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GloryDayz 05-23-2019 08:50 PM
Quote:
Originally Posted by DaFace (Post 14281358)
Lots of vibrations = bad for a satellite link. Once the ship stops rocking a bit, the link usually comes back.
Ah, that makes sense..

MagicHef 05-23-2019 09:20 PM
That 3 second burn was pretty intense.

DaFace 05-23-2019 09:32 PM
Back for satellite deploy. Should be interesting.

DaFace 05-23-2019 09:34 PM
I...don't know what to think about that. They just kind of float off in a big blob. ROFL

GloryDayz 05-23-2019 09:36 PM
And their off... Well that was a bit anticlimactic.. :D

Misplaced_Chiefs_Fan 05-23-2019 09:39 PM
Yeah, I was sorta expecting them to "launch" them like torpedoes or something. Just giving them a push and saying "fly free" wasn't what I was imagining.

Prison Bitch 05-23-2019 09:47 PM
Awesome

Btw you can rewind the live feed if you missed launch. That’s what I did

DaFace 05-23-2019 09:50 PM
For those who didn't catch it live.

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" data-lang="en"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">Starlinks deploying!<br><br>Fly my pretties, fly! <a href="https://t.co/UwpMlnJeSZ">pic.twitter.com/UwpMlnJeSZ</a></p>&mdash; Chris B - NSF (@NASASpaceflight) <a href="https://twitter.com/NASASpaceflight/status/1131765399362658305?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">May 24, 2019</a></blockquote>
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KCTitus 05-24-2019 02:52 PM
My son has been working with NASA in Goddard, Maryland and is currently on a program to replace the Hubble Telescope. He mentioned last week that it's so overbudget it might get scrapped that NASA has a bunch of programs running right now and the President is allocating more money to NASA than the past regime.

I personally, would like to see another manned mission to the moon 50 years on. if they're serious about Mars, they gotta re-do the runs the to moon, at least.

DaFace 05-24-2019 02:56 PM
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Originally Posted by KCTitus (Post 14282436)
My son has been working with NASA in Goddard, Maryland and is currently on a program to replace the Hubble Telescope. He mentioned last week that it's so overbudget it might get scrapped that NASA has a bunch of programs running right now and the President is allocating more money to NASA than the past regime.

I personally, would like to see another manned mission to the moon 50 years on. if they're serious about Mars, they gotta re-do the runs the to moon, at least.
Oohh...is he working on the JWST? That's super cool if so (and still super cool if it's something different). It is indeed way over budget, but I can't imagine it being totally scrapped. Hubble has arguably been the most fruitful scientific instrument ever created in terms of expanding our knowledge of the universe, and we need a replacement for it sooner than later.

As for moon missions, they're definitely coming. I'm still a little skeptical that NASA will get there with SLS, but there are enough entities working on it these days that someone will get there in the next 5-10 years.

allen_kcCard 06-11-2019 11:51 AM
Less than 24 hours till next spacex launch bump. Will be a F9 launch for this one, but another falcon heavy is coming in 12 days.

DaFace 06-11-2019 12:18 PM
Quote:
Originally Posted by allen_kcCard (Post 14303940)
Less than 24 hours till next spacex launch bump. Will be a F9 launch for this one, but another falcon heavy is coming in 12 days.
Rollout video:

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" data-lang="en"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">Falcon 9 and RADARSAT Constellation Mission have rolled out to SLC-4E. Tomorrow’s 13-minute launch window opens at 7:17 a.m. PDT, 14:17 UTC → <a href="https://t.co/gtC39uBC7z">https://t.co/gtC39uBC7z</a> <a href="https://t.co/CqTCQyHrPg">pic.twitter.com/CqTCQyHrPg</a></p>&mdash; SpaceX (@SpaceX) <a href="https://twitter.com/SpaceX/status/1138474014152712192?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">June 11, 2019</a></blockquote>
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DaFace 06-12-2019 07:18 AM
Bumpity bump bump.

allen_kcCard 06-12-2019 09:57 AM
Looks like we confirmed that the visibility near ground level can be absolute crap and everything go off without a hitch anyway. I would say it was another cool launch/landing, but I sure couldn't see anything to confirm it :)

stumppy 06-12-2019 10:01 AM
Pretty cool watching it come up out of all that fog.

eDave 06-12-2019 01:18 PM
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Originally Posted by stumppy (Post 14305279)
Pretty cool watching it come up out of all that fog.
Pretty neat. As were the shots of the first stage falling away. You could see it for a long time.

