SpaceX Tuesday...

[callmedave]

Eric Mc said:

Pad 39A is certainly getting a good work out these days.

Even at the height of the Apollo and Shuttle programmes it was never used so frequently.

I was just thinking the same. the frequency of flights does appear to be ramping up.

[MartG]

Static fire completed today

pic from Julia Bergeron

[MartG]

Falcon Heavy core test fired

https://spaceflightnow.com/2017/05/10/first-core-o...

[paolow]

Its a bit 'out there' - but still directly Spacex related.

Spacex do a range of hoodies and fleeces etc as per the link:

https://shop.spacex.com/mens/outerwear/spacex-blac...

Mrs Paolow bought me one (shipping was $30 on top in case you were wondering) and its very nice!
Sadly after having it a month with regular wearing - my brother remains the only person I have interatcted with who actually knows what Spacex is - and thats only because I shared my own interest with him.

It still baffles me that Spacex is still so unknown amongst the public given what they are seeking to achieve - though I suppose not everyone is not going to have the same interests...

[Eric Mc]

Limited coverage by mainstream media.

If stuff isn't put in front of people - they won't see it.

People like us seek this stuff out. Most people don't - so they aren't aware.

[Sylvaforever]

paolow said:

Its a bit 'out there' - but still directly Spacex related.

Spacex do a range of hoodies and fleeces etc as per the link:

https://shop.spacex.com/mens/outerwear/spacex-blac...

Mrs Paolow bought me one (shipping was $30 on top in case you were wondering) and its very nice!
Sadly after having it a month with regular wearing - my brother remains the only person I have interatcted with who actually knows what Spacex is - and thats only because I shared my own interest with him.

It still baffles me that Spacex is still so unknown amongst the public given what they are seeking to achieve - though I suppose not everyone is not going to have the same interests...

Hats are where it's at!
Have my lucky launch cap adorning corner of smart tv ready and waiting lol

[paolow]

Bump for the fanbase.

Tonight will see Spacex launch an Inmarsat satellite though it will be too heavy to allow fuel for a return landing.

I dont know I will be awake for this one - though best of luck!

Launch is at 19:27 ET

[Eric Mc]

Too late for me I'm afraid. I need to get up at a reasonable time tomorrow.

[RobDickinson]

2 min to go

[SystemParanoia]

go go go!!!

[MartG]

Note the green flame as the engines ignited - I guess they use TEB ( Tetra Ethyl Borane ) to help establish combustion

[RobDickinson]

Yep they do

[MartG]

That'll be something to see

[MartG]

Static test of one of the boosters

https://twitter.com/SpaceX/status/8675687819287019...

[MartG]

Static test completed today for Thursday's launch

https://spaceflightnow.com/2017/05/28/falcon-9-roc...

[RobDickinson]

First reuse of a dragon capsule too.

Also includes a first stage landing,

[paolow]

Minor bump - Spaceflight now reporting the weather is 70% favourable and the launch is planned for 17:55 (assumed eastern time)...

[Eric Mc]

I reckon it should be visible chasing the Space Station over the next day or so. The ISS is making very favourable passes at the moment.

[XM5ER]

Eric Mc said:

I reckon it should be visible chasing the Space Station over the next day or so. The ISS is making very favourable passes at the moment.

Oooo. I saw this a few years ago, 'twas awsome. Is there an alert I can subscribe to that will remind me?

[Eric Mc]

Heavens Above is the site I tend to rely on. They won't have the Dragon flight listed yet and I don't know how soon after launch it will appear on their site.

http://www.heavens-above.com/