RUD!!! LMAO

Not losing any engines is the huge thing to me. Crazy.

Yeah that was great to see. Looks like they activated the FTS on SH? Either way, it did its job.

Go Starship!!

Starship MECO?

Schrodinger's Starship

LMAO

Damn. FTS on Starship.

But wow, what a launch!!

Well bummer wonder what happened at the end. It looked like a cutoff to me rather than an explosion first, but I guess we'll see when they crunch the numbers.

Still, that's a pretty big success. Hopefully the pad is in better shape this time.

I woke up at 6:59. Perfect time.

Watching the replay, I'm betting they started running low on fuel, lost some engines, and then the FTS triggered as it started to go off course.

You're talking about Starship? What replay are you watching?

Watching the MECO(s) of SH's engines in sequence was one of the coolest things I've seen.

Yeah, second stage. You see a poof, then the engines are dimmer, then a little time, then boom.

https://media.tenor.com/31fZGs75Ht0A...-al-pacino.gif

You watching the Twitter/X feed? I don't see a way to "rewind" that stupid shit. Wish they'd go back to YouTube.

Try Everyday Astronaut. He mirrors the SpaceX stream, so you can rewind and find it.

https://www.youtube.com/live/6na40Sq...DxIFRz8oVJVm9S

Oh NVM. Now I can.

Holy shit--that was badass!

📸 Off Texas SH 48 entering Port Isabel

https://i.postimg.cc/mkNC7dKt/IMG-0824.jpg

New candidate for one of the coolest shots of a launch we've seen.

https://i.imgur.com/CghrGZh.jpg

(From this tweet.)

Do we know if the pad survived?

Yep, by all accounts the new systems worked great. The beach is even open.

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">The pad just three hours post launch. Holy moly now that’s what I can a rapidly reusable launch pad! <a href="https://twitter.com/NASASpaceflight?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@NASASpaceflight</a> <a href="https://t.co/xZ1A6xekDt">pic.twitter.com/xZ1A6xekDt</a></p>&mdash; Jack Beyer (@thejackbeyer) <a href="https://twitter.com/thejackbeyer/status/1725907768127672633?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">November 18, 2023</a></blockquote> <script async src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>

Yes, everything sounding great down here so far! 🤩

Heading over to Starbase shortly myself.

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" data-theme="dark"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">Launch pad is in great shape</p>&mdash; Elon Musk (@elonmusk) <a href="https://twitter.com/elonmusk/status/1725999525221777561?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">November 18, 2023</a></blockquote> <script async src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>

💯 Indeed, simply a breathtaking and beautiful launch.

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" data-theme="dark"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">Most picturesque launch ever. <br>Here&#39;s shot from a guy who went to his first rocket launch... and he captured this! <br>From <a href="https://t.co/v4FtvstlZF">https://t.co/v4FtvstlZF</a> <a href="https://t.co/ClbJOJb8Zz">pic.twitter.com/ClbJOJb8Zz</a></p>&mdash; Steve Jurvetson (@FutureJurvetson) <a href="https://twitter.com/FutureJurvetson/status/1725962552117739770?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">November 18, 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">Another shot of today&#39;s Starship launch. I&#39;m still at a loss for words. What an incredible launch, and to take place at such a beautiful time of day... wow, wow, wow. <a href="https://t.co/6b41Kfj7n5">pic.twitter.com/6b41Kfj7n5</a></p>&mdash; John Kraus (@johnkrausphotos) <a href="https://twitter.com/johnkrausphotos/status/1725877991312376190?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">November 18, 2023</a></blockquote> <script async src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">Starship hot stage separation <a href="https://t.co/Ku0BX4JA1u">pic.twitter.com/Ku0BX4JA1u</a></p>&mdash; Elon Musk (@elonmusk) <a href="https://twitter.com/elonmusk/status/1726352120922964277?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">November 19, 2023</a></blockquote> <script async src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">Watch the three center engines on Starship’s upper stage gimbaling just after separation. Right before they ignite for hot-staging, the engines angle themselves outward to direct their exhaust towards the vented interstage before re-centering for ascent. <a href="https://t.co/CCSVXfLcuE">pic.twitter.com/CCSVXfLcuE</a></p>&mdash; SpaceX (@SpaceX) <a href="https://twitter.com/SpaceX/status/1726316194649846026?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">November 19, 2023</a></blockquote> <script async src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">Starship’s hot-stage separation was the first time this technique has been done successfully with a vehicle of this size <a href="https://t.co/nlfhcPo8m7">pic.twitter.com/nlfhcPo8m7</a></p>&mdash; SpaceX (@SpaceX) <a href="https://twitter.com/SpaceX/status/1726314284488225050?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">November 19, 2023</a></blockquote> <script async src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">That&#39;s hot! Watch as they gimbal!�� <a href="https://t.co/yHxmpz0JWm">pic.twitter.com/yHxmpz0JWm</a></p>&mdash; �� Niall Anderson (@INiallAnderson) <a href="https://twitter.com/INiallAnderson/status/1726317311135822038?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">November 19, 2023</a></blockquote> <script async src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>

