CSE Posted June 3, 2017 Share Posted June 3, 2017 12 minutes ago, CatastrophicFailure said: Serious question: what's that thingamabob that goes up inside the S2 MVAC? Is that what's actually supporting the second stage structure? I would have thought that the structural loads are carried at the outside of the rocket body, for best rigidity. My guess is that the central pole is a pingy springy thingy used to push the stages apart cleanly at separation. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kerbinorbiter Posted June 3, 2017 Share Posted June 3, 2017 Also are they using tin foil on the second stage Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheEpicSquared Posted June 3, 2017 Share Posted June 3, 2017 Just now, kerbinorbiter said: Also are they using tin foil on the second stage They must keep the aliens from finding out the inner workings of the M-Vac! PREACH!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kerbinorbiter Posted June 3, 2017 Share Posted June 3, 2017 Let's build a rocket out of tin foil how kerbal Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NSEP Posted June 3, 2017 Share Posted June 3, 2017 1 minute ago, kerbinorbiter said: Let's build a rocket out of tin foil how kerbal Even the Falcon 9 second stage is a conspiracy theorist it seems. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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Motokid600 Posted June 4, 2017 Share Posted June 4, 2017 (edited) You gotta be CLOSE to hear those booms before the booster lands. Wow. Does anyone by chance know what percentage of fuel is left after MECO for RTLS? Edited June 4, 2017 by Motokid600 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sevenperforce Posted June 4, 2017 Share Posted June 4, 2017 Spotted something VERY kerbal -- the first stage started the flip for the boostback burn using its cold gas nitrogen thrusters, but the engine ignition happened before the stage had stopped rotating. So they used the engine gimbal to stop the rotation rather than waiting a few extra seconds for the nitrogen thrusters to arrest. I've done that so many times; just wait until the RCS has my rocket pointed in generally the right direction and then let gimbal + SAS do the rest. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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KSK Posted June 4, 2017 Share Posted June 4, 2017 7 hours ago, kerbinorbiter said: Also are they using tin foil on the second stage Nah - that's not tin foil - it's the Low Mass Engine Protective Cover. (made of tinfoil.... shhhh) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shpaget Posted June 4, 2017 Share Posted June 4, 2017 Couldn't watch it live, but I made a conscious effort to avoid all media in an attempt to not see any spoilers. So, I woke up and immediately started the recording, anyway, the solar panels are deployed and the webcast is coming to an end. Nice work SpaceX! Anyway, if I wasn't convinced that somebody from SpaceX was following this thread earlier, I am now. I express a wish for them to show the cameras used to take the long shots and they oblige! Thanks SpaceX! I knew the equipment they used had to be substantial, but look at that monster! Amazing! It appears that it is so smooth and well balanced that the operator is using just a few fingers to swing it around. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CatastrophicFailure Posted June 4, 2017 Share Posted June 4, 2017 42 minutes ago, Shpaget said: I knew the equipment they used had to be substantial, but look at that monster! Amazing! It appears that it is so smooth and well balanced that the operator is using just a few fingers to swing it around. Hmm. Ballistic missiles with sub-ten-meter accuracy, and now this thing, that looks like a flarping turbolaser battery. Is Elon Musk building a space program... or his own private army... I expect battle droids any day now. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
monophonic Posted June 4, 2017 Share Posted June 4, 2017 3 hours ago, CatastrophicFailure said: I expect battle droids any day now. Self-driving Teslas? On topic, awesome launch and awesome cameras! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mighty1 Posted June 4, 2017 Share Posted June 4, 2017 4 hours ago, CatastrophicFailure said: Hmm. Ballistic missiles with sub-ten-meter accuracy, and now this thing, that looks like a flarping turbolaser battery. Is Elon Musk building a space program... or his own private army... I expect battle droids any day now. If I remember correctly this equipment is a refurbished AA battery. Just that the guns were replaced with cameras Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KSK Posted June 4, 2017 Share Posted June 4, 2017 (edited) 5 hours ago, CatastrophicFailure said: Hmm. Ballistic missiles with sub-ten-meter accuracy, and now this thing, that looks like a flarping turbolaser battery. Is Elon Musk