DaFace 06-12-2019 01:37 PM
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Originally Posted by stumppy (Post 14305279)
Pretty cool watching it come up out of all that fog.
Going down too. I had always been under the impression that it had to go with visual guidance in the final seconds to hit the bullseye, but I sure couldn't see the target until it was practically on the ground. Clearly their GPS systems are pretty precise.

GloryDayz 06-12-2019 05:47 PM
Yes, we needed a twist to the most awesome people's standard cast where, well. it's usually perfect. The fog was COOL!

mlyonsd 06-12-2019 06:20 PM
They have really gotten their shit together.

DaFace 06-19-2019 10:55 PM
<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" data-lang="en"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">Static fire of Falcon Heavy complete—targeting June 24 launch of STP-2 from Launch Complex 39A in Florida → <a href="https://t.co/QjQ85Pfc1O">https://t.co/QjQ85Pfc1O</a></p>&mdash; SpaceX (@SpaceX) <a href="https://twitter.com/SpaceX/status/1141569552330870784?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">June 20, 2019</a></blockquote>
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<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" data-lang="en"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">This will be our most difficult launch ever</p>&mdash; Elon Musk (@elonmusk) <a href="https://twitter.com/elonmusk/status/1141375028321062912?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">June 19, 2019</a></blockquote>
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DaFace 06-23-2019 10:11 PM
24-hour bump for Falcon Heavy. I'm stoked for the night time launch (and landing). Seeing two boosters coming down side-by-side in the dark is gonna be fun. Window opens at 11:30pm Eastern tomorrow night (Monday).

ChiliConCarnage 06-24-2019 09:49 AM
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SpaceX's Falcon Heavy rocket will attempt its most technically demanding mission yet on Monday night, with a rideshare flight organized by the US Air Force. Company founder Elon Musk has characterized the mission as "Our most difficult launch ever."

During this Space Test Program-2 flight, the world's most powerful operational rocket will attempt to deliver 24 different payloads into three different orbits, resulting in multiple re-lights of the Merlin 1D engine powering the rocket's second stage.
Further Reading
This may be the moment SpaceX opened the cosmos to the masses

It is a critical mission for SpaceX and its Falcon Heavy rocket for a few reasons. First of all, this is the first time the Air Force has flown payloads on a Falcon Heavy rocket. And while this mission will not be carrying anything critical to national security—such as large satellites valued at $1 billion or more used for observation, communication, or other purposes to advance the national interest—Air Force officials will be watching closely.

The US military is in the middle of determining which providers among SpaceX, United Launch Alliance, Blue Origin, and Northrop Grumman will win lucrative launch contracts from 2022 to 2026. The Air Force is only expected to pick two winners, and SpaceX has said its Falcon Heavy rocket can meet all nine of the Air Force's "reference orbits," which means sending heavy payloads to some exotic orbits that require a lot of energy to reach.
article linky

DaFace 06-24-2019 10:03 AM
Wow. I hadn't really paid attention to how complex this mission is. Here's the timeline from the press kit:

