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Space Exploration megathread
Since a number of cool things are happening in space exploration these days, we'll widen the scope of this thread a smidge. Conversation about all things space exploration are welcome, whether it be from NASA, SpaceX, ULA, Blue Origin, or anyone else. Chances are most of the discussion will still be about SpaceX since they love to make things public and fun, but nothing's off limits. I'll eventually get around to modifying the OP to include resources for other companies too, but in the meantime, feel free to post any cool stuff you run across.

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Old 05-20-2020, 09:50 PM   #2641
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Are the fins on the trunk just aesthetic, or do they serve some aerodynamic purpose?
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Are the fins on the trunk just aesthetic, or do they serve some aerodynamic purpose?
I can't imagine they'd ever do anything (other than maybe paint) purely for aesthetics. I'd guess they help to stabilize the capsule when going through the atmosphere (like an arrow), but I don't know that for sure.
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I can't imagine they'd ever do anything (other than maybe paint) purely for aesthetics. I'd guess they help to stabilize the capsule when going through the atmosphere (like an arrow), but I don't know that for sure.
You mean on re-entry? If so, I presume they jettison the trunk well before atmospheric interface.
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You mean on re-entry? If so, I presume they jettison the trunk well before atmospheric interface.
Looks like it's for aborting.

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Ah, okay, thanks. Just helpful in an abort scenario.
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Sweet! Have they done a test-fire on the Falcon yet?
Looks like static fire is scheduled for tomorrow.

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In some kind of cool non-SpaceX news, Virgin Orbit is testing their launch system this weekend. It's not as exciting as all of the manned stuff, but it'll be interesting to see if they can make satellite launches from beneath a 747 work.
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Any word on when the test-fire is scheduled for today?
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Any word on when the test-fire is scheduled for today?
4:33pm Eastern (same time as the live launch). I'm guessing they're treating a lot of it like a wet dress rehearsal.
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