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Old 06-01-2014, 09:40 AM  
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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



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Old 01-31-2021, 03:20 PM   #3961
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I get being pissed at FAA, but if it’s just paperwork, why aren’t they (Space X) treating every test as a new bird?
They did consider SN9 as a new bird, but had to re-consider it as a new bird again after they swapped some engines, even though it had not flown. It seems they didn’t know this until after it was on the pad and ready to fly.

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Old 02-01-2021, 02:26 PM   #3963
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Old 02-01-2021, 04:13 PM   #3965
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Fingers crossed that SN9 flies tomorrow, but isn't SN10 kinda in close proximity?
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Fingers crossed that SN9 flies tomorrow, but isn't SN10 kinda in close proximity?
They seem to have a level of confidence that I'm not sure I'd share.
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https://www.theverge.com/2021/1/29/2...tion-elon-musk

SpaceX’s first high-altitude test flight of its Starship rocket, which launched successfully but exploded in a botched landing attempt in December, violated the terms of its Federal Aviation Administration test license, according to two people familiar with the incident. Both the landing explosion and license violation prompted a formal investigation by the FAA, driving regulators to put extra scrutiny on Elon Musk’s hasty Mars rocket test campaign.
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Old 02-01-2021, 07:37 PM   #3970
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SpaceX’s first high-altitude test flight of its Starship rocket, which launched successfully but exploded in a botched landing attempt in December, violated the terms of its Federal Aviation Administration test license, according to two people familiar with the incident. Both the landing explosion and license violation prompted a formal investigation by the FAA, driving regulators to put extra scrutiny on Elon Musk’s hasty Mars rocket test campaign.
Yeah, these theories confuse me. Did they assume SpaceX could guarantee a landing? Doesn't make sense to me. Also saw someone saying it was because wreckage was found up to 4km away. Which is well within the 5mi exclusion zone. So again, doesn't make sense. I don't doubt that the FAA may believe they violated something, but the complete lack of transparency is annoying as ****.

EDIT: The FAA considering SN9 a completely new vehicle after two engines were swapped out makes the most sense to me, but I really haven't been paying much attention.
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Yeah, these theories confuse me. Did they assume SpaceX could guarantee a landing? Doesn't make sense to me. Also saw someone saying it was because wreckage was found up to 4km away. Which is well within the 5mi exclusion zone. So again, doesn't make sense. I don't doubt that the FAA may believe they violated something, but the complete lack of transparency is annoying as ****.

EDIT: The FAA considering SN9 a completely new vehicle after two engines were swapped out makes the most sense to me, but I really haven't been paying much attention.
I also read a theory that the SN8 flight did not conform to the approved envelope. Not sure which theory, if any, is correct.
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