Code:
00:00:42 Max Q (moment of peak mechanical stress on the rocket)
00:02:27 Booster engine cutoff (BECO)
00:02:31 Side boosters separate from center core
00:02:49 Side boosters begin boostback burn
00:03:27 Center core engine shutdown/main engine cutoff (MECO)
00:03:31 Center core and 2nd stage separate
00:03:38 2nd stage engine starts (SES-1)
00:04:03 Fairing deployment
00:07:13 Side boosters begin entry burn
00:08:41 Side booster landings
00:08:38 2nd stage engine cutoff (SECO-1)
00:08:53 Center core begins entry burn
00:11:21 Center core landing
00:12:55 Spacecraft deployments begin
01:12:39 Second stage engine restart (SES-2)
01:13:00 Second stage engine cutoff (SECO-2)
02:07:35 Second stage engine restart (SES-3)
02:08:04 Second stage engine cutoff (SECO-3)
03:27:27 Second stage engine restart (SES-4)
03:28:03 Second stage engine cutoff (SECO-4)
03:34:09 Final spacecraft deployment
Combined with a 4-hour window, this could make for a late night. I might try and make it to SECO-2 if they get it off on time, but that'll probably be it for me.

DaFace 06-24-2019 04:27 PM
<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" data-partner="tweetdeck"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">Falcon Heavy and STP-2 are vertical on Launch Complex 39A. Tonight’s four-hour launch window opens at 11:30 p.m. EDT, or 3:30 UTC on June 25 → <a href="https://t.co/gtC39uBC7z">https://t.co/gtC39uBC7z</a> <a href="https://t.co/NTblKjmFxT">pic.twitter.com/NTblKjmFxT</a></p>&mdash; SpaceX (@SpaceX) <a href="https://twitter.com/SpaceX/status/1143170850973077504?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">June 24, 2019</a></blockquote>
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GloryDayz 06-24-2019 04:45 PM
LMAO

https://pbs.twimg.com/media/D91cT9sX4AYBFP2.jpg

DaFace 06-24-2019 07:10 PM
Well, this sucks. I feel like I have to watch a FH launch, but I may have to go to sleep and set an alarm.

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" data-lang="en"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">Targeting T-0 of 2:30 a.m. EDT for Falcon Heavy launch of STP-2; team completed additional ground system checkouts. Vehicle and payload continue to look good</p>&mdash; SpaceX (@SpaceX) <a href="https://twitter.com/SpaceX/status/1143321392785477633?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">June 25, 2019</a></blockquote>
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notorious 06-24-2019 08:09 PM
The 50th anniversary of the Moon landing is near......

mlyonsd 06-24-2019 08:17 PM
PBS is airing a Summer of Space lineup that includes several different programs tied into Apollo 11. The one I'm looking forward to the most is a 6 hour documentary/movie called Chasing the Moon starting July 8th. It's made by the American Experience folks.

https://www.pbs.org/about/blogs/news...-space-lineup/

I was 9 at the time and everyone was glued to their tv sets.

DaFace 06-25-2019 12:15 AM
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eDave 06-25-2019 12:29 AM
Good evening.

DaFace 06-25-2019 12:31 AM
I almost bought tickets to go down there for this. :sulk:

All looks good so far.

DaFace 06-25-2019 12:33 AM
Whoa. Trippy.

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" data-conversation="none" data-lang="en"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">Side boosters sep. <a href="https://t.co/JkoSj81WWn">pic.twitter.com/JkoSj81WWn</a></p>&mdash; Chris B - NSF (@NASASpaceflight) <a href="https://twitter.com/NASASpaceflight/status/1143407072501014528?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">June 25, 2019</a></blockquote>
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eDave 06-25-2019 12:33 AM
Whoa. This is quite a show.

DaFace 06-25-2019 12:38 AM
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Originally Posted by eDave (Post 14321046)
Whoa. This is quite a show.
You ever watch a rocket launch...

https://media.giphy.com/media/3orifa...sUKc/giphy.gif

eDave 06-25-2019 12:40 AM
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Originally Posted by DaFace (Post 14321047)
Dude I thought that booster blew up. I was freaked.

Aaaand center core missed.

DaFace 06-25-2019 12:42 AM
Aww...center core go boom. Looks like it may have diverted - it was quite a ways off the ship.

