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DaFace 03-30-2017 04:42 PM

And now we wait for 30 minutes for arguably the least interesting (but obviously most important) part...

eDave 03-30-2017 04:44 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by DaFace (Post 12803592)
And now we wait for 30 minutes for arguably the least interesting part...

This whole mission ends within 2.5 hours. I can't get to Vegas the quickly.

GloryDayz 03-30-2017 04:59 PM

When will find out if the other parts make it back?

DaFace 03-30-2017 05:00 PM

Successful deploy, so 100% mission success!

(Webcast was a little iffy this time, though. Oh well. Can't complain.)

DaFace 03-30-2017 05:01 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by GloryDayz (Post 12803610)
When will find out if the other parts make it back?

Tough to say. They haven't made a big deal out of the "roomba" or the fairing recovery, so my guess is those will just leak out as people start seeing ships coming back.

GloryDayz 03-30-2017 05:04 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by DaFace (Post 12803614)
Tough to say. They haven't made a big deal out of the "roomba" or the fairing recovery, so my guess is those will just leak out as people start seeing ships coming back.

So, just parachutes and fish them out of the sea?

I'm just so stoked! I wonder if they try it a 3rd time?

DaFace 03-30-2017 05:49 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by GloryDayz (Post 12803618)
So, just parachutes and fish them out of the sea?

I'm just so stoked! I wonder if they try it a 3rd time?

They've been pretty quiet about it, so I don't think we really know how they're planning the fairings. Hopefully we'll see soon!

And who knows about reusing this one again. If I had to put money on it, I'd say no since they'll probably want to learn what they can by examining any additional stress damage, but who knows?

GloryDayz 03-30-2017 06:42 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by DaFace (Post 12803672)
They've been pretty quiet about it, so I don't think we really know how they're planning the fairings. Hopefully we'll see soon!

And who knows about reusing this one again. If I had to put money on it, I'd say no since they'll probably want to learn what they can by examining any additional stress damage, but who knows?

I wonder if they gave the payload owner of of SES-10 got a discount of any sort?

DaFace 03-30-2017 06:48 PM

Summarizing a few points I've read on the interwebs:
  • Fairings had parachutes and thrusters, and they successfully directed them to a set point. Doesn't sound like they were "recovered" as in reusable this time, but it's a big step to make it possible in the future.
  • The "roomba" still isn't actually in action, so this one will be brought back the "old fashioned" way.
  • Falcon Heavy is currently "late summer" and will definitely use two previously-flown side boosters.
  • Doesn't sound like this booster will likely re-fly due to the historic significance. Elon suggested they might give it to Cape Canaveral to be displayed (like their one in California).

DaFace 03-31-2017 08:57 AM

OP is updated for the next launch. However, it's a national security launch that is classified, so we'll have to see what (if any) coverage we get of it. My guess is that it will be a pruned down webcast at least.

GloryDayz 03-31-2017 08:59 AM

Is Blue Origin fading out? Their site's last news seems to be from October.

https://www.blueorigin.com/news

DaFace 03-31-2017 09:11 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by GloryDayz (Post 12804322)
Is Blue Origin fading out? Their site's last news seems to be from October.

https://www.blueorigin.com/news

Na, they're still plenty active. Apparently just not on their web site.

