Author Topic: SpaceX launch (Read 105689 times)

wilsonphil · « **Reply #400 on:** August 12, 2020, 09:39:25 PM »

JR, this is for Starship. This is what is replacing the Falcon rocket and dragon capsule.

Well originally the capsule was supposed to land propulsivly BUT due to technical reasons it wasn't done. lets just say it was not good times and leave it at that.

JR · « **Reply #401 on:** August 12, 2020, 10:53:49 PM »

I understand. Err on safety and known tech vs having a accident.

wilsonphil · « **Reply #402 on:** August 14, 2020, 01:07:46 PM »

https://www.teslarati.com/spacex-starship-heat-shield-prototype-robots/

Flyin6 · « **Reply #403 on:** August 14, 2020, 06:25:25 PM »

I can only imagine what it might be like working within such a forward looking company like (take your pick) Tesla, Space-X, some other less known division of Elon's which is poised to set new benchmarks.

Too early to say, but will Elon be the 21st century equivalent of Nicola Tesla and Edison combined?

Will he be the driving force behind man's first landing on Mars and asteroids?

Its downright exciting to watch this unfold.

TexasRedNeck · « **Reply #404 on:** August 14, 2020, 07:12:17 PM »

Will he be the first guy to smoke weed in space?

Someone’s gotta do it....

But yeah. Can do spirit and lots of imagination is the American way

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JR · « **Reply #405 on:** August 15, 2020, 01:26:50 PM »

Imagine getting drunk/wasted in zero gravity

TexasRedNeck · « **Reply #406 on:** August 15, 2020, 02:00:12 PM »

I bet I’d barf

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cruizng · « **Reply #407 on:** October 06, 2020, 07:40:05 AM »

Watching the SpaceX launch this morning, Nice landing!

wilsonphil · « **Reply #408 on:** November 15, 2020, 04:35:07 PM »

https://www.spacex.com/

three hours until we fly 4 more up to ISS.

Soon we will have both types of Dragons docked at ISS

cruizng · « **Reply #409 on:** November 15, 2020, 04:40:02 PM »

I have the alarm set!

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wilsonphil · « **Reply #410 on:** November 15, 2020, 04:42:13 PM »

T- 2hrs 45min

wyorunner · « **Reply #411 on:** November 15, 2020, 05:26:49 PM »

T -2 hrs

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JR · « **Reply #412 on:** November 15, 2020, 05:38:08 PM »

Watching now, hatch seal issue. T-1:49

Resolved T-1:27

wilsonphil · « **Reply #413 on:** November 01, 2022, 09:37:28 AM »

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pY628jRd6gM

Falcon Heavy, recovery will be good to see as both outers come down together.

Center core feeds the fishes

Flyin6 · « **Reply #414 on:** November 01, 2022, 10:19:43 AM »

Quote from: wilsonphil on November 01, 2022, 09:37:28 AM

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pY628jRd6gM

Falcon Heavy, recovery will be good to see as both outers come down together.

Center core feeds the fishes

As always...WOW!

The thought that a private company is able to do this, and do it so well is awesome, it truly is!

JR · « **Reply #415 on:** November 01, 2022, 07:29:16 PM »

Watching the grid guidance and booster landing is what I enjoy the most.

TexasRedNeck · « **Reply #416 on:** November 01, 2022, 07:41:58 PM »

Meh that’s nothin. His biggest challenge is fixing Twitter

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JR · « **Reply #417 on:** November 01, 2022, 07:50:18 PM »

Quote from: TexasRedNeck on November 01, 2022, 07:41:58 PM

Meh that’s nothin. His biggest challenge is fixing Twitter

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I heard he gave notice to many upper guys who checked the "blue box".

wilsonphil · « **Reply #418 on:** January 15, 2023, 04:58:02 PM »

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nfxyF1_Ylkk

Falcon Heavy in a little less than one hour.

JR · « **Reply #419 on:** January 15, 2023, 06:13:01 PM »

Secret Squirrel stuff today.

wilsonphil · « **Reply #420 on:** February 02, 2023, 11:28:59 AM »

So this morning we have launched our 200th Falcon 9 mission, we have come a long way since 2010.

Phone service is right around the corner!

wilsonphil · « **Reply #421 on:** April 13, 2023, 03:01:00 PM »

So after 3.5yrs we are going to try to fly this pig, if we don't get sued and have an injunction leveled against SpaceX the launch date 04/17 0700CST.

Most powerful rocket ever built! If it happens try to have your kids watch, it will be quite the show!

JR · « **Reply #422 on:** April 13, 2023, 05:17:56 PM »

I finally subscribed to the SX channel. Not everything is for me, but I enjoy most.

