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Less the technical aspects and more the operational aspects.

For example, accountability for physical security. The recent range violations is a MASSIVE problem. I understand that is currently being handled by local government, but VERY BADLY. When a truck hauling a boat comes driving by your rocket during propellant load you are doing something VERY VERY VERY wrong. lolol

That's what I expect the FAA to help with, the mundane yet still critical pieces that are required for safety. The craft is is in a dev program, but there are still a lot of practices that are common.

GloryDayz

02-04-2021 12:46 PM

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Originally Posted by DaFace (Post 15526293)

One of the cooler shots I've seen.

https://i.redd.it/89etnc5mvef61.jpg

VERY cool.

Donger

02-04-2021 01:03 PM

LMAO

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">Next time, we try pull *up* method <a href="https://t.co/J1M7WHLRDR">pic.twitter.com/J1M7WHLRDR</a></p>— Elon Musk (@elonmusk) <a href="https://twitter.com/elonmusk/status/1357248581581889538?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">February 4, 2021</a></blockquote> <script async src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>

DaFace

02-04-2021 01:04 PM

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Originally Posted by Donger (Post 15526725)

His response in that thread was even better. He was clearly feeling snarky last night.

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">We were too dumb</p>— Elon Musk (@elonmusk) <a href="https://twitter.com/elonmusk/status/1357256507847561217?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">February 4, 2021</a></blockquote> <script async src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>

unlurking

02-04-2021 05:50 PM

https://arstechnica.com/science/2021...-moon-program/

White House says its supports Artemis Program to return to the Moon [Updated]

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Update, 12:30pm EST: Today, at the outset of her briefing with White House reporters, press secretary Jen Psaki offered the following statement on the Artemis Program:

"Through the Artemis Program, the United States will work with industry and international partners to send astronauts to the surface of the Moon—another man and a woman to the Moon, which is very exciting—conduct new and exciting science, prepare for future missions to Mars, and demonstrate America's values. To date, only 12 humans have walked on the Moon— that was half a century ago. The Artemis Program, a waypoint to Mars, provides the opportunity to add numbers to that. Lunar exploration has broad and bicameral support in Congress, most recently detailed in the FY2021 omnibus spending bill, and certainly we support this effort and endeavor."

The statement is notable because it clearly comes after Psaki was briefed by science officials within the Biden administration and reflects their support for the general thrust of the Artemis Program. Details are nonexistent, but that's to be expected from a new administration on a topic such as space. And there will certainly be changes in timing and approach. But the bottom line is this: Game on for the Artemis Program.

DaFace

02-04-2021 06:54 PM

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Originally Posted by unlurking (Post 15527329)

https://arstechnica.com/science/2021...-moon-program/

White House says its supports Artemis Program to return to the Moon [Updated]

Regardless of my personal opinions about space priorities, I'm glad to see this. One of the biggest reasons NASA has struggled over the years is constantly getting jerked around from one administration to the next.

MagicHef

02-05-2021 02:05 PM

DOJ investigating SpaceX hiring practices

https://www.cnbc.com/2021/02/01/spac...-subpoena.html

morphius

02-05-2021 02:14 PM

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Originally Posted by MagicHef (Post 15528743)

DOJ investigating SpaceX hiring practices

https://www.cnbc.com/2021/02/01/spac...-subpoena.html

What? We are trying to force someone with this level of technology to hire foreign workers? China a little upset they don't have any spies in the program yet?

DaFace

02-05-2021 02:43 PM

Seems a bit of an overreaction based on one guy, but what do I know.

eDave

02-05-2021 02:57 PM

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Originally Posted by DaFace (Post 15528813)

Seems a bit of an overreaction based on one guy, but what do I know.

Bitching about SpaceX employment practices is sport these days. All while loving their gains.

MagicHef

02-06-2021 09:49 PM

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Originally Posted by DaFace (Post 15528813)

Seems a bit of an overreaction based on one guy, but what do I know.

Especially because he got an interview after he disclosed that he was not a US citizen.

Donger

02-08-2021 09:41 AM

Starship SN10’s Raptors installed ahead of testing and refined landing attempt

https://www.nasaspaceflight.com/2021...fined-attempt/

Donger

02-15-2021 08:51 AM

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">Success on landing probability is ~60% this time</p>— Elon Musk (@elonmusk) <a href="https://twitter.com/elonmusk/status/1360774866023112704?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">February 14, 2021</a></blockquote> <script async src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>

treeguy27

02-15-2021 09:49 AM

I'm really surprised they are going to launch SN10 so quickly. The FAA saying they wanted to be involved in investigating SN9 made me think there would be a long delay. Honestly I'm surprised the EPA hasn't gotten more involved after the two previous explosive landings. As close as the facility is to the water, if one turtle gets hurt they'd try to shut the whole program down.

kstater

02-15-2021 10:05 PM

We're in New Smyrna Beach this week, and I just saw the Falcon launch. So cool, even if still a ways away.

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