DaFace 04-04-2017 08:43 PM

<blockquote class="instagram-media" data-instgrm-captioned data-instgrm-version="7" style=" background:#FFF; border:0; border-radius:3px; box-shadow:0 0 1px 0 rgba(0,0,0,0.5),0 1px 10px 0 rgba(0,0,0,0.15); margin: 1px; max-width:658px; padding:0; width:99.375%; width:-webkit-calc(100% - 2px); width:calc(100% - 2px);"><div style="padding:8px;"> <div style=" background:#F8F8F8; line-height:0; margin-top:40px; padding:50.0% 0; text-align:center; width:100%;"> <div style=" background:url(data:image/png;base64,iVBORw0KGgoAAAANSUhEUgAAACwAAAAsCAMAAAApWqozAAAABGdBTUEAALGPC/xhBQAAAAFzUkdCAK7OHOkAAAAMUExURczMzPf399fX1+bm5mzY9AMAAADiSURBVDjLvZXbEsMgCES5/P8/t9FuRVCRmU73JWlzosgSIIZURCjo/ad+EQJJB4Hv8BFt+IDpQoCx1wjOSBFhh2XssxEIYn3ulI/6MNReE07UIWJEv8UEOWDS88LY97kqyTliJKKtuYBbruAyVh5wOHiXmpi5we58Ek028czwyuQdLKPG1Bkb4NnM+VeAnfHqn1k4+GP T6uGQcvu2h2OVuIf/gWUFyy8OWEpdyZSa3aVCqpVoVvzZZ2VTnn2wU8qzVjDDetO90GSy9mVLqtgYSy231MxrY6I2gGqjrTY0L8fxCxfCBbhWrsYYAAAA AElFTkSuQmCC); display:block; height:44px; margin:0 auto -44px; position:relative; top:-22px; width:44px;"></div></div> <p style=" margin:8px 0 0 0; padding:0 4px;"> <a href="https://www.instagram.com/p/BSfJDjMFzwR/" style=" color:#000; font-family:Arial,sans-serif; font-size:14px; font-style:normal; font-weight:normal; line-height:17px; text-decoration:none; word-wrap:break-word;" target="_blank">Falcon 9 landing on the &#34;Of Course I Still Love You&#34; droneship after delivering SES-10 into orbit.</a></p> <p style=" color:#c9c8cd; font-family:Arial,sans-serif; font-size:14px; line-height:17px; margin-bottom:0; margin-top:8px; overflow:hidden; padding:8px 0 7px; text-align:center; text-overflow:ellipsis; white-space:nowrap;">A post shared by SpaceX (@spacex) on <time style=" font-family:Arial,sans-serif; font-size:14px; line-height:17px;" datetime="2017-04-05T02:16:55+00:00">Apr 4, 2017 at 7:16pm PDT</time></p></div></blockquote>
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Updated pics on Flickr too.

https://www.flickr.com/photos/spacex

GloryDayz 04-04-2017 09:46 PM

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Originally Posted by DaFace (Post 12809867)
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Updated pics on Flickr too.

https://www.flickr.com/photos/spacex

That's kick ass. I love the little hop.

The men and women who have made this happen are freakin superstars...

Like I tell "the bosses" (mostly people older than me!!!!), "Leave the kids alone! They're weird, just like you, but they're everything you ever wanted to be, and more!" This is confirmation...

RobBlake 04-05-2017 01:20 AM

Make it hard to believe we landed on the moon

GloryDayz 04-09-2017 08:55 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by DaFace (Post 12804337)
Na, they're still plenty active. Apparently just not on their web site.

I totally missed this from them...

<div style="position:relative;height:0;padding-bottom:56.25%"><iframe src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/c7Q-IY9qhBs?ecver=2" width="640" height="360" frameborder="0" style="position:absolute;width:100%;height:100%;left:0" allowfullscreen></iframe></div>

Donger 04-09-2017 12:14 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by GloryDayz (Post 12816337)
I totally missed this from them...

<div style="position:relative;height:0;padding-bottom:56.25%"><iframe src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/c7Q-IY9qhBs?ecver=2" width="640" height="360" frameborder="0" style="position:absolute;width:100%;height:100%;left:0" allowfullscreen></iframe></div>

I mean, sure, It's neat as a space geek. But it really doesn't hold a candle to what SpaceX has done.

GloryDayz 04-09-2017 04:40 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Donger (Post 12816522)
I mean, sure, It's neat as a space geek. But it really doesn't hold a candle to what SpaceX has done.

While I agree they're behind SpaceX (SpaceX is functional and making deliveries into space), Blue Origin seems to have the focus on manned flight.

I just appreciate what both are doing.

DaFace 04-09-2017 09:58 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by GloryDayz (Post 12816965)
While I agree they're behind SpaceX (SpaceX is functional and making deliveries into space), Blue Origin seems to have the focus on manned flight.

I just appreciate what both are doing.

Blue Origin is probably 5+ years away from being to a point that they could reasonably be competing with SpaceX, but the advantage that they have is an enormous pile of money coming in every year through Bezos. Musk is super rich, no doubt, but he has to make his projects generate revenue. Bezos barely has a reason to care.

I wouldn't say Bezos is at Musk's level of out-of-the box thinking or altruism, but he's got more money to throw at everything, which can make a difference.