building a space program... or his own private army... I expect battle droids any day now. Both. Reusable drop pods away, sir! Edit. It's worse than that - he's also started a company to develop neural interfaces. If he starts another one to develop high capacity artificial muscles then that's the time to get really scared... ...or resigned to our battlemech piloting overlords. Edited June 4, 2017 by KSK Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Just Jim Posted June 4, 2017 Share Posted June 4, 2017 6 hours ago, Shpaget said: I knew the equipment they used had to be substantial, but look at that monster! Amazing! It appears that it is so smooth and well balanced that the operator is using just a few fingers to swing it around. Oh, I have got to get me one of these!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lukaszenko Posted June 4, 2017 Share Posted June 4, 2017 On 6/2/2017 at 9:33 AM, Lukaszenko said: Dammit, next launch is smack in the middle of my party time. I can postpone work or sleep, but Saturday evening? Maybe I'll just host a launch party.... So yeah, smack in the middle of my party, I just switched the TV to SpaceX launch and turned off the music. I was a bit made fun of, but in the end it was a big hit. I don't care whotf you are, it's an interesting thing to watch. Funnily, after the first stage landed, I turned it off and switched back the music. I guess the fun part was over Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
magnemoe Posted June 4, 2017 Share Posted June 4, 2017 2 hours ago, Mighty1 said: If I remember correctly this equipment is a refurbished AA battery. Just that the guns were replaced with cameras Makes sense, its far more solid than it has to be for cameras as the guns are heavier and they also have recoil you have to handle. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Racescort666 Posted June 4, 2017 Share Posted June 4, 2017 7 hours ago, Shpaget said: Couldn't watch it live, but I made a conscious effort to avoid all media in an attempt to not see any spoilers. So, I woke up and immediately started the recording, anyway, the solar panels are deployed and the webcast is coming to an end. Nice work SpaceX! Anyway, if I wasn't convinced that somebody from SpaceX was following this thread earlier, I am now. I express a wish for them to show the cameras used to take the long shots and they oblige! Thanks SpaceX! I knew the equipment they used had to be substantial, but look at that monster! Amazing! It appears that it is so smooth and well balanced that the operator is using just a few fingers to swing it around. It looks like one of these: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tater Posted June 4, 2017 Share Posted June 4, 2017 http://www.space-multimedia.nl.eu.org/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=10053 Post launch news conference. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Spaceception Posted June 4, 2017 Share Posted June 4, 2017 (edited) 1 hour ago, KSK said: Both. Reusable drop pods away, sir! Edit. It's worse than that - he's also started a company to develop neural interfaces. If he starts another one to develop high capacity artificial muscles then that's the time to get really scared... ...or resigned to our battlemech piloting overlords. I'd be okay with that. 36 minutes ago, Lukaszenko said: So yeah, smack in the middle of my party, I just switched the TV to SpaceX launch and turned off the music. I was a bit made fun of, but in the end it was a big hit. I don't care whotf you are, it's an interesting thing to watch. Funnily, after the first stage landed, I turned it off and switched back the music. I guess the fun part was over The quick and easy way to make anyone a Space nerd, show them SpaceX launches and landings Edited June 4, 2017 by Spaceception Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kerbiloid Posted June 4, 2017 Share Posted June 4, 2017 Spoiler Back to the origins 10 hours ago, Shpaget said: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shpaget Posted June 4, 2017 Share Posted June 4, 2017 5 hours ago, Mighty1 said: If I remember correctly this equipment is a refurbished AA battery. Just that the guns were replaced with cameras It's called Kineto Tracking Mount, and apparently it's a commercial product. http://www2.l-3com.com/ios/products/ktm.htm Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Just Jim Posted June 4, 2017 Share Posted June 4, 2017 32 minutes ago, Shpaget said: It's called Kineto Tracking Mount, and apparently it's a commercial product. http://www2.l-3com.com/ios/products/ktm.htm Wow... I noticed they don't mention the cost... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shpaget Posted June 4, 2017 Share Posted June 4, 2017 I believe it's one of those $IfYouHaveToAskYouCantAffordIt deals. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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