Those rocks are fascinating to me. They sure look volcanic in my very uninformed opinion.

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">Every picture tells a story. This one captures me in midair, floating over Mars while hanging from my parachute during the final <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/CountdownToMars?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#CountdownToMars</a>.<br><br>Latest update and images: <a href="https://t.co/fnnEOOMWsV">https://t.co/fnnEOOMWsV</a> <a href="https://t.co/39aGp963a3">pic.twitter.com/39aGp963a3</a></p>&mdash; NASA&#39;s Perseverance Mars Rover (@NASAPersevere) <a href="https://twitter.com/NASAPersevere/status/1362839907824136193?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">February 19, 2021</a></blockquote> <script async src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>

"eeehhhh it was just a weather balloon" /Martian Military

So im guessing they figured out how to keep the dust off the solar panels this time?

Perseverance doesn't use PV for power.

LMAO

https://scontent.fmkc1-1.fna.fbcdn.n...c1&oe=60588237

I don't know much about this stuff but I was telling the wife that this thing needs to have drones on it so they can go out and gather info. Then I heard there was some kind of helicopter they were going to try and fly. Helicopter or drone? Being able to "spread out" I think would be a big deal.

How many sols until ingenuity takes off?

It's a drone helicopter. :)
I saw somewhere that the atmosphere is something like 1% of earth's in terms of density, so they had to test lift characteristics in a vacuum chamber. I'm super excited to see the video of it taking off and flying away!

From what I read the drone's biggest impact is that it will be able to map out the area around the rover so it knows best course to areas around it they want to check out. A top down view will be able to provide a lot more data to use for course planning.

https://www.space.com/faa-closes-inv...ship-sn9-crash

"The FAA closed the investigation of the Feb. 2 SpaceX Starship SN9 prototype mishap today, clearing the way for the SN10 test flight pending FAA approval of license updates," an FAA spokesperson said Friday (Feb. 19) in an emailed statement.

"The FAA provided oversight of the SN9 mishap investigation conducted by SpaceX. The SN9 vehicle failed within the bounds of the FAA safety analysis," the statement continued. "Its unsuccessful landing and explosion did not endanger the public or property. All debris was contained within the designated hazard area. The FAA approved the final mishap report, including the probable causes and corrective actions."

Videos Live:

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<blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">Your front-row seat to my Mars landing is here. Watch how we did it.<a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/CountdownToMars?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#CountdownToMars</a> <a href="https://t.co/Avv13dSVmQ">pic.twitter.com/Avv13dSVmQ</a></p>&mdash; NASA&#39;s Perseverance Mars Rover (@NASAPersevere) <a href="https://twitter.com/NASAPersevere/status/1363929492138254340?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">February 22, 2021</a></blockquote> <script async src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>

Better quality for those who even care:

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Very, very cool!

Anyone else concerned that we have a planet in our solar system inhabited entirely by robots?

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">Starship SN10 static fire! Hopefully, it was a great test. ������<a href="https://twitter.com/NASASpaceflight?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@NASASpaceflight</a> <a href="https://t.co/J6cVUypRgY">pic.twitter.com/J6cVUypRgY</a></p>&mdash; Mary (@BocaChicaGal) <a href="https://twitter.com/BocaChicaGal/status/1364352262160572421?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">February 23, 2021</a></blockquote> <script async src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">I’m taking it all in. This is the first 360º view of my home using Mastcam-Z. This dual, high-definition camera system sits atop my mast and has zoom capability. Inspect tiny details of Jezero Crater with the special interactive viewer at <a href="https://t.co/roDhWK56gj">https://t.co/roDhWK56gj</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/CountdownToMars?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#CountdownToMars</a> <a href="https://t.co/TAy28PpG73">pic.twitter.com/TAy28PpG73</a></p>&mdash; NASA&#39;s Perseverance Mars Rover (@NASAPersevere) <a href="https://twitter.com/NASAPersevere/status/1364655848975331329?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">February 24, 2021</a></blockquote> <script async src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>

Very cool interactive here. Can zoom in in great detail!

https://mars.nasa.gov/news/8873/nasa...-landing-site/

Welcome to my wallpaper rotation!

My local PBS station is showing a new NOVA tonight detailing the new rover. Starting right now.

Damn that was interesting. It detailed the tests it will conduct on the mission, the helicopter, how they are working on getting the sample tubes delivered back to earth which is predicted to be 10 years. I imagine it will be available for streaming soon.

