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Old 06-01-2014, 09:40 AM  
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Space Exploration megathread

Since a number of cool things are happening in space exploration these days, we'll widen the scope of this thread a smidge. Conversation about all things space exploration are welcome, whether it be from NASA, SpaceX, ULA, Blue Origin, or anyone else. Chances are most of the discussion will still be about SpaceX since they love to make things public and fun, but nothing's off limits. I'll eventually get around to modifying the OP to include resources for other companies too, but in the meantime, feel free to post any cool stuff you run across.

Lists of Upcoming Missions



How to Watch a Live Launch


Where to Learn More
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Glossary
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Old 12-09-2020, 05:20 PM   #3781
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Old 12-09-2020, 05:26 PM   #3782
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Looks like two Raptors re-lit. Was that the plan or three?
We don't know for sure, but 2 is what Tim Dodd was predicting.
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Old 12-09-2020, 05:27 PM   #3783
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When the first engine stops, it REALLY stops! Gimballed like it was going to snap off and started a fire.

Same with the second.
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Old 12-09-2020, 05:30 PM   #3784
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And so did the third. I'm guessing that was the plan, not failures.
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Old 12-09-2020, 05:31 PM   #3785
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Old 12-09-2020, 05:31 PM   #3786
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And so did the third. I'm guessing that was the plan, not failures.
That's my guess as well. The green flame prior to RUD was unintentional, but the "engine failures" in the air were planned.
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Old 12-09-2020, 05:35 PM   #3787
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That's my guess as well. The green flame prior to RUD was unintentional, but the "engine failures" in the air were planned.
Yep. And I'm guessing no "smoke" from the engines on ascent and re-light because Raptor uses LOX and methane instead of LOX and kerosene on Merlins?
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Old 12-09-2020, 05:37 PM   #3788
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Old 12-09-2020, 05:40 PM   #3789
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Yep. And I'm guessing no "smoke" from the engines on ascent and re-light because Raptor uses LOX and methane instead of LOX and kerosene on Merlins?
Yeah, methalox exhaust is mostly water (IIRC). The green flame I think I've read before is caused when the engine begins to burn itself.
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Old 12-09-2020, 05:41 PM   #3790
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Old 12-09-2020, 05:41 PM   #3791
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Yeah, methalox exhaust is mostly water (IIRC). The green flame I think I've read before is caused when the engine begins to burn itself.
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Old 12-09-2020, 05:45 PM   #3792
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Can you imagine being inside that thing for the flip!? It was a lot faster than I thought it would be.
Honestly, when it flipped I though something had gone wrong and they were going to have to blow it.

It's king of exciting watching these things when you don't really know many of the details. I though both engine shut downs meant it was toast, then the fire seemed terribad. But I'm thrilled with what they accomplished.
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Old 12-09-2020, 05:46 PM   #3793
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When the first engine stops, it REALLY stops! Gimballed like it was going to snap off and started a fire.

Same with the second.
The twisting and Gimballing was fascinating to watch that clearly.
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Old 12-09-2020, 06:02 PM   #3794
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In other news, Boeing is still making progress, albeit slowly.

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Old 12-09-2020, 06:03 PM   #3795
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Confirmation that the in-flight engine shutdowns were planned.

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