Elon is such a douchenozzle anymore. That's a render, not an actual photo. (Granted, it's a very good render.)

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">Just inspected the Starship launch pad and it is in great condition! <br><br>No refurbishment needed to the water-cooled steel plate for next launch.<br><br>Congrats to <a href="https://twitter.com/SpaceX?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@Spacex</a> team &amp; contractors for engineering &amp; building such a robust system so rapidly! <a href="https://t.co/py5m1uhtEi">pic.twitter.com/py5m1uhtEi</a></p>&mdash; Elon Musk (@elonmusk) <a href="https://twitter.com/elonmusk/status/1726328010499051579?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">November 19, 2023</a></blockquote> <script async src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>

Seriously? Well that sucks. Sorry for posting it.

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">View from atop the tower at liftoff <a href="https://t.co/qbXqbXAO8A">pic.twitter.com/qbXqbXAO8A</a></p>&mdash; SpaceX (@SpaceX) <a href="https://twitter.com/SpaceX/status/1726666641826857261?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">November 20, 2023</a></blockquote> <script async src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>

Hope it's not another fake.

SpaceX =/= Elon. I'd be surprised if SpaceX posted something fake.

OK, that's badass!

<div style=overflow:hidden;resize:none;max-width:100%;><div id=embed-google-map style="height:100%; width:100%;max-width:100%;"><iframe allowFullScreen="allowFullScreen" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/wly-YFGZbvA?ecver=1&amp;iv_load_policy=1&amp;yt:stretch=16:9&amp;autohide=1&amp;color=red&amp;width=560& amp;width=560" width="560" height="315" allowtransparency="true" frameborder="0"></iframe></div><p></p><small>

If you open this video in the YouTube app, you can pan and tilt 360°.

This is pretty cool:

https://www.space.com/spacex-starshi...tronomer-video

<iframe width="560" height="315" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/C3iHAgwIYtI?si=1v5aNgjtYZcAwnsq" title="YouTube video player" frameborder="0" allow="accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share" allowfullscreen></iframe>

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" data-theme="dark"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">The final letter is lowered into place at the GATEWAY TO MARS <a href="https://t.co/e2lLWyhsSK">pic.twitter.com/e2lLWyhsSK</a></p>&mdash; Cosmic Perspective (@considercosmos) <a href="https://twitter.com/considercosmos/status/1730344762803212376?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">November 30, 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">New sign at Starbase launch pad <a href="https://t.co/Fbd5H393dS">pic.twitter.com/Fbd5H393dS</a></p>&mdash; Elon Musk (@elonmusk) <a href="https://twitter.com/elonmusk/status/1731863496017522975?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">December 5, 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">Cute sign! Street name was changed from Weems to Memes but nobody thought to inform the residents! 🥴🚀 <a href="https://t.co/ZBdCys198f">pic.twitter.com/ZBdCys198f</a></p>&mdash; Mary (@BocaChicaGal) <a href="https://twitter.com/BocaChicaGal/status/1732464106035192206?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">December 6, 2023</a></blockquote> <script async src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">Now targeting Monday, December 11 for Falcon Heavy’s launch of the USSF-52 mission, with weather conditions forecasted to improve to 70% favorable for liftoff on Monday night. The team will use the time to complete additional pre-launch check outs → <a href="https://t.co/bJFjLCiTbK">https://t.co/bJFjLCiTbK</a> <a href="https://t.co/OsQ6bjWwxK">pic.twitter.com/OsQ6bjWwxK</a></p>&mdash; SpaceX (@SpaceX) <a href="https://twitter.com/SpaceX/status/1733846597384151427?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">December 10, 2023</a></blockquote> <script async src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>