I assume this is the one you watched. I just watched as well and it’s really interesting.

https://www.pbs.org/wgbh/nova/video/...-life-on-mars/

Size. https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/202...64c53b7666.jpg

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">SpaceX Logo freshly painted on the landing pad from an aerial perspective! (7600ft msl)<br><br>Join our patreon to view the flyover gallery at: <a href="https://t.co/dGpvgoDEmt">https://t.co/dGpvgoDEmt</a> (gallery available tonight) <a href="https://t.co/5179TR1l79">pic.twitter.com/5179TR1l79</a></p>&mdash; RGVAerialPhotography (@RGVaerialphotos) <a href="https://twitter.com/RGVaerialphotos/status/1365441808206069762?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">February 26, 2021</a></blockquote> <script async src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>

Sounding like SN10 might try to fly tomorrow.

https://www.spaceflightinsider.com/w...F-768x576.jpeg

A view of the flight termination system on Starship SN10, which consists of the two white boxes containing small bombs outside of the fuel tanks. Credit: Nicholas D’Alessandro / Spaceflight Insider

Big day for Rocket Lab. Announced going public via reverse merger (pick up $VACQ if interested) and a new rocket that Scott Manley points out is suspiciously similar to Antares. Love the CEO "eating his hat".

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Manley Speculation...

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T-20:00 Maybe

SpaceX feed just went up...


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No whammies, no whammies, no whammies...stop!

A bort.

Or just stop.

SpaceX feed is still live. I wonder if they're going to try again today.

They did say they had a few hours left in the window and would try to triage/resolve the issue before calling it for the day.

Yep, I heard John say that right after posting that.

I posted a rocket emoji in another thread at ignition. Ooops. :(

Next attempt in ~2 hours. Fingers crossed!

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">Launch abort on slightly conservative high thrust limit. Increasing thrust limit &amp; recycling propellant for another flight attempt today.</p>&mdash; Elon Musk (@elonmusk) <a href="https://twitter.com/elonmusk/status/1367213114228318209?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">March 3, 2021</a></blockquote> <script async src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>

~30 min

This one is a must see.

T-2:00

Where's the SpaceX feed?

Badass camera shots there approaching the pad. Wow.

She sexy af going up:

https://i.ibb.co/CP06k43/SpaceX.jpg

OMG

:eek:

They stuck the landing this time, no RUD

Wow

Awesome! If only landing gear had deployed.

Never liked those little landing legs.

It was tilted to one side, but by god they did it.

And RUD!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

That was cool

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">An amazing shot of Starship SN10&#39;s post-landing Rapid Unplanned Disassembly (RUD) after Wednesday&#39;s test flight.<br><br>➡️<a href="https://t.co/bOsEo1u0u0">https://t.co/bOsEo1u0u0</a> <a href="https://t.co/FmNtYBFmIe">pic.twitter.com/FmNtYBFmIe</a></p>&mdash; Chris B - NSF (@NASASpaceflight) <a href="https://twitter.com/NASASpaceflight/status/1367260073416945670?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">March 3, 2021</a></blockquote> <script async src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">This view is AMAZING. <br>Straight out of science fiction. <br>Holy hell.<a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/SN10?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#SN10</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/SpaceX?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#SpaceX</a> <a href="https://t.co/VZKPMO2x9A">pic.twitter.com/VZKPMO2x9A</a></p>&mdash; Dr. Tanya Harrison (@tanyaofmars) <a href="https://twitter.com/tanyaofmars/status/1367254234727669767?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">March 3, 2021</a></blockquote> <script async src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>

LMAO

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p lang="en" dir="ltr"><a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/SN10?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#SN10</a> reflew a lot quicker than any of us expected �� that was insane!!!! So.... congrats and also RIP ��*♂️�� bye bye SN10, congrats on making history!!!! <a href="https://twitter.com/SpaceX?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@spacex</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/elonmusk?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@elonmusk</a> <a href="https://t.co/FkDTa9ISRi">pic.twitter.com/FkDTa9ISRi</a></p>&mdash; Everyday Astronaut (@Erdayastronaut) <a href="https://twitter.com/Erdayastronaut/status/1367257769695404032?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">March 3, 2021</a></blockquote> <script async src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>

Wait?...so it blew up on the pad a few minutes after landing? So when we land on Mars, we have a few minutes to unload. Got it. ;)

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">A quick test of my steering, and things are looking good as I get ready to roll. My team and I are keen to get moving. One step at a time. <a href="https://t.co/XSYfT158AQ">pic.twitter.com/XSYfT158AQ</a></p>&mdash; NASA&#39;s Perseverance Mars Rover (@NASAPersevere) <a href="https://twitter.com/NASAPersevere/status/1367643559063523329?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">March 5, 2021</a></blockquote> <script async src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>

https://mars.nasa.gov/system/resourc...-Drive-Map.png

This image shows two possible routes (blue and purple) to the fan-shaped deposit of sediments known as a delta for NASA’s Perseverance rover, which landed at the spot marked with a white dot in Mars’ Jezero Crater. The yellow line marks a notional traverse exploring the delta. The base image is from the High Resolution Imaging Experiment (HiRISE) camera aboard NASA’s Mars Reconnaissance Orbiter (MRO).