DaFace 06-25-2019 12:43 AM
Quote:
Originally Posted by eDave (Post 14321048)
Dude I thought that booster blew up. I was freaked.

Aaaand center core missed.
Yeah, that was weird. The long-range camera made it look like something really wonky happened, but the on-board cameras seemed pretty normal. I'll be curious to see if there's an explanation.

DaFace 06-25-2019 12:44 AM
RIP

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" data-lang="en"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">Falcon Heavy Center Core booster has missed OCISLY. Was a very tough ask. <a href="https://t.co/BizW0Cd4gu">pic.twitter.com/BizW0Cd4gu</a></p>&mdash; Chris B - NSF (@NASASpaceflight) <a href="https://twitter.com/NASASpaceflight/status/1143409072647090177?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">June 25, 2019</a></blockquote>
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DaFace 06-25-2019 12:47 AM
Here's the weird burst that came along with entry burn.

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" data-lang="en"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">Side booster entry burn: <a href="https://t.co/Dax9DVrX1a">https://t.co/Dax9DVrX1a</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/spacex?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#spacex</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/falconheavy?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#falconheavy</a> <a href="https://t.co/I7P2qn8Zph">pic.twitter.com/I7P2qn8Zph</a></p>&mdash; Gio Pagliari (@giopagliari) <a href="https://twitter.com/giopagliari/status/1143408034946985984?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">June 25, 2019</a></blockquote>
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eDave 06-25-2019 12:48 AM
Quote:
Originally Posted by DaFace (Post 14321051)
RIP

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" data-lang="en"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">Falcon Heavy Center Core booster has missed OCISLY. Was a very tough ask. <a href="https://t.co/BizW0Cd4gu">pic.twitter.com/BizW0Cd4gu</a></p>&mdash; Chris B - NSF (@NASASpaceflight) <a href="https://twitter.com/NASASpaceflight/status/1143409072647090177?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">June 25, 2019</a></blockquote>
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That thing threw itself overboard at the last seconds. Gotta see that video again.

DaFace 06-25-2019 12:52 AM
<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" data-lang="en"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">The boosters have landed! Welcome back to earth for the second time! <a href="https://t.co/YfRpr1eDra">pic.twitter.com/YfRpr1eDra</a></p>&mdash; Space Frontier (@SpaceFrontier) <a href="https://twitter.com/SpaceFrontier/status/1143408670782427136?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">June 25, 2019</a></blockquote>
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DaFace 06-25-2019 12:57 AM
<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" data-lang="en"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">Wow, wow, wow!<br><br>SpaceX’s Falcon Heavy rocket launched the STP-2 mission at 2:30am this morning. The two side cores, flying their second mission, returned to land successfully at Cape Canaveral. <br><br>It was incredible. Simply incredible. <a href="https://t.co/wCgj06k8sk">pic.twitter.com/wCgj06k8sk</a></p>&mdash; John Kraus (@johnkrausphotos) <a href="https://twitter.com/johnkrausphotos/status/1143409786270232576?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">June 25, 2019</a></blockquote>
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DaFace 06-25-2019 01:00 AM
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Originally Posted by eDave (Post 14321054)
That thing threw itself overboard at the last seconds. Gotta see that video again.
Yeah, if you look at it carefully, it fully-on tilts horizontal at the last second and pushes itself away from the drone ship. Wonder if that was a planned abort sequence to save the ship or if something went wrong with the landing sequence itself.

DaFace 06-25-2019 01:23 AM
<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" data-lang="en"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">Dual night booster landings.<br><br>Is it just me, or are the booms louder at night?<br><br>Full clip:<br>��<a href="https://t.co/Fau90RD3m6">https://t.co/Fau90RD3m6</a><a href="https://twitter.com/NASASpaceflight?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@NASASpaceflight</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/RocketJockeys?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@RocketJockeys</a> <a href="https://t.co/QkMqfQ32p2">pic.twitter.com/QkMqfQ32p2</a></p>&mdash; Kerbal Space Academy (@KSpaceAcademy) <a href="https://twitter.com/KSpaceAcademy/status/1143415544252641280?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">June 25, 2019</a></blockquote>
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OK, time to go back to bed.

