SpaceX and other space stuff

[Winslow]

Ok, that was worth staying on for...

For different reasons than I would have expected, but still worth it.

 

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I didn't expect the bellyflop maneuver to be as smooth and stable as it was, though I did expect it to go upright again very quickly once the Raptors reignited. Looked like one of them choked a bit, though, the green flame is the re-igniter going all out trying to get it going again. Just landed a wee bit hard!

 

[Winslow]

"Awesome test" = "It crashed exactly where we wanted it to!"

 

[ahc]

The "belly flop" maneuver was excellent!

 

[ahc]

 

[ahc]

When's SN9??? Tomorrow???

 

[StereoPlayer]

Yea, it came in a little too hot!

 

[JMarkD]

I didn't expect the bellyflop maneuver to be as smooth and stable as it was, though I did expect it to go upright again very quickly once the Raptors reignited. Looked like one of them choked a bit, though, the green flame is the re-igniter going all out trying to get it going again. Just landed a wee bit hard!

I agree, that one engine was trying to light. I wonder if it would have landed without the big boom had the engine ignited properly or was it intended to crash land?

 

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I agree, that one engine was trying to light. I wonder if it would have landed without the big boom had the engine ignited properly or was it intended to crash land?

I'm certain they would rather it have landed in one piece, but make no mistake, this was a very successful test flight! That wasn't just a "hop" - it actually aerodynamically flew stably as it descended. So kewl.

 

[StereoPlayer]

Elon’s tweet.

Elon Musk
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Fuel header tank pressure was low during landing burn, causing touchdown velocity to be high & RUD, but we got all the data we needed! Congrats SpaceX team hell yeah!!

 

[JMarkD]

Interesting watching the shot of the engines during flight. The gimbaling was great to see, especially after the first engine cut off. Indeed, it certainly did go well. Thrusters were very controlled and stable.

 

[StereoPlayer]

Interesting watching the shot of the engines during flight. The gimbaling was great to see, especially after the first engine cut off. Indeed, it certainly did go well. Thrusters were very controlled and stable.

I liked seeing the flaps working on the free fall!

 

[fraublugher]

 

[ahc]

Where is Starman? Track Elon Musk's Tesla Roadster in Space! · Where is Starman?

 

[Stewie26]

Just watched the ISS go over my house. Boy, it really moves fast. Also, it is suppose to be visible tomorrow night too.

 

[StereoPlayer]

Just rewatched it. Very cool!
SpaceX

 

[StereoPlayer]

Multi views here.

 

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SN8 died in glorious battle, sacrificed itself for the cause! Salute!!

 

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Funny how some news outlets lead with "Nearly Perfect Test Flight" and others are more like "Spacex Starship Explodes On Impact".

 

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Just rewatched it. Very cool!
SpaceX

Wow, thanks for that, I didn't watch that feed with the engine cam, excellent! Just couldn't get that 3rd engine lit in time!