StrandedonEarth Posted November 15, 2017 Share Posted November 15, 2017 “additional mission assurance work” - adding more duct space tape? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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CatastrophicFailure Posted November 15, 2017 Share Posted November 15, 2017 (edited) 49 minutes ago, StrandedonEarth said: “additional mission assurance work” - adding more duct space tape? Double secret duct space tape. Dangit. Now to hope it gets delayed for another day. Edited November 15, 2017 by CatastrophicFailure Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mitchz95 Posted November 15, 2017 Share Posted November 15, 2017 (edited) Wait, so Zuma is launching right in the middle of the Tesla Semi unveiling? Edited November 15, 2017 by Mitchz95 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CatastrophicFailure Posted November 15, 2017 Share Posted November 15, 2017 9 minutes ago, Mitchz95 said: Wait, so Zuma is launching right in the middle of the Tesla Semi unveiling? I think we just uncovered their little "secret" payload. Half-Life 3 confirmed! Wake up, sheeple! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Racescort666 Posted November 15, 2017 Share Posted November 15, 2017 18 minutes ago, Mitchz95 said: Wait, so Zuma is launching right in the middle of the Tesla Semi unveiling? This isn't really the place to discuss it but I suspect the semi unveil will be rather underwhelming. If I had to guess, it will be a 62k GVWR truck with 2500-4000 lbs of batteries if they stick with the 200-300 mile range target. It will probably be intended for city delivery or regional haul since line haul trucks generally need more range than that and a 4+ hour charge time for that much battery will likely be unacceptable downtime for a line haul truck. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tater Posted November 16, 2017 Share Posted November 16, 2017 BFS vs A380 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nightfury Posted November 16, 2017 Share Posted November 16, 2017 Zuma Webcast start's in 7 hours ! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheEpicSquared Posted November 16, 2017 Share Posted November 16, 2017 36 minutes ago, Nightfury said: Zuma Webcast start's in 7 hours ! Which is 2am for me... well I'll have to watch it in the morning then. Definitely not watching it live. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nightfury Posted November 16, 2017 Share Posted November 16, 2017 1 minute ago, TheEpicSquared said: Which is 2am for me... For me too. It's like: trying to get up, watch the launch and get to sleep again Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tater Posted November 16, 2017 Share Posted November 16, 2017 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sh1pman Posted November 16, 2017 Share Posted November 16, 2017 1 minute ago, tater said: Wat. Come on SpaceX, stop trolling us! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nightfury Posted November 16, 2017 Share Posted November 16, 2017 They delayed it once more ? Rly ? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sh1pman Posted November 16, 2017 Share Posted November 16, 2017 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HebaruSan Posted November 16, 2017 Share Posted November 16, 2017 Airplanes have an amazing payload fraction. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CatastrophicFailure Posted November 16, 2017 Share Posted November 16, 2017 13 minutes ago, tater said: Woohoo! I’m off Friday too. Chimney sweep called and cancelled, at least I can salvage something from my paid time off. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nightfury Posted November 16, 2017 Share Posted November 16, 2017 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sevenperforce Posted November 16, 2017 Share Posted November 16, 2017 But whyyyyyyyyyy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
_Augustus_ Posted November 16, 2017 Share Posted November 16, 2017 This British guy who normally reviews telescopes says it's a Missile Defense Agency satellite based on the orbit and timing. http://scopeviews.co.uk/SpaceXZuma.htm Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sh1pman Posted November 16, 2017 Share Posted November 16, 2017 12 minutes ago, _Augustus_ said: This British guy who normally reviews telescopes says it's a Missile Defense Agency satellite based on the orbit and timing. http://scopeviews.co.uk/SpaceXZuma.htm It does sound a little bit creepy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sevenperforce Posted November 16, 2017 Share Posted November 16, 2017 15 minutes ago, _Augustus_ said: This British guy who normally reviews telescopes says it's a Missile Defense Agency satellite based on the orbit and timing. http://scopeviews.co.uk/SpaceXZuma.htm That sounds pretty likely. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tater Posted November 16, 2017 Share Posted November 16, 2017 His idea only makes sense if they happen to launch a test when this bird happens to be over them, which is pretty unlikely. You'd need a constellation of LEO sats for this purpose. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sh1pman Posted November 16, 2017 Share Posted November 16, 2017 6 minutes ago, tater said: His idea only makes sense if they happen to launch a test when this bird happens to be over them, which is pretty unlikely. You'd need a constellation of LEO sats for this purpose. Maybe Zuma is the first one? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CatastrophicFailure Posted November 16, 2017 Share Posted November 16, 2017 (edited) Nevermind. Stupid international dateline. Edited November 16, 2017 by CatastrophicFailure Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NSEP Posted November 16, 2017 Share Posted November 16, 2017 3 minutes ago, CatastrophicFailure said: Delayed again. What the heck is going on with this thing? Delta II was also delayed multiple times recently, they said its windy. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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