DaFace 06-25-2019 01:48 AM
Whoa, they finally caught a fairing half!

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" data-lang="en"><p lang="und" dir="ltr"><a href="https://t.co/uk9Hmxav3x">pic.twitter.com/uk9Hmxav3x</a></p>&mdash; Chris G - NSF (@ChrisG_NSF) <a href="https://twitter.com/ChrisG_NSF/status/1143424878852399105?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">June 25, 2019</a></blockquote>
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stumppy 06-25-2019 07:18 AM
Damnit, couldn't stay up to watch this. Video is cool as hell.

ChiliConCarnage 06-25-2019 09:38 AM
The 2 boosters landing is pretty crazy footage

DaFace 06-25-2019 02:39 PM
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The interactions between all the exhaust gases here creates an incredible, colorful spectacle that is equally dim — this image was shot at ISO 25,600! I’ve got to mention my good friend and amazing photographer @erikkuna who has been doing these shots recently and inspired me to go for it on a whim — go check out his page for a much cleaner shot, similar to this. His experience with this style of launch image shows!</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 <a href="https://www.instagram.com/johnkrausphotos/" style=" color:#c9c8cd; font-family:Arial,sans-serif; font-size:14px; font-style:normal; font-weight:normal; line-height:17px;" target="_blank"> John Kraus</a> (@johnkrausphotos) on <time style=" font-family:Arial,sans-serif; font-size:14px; line-height:17px;" datetime="2019-06-25T18:03:05+00:00">Jun 25, 2019 at 11:03am PDT</time></p></div></blockquote> <script async src="//www.instagram.com/embed.js"></script>

DaFace 06-25-2019 08:50 PM
Regarding the failed landing of the center core:

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" data-lang="en"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">High entry force &amp; heat breached engine bay &amp; center engine TVC failed</p>&mdash; Elon Musk (@elonmusk) <a href="https://twitter.com/elonmusk/status/1143690145255841797?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">June 26, 2019</a></blockquote>
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In a follow-up, he says that the booster most likely aborted at the last second to save the ship. So we may have found the edge of what is really possible for the FH center core recovery.

DaFace 06-26-2019 08:46 PM
Hey, I actually have some non-SpaceX news to report in this thread! Boeing is gonna test their abort system in a week.

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" data-lang="en"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">Got plans Tuesday, July 2? We&#39;re testing <a href="https://twitter.com/NASA_Orion?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@NASA_Orion</a>&#39;s launch abort system to verify that the crew capsule can be steered to safety if necessary. Watch the test flight that will help pave the way for <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/Artemis?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#Artemis</a> missions to the Moon and then to Mars: <a href="https://t.co/eoXd5kXhG7">https://t.co/eoXd5kXhG7</a> <a href="https://t.co/uxFhQQulsv">pic.twitter.com/uxFhQQulsv</a></p>&mdash; NASA (@NASA) <a href="https://twitter.com/NASA/status/1143915980080500737?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">June 26, 2019</a></blockquote>
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It'll be broadcast starting at 7am EST next Tuesday (7/2) if anyone is interested. Hopefully all goes well - I'd love to see a manned launch this year regardless of whether Boeing or SpaceX gets there first.

ptlyon 07-01-2019 01:39 PM
Four asteroids on COLLISION course with Earth
 
Not sure where else to put this so here goes nuttin

https://www.rt.com/news/463071-aster...rse-earth/amp/

Bob Dole 07-01-2019 03:49 PM
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Originally Posted by ptlyon (Post 14330659)
Not sure where else to put this so here goes nuttin

https://www.rt.com/news/463071-aster...rse-earth/amp/
"The United Nations fears that the possibility of an asteroid smashing into a densely populated area isn’t being taken seriously enough, so it designated June 30 as International Asteroid Day to raise awareness about the potentially catastrophic occurrence."