Reminds me of a Rain Man poll. Purple is my vote. The traverse looks awesome.

I agree, purple. Check out the scenic turnout on the backside!

Purple...

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">I’m on the move! Just took my first test drive on Mars, covering about 16 feet (5 meters). You’re looking at the very beginning of my wheel tracks. Many more to make. <a href="https://t.co/7tFIwWFfJ4">pic.twitter.com/7tFIwWFfJ4</a></p>&mdash; NASA&#39;s Perseverance Mars Rover (@NASAPersevere) <a href="https://twitter.com/NASAPersevere/status/1367936250271858689?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">March 5, 2021</a></blockquote> <script async src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>

It was later stated that the landing burn was at fault, with Chief Designer Elon Musk stating, “Thrust was low despite being commanded high for reasons unknown at present, hence hard touchdown. We’ve never seen this before.”

As such, had all landing legs locked into place, that would not have protected SN10 from a hard landing. “This was way past leg loads. They got squashed hard,” Elon added.

“Next time, min(imum) two engines all the way to the ground and restart engine 3 if engine 1 or 2 have issues,” Elon pointed out.

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">Thrust was low despite being commanded high for reasons unknown at present, hence hard touchdown. We’ve never seen this before.<br><br>Next time, min two engines all the way to the ground &amp; restart engine 3 if engine 1 or 2 have issues.</p>&mdash; Elon Musk (@elonmusk) <a href="https://twitter.com/elonmusk/status/1368016384458858500?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">March 6, 2021</a></blockquote> <script async src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>

I didn't know they could throttle low enough to use two engines on landing.

Sounds like we are going to find out! SN11 is being rolled out soon.

March 9

Falcon 9 • Starlink V1.0-L20

Launch time: 0258 GMT on 10th (9:58 p.m. EST on 9th)

Launch site: SLC-40, Cape Canaveral Space Force Station, Florida

Sweet. A night launch.

Moved to NET March 11

“SN10 engine was low on thrust due (probably) to partial helium ingestion from fuel header tank. Impact of 10m/s [22 miles per hour] crushed legs & part of skirt,” he tweeted.

A closer look at the landing of SN10 shows it was slightly leaning to one side before exploding.

Musk went on to explain that the helium ingestion was probably the result of a pressurization system that had been added to the methane header tank to fix a problem that occurred in a previous starship prototype, SN8.

“If autogenous pressurization had been used, CH4 bubbles would most likely have reverted to liquid,” he said. “Helium in header was used to prevent ullage collapse from slosh, which happened in prior flight. My fault for approving. Sounded good at the time.”

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">Just prior to SN11 being placed onto the launch mount, SpaceX employees lowered down each and every landing leg. Testing them, so unlike during the SN10 flight; they will hopefully deploy properly this time. <a href="https://t.co/LJVl6zpnmo">pic.twitter.com/LJVl6zpnmo</a></p>&mdash; Austin Barnard�� (@austinbarnard45) <a href="https://twitter.com/austinbarnard45/status/1369353962269274113?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">March 9, 2021</a></blockquote> <script async src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">Things are sounding really good here. Listen to the first sounds of wind captured by my SuperCam microphone. This mic is located at the top of my mast. For this recording, my mast was still down so the sound is a bit muffled. <a href="https://t.co/0KpN30oIro">https://t.co/0KpN30oIro</a></p>&mdash; NASA&#39;s Perseverance Mars Rover (@NASAPersevere) <a href="https://twitter.com/NASAPersevere/status/1369694335168516097?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">March 10, 2021</a></blockquote> <script async src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>

I so can't wait to go have drinks in the Highbay looking down on a Starship or a booster!


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Ha. That would be awesome.

As awesome as pictures and video from the moon and Mars are it's just normal now. Actual sound makes it more realistic for me. Like I'm standing on the planet.

You might appreciate sounds from Venus too.


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Just as awesome. Thanks.