KensAuto · « **Reply #423 on:** April 14, 2023, 12:49:13 PM »

I've been watching closely. Can't wait!

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wilsonphil · « **Reply #424 on:** April 20, 2023, 08:00:36 AM »

Trying again 1.5 hrs

Sammconn · « **Reply #425 on:** April 20, 2023, 09:43:24 AM »

Was able to catch it this time!
Too cool!

Big step forward even with the "Rapid Unplanned Disassembly"

Thanks for keeping us in the loop Phil.

Flyin6 · « **Reply #426 on:** April 20, 2023, 01:50:55 PM »

I would not call that a failure.

Space X just lifted the heaviest thing mankind has ever lifted off this planet.

That is really what this historic flight was about, and it was successful.

It is ashamed to mar this momentous accomplishment with the costly loss of the second stage vehicle.

But

Both component parts were scheduled/planned to be lost during this flight anyway

Congrats again, Space X!

Sammconn · « **Reply #427 on:** April 20, 2023, 02:29:45 PM »

Quote from: Flyin6 on April 20, 2023, 01:50:55 PM

I would not call that a failure.

Space X just lifted the heaviest thing mankind has ever lifted off this planet.

That is really what this historic flight was about, and it was successful.

It is ashamed to mar this momentous accomplishment with the costly loss of the second stage vehicle.

But

Both component parts were scheduled/planned to be lost during this flight anyway

Congrats again, Space X!

Totally agree.

Their only goal was to clear the tower, so mission accomplished!

JR · « **Reply #428 on:** April 20, 2023, 05:09:39 PM »

Oops, nice NPD.

wilsonphil · « **Reply #429 on:** November 20, 2023, 08:21:58 AM »

AND THE WORLD JUST GOT A LOT SMALLER.

Most powerful rocket ever built!

Flyin6 · « **Reply #430 on:** November 20, 2023, 10:12:03 AM »

Phil, what is the fuel consumption of that thing?

Gallons per second?
Pounds per second/minute?

Oh, and all 33 Raptor engines fired this time!
Congrats SpaceX!

KensAuto · « **Reply #431 on:** November 22, 2023, 12:56:30 PM »

That was an Amazing flight.
Booster rud was quite photogenic as well.
My biggest issue was watching the SpaceX and NSF live feeds at the same time.

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wilsonphil · « **Reply #432 on:** March 14, 2024, 08:40:39 PM »

And we are orbital!!!!!

not ideal reentry but we learned LOTS AND LOTS

https://x.com/elonmusk/status/1768283993143652764?s=20

JR · « **Reply #433 on:** March 14, 2024, 09:46:44 PM »

Long as there is no unplanned event,,,,

wilsonphil · « **Reply #434 on:** March 22, 2024, 10:09:16 AM »

Some pictures for your enjoyment.

Also on this mission it was the FIRST time in human spaceflight we were able film plasma effect during reentry!

Flyin6 · « **Reply #435 on:** March 22, 2024, 12:01:21 PM »

^^^^^^^Incredible!!!!!!!!!!!

TexasRedNeck · « **Reply #436 on:** March 23, 2024, 07:19:41 AM »

Putting Boca Chica on the map!

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Flyin6 · « **Reply #437 on:** March 23, 2024, 08:55:28 AM »

Curious about the endstate of both the booster and the starship sections. The last velocity I saw at 1km altitude of the booster was approximately 600mph, so that for sure turned into small pieces of scrap (Sad eyes emoji)
But the starship itself was still cooking well over mach 10 when the data stream ended. Did it survive to contact with the water or break up during low re-entry?
I am so much wanting SpaceX to be successful...Huge fan here!

wilsonphil · « **Reply #438 on:** November 06, 2024, 05:08:00 PM »

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hI9HQfCAw64

wilsonphil · « **Reply #439 on:** November 06, 2024, 05:18:17 PM »

Quote from: Flyin6 on March 23, 2024, 08:55:28 AM

Curious about the endstate of both the booster and the starship sections. The last velocity I saw at 1km altitude of the booster was approximately 600mph, so that for sure turned into small pieces of scrap (Sad eyes emoji)
But the starship itself was still cooking well over mach 10 when the data stream ended. Did it survive to contact with the water or break up during low re-entry?
I am so much wanting SpaceX to be successful...Huge fan here!

Sorry for the delay on your question, BOTH booster and ship made it to the water on Flight 4, on our most recent flight BOTH also landed, booster on chopsticks and ship soft landing out in ocean. This have VERY BIG impact on the future of travel, earth bound, space bound and HUGE for military.

JR · « **Reply #440 on:** November 06, 2024, 06:04:56 PM »

Watched the booster catch video a few times, awesome.