Yet I don't read about it until after the fact. Hope they didn't spend much on the campaign.

DaFace 07-04-2019 09:29 AM
<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" data-lang="en"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">View from the fairing during the STP-2 mission; when the fairing returns to Earth, friction heats up particles in the atmosphere, which appear bright blue in the video <a href="https://t.co/P8dgaIfUbl">pic.twitter.com/P8dgaIfUbl</a></p>&mdash; SpaceX (@SpaceX) <a href="https://twitter.com/SpaceX/status/1146546495241371649?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">July 3, 2019</a></blockquote>
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<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" data-conversation="none" data-lang="en"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">Landing on Ms. Tree <a href="https://t.co/4lhPWRpaS9">pic.twitter.com/4lhPWRpaS9</a></p>&mdash; Elon Musk (@elonmusk) <a href="https://twitter.com/elonmusk/status/1146574336205058048?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">July 4, 2019</a></blockquote>
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stumppy 07-04-2019 09:38 AM
Quote:
Originally Posted by DaFace (Post 14334421)
<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" data-lang="en"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">View from the fairing during the STP-2 mission; when the fairing returns to Earth, friction heats up particles in the atmosphere, which appear bright blue in the video <a href="https://t.co/P8dgaIfUbl">pic.twitter.com/P8dgaIfUbl</a></p>&mdash; SpaceX (@SpaceX) <a href="https://twitter.com/SpaceX/status/1146546495241371649?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">July 3, 2019</a></blockquote>
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<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" data-conversation="none" data-lang="en"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">Landing on Ms. Tree <a href="https://t.co/4lhPWRpaS9">pic.twitter.com/4lhPWRpaS9</a></p>&mdash; Elon Musk (@elonmusk) <a href="https://twitter.com/elonmusk/status/1146574336205058048?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">July 4, 2019</a></blockquote>
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Pretty cool. It's amazing that things like this were nothing more than science fiction not too long ago.

mlyonsd 07-08-2019 01:03 PM
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Originally Posted by mlyonsd (Post 14320673)
PBS is airing a Summer of Space lineup that includes several different programs tied into Apollo 11. The one I'm looking forward to the most is a 6 hour documentary/movie called Chasing the Moon starting July 8th. It's made by the American Experience folks.

https://www.pbs.org/about/blogs/news...-space-lineup/

I was 9 at the time and everyone was glued to their tv sets.
Bump. This starts tonight on PBS 8pm CT. Three part series. New footage, etc.

DaFace 07-08-2019 01:51 PM
Cool, thanks for the bump. Hopefully it'll show up on PBS streaming (since I don't even bother with an antenna these days, and PBS isn't on Hulu).

eDave 07-17-2019 06:41 PM
SpaceX’s ‘Starhopper’ bursts into flames during static fire test

SpaceX’s test vehicle, a small-scale demonstration craft for some Starship components, caught fire after what appears to be a fuel leak or dump following an otherwise successful static fire test last night. It’s not clear why the craft suddenly burst into flames, or whether it was seriously or even superficially damaged.

The “Starhopper,” as SpaceX has been calling it, is a much smaller-scale version of the Starship craft the company has in development, meant to test them out in a live-fire environment and even perform short flights called hops — hence the name. It’s being assembled and operated at SpaceX’s facilities in Boca Chica, Texas.

https://techcrunch.com/2019/07/17/sp...tic-fire-test/

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DaFace 07-18-2019 11:56 AM
Yeah, that looked pretty intense. Thankfully, seems like the damage was relatively light, though.

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">Regarding Starhopper in South Texas, hearing from multiple sources that the &quot;fireball&quot; during Tuesday night&#39;s test caused no significant damage. Some minor repairs may be needed. SpaceX will proceed cautiously, with the &quot;hop&quot; test coming perhaps in days or few weeks.</p>&mdash; Eric Berger (@SciGuySpace) <a href="https://twitter.com/SciGuySpace/status/1151853085750439937?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">July 18, 2019</a></blockquote> <script async src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>

DaFace 07-24-2019 09:58 AM
Launch tonight, though weather is looking a bit iffy.