SpaceX is targeting Monday, December 11 at 8:14 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 during the same time on Tuesday, December 12.

A live webcast of this mission will begin on X @SpaceX about 15 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.

T-MINUS 1 HOUR FOR FALCON HEAVY

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" data-media-max-width="560"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">SpaceX Double Header Launch - USSF-52 &amp; Starlink 6-34 <a href="https://t.co/P2dffD3XEm">https://t.co/P2dffD3XEm</a></p>&mdash; Chris Bergin - NSF (@NASASpaceflight) <a href="https://twitter.com/NASASpaceflight/status/1734358212973863039?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">December 11, 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">Standing down from tonight’s Falcon Heavy launch due to a ground side issue; vehicle and payload remain healthy. Team is resetting for the next launch opportunity of the USSF-52 mission, which is no earlier than tomorrow night.</p>&mdash; SpaceX (@SpaceX) <a href="https://twitter.com/SpaceX/status/1734373150019002622?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">December 12, 2023</a></blockquote> <script async src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>

Thought this was cool.



<blockquote class="reddit-embed-bq" style="height:500px" data-embed-height="509"><a href="https://www.reddit.com/r/BeAmazed/comments/18izn1k/pov_footage_of_earth_during_a_spacewalk_on_the_iss/">POV footage of Earth during a spacewalk on the ISS</a><br> by<a href="https://www.reddit.com/user/29PiecesOfSilver/">u/29PiecesOfSilver</a> in<a href="https://www.reddit.com/r/BeAmazed/">BeAmazed</a></blockquote><script async="" src="https://embed.reddit.com/widgets.js" charset="UTF-8"></script>

SpaceX's powerful Falcon Heavy rocket will fly again before the end of the year, if all goes according to plan.

SpaceX is now targeting Dec. 28 for the launch of the U.S. Space Force's X-37B space plane, which will fly atop a Falcon Heavy from NASA’s Kennedy Space Center in Florida.

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" data-theme="dark"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">Slow motion view of six-engine static fire <a href="https://t.co/0O3H0jb9oq">pic.twitter.com/0O3H0jb9oq</a></p>&mdash; SpaceX (@SpaceX) <a href="https://twitter.com/SpaceX/status/1737604500658249794?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">December 20, 2023</a></blockquote> <script async src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>
<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" data-conversation="none" data-theme="dark"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">Additional drone view of Starship static fire <a href="https://t.co/rpIN9shSwt">pic.twitter.com/rpIN9shSwt</a></p>&mdash; SpaceX (@SpaceX) <a href="https://twitter.com/SpaceX/status/1737604693755585013?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">December 20, 2023</a></blockquote> <script async src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>

And to cap off Ship 28's static fire, a test of the payload door followed.
<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" data-theme="dark"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">An unexpected payload bay door test after the static fire. <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/SpaceX?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#SpaceX</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/Starbase?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#Starbase</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/Starship?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#Starship</a> <a href="https://t.co/t4qAAVJHCp">pic.twitter.com/t4qAAVJHCp</a></p>&mdash; LabPadre Space (@LabPadre) <a href="https://twitter.com/LabPadre/status/1737616448720388167?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">December 20, 2023</a></blockquote> <script async src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>
In the not too distant future, we should see this method used for Starlink satellite deployment in orbit.

Booster 10 static fire test could be conducted as soon as Thursday. Integrated Flight Test 3 could occur within a month or two. Exciting to see the processes gaining steam.

