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SpaceX and other space stuff
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I too don't like the nasa coverage, i like the spacex stream better. I did watch it live also, they'll get it. What do you guys think of that next to last camera shot where it seemingly goes right by the camera, looks almost fake its so close. Awesome stuff
I can only guess it's a fuel availability issue, but from both the last two belly flops, it's seemed to me like they wait an awfully long time to flip that thing back upright, and (try to!) re-start the engines. But I'm not a rocket surgeon, so [Charlie Brown teacher trombone noises go here]. 
I can only guess it's a fuel availability issue, but from both the last two belly flops, it's seemed to me like they wait an awfully long time to flip that thing back upright, and (try to!) re-start the engines. But I'm not a rocket surgeon, so [Charlie Brown teacher trombone noises go here].
Yeah - there wasn't any part of that landing that was looking good.
You'd have to ask them about that. NASAspaceflight.com is a private, non government news source for all things spaceflight related. Here's their "About" description from their Youtube channel:
"NASASpaceFlight, now in its 14th year of operations, is already a leading online news resource for everyone interested in space flight specific news, supplying our readership with the latest news, around the clock, with editors covering all the leading space-faring nations.
Breaking exclusive space flight related news stories and features, NASASpaceFlight.com is dedicated to expanding the public’s awareness and respect for the space flight industry, which in turn is reflected in the many space industry visitors to the site, ranging from NASA to the commercial space flight arena, plus the international launch industry.
With a monthly readership of over 500,000 visitors and growing, the site’s expansion has already seen articles being referenced and linked by major news networks such as MSNBC, CBS, The New York Times, Popular Science, but to name a few.
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The commentary you listened to was from a site called "LabPadre.com" which has cameras set up around Spacex's Boca Chica site. They're amateurs too but do a pretty darn good job of documenting the goings on at Boca Chica. NASASpaceFlight carries their broadcasts.
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I’ve watched space stuff my whole life, I was born just after Sputnik. But SpaceX and others have taken this to a whole new level by making it accessible to view the testing stages.
I know the Falcon landings had a lot of RUD’s. I wasn’t watching those at that time. In my retirement I have taken a shine to Space flight stuff with SpaceX being my main interest.
I am enthralled and deeply interested when watching a test launch. When test time comes near, I watch a lot of it. But I have to admit, I am a little crushed inside when one of them fails the landing... SN8 and SN9.
I know it’s the prototype rocket business and SN10 is pretty much ready to go. I expect one of them to stick the landing..then...slowly tip over.
All in all, I really enjoy the whole process. Kudos go to LabPadre Boca Chica YouTube site. But I’m still a little let down. Just my feelings to share.
I know the Falcon landings had a lot of RUD’s. I wasn’t watching those at that time. In my retirement I have taken a shine to Space flight stuff with SpaceX being my main interest.
I am enthralled and deeply interested when watching a test launch. When test time comes near, I watch a lot of it. But I have to admit, I am a little crushed inside when one of them fails the landing... SN8 and SN9.
I know it’s the prototype rocket business and SN10 is pretty much ready to go. I expect one of them to stick the landing..then...slowly tip over.
All in all, I really enjoy the whole process. Kudos go to LabPadre Boca Chica YouTube site. But I’m still a little let down. Just my feelings to share.
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15 more days, this is gonna be cool!
A sped up animation of the landing process.
A sped up animation of the landing process.
Email from Starlink!!! Could it be???? YAY!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! 
I just noticed your sig. "House bassist (my house)"
Excellent.
Virgin Orbit, "Launcher One," slung under 747, "Cosmic Girl's" wing, at Long Beach Airport.
"Moon shot" has seen way too much metaphorical abuse since Apollo (especially lately). Glad to see it being used properly here!
Well I'm glad to hear there is some statement of intent to continue.
I think the big indicator comes when the next budget is released.
I think the big indicator comes when the next budget is released.
As seen in the Stuporbowl add.
Here's how to enter for a chance to go to space with the SpaceX Inspiration4 mission
Here's how to enter for a chance to go to space with the SpaceX Inspiration4 mission
