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Yep. NASA could still learn some things from SpaceX about production though. We really should have had a tracking camera view the whole time. Hopefully we'll get some cool shots later.

DaFace

11-21-2020 11:40 AM

I was VERY close to talking myself into flying out to LA this weekend to watch this launch. Alas, I decided that it wasn't a good idea to break all the covid rules. :(

DaFace

11-21-2020 12:51 PM

For the record, tonight's launch got bumped to tomorrow, so no double header. It'll happen during the Chiefs game unfortunately.

Donger

11-21-2020 01:03 PM

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Originally Posted by DaFace (Post 15339339)

For the record, tonight's launch got bumped to tomorrow, so no double header. It'll happen during the Chiefs game unfortunately.

Damn, that sucks.

Donger

11-21-2020 05:43 PM

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">The International Space Station with the SpaceX Crew-1 Dragon docked photographed from the ground by astrophotographer Philip Smith using a telescope in his backyard in Manorville, New York. <a href="https://t.co/QIRctmEnOQ">https://t.co/QIRctmEnOQ</a> <a href="https://t.co/lA7dps3Hpd">pic.twitter.com/lA7dps3Hpd</a></p>— Wonder of Science (@wonderofscience) <a href="https://twitter.com/wonderofscience/status/1329775250830020614?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">November 20, 2020</a></blockquote> <script async src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>

stumppy

11-21-2020 06:24 PM

That's too cool.

unlurking

11-22-2020 07:31 AM

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Originally Posted by DaFace (Post 15339218)

I was VERY close to talking myself into flying out to LA this weekend to watch this launch. Alas, I decided that it wasn't a good idea to break all the covid rules. :(

I'm currently planning to head to Boca Chica over Xmas. Want to just get an "in-person" feel for the size of the thing. The pics have been insane. Doubtful, but maybe get lucky for a static fire or hop.
Plans may change based on covid. :(

notorious

11-22-2020 09:14 AM

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Originally Posted by stumppy (Post 15339848)

That's too cool.

Very cool.

If you want your mind blown wrap your head around this:

At times, you are closer to the ISS than you are the nearest Wal-Mart. It's just a short trip straight up.

DaFace

11-22-2020 06:54 PM

Two hour bump. Whether I watch and how intently TBD depending on the Chiefs game. :)

GloryDayz

11-22-2020 07:14 PM

"Live in 101 minutes". :D

DaFace

11-22-2020 08:50 PM

Well, at least we don't have a conflict I suppose. I could use the distraction after the first half, though.

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">Standing down from today’s launch of Starlink. Rocket and payload are healthy; teams will use additional time to complete data reviews and are now working toward backup opportunity on Monday, November 23 at 9:34 p.m. but keeping an eye on recovery weather</p>— SpaceX (@SpaceX) <a href="https://twitter.com/SpaceX/status/1330703923259211776?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">November 23, 2020</a></blockquote> <script async src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>

GloryDayz

11-22-2020 08:53 PM

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Originally Posted by DaFace (Post 15343806)

Well, at least we don't have a conflict I suppose. I could use the distraction after the first half, though.

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">Standing down from today’s launch of Starlink. Rocket and payload are healthy; teams will use additional time to complete data reviews and are now working toward backup opportunity on Monday, November 23 at 9:34 p.m. but keeping an eye on recovery weather</p>— SpaceX (@SpaceX) <a href="https://twitter.com/SpaceX/status/1330703923259211776?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">November 23, 2020</a></blockquote> <script async src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>

I was counting on exactly that. Ugh.

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