Nice to see the pace accelerating. Guess it helps when you don't blow the launch pad to bits. ROFL

Imagine needing to build a new airport after every flight...

This is actually kind of sad. RIP 1058.

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">During transport back to Port early this morning, the booster tipped over on the droneship due to high winds and waves. Newer Falcon boosters have upgraded landing legs with the capability to self-level and mitigate this type of issue</p>— SpaceX (@SpaceX) <a href="https://twitter.com/SpaceX/status/1739458501703762367?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">December 26, 2023</a></blockquote> <script async src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>

The development of rotating detonation motors has potential to improve capabilities, especially in space. Potentially a 25% improvement in efficiency. And they’re pretty cool.

https://gizmodo.com/nasa-rotating-de...ace-1851118842

<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>&mdash; 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.

T-35:00

https://www.spacex.com/launches/miss...sionId=ussf-52

<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>&mdash; 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>

https://i.postimg.cc/k5mGbL1B/giphy.gif

Very cool shot!

Damn. I'm always amazed at how precisely these guys can plan shots like that .

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.

<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>&mdash; 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&#39;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>&mdash; 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>

There are pictures posted on social media of the launch over on this side of the state.

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" data-media-max-width="1120"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">The Falcon Heavy transits the Moon 🌙 🌚 ✨️ 🔥🚀🔥🚀🌗🌔🌖<br>📹 <a href="https://twitter.com/HlavsaDennis?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@HlavsaDennis</a> with <a href="https://twitter.com/SpaceXFP?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@SpaceXFP</a> <a href="https://t.co/gNYj9ogICv">pic.twitter.com/gNYj9ogICv</a></p>&mdash; SpaceX FrontPage (@SpaceXFP) <a href="https://twitter.com/SpaceXFP/status/1740687192329207851?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">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>&mdash; 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>&mdash; 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>&mdash; 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>&mdash; 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>&mdash; 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>&mdash; 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>&mdash; 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>&mdash; 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>&mdash; 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&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#Vulcan</a>!<a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/CLPS?src=hash&amp;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>&mdash; 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&#39;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&#39;s Vehicle Assembly Building. Feeling fortunate to capture and share these moments. <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/ShotoniPhone?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#ShotoniPhone</a> <a href="https://t.co/6dX9kgCWJk">pic.twitter.com/6dX9kgCWJk</a></p>&mdash; 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&#39;s <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/VulcanRocket?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#VulcanRocket</a> successfully performed its <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/Cert1?src=hash&amp;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>&mdash; 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>&mdash; 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>&mdash; 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."

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" data-theme="dark"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">Highlights of the <a href="https://twitter.com/SpaceX?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@SpaceX</a> company talk <a href="https://t.co/RRuPZpeK5Z">https://t.co/RRuPZpeK5Z</a></p>&mdash; Elon Musk (@elonmusk) <a href="https://twitter.com/elonmusk/status/1746081231458992145?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">January 13, 2024</a></blockquote> <script async src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>

Integrated Flight Test 3 shaping up for around Valentine's Day.

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" data-theme="dark"><p lang="en" dir="ltr"><a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/Ax3?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#Ax3</a> is now scheduled to lift off from <a href="https://twitter.com/NASAKennedy?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@NASAKennedy</a> on Thursday, Jan. 18, at 4:49pm ET (2149 UTC). NASA live coverage will begin at 3:45pm ET (2045 UTC): <a href="https://t.co/OAbpdHgsi3">https://t.co/OAbpdHgsi3</a></p>&mdash; NASA (@NASA) <a href="https://twitter.com/NASA/status/1747682477684977968?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">January 17, 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">Ax-3 is go for launch</p>&mdash; SpaceX (@SpaceX) <a href="https://twitter.com/SpaceX/status/1748089485181468771?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">January 18, 2024</a></blockquote> <script async src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>

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T-Minus 40 minutes

Bummer, I'll miss this one. Doubt my dentist would appreciate me watching on my phone while getting a filling. ROFL

LMAO

Ingenuity is done
 

Aww...bummer. But man, they got a shit ton of mileage out of it compared to its original design, so it's hard to feel TOO bad about it. It's been an unquestionable success.

