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<blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">Fair winds and following seas.<br><br>Following rough conditions in the Atlantic after the Starlink 6-32 mission, Falcon 9 first stage B1058.20 became unstable and tipped over on drone ship, Just Read The Instructions. <br><br>�� - <a href="https://twitter.com/NASASpaceflight?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@NASASpaceflight</a> <br><br>�� - <a href="https://t.co/AFdPuCYKLR">https://t.co/AFdPuCYKLR</a> <a href="https://t.co/clEGaxpeeR">pic.twitter.com/clEGaxpeeR</a></p>— Max Evans (@_mgde_) <a href="https://twitter.com/_mgde_/status/1739679390038888728?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">December 26, 2023</a></blockquote> <script async src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>
“We are planning to salvage the engines and do life leader inspections on the remaining hardware,” said SpaceX’s Jon Edwards, vice president for Falcon Launch Vehicles. “There is still quite a bit of value in this booster. We will not let it go to waste.” |
SpaceX is targeting Thursday, December 28 at 8:07 p.m. ET for Falcon Heavy’s launch of the USSF-52 mission to orbit from Launch Complex 39A (LC-39A) at NASA’s Kennedy Space Center in Florida. A backup launch opportunity is available at 8:06 p.m. ET on Friday, December 29.
A live webcast of this mission will begin on X @SpaceX about fifteen minutes prior to liftoff. Watch live. This will be the fifth launch and landing of these Falcon Heavy side boosters, which previously supported USSF-44, USSF-67, Hughes JUPTER 3, and NASA’s Psyche mission. Following booster separation, Falcon Heavy’s two side boosters will land on SpaceX’s Landing Zones 1 and 2 (LZ-1 and LZ-2) at Cape Canaveral Space Force Station in Florida. |
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<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" data-theme="dark"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">FALCON HEAVY TRANSITS THE MOON: Tonight’s launch of the USSF-52 mission with seventh mission of the Space Force’s X-37B spaceplane. <a href="https://t.co/gvOZSQDVR7">pic.twitter.com/gvOZSQDVR7</a></p>— John Kraus (@johnkrausphotos) <a href="https://twitter.com/johnkrausphotos/status/1740541251454460360?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">December 29, 2023</a></blockquote> <script async src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>
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I was at the Pop-Tarts bowl tonight and we were treated to a view of the Space-X launch from the stadium. It was pretty awesome.
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<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" data-theme="dark"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">In their 96th and final orbital launch of 2023, SpaceX achieved a new turnaround record of two hours, fifty-four minutes, and 40 seconds — a record not seen at Cape Canaveral since the Gemini era of the 1960s.<br><br>A Falcon 9 lifted off from SLC-40 with 23 Starlink satellites at… <a href="https://t.co/UQg0nLy9KK">pic.twitter.com/UQg0nLy9KK</a></p>— John Kraus (@johnkrausphotos) <a href="https://twitter.com/johnkrausphotos/status/1740585811458822148?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">December 29, 2023</a></blockquote> <script async src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>
A busy night for SpaceX at the Cape in Florida, followed by an active day of testing down here in South Texas at Starbase. 🚀 <blockquote class="twitter-tweet" data-theme="dark"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">OK! So it's all going on! Booster 10 and Ship 28 look like they are set to be tested today, while Ship 29 rolls, Booster 12 is at Masseys and a tower segment sails into Brownsville. Phew!<br><br>Live commentary: <a href="https://t.co/CnGlFbundle of sticks4L">https://t.co/CnGlFbundle of sticks4L</a> <a href="https://t.co/PvukuQYMzx">pic.twitter.com/PvukuQYMzx</a></p>— Chris Bergin - NSF (@NASASpaceflight) <a href="https://twitter.com/NASASpaceflight/status/1740735612553245174?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">December 29, 2023</a></blockquote> <script async src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script> |
