Xd the great Posted January 21, 2020 Share Posted January 21, 2020 2 hours ago, Dale Christopher said: was a nice test ^_^! out of curiosity does anyone know the deltaV of that launch abort system? About 300-400m/s? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
magnemoe Posted January 21, 2020 Share Posted January 21, 2020 3 hours ago, mikegarrison said: It's light, stiff, and strong. Also looks quite draggy without a capsule in front of it. Not too surprising it could land in the ocean without much visible damage. Yes, a bit surprised it did not had some sort of internal cross bracing for mounting external payload, are they just mounted on the walls? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mikegarrison Posted January 21, 2020 Share Posted January 21, 2020 (edited) 10 minutes ago, magnemoe said: Yes, a bit surprised it did not had some sort of internal cross bracing for mounting external payload, are they just mounted on the walls? Maybe they had such and it was torn away. Or maybe they didn't have it because why build it into a part you intend to just toss into the ocean? I mean, they all get tossed into the ocean eventually, but this one didn't need to carry anything ever. How do they get stuff out of these "trunks", anyway? Do they need to access it from the rear in an EVA? (OK, never mind. It seems they usually use the Canadarm to bring the cargo to an airlock.) Edited January 21, 2020 by mikegarrison Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kerbiloid Posted January 21, 2020 Share Posted January 21, 2020 (edited) Spoiler 20:15 They didn't show us whole trunk. Or the top part of it is kicked out on splashdown. Edited January 21, 2020 by kerbiloid Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chemp Posted January 21, 2020 Share Posted January 21, 2020 15 hours ago, tater said: Looks like they scrubbed it. Next Spaceflight lists it as NET January 2020 now. I'm actually not too unhappy about that. To watch the launch, I would have had to hurry home after work. Not a great prospect if you're riding a bicycle and there's ice on the streets. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ThatGuyWithALongUsername Posted January 21, 2020 Share Posted January 21, 2020 8 hours ago, kerbiloid said: Reveal hidden contents 20:15 They didn't show us whole trunk. Or the top part of it is kicked out on splashdown. There were a couple of pictures of the trunk while it was still on the recovery ship and it was still missing that part, so I think it's the latter. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
magnemoe Posted January 21, 2020 Share Posted January 21, 2020 31 minutes ago, ThatGuyWithALongUsername said: There were a couple of pictures of the trunk while it was still on the recovery ship and it was still missing that part, so I think it's the latter. yes, it looks like its an roof on the trunk who probably came loose on splashdown. Still find it a bit weird its no cross bracing in it as you would need some place to mount cargo in it but this might be something who is designed for each mission depending on cargo. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dartguy Posted January 21, 2020 Share Posted January 21, 2020 4 hours ago, Chemp said: Looks like they scrubbed it. Next Spaceflight lists it as NET January 2020 now. I'm actually not too unhappy about that. To watch the launch, I would have had to hurry home after work. Not a great prospect if you're riding a bicycle and there's ice on the streets. Yes!!! I am going to the Rolex 24 this weekend, leaving tomorrow. Hopefully it will be launched before Sunday night! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tater Posted January 21, 2020 Share Posted January 21, 2020 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RealKerbal3x Posted January 21, 2020 Share Posted January 21, 2020 (edited) Friday is gonna be good...Starlink-3 and Star Trek Picard releasing too! Edited January 21, 2020 by RealKerbal3x Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tater Posted January 21, 2020 Share Posted January 21, 2020 32 minutes ago, RealKerbal3x said: Friday is gonna be good...Starlink-3 and Star Trek Picard releasing too! High level winds are predicted to be pretty bad Friday, which is not in that weather report. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KerballingSmasher Posted January 21, 2020 Share Posted January 21, 2020 2 hours ago, tater said: High level winds are predicted to be pretty bad Friday, which is not in that weather report. Yes, but predicted does not mean *ITS GOING TO HAPPEN RUN FOR YOUR LIFE*. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tater Posted January 21, 2020 Share Posted January 21, 2020 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wjolcz Posted January 21, 2020 Share Posted January 21, 2020 I love reusability Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ThatGuyWithALongUsername Posted January 22, 2020 Share Posted January 22, 2020 And as if SpaceX isn't having a busy enough week: Another road closure in Boca Chica. What are they up to this time? I mean, probably just moving something to the launch site, but what? A new bit of launch pad? A second "bopper" test? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CatastrophicFailure Posted January 22, 2020 Share Posted January 22, 2020 5 hours ago, ThatGuyWithALongUsername said: A second