:(

Some amazing video of the booster coming in to land:

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">Watch Falcon 9’s first launch of a Cygnus spacecraft to the <a href="https://twitter.com/Space_Station?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@space_station</a> <a href="https://t.co/nsapqVa49X">https://t.co/nsapqVa49X</a></p>&mdash; SpaceX (@SpaceX) <a href="https://twitter.com/SpaceX/status/1752144147103055918?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">January 30, 2024</a></blockquote> <script async src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>

Oh hell yes, that was the coolest view(s) of the landings I've seen to date.. Thank you..

Starship Flight Test 3 is likely within the next 3 weeks.

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" data-theme="dark"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">Starship were meant to fly and our next one launches in about 3 weeks, but I recommend waiting for a few more test flights before hopping on board <a href="https://twitter.com/NICKIMINAJ?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@NICKIMINAJ</a></p>&mdash; Elon Musk (@elonmusk) <a href="https://twitter.com/elonmusk/status/1757105067562258608?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">February 12, 2024</a></blockquote> <script async src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>

Ship 28 and Booster 10 were fully stacked on Super Bowl Sunday, then de-stacked and re-stacked yesterday.

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" data-theme="dark"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">Side view of flight 3 full stack Ship 28 and Booster 10.<br><br>2/11/24 <a href="https://t.co/6kuIzyOAUU">pic.twitter.com/6kuIzyOAUU</a></p>&mdash; Starship Gazer (@StarshipGazer) <a href="https://twitter.com/StarshipGazer/status/1756712502987981198?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">February 11, 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">We have a stack! <br>Ship 28 sits atop Booster 10 ahead of this week&#39;s testing! <a href="https://twitter.com/NASASpaceflight?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@NASASpaceflight</a> Watch live now <a href="https://t.co/Fatc0NQj2M">https://t.co/Fatc0NQj2M</a> <a href="https://t.co/nCcDQkkrsd">pic.twitter.com/nCcDQkkrsd</a></p>&mdash; Sean Doherty (@SeanKD_Photos) <a href="https://twitter.com/SeanKD_Photos/status/1757404225468866818?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">February 13, 2024</a></blockquote> <script async src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>

Looking good this morning during a quick visit to Boca Chica Beach and the Starship launchpad. 📸 🏝️🚀

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📍Starbase, Texas

So, that one guy got a flag buried as part of the stadium in Vegas.... Now we need to find a way to get a Chiefs flag or hat to Mars:clap:

Chiefs Kingdom definitely must include the Red Planet.

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Brings a whole new meaning to the Sea of Red

In case anyone's curious, the NOVA-C moon lander is attempting to land on the moon here in about 15 minutes. It's just a robot, but the U.S. hasn't landed anything on the moon in decades, so still cool.

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They're have a signal but they're working some things out. It could take another 30 minutes to work things out.

Not looking good, but there are "signs of life." Wonder if it landed intact but not in the right orientation.

"Our equipment is on the surface of the moon, and we are transmitting."

So...success? I think?

They're at least tentatively calling it a success! Hopefully we'll get a feel for whether everything is nominal soon.

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">Your order was delivered… to the Moon! ��<a href="https://twitter.com/Int_Machines?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@Int_Machines</a>&#39; uncrewed lunar lander landed at 6:23pm ET (2323 UTC), bringing NASA science to the Moon&#39;s surface. These instruments will prepare us for future human exploration of the Moon under <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/Artemis?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#Artemis</a>. <a href="https://t.co/sS0poiWxrU">pic.twitter.com/sS0poiWxrU</a></p>&mdash; NASA (@NASA) <a href="https://twitter.com/NASA/status/1760811461943722132?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">February 22, 2024</a></blockquote> <script async src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>

Yeah, the I watched for about 30 minutes or more, and it was all pretty anti-climactic until the mission director said: Odysseus has found a new home.

That was pretty cool. It'll be great when they have acquired signal and can begin transmitting some live feed.

So you're saying that someone - or something - tipped it over?