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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
Spoiler!


Glossary
Spoiler!

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Old 12-09-2020, 04:52 PM   #3751
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Old 12-09-2020, 04:52 PM   #3752
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IN-FREAKING-CREDIBLE!!!!!! Even though it failed, we just witnessed one the first steps in the extension of the existence of the human race.
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Old 12-09-2020, 04:53 PM   #3753
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Well, it actually outperformed expectations! I fully expected them to have to abort it over water.
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Old 12-09-2020, 04:53 PM   #3754
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Need a code tweek I suppose.
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Old 12-09-2020, 04:53 PM   #3755
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Should hit the brakes a little earlier
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Old 12-09-2020, 04:53 PM   #3756
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Old 12-09-2020, 04:54 PM   #3757
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So, where's SN9?

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Old 12-09-2020, 04:55 PM   #3758
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So, where's SN9?

My understanding is that it's actually REALLY close to ready to go. We could see it fly before the end of the year.
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Old 12-09-2020, 04:56 PM   #3759
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They cut the feed. Ugh.
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Old 12-09-2020, 04:57 PM   #3760
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the only thing it didn't do was land. It hit the landing pad on the dot. Just needed more propulsion to slow it down. I mean, when they assumed it would blow up during the flight, that was pretty impressive. SN9, you're up!
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Old 12-09-2020, 04:58 PM   #3761
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That was amazing. Congrats to the SpaceX team!!!

Can't wait to hear the debrief. I wonder if the two engines failed or it was intentional.
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Old 12-09-2020, 04:58 PM   #3762
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Awesome flight! Not a great landing but there is a lot to be learned from a failure like that.
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Old 12-09-2020, 05:01 PM   #3763
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They cut the feed. Ugh.
Tim is still streaming with some pretty epic replays.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gBELXjq_X-M
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Old 12-09-2020, 05:01 PM   #3764
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the only thing it didn't do was land. It hit the landing pad on the dot. Just needed more propulsion to slow it down. I mean, when they assumed it would blow up during the flight, that was pretty impressive. SN9, you're up!
I THINK they lost an engine right before landing and the single engine couldn't quite keep up. You can see a little "burp" about 10 seconds before the big boom.
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Old 12-09-2020, 05:02 PM   #3765
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That was amazing. Congrats to the SpaceX team!!!

Can't wait to hear the debrief. I wonder if the two engines failed or it was intentional.
I think it had to be part of the test. At least two of them re-lit anyway.
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