GloryDayz 04-09-2017 10:32 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by DaFace (Post 12817264)
Blue Origin is probably 5+ years away from being to a point that they could reasonably be competing with SpaceX, but the advantage that they have is an enormous pile of money coming in every year through Bezos. Musk is super rich, no doubt, but he has to make his projects generate revenue. Bezos barely has a reason to care.

I wouldn't say Bezos is at Musk's level of out-of-the box thinking or altruism, but he's got more money to throw at everything, which can make a difference.

Does SpaceX have a projected plan for manned flight. I sure hope so. If they do, that could cover all the bases.

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DaFace 04-10-2017 09:29 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by GloryDayz (Post 12817279)
Does SpaceX have a projected plan for manned flight. I sure hope so. If they do, that could cover all the bases.

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Not sure if I'm missing what you're asking. Like for tourists?

Obviously the whole point of SpaceX is sending people to Mars, and they hope to be sending people to ISS next year.

Donger 04-10-2017 09:33 AM

I can't wait to see Falcon Heavy fly. Last I heard, they are still planning on a launch this summer.

DaFace 04-10-2017 09:42 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Donger (Post 12817452)
I can't wait to see Falcon Heavy fly. Last I heard, they are still planning on a launch this summer.

It'll be a sight to see for sure. They're getting close...

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" data-lang="en"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">Formerly the Leaning Tower of Thaicom-8 (1023) - we believe - now preparing to be a side booster for Falcon Heavy: <a href="https://t.co/TrSZCo5Oz2">https://t.co/TrSZCo5Oz2</a> <a href="https://t.co/eeh5xlkzCJ">pic.twitter.com/eeh5xlkzCJ</a></p>&mdash; Chris B - NSF (@NASASpaceflight) <a href="https://twitter.com/NASASpaceflight/status/850900133441130496">April 9, 2017</a></blockquote>
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Donger 04-10-2017 10:18 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by DaFace (Post 12817459)
It'll be a sight to see for sure. They're getting close...

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" data-lang="en"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">Formerly the Leaning Tower of Thaicom-8 (1023) - we believe - now preparing to be a side booster for Falcon Heavy: <a href="https://t.co/TrSZCo5Oz2">https://t.co/TrSZCo5Oz2</a> <a href="https://t.co/eeh5xlkzCJ">pic.twitter.com/eeh5xlkzCJ</a></p>&mdash; Chris B - NSF (@NASASpaceflight) <a href="https://twitter.com/NASASpaceflight/status/850900133441130496">April 9, 2017</a></blockquote>
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I don't understand the Leaning Tower of Thaicom-8 reference. That isn't a used rocket, right? Surely they wouldn't try the first launch of Heavy with used hardware.

GloryDayz 04-10-2017 12:05 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by DaFace (Post 12817451)
Not sure if I'm missing what you're asking. Like for tourists?

Obviously the whole point of SpaceX is sending people to Mars, and they hope to be sending people to ISS next year.

More the latter. I know the Mars thing, but keeping people alive and some other technical details need to get worked out before they strap anybody into that rocket.

So the ISS thing will be super exciting when it happens.

DaFace 04-10-2017 12:33 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Donger (Post 12817490)
I don't understand the Leaning Tower of Thaicom-8 reference. That isn't a used rocket, right? Surely they wouldn't try the first launch of Heavy with used hardware.

Actually they are indeed flying used hardware for the first launch (both side boosters - the center core will be new). The center cores are apparently having to be manufactured differently (they had hoped that the Heavy would be nothing but 3 F9's strapped together), so it can't be used until they recover an actual FH core.

As for the launch, Elon has described it as a "high risk" mission, so I'm guessing they're confident enough in the used cores that they don't think they will be the cause of a failure. And if they're worried about it making it in the first place, better to dump two previously-flown boosters than a new one.

GloryDayz 04-10-2017 12:34 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by DaFace (Post 12817650)
Actually they are indeed flying used hardware for the first launch (both side boosters - the center core will be new). The center cores are apparently having to be manufactured differently (they had hoped that the Heavy would be nothing but 3 F9's strapped together), so it can't be used until they recover an actual FH core.

As for the launch, Elon has described it as a "high risk" mission, so I'm guessing they're confident enough in the used cores that they don't think they will be the cause of a failure. And if they're worried about it making it in the first place, better to dump two previously-flown boosters than a new one.