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<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" data-theme="dark"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">Orlando’s got it all tonight…<br><br>-full moon <br>-Falcon Heavy launch <br>-a bowl mascot will be eaten <a href="https://t.co/4LtA7TPgd2">pic.twitter.com/4LtA7TPgd2</a></p>— Eric DeSalvo (@EricDeSalvo) <a href="https://twitter.com/EricDeSalvo/status/1740544770915938505?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">December 29, 2023</a></blockquote> <script async src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script> <blockquote class="twitter-tweet" data-theme="dark"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">Falcon Heavy 5th launch of 2023. <br>Photo from Aventhealth Orlando Parking Lot. <a href="https://t.co/1DEuFEc9eP">pic.twitter.com/1DEuFEc9eP</a></p>— Ed Cordero (@ERCPhotos) <a href="https://twitter.com/ERCPhotos/status/1740554167473913921?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">December 29, 2023</a></blockquote> <script async src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script> <blockquote class="twitter-tweet" data-theme="dark"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">Coolest Falcon Heavy launch we’ve seen from our front porch. Amazing to see flaring as boosters burned back to orbit. <a href="https://t.co/CKAM5PXrXb">pic.twitter.com/CKAM5PXrXb</a></p>— Brooks Garner (@BrooksWeather) <a href="https://twitter.com/BrooksWeather/status/1740542238684242088?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">December 29, 2023</a></blockquote> <script async src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script> |
TWO Static Fire tests this morning at Starbase. 🚀
<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" data-theme="dark"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">Single engine Static Fire Test of Ship 28 likely using header tanks!<br><br>Audio from <a href="https://twitter.com/LabPadre?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@LabPadre</a> Rover2 cam. <br><br>✂️: <a href="https://twitter.com/DeffGeff?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@DeffGeff</a> <a href="https://t.co/mBdTdzWkhs">pic.twitter.com/mBdTdzWkhs</a></p>— Zack Golden (@CSI_Starbase) <a href="https://twitter.com/CSI_Starbase/status/1740756208511004894?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">December 29, 2023</a></blockquote> <script async src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script> <blockquote class="twitter-tweet" data-theme="dark"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">WOW! <br><br>Long duration Static Fire test for Booster 10 lasting roughly 10 seconds. <br><br>If this was 33 engines for the full duration then this is by far the longest 33 engine test we have seen! <br><br>🎥: <a href="https://twitter.com/LabPadre?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@LabPadre</a> <br>✂️: <a href="https://twitter.com/DeffGeff?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@DeffGeff</a> <a href="https://t.co/Yw4SHS7fyw">pic.twitter.com/Yw4SHS7fyw</a></p>— Zack Golden (@CSI_Starbase) <a href="https://twitter.com/CSI_Starbase/status/1740778375114064097?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">December 29, 2023</a></blockquote> <script async src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script> |
Flight 3 feels soon, and the hype is building. Starbase hopping with activity today—even the vehicles for flights 4 and 5 were on the move.