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">Falcon 9 and Dragon are vertical ahead of tonight’s resupply mission to the <a href="https://twitter.com/Space_Station?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@Space_Station</a>. Weather is 30% favorable for the instantaneous launch window at 6:24 p.m. EDT, 22:24 UTC→ <a href="https://t.co/gtC39uBC7z">https://t.co/gtC39uBC7z</a> <a href="https://t.co/S5t9KxvmAG">pic.twitter.com/S5t9KxvmAG</a></p>&mdash; SpaceX (@SpaceX) <a href="https://twitter.com/SpaceX/status/1154041225458024448?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">July 24, 2019</a></blockquote> <script async src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>

DaFace 07-24-2019 04:03 PM
There's a storm threatening, but for the moment we're still on...

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">T-30 minutes until Falcon 9 launch of Dragon; team is monitoring weather conditions. Webcast will go live ~15 minutes before liftoff → <a href="https://t.co/gtC39uBC7z">https://t.co/gtC39uBC7z</a></p>&mdash; SpaceX (@SpaceX) <a href="https://twitter.com/SpaceX/status/1154147803020419072?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">July 24, 2019</a></blockquote> <script async src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>

DaFace 07-24-2019 04:26 PM
Scrubbed. Tomorrow's not looking much better, but we'll see.

RINGLEADER 07-24-2019 05:57 PM
Quote:
Originally Posted by DaFace (Post 14362761)
Scrubbed. Tomorrow's not looking much better, but we'll see.
Where is it launching from?

DaFace 07-24-2019 06:48 PM
Quote:
Originally Posted by RINGLEADER (Post 14362934)
Where is it launching from?
CCAFS in Florida.

savchief 07-24-2019 09:03 PM
LightSail 2 Successfully Deploys Solar Sail

The Planetary Society’s LightSail 2 spacecraft has successfully deployed the large, aluminized Mylar sail it will use to raise its orbit solely with sunlight.

http://www.planetary.org/blogs/jason...loys-sail.html

DaFace 07-25-2019 09:38 PM
In case anyone's bored, they're probably going to test Starhopper in the next 5-10 minutes. Everyday Astronaut is live streaming it.

<iframe width="560" height="315" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/aChE86D0c_A" frameborder="0" allow="accelerometer; autoplay; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture" allowfullscreen></iframe>

DaFace 07-25-2019 09:49 PM
Hopper has hopped!

GloryDayz 07-25-2019 09:49 PM
Quote:
Originally Posted by DaFace (Post 14364508)
In case anyone's bored, they're probably going to test Starhopper in the next 5-10 minutes. Everyday Astronaut is live streaming it.

<iframe width="560" height="315" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/aChE86D0c_A" frameborder="0" allow="accelerometer; autoplay; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture" allowfullscreen></iframe>
Watching..

DaFace 07-25-2019 09:50 PM
It's tough to see, but you can definitely catch the top of the dome rising above the smoke.

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">STARHOPPER HAS HOPPED! <a href="https://twitter.com/SpacePadreIsle?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@SpacePadreIsle</a> stream:<a href="https://t.co/KylvHIDFp7">https://t.co/KylvHIDFp7</a> <a href="https://t.co/QqyCP3yYhk">pic.twitter.com/QqyCP3yYhk</a></p>&mdash; Chris B - NSF (@NASASpaceflight) <a href="https://twitter.com/NASASpaceflight/status/1154599505121226752?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">July 26, 2019</a></blockquote> <script async src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>

DaFace 07-25-2019 09:51 PM
Quote:
Originally Posted by GloryDayz (Post 14364521)
Watching..
If you just tuned in, go back about 5 minutes.