I get the logic.

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Donger 04-10-2017 12:39 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by DaFace (Post 12817650)
Actually they are indeed flying used hardware for the first launch (both side boosters - the center core will be new). The center cores are apparently having to be manufactured differently (they had hoped that the Heavy would be nothing but 3 F9's strapped together), so it can't be used until they recover an actual FH core.

As for the launch, Elon has described it as a "high risk" mission, so I'm guessing they're confident enough in the used cores that they don't think they will be the cause of a failure. And if they're worried about it making it in the first place, better to dump two previously-flown boosters than a new one.

Alrighty then. I read that he is talking about trying to recover the second stage too. He is ambitious.

DaFace 04-26-2017 08:19 PM

I don't think I'll wake up at 5am (Mountain) on Sunday for it, but...

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" data-lang="en"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">Static fire test complete. Targeting Falcon 9 launch of NROL-76 on Sunday, April 30. <a href="https://t.co/mk0dQGj17o">pic.twitter.com/mk0dQGj17o</a></p>&mdash; SpaceX (@SpaceX) <a href="https://twitter.com/SpaceX/status/856950895388401664">April 25, 2017</a></blockquote>
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Pants 04-27-2017 12:04 AM

You guys, I know this is super old news and is basically the convention at this point, but the vertical landing is just SO scifi. I can't believe it's actually happening. One of the few stupid things that were seen as futuristic back in the 50's and on has actually come to fruition.

GloryDayz 04-27-2017 06:54 AM

Awesome!!

<div style="position:relative;height:0;padding-bottom:75.0%"><iframe src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/4xIF0yTBZhE?ecver=2" width="480" height="360" frameborder="0" style="position:absolute;width:100%;height:100%;left:0" allowfullscreen></iframe></div>

GloryDayz 04-27-2017 06:56 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Pants (Post 12841289)
You guys, I know this is super old news and is basically the convention at this point, but the vertical landing is just SO scifi. I can't believe it's actually happening. One of the few stupid things that were seen as futuristic back in the 50's and on has actually come to fruition.

Welcome aboard!

eDave 04-30-2017 05:28 PM

Scrubbed.

DaFace 04-30-2017 06:10 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by eDave (Post 12851746)
Scrubbed.

Updated the countdown. They're aiming for 7:15am Eastern tomorrow morning. I doubt I'll make it, but who knows.

DaFace 05-01-2017 05:28 AM

They couldn't show anything with the second stage doing its thing, but they were able to keep a ground camera on the first stage the entire time. Pretty cool to be able to see all of the adjustments it makes on the way back.

Now back to sleep for me.

GloryDayz 05-01-2017 05:36 AM

T'was perfect. As always. And yeah, the classified payload cut the show 's little short. That's cool.

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DaFace 05-01-2017 09:29 AM

Here are the best shots from this morning:

