SpaceX Tuesday...
Discussion
Eric Mc said:
garyhun said:
What about Sat/Sun - lazy b
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Had someone at my house this week with a Tesla Model S - impressive piece of kit. Loads of space, 2 boots, 280 mile range and 30 min recharge time with a super charger.
How does a super charger work on an electric car?d Had someone at my house this week with a Tesla Model S - impressive piece of kit. Loads of space, 2 boots, 280 mile range and 30 min recharge time with a super charger.
Launch delayed an hour to 20:10 BST
"SpaceX confirms the new target launch time is 3:10 p.m. EDT to allow time for additional ground system checks. The Falcon 9 rocket and BulgariaSat 1 satellite are reported healthy."
Video link https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Y8mLi-rRTh8
"SpaceX confirms the new target launch time is 3:10 p.m. EDT to allow time for additional ground system checks. The Falcon 9 rocket and BulgariaSat 1 satellite are reported healthy."
Video link https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Y8mLi-rRTh8
AshVX220 said:
Do we know if the X-37b will be visible, or will be contained within a fairing?
I would expect in a fairing. Having wings sticking out during launch is not ideal. If you can keep them tucked away out of the airflow, it makes life a lot simpler. Having the oribiting craft inside a shroud also ensures the heatshield is protected during launch.
Given that the last thing we saw before landing was the water off to the side being blown out by the engine, then when the picture returned the rocket was landed far from centre on the opposite side of the droneship, I think there may have been quite a lateral speed component in the last few seconds!
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