DaFace 07-25-2019 09:52 PM
<blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">MAN, THAT WAS COOL! I wish I could’ve stayed there and saw it, but it was still amazing to watch nonetheless!<br><br>��: <a href="https://twitter.com/Erdayastronaut?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@Erdayastronaut</a>’s stream ft. <a href="https://twitter.com/thejackbeyer?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@thejackbeyer</a>! <a href="https://t.co/xlXjr2LgqE">pic.twitter.com/xlXjr2LgqE</a></p>&mdash; Tyler Gray (@TylerG1998) <a href="https://twitter.com/TylerG1998/status/1154599190657490945?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">July 26, 2019</a></blockquote> <script async src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>

GloryDayz 07-25-2019 09:54 PM
That was odd... And a lingering fire to boot. LOL

GloryDayz 07-25-2019 09:55 PM
Quote:
Originally Posted by DaFace (Post 14364525)
If you just tuned in, go back about 5 minutes.
I did. Wow, that thing is huge!

GloryDayz 07-25-2019 09:55 PM
Quote:
Originally Posted by DaFace (Post 14364525)
If you just tuned in, go back about 5 minutes.
I did. :thumb: Wow, that thing is huge!

DaFace 07-26-2019 11:59 AM
<blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">Drone cam <a href="https://t.co/gVdMrMgUZq">pic.twitter.com/gVdMrMgUZq</a></p>&mdash; e^���� (@elonmusk) <a href="https://twitter.com/elonmusk/status/1154674872041103360?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">July 26, 2019</a></blockquote> <script async src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>

eDave 07-29-2019 04:53 PM
https://twitter.com/elonmusk/status/1155567236716740608

DaFace 08-06-2019 12:31 PM
Launch attempt today at 6:53pm EST. (I say attempt because weather is pretty iffy.)

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">Falcon 9 and AMOS-17 are vertical on Pad 40 in Florida. Weather is 40% favorable for tonight’s launch window, which opens at 6:53 p.m. EDT, or 22:53 UTC → <a href="https://t.co/gtC39uBC7z">https://t.co/gtC39uBC7z</a> <a href="https://t.co/nT3MPjOPrc">pic.twitter.com/nT3MPjOPrc</a></p>&mdash; SpaceX (@SpaceX) <a href="https://twitter.com/SpaceX/status/1158773608874795009?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">August 6, 2019</a></blockquote> <script async src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>

No landing on this one. Poor little booster has flown twice before, but now it's time to burn up.

DaFace 08-06-2019 04:18 PM
SpaceX is still on for tonight at the moment, though they're delaying 30 minutes for rain. In other news, Rocketlab is going to try and reuse their first stage, so that's cool! Much smaller rocket, but still.

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">Electron booster recovery via helicopter video. <a href="https://t.co/iuo3A9NlTy">pic.twitter.com/iuo3A9NlTy</a></p>&mdash; Chris B - NSF (@NASASpaceflight) <a href="https://twitter.com/NASASpaceflight/status/1158864269242445826?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">August 6, 2019</a></blockquote> <script async src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>

Hog's Gone Fishin 08-06-2019 04:27 PM
Quote:
Originally Posted by DaFace (Post 14382435)
SpaceX is still on for tonight at the moment, though they're delaying 30 minutes for rain. In other news, Rocketlab is going to try and reuse their first stage, so that's cool! Much smaller rocket, but still.

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">Electron booster recovery via helicopter video. <a href="https://t.co/iuo3A9NlTy">pic.twitter.com/iuo3A9NlTy</a></p>&mdash; Chris B - NSF (@NASASpaceflight) <a href="https://twitter.com/NASASpaceflight/status/1158864269242445826?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">August 6, 2019</a></blockquote> <script async src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>
Just totally amazing!

Scooter LaCanforno 08-06-2019 04:39 PM
Still on for tonight. Window open till 8:21

DaFace 08-06-2019 05:15 PM
Webcast is up. T-7.5 minutes.


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