<blockquote class="instagram-media" data-instgrm-captioned data-instgrm-version="7" style=" background:#FFF; border:0; border-radius:3px; box-shadow:0 0 1px 0 rgba(0,0,0,0.5),0 1px 10px 0 rgba(0,0,0,0.15); margin: 1px; max-width:658px; padding:0; width:99.375%; width:-webkit-calc(100% - 2px); width:calc(100% - 2px);"><div style="padding:8px;"> <div style=" background:#F8F8F8; line-height:0; margin-top:40px; padding:50.0% 0; text-align:center; width:100%;"> <div style=" background:url(data:image/png;base64,iVBORw0KGgoAAAANSUhEUgAAACwAAAAsCAMAAAApWqozAAAABGdBTUEAALGPC/xhBQAAAAFzUkdCAK7OHOkAAAAMUExURczMzPf399fX1+bm5mzY9AMAAADiSURBVDjLvZXbEsMgCES5/P8/t9FuRVCRmU73JWlzosgSIIZURCjo/ad+EQJJB4Hv8BFt+IDpQoCx1wjOSBFhh2XssxEIYn3ulI/6MNReE07UIWJEv8UEOWDS88LY97kqyTliJKKtuYBbruAyVh5wOHiXmpi5we58Ek028czwyuQdLKPG1Bkb4NnM+VeAnfHqn1k4+GP T6uGQcvu2h2OVuIf/gWUFyy8OWEpdyZSa3aVCqpVoVvzZZ2VTnn2wU8qzVjDDetO90GSy9mVLqtgYSy231MxrY6I2gGqjrTY0L8fxCxfCBbhWrsYYAAAA AElFTkSuQmCC); display:block; height:44px; margin:0 auto -44px; position:relative; top:-22px; width:44px;"></div></div> <p style=" margin:8px 0 0 0; padding:0 4px;"> <a href="https://www.instagram.com/p/BTjVdLVB1bO/" style=" color:#000; font-family:Arial,sans-serif; font-size:14px; font-style:normal; font-weight:normal; line-height:17px; text-decoration:none; word-wrap:break-word;" target="_blank">Close-up of rocket stage separation, fast flip, boostback burn in a ring of fire and then landing burn</a></p> <p style=" color:#c9c8cd; font-family:Arial,sans-serif; font-size:14px; line-height:17px; margin-bottom:0; margin-top:8px; overflow:hidden; padding:8px 0 7px; text-align:center; text-overflow:ellipsis; white-space:nowrap;">A post shared by Elon Musk (@elonmusk) on <time style=" font-family:Arial,sans-serif; font-size:14px; line-height:17px;" datetime="2017-05-01T13:53:38+00:00">May 1, 2017 at 6:53am PDT</time></p></div></blockquote>
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You can also watch the full webcast (it's short) here:

<iframe width="853" height="480" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/EzQpkQ1etdA" frameborder="0" allowfullscreen></iframe>

eDave 05-01-2017 11:19 AM

Those landing camera shots are incredible.

And hey!, I've been unbanned from /r/SpaceX! Lesson learned; No more saying how hot the stream host girl is.

eDave 05-01-2017 11:27 AM

http://i.imgur.com/kDREZti.png

GloryDayz 05-01-2017 01:06 PM

I'd love to know what camera gear they used to get the primary stage separation and flip, now THAT'S a tele-closo lens right there! :D

Scooter LaCanforno 05-01-2017 04:01 PM

Watched it from the Cape this morning. Hell of a Sonic Boom when the rocket came back down.

eDave 05-01-2017 07:38 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by GloryDayz (Post 12852878)
I'd love to know what camera gear they used to get the primary stage separation and flip, now THAT'S a tele-closo lens right there! :D

Probably this one:

http://vandenberg.airshowjournal.com/2002/Img_0972.jpg

https://www.photo.net/discuss/thread...camera.496933/

unlurking 05-01-2017 07:43 PM

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Originally Posted by eDave (Post 12852620)
Those landing camera shots are incredible.

And hey!, I've been unbanned from /r/SpaceX! Lesson learned; No more saying how hot the stream host girl is.

lol
They are super touchy over there. I don't even bother to post.

GloryDayz 05-01-2017 08:13 PM

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Originally Posted by eDave (Post 12853540)

That dude one-up'd this lady!

http://static.webshopapp.com/shops/0...-telescope.jpg

DaFace 05-01-2017 08:25 PM

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Originally Posted by unlurking (Post 12853565)
lol
They are super touchy over there. I don't even bother to post.

Every once in a while I'll post in a launch thread. They're kind of fun if you use reddit-stream.com.

That's about it, though. They're WAY too full of themselves to have an entertaining conversation. r/spacexlounge isn't bad, but it's pretty slow-moving.

DaFace 05-05-2017 09:16 PM

The next re-used booster is on the calendar.

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" data-lang="en"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">BulgariaSat-1 to launch in June w/ <a href="https://twitter.com/SpaceX">@SpaceX</a> 1st stage flown on <a href="https://twitter.com/IridiumComm">@IridiumComm</a> Jan. flight; Falcon tempo is accelerating.<a href="https://t.co/cuL6Z1TKha">https://t.co/cuL6Z1TKha</a></p>&mdash; Peter B. de Selding (@pbdes) <a href="https://twitter.com/pbdes/status/860475199250206721">May 5, 2017</a></blockquote>
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Donger 05-06-2017 09:42 AM

Nice. And Heavy?

DaFace 05-09-2017 05:00 PM

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Originally Posted by Donger (Post 12860278)
Nice. And Heavy?

No date yet, but they're getting close.