<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" data-theme="dark"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">Ignition of a single Raptor engine on Flight 3 Starship demonstrating a flight-like startup for an in-space burn <a href="https://t.co/BCv6iIUnag">pic.twitter.com/BCv6iIUnag</a></p>— SpaceX (@SpaceX) <a href="https://twitter.com/SpaceX/status/1740827435673981399?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">December 29, 2023</a></blockquote> <script async src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script> <blockquote class="twitter-tweet" data-theme="dark"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">Static fire of Super Heavy’s 33 Raptor engines ahead of Flight 3 <a href="https://t.co/rJqNToMCnU">pic.twitter.com/rJqNToMCnU</a></p>— SpaceX (@SpaceX) <a href="https://twitter.com/SpaceX/status/1740827772313128972?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">December 29, 2023</a></blockquote> <script async src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script> <blockquote class="twitter-tweet" data-theme="dark"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">Just completed static fire test of Flight 3 Super Heavy Booster <a href="https://t.co/m0n8RooOlA">pic.twitter.com/m0n8RooOlA</a></p>— Elon Musk (@elonmusk) <a href="https://twitter.com/elonmusk/status/1740792820812624030?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">December 29, 2023</a></blockquote> <script async src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script> <blockquote class="twitter-tweet" data-media-max-width="1120" data-theme="dark"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">Starship will help enable humanity’s return to the Moon and ultimately send people to Mars and beyond <a href="https://t.co/xNb6qTPTp5">pic.twitter.com/xNb6qTPTp5</a></p>— SpaceX (@SpaceX) <a href="https://twitter.com/SpaceX/status/1740847084646040048?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">December 29, 2023</a></blockquote> <script async src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script> |
<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" data-theme="dark"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">Sure was a pretty rocket 🚀 <br><br>Looking forward to the next flight of ULA’s <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/Vulcan?src=hash&ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#Vulcan</a>!<a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/CLPS?src=hash&ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#CLPS</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/NASA?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@NASA</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/astrobotic?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@astrobotic</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/celestisflights?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@celestisflights</a> <br><br>📸 me for <a href="https://twitter.com/considercosmos?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@considercosmos</a> <a href="https://t.co/8TCVkeNafv">pic.twitter.com/8TCVkeNafv</a></p>— John Pisani (@johnpisaniphoto) <a href="https://twitter.com/johnpisaniphoto/status/1744520043830956326?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">January 9, 2024</a></blockquote> <script async src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>
<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" data-theme="dark"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">After SRB burnout and separation, Vulcan's two BE-4 engines shined a beautiful off-white blue as the methane flare stack at SLC-41 glowed below.<br><br>Stunning view from the roof of NASA's Vehicle Assembly Building. Feeling fortunate to capture and share these moments. <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/ShotoniPhone?src=hash&ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#ShotoniPhone</a> <a href="https://t.co/6dX9kgCWJk">pic.twitter.com/6dX9kgCWJk</a></p>— John Kraus (@johnkrausphotos) <a href="https://twitter.com/johnkrausphotos/status/1744472914177524203?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">January 8, 2024</a></blockquote> <script async src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script> <blockquote class="twitter-tweet" data-theme="dark"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">MISSION SUCCESS! ULA's <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/VulcanRocket?src=hash&ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#VulcanRocket</a> successfully performed its <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/Cert1?src=hash&ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#Cert1</a> flight test today! Thank you to the engineers, technicians and teammates across the nation who designed, built and launched this versatile new rocket. ULA success #159.<a href="https://t.co/JRNjxSQtlZ">https://t.co/JRNjxSQtlZ</a> <a href="https://t.co/KQbKg04nLY">pic.twitter.com/KQbKg04nLY</a></p>— ULA (@ulalaunch) <a href="https://twitter.com/ulalaunch/status/1744282866081579189?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">January 8, 2024</a></blockquote> <script async src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script> <blockquote class="twitter-tweet" data-theme="dark"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">Correction: Launch*</p>— Astrobotic (@astrobotic) <a href="https://twitter.com/astrobotic/status/1744372974310883823?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">January 8, 2024</a></blockquote> <script async src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script> <blockquote class="twitter-tweet" data-theme="dark"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">Update #5 for Peregrine Mission One: <a href="https://t.co/94wy2J0GyA">pic.twitter.com/94wy2J0GyA</a></p>— Astrobotic (@astrobotic) <a href="https://twitter.com/astrobotic/status/1744469638640005538?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">January 8, 2024</a></blockquote> <script async src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script> |
"So, Flight 2 actually almost made it to orbit," Musk said in a recent company update, which SpaceX posted on X on Jan. 12. The explosion was caused by a venting of liquid oxygen, he added — and there was liquid oxygen left to vent only because Starship wasn't hauling any satellites that day.
"We normally wouldn't have that liquid oxygen if we had a payload," Musk said in the update, which he gave at Starbase to a crowd of SpaceX employees. "So, ironically, if it had had a payload, it would have reached orbit." |
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