster previously launched Thaicom 8. <a href="https://t.co/nWrNCXtu13">pic.twitter.com/nWrNCXtu13</a></p>&mdash; SpaceX (@SpaceX) <a href="https://twitter.com/SpaceX/status/867568781928701954">May 25, 2017</a></blockquote>
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I think that just leaves the other side booster to test. Current NET is August for Heavy.

unlurking 05-25-2017 07:17 AM

Yeah, that's the second time they've tested that core with the booster nose cone in place. The first time was a couple months ago if I remember right. Curious as to why they are doing it again, after putting the main core on the stand and testing it. Still waiting for a static fire of the other booster. Wonder if the center core and second side booster will get tested twice.

Really can't wait for the full stack test fire at KSC! They better have some seriously awesome video of that!

allen_kcCard 05-25-2017 08:16 AM

I'm curious when they do those static fires if they have the booster anchored down enough to be able to hold down a full thrust, and if so, what sort of lockdown that takes to hold that mother down. Either that or the fire is a fraction of the full blown version?

unlurking 05-25-2017 08:53 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by allen_kcCard (Post 12889007)
I'm curious when they do those static fires if they have the booster anchored down enough to be able to hold down a full thrust, and if so, what sort of lockdown that takes to hold that mother down. Either that or the fire is a fraction of the full blown version?

/r/SpaceX has some great discussion on stuff like this. You'll find this very topic being talked about in the current top 2 threads. From this one...

https://www.reddit.com/r/spacex/comm...t_of_a_falcon/

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Quote:

Originally Posted by /u/SuperSMT
Yes, they do test at the full thrust of a launch. They use very strong clamps at the base of the rocket that hold on to the structure just above the engines. Here's what they look like.

https://imgur.com/r/spacex/dWRXLOV
https://i.imgur.com/dWRXLOV.gifv

For long duration tests at McGregor, they'll also put a heavy weight on top of the rocket, tied to the ground with long cables. As the fuel runs out on a long test, the rocket's thrust to weight ratio greatly increases, so extra hold down strength is needed.


DaFace 05-28-2017 10:54 AM

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" data-lang="en"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">Static fire test of Falcon 9 complete—targeting June 1 launch from historic Pad 39A for Dragon’s next resupply mission to the <a href="https://twitter.com/Space_Station">@Space_Station</a> <a href="https://t.co/LjG6JdVtCo">pic.twitter.com/LjG6JdVtCo</a></p>&mdash; SpaceX (@SpaceX) <a href="https://twitter.com/SpaceX/status/868871922435620864">May 28, 2017</a></blockquote>
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We're on for Thursday. They're really holding to this two week cadence lately. It's impressive if they can keep it up and not blow anything up.

This one will be a landing at LZ-1, so it'll come back to land after sending Dragon on its way to ISS.

DaFace 06-01-2017 07:02 AM

Launch day bump.

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GloryDayz 06-01-2017 12:43 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by DaFace (Post 12896456)
Launch day bump.

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Alarm set. Woot... Thank you fine Sir..

eDave 06-01-2017 01:21 PM

Spaceflight Now stream is now live:

https://spaceflightnow.com/2017/06/0...status-center/

DaFace 06-01-2017 03:35 PM

Scrubbed due to lightning in the area. Next window is Saturday at 5:07pm Eastern.

unlurking 06-02-2017 06:44 AM

Actually kind of glad. Wasn't able to watch yesterday, but tomorrow I can.

DaFace 06-03-2017 02:41 PM

Streams are live.

eDave 06-03-2017 03:07 PM

Go for launch. Light that candle.

DaFace 06-03-2017 03:12 PM

Love that we're getting Stage 1 video the whole way down.

unlurking 06-03-2017 03:12 PM

Agreed. Looking forward to the Dragon solar array deploy as well.


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