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" data-lang="en"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">First static fire test of a Falcon Heavy center core completed at our McGregor, TX rocket development facility last week. <a href="https://t.co/tHUHc1QiKG">pic.twitter.com/tHUHc1QiKG</a></p>&mdash; SpaceX (@SpaceX) <a href="https://twitter.com/SpaceX/status/862017305911320577">May 9, 2017</a></blockquote>
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Hydrae 05-09-2017 06:29 PM

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Originally Posted by DaFace (Post 12859957)
The next re-used booster is on the calendar.

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" data-lang="en"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">BulgariaSat-1 to launch in June w/ <a href="https://twitter.com/SpaceX">@SpaceX</a> 1st stage flown on <a href="https://twitter.com/IridiumComm">@IridiumComm</a> Jan. flight; Falcon tempo is accelerating.<a href="https://t.co/cuL6Z1TKha">https://t.co/cuL6Z1TKha</a></p>&mdash; Peter B. de Selding (@pbdes) <a href="https://twitter.com/pbdes/status/860475199250206721">May 5, 2017</a></blockquote>
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Under 6 month turn around, that is awesome!

Donger 05-10-2017 05:42 AM

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Originally Posted by DaFace (Post 12864751)
No date yet, but they're getting close.

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" data-lang="en"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">First static fire test of a Falcon Heavy center core completed at our McGregor, TX rocket development facility last week. <a href="https://t.co/tHUHc1QiKG">pic.twitter.com/tHUHc1QiKG</a></p>&mdash; SpaceX (@SpaceX) <a href="https://twitter.com/SpaceX/status/862017305911320577">May 9, 2017</a></blockquote>
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Nice, thanks

unlurking 05-10-2017 06:09 AM

That makes 2 FH cores tested at McGregor. The "Leaning Tower of Thaicom 8" was already test fired. FH maiden flight will be using 2 previously flown cores.

https://www.nasaspaceflight.com/wp-c...23-350x265.png

https://www.nasaspaceflight.com/2017...d-progressing/

DaFace 05-14-2017 10:46 AM

Should be on track for a launch tomorrow night. It's interesting in that it's the heaviest payload to date (it was originally supposed to be a Falcon Heavy launch), but there won't be a landing attempt, so the webcast won't be as fun to watch.

I will most likely be in mid-flight at the time so I will probably miss it, unfortunately.

DaFace 05-15-2017 04:47 PM

Bump. Time to board.

eDave 05-15-2017 04:57 PM

Whew. Thanks DaFace. Tuning in.

Delayed LOX load. No issue.

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" data-lang="en"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">SpaceX launch team confirms start of LOX load into the Falcon 9 around 10 minutes later than expected. TBD impact on launch time tonight.</p>&mdash; Stephen Clark (@StephenClark1) <a href="https://twitter.com/StephenClark1/status/864252072216199168">May 15, 2017</a></blockquote>
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eDave 05-15-2017 05:25 PM

Kinda boring without a landing.

Hydrae 05-15-2017 05:27 PM

I haven't had much chance to watch any of these so this is great. Amazing what mankind has accomplished.

DaFace 05-15-2017 10:37 PM

Another successful (albeit boring) launch. Here's hoping that they get the Heavy going here soon to spice things up a bit.

unlurking 05-16-2017 07:12 AM

I will never find this kind of thing boring...

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unlurking 05-16-2017 07:31 PM

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DaFace 05-16-2017 08:07 PM

I was hoping we'd see it burning up in the atmosphere or something (I assume that's the fairing), but it's definitely a cool view.

I want them to release the video of the booster burning up. Based on the crowd reactions on the live stream, I'm almost sure that's what they were looking at.

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

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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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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

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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.

unlurking 06-03-2017 03:14 PM

That external view of the entry burn was awesome.

DaFace 06-03-2017 03:15 PM

Live sonic booms! Neat!

eDave 06-03-2017 03:15 PM

Boom. Very nice.

GloryDayz 06-03-2017 03:16 PM

Beautiful... Woot...

And the flies they took onboard just got one hell of a ride!

eDave 06-03-2017 03:18 PM

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Originally Posted by GloryDayz (Post 12900638)
Beautiful... Woot...

And the flies they took onboard just got one hell of a ride!

That might be Alien


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