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05-20-2020, 09:50 PM | #2641 |
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05-21-2020, 08:48 AM | #2642 |
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Are the fins on the trunk just aesthetic, or do they serve some aerodynamic purpose?
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05-21-2020, 08:51 AM | #2643 |
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I can't imagine they'd ever do anything (other than maybe paint) purely for aesthetics. I'd guess they help to stabilize the capsule when going through the atmosphere (like an arrow), but I don't know that for sure.
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05-21-2020, 08:55 AM | #2644 |
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You mean on re-entry? If so, I presume they jettison the trunk well before atmospheric interface.
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05-21-2020, 09:04 AM | #2645 | |
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05-21-2020, 09:20 AM | #2646 |
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Ah, okay, thanks. Just helpful in an abort scenario.
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05-21-2020, 10:54 AM | #2647 |
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05-21-2020, 11:11 AM | #2648 | |
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05-21-2020, 11:23 AM | #2649 |
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05-21-2020, 11:28 AM | #2650 |
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Looks like static fire is scheduled for tomorrow.
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05-21-2020, 11:29 AM | #2651 |
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05-22-2020, 11:22 AM | #2652 |
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05-22-2020, 11:25 AM | #2653 |
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In some kind of cool non-SpaceX news, Virgin Orbit is testing their launch system this weekend. It's not as exciting as all of the manned stuff, but it'll be interesting to see if they can make satellite launches from beneath a 747 work.
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05-22-2020, 11:28 AM | #2654 |
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Any word on when the test-fire is scheduled for today?
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05-22-2020, 11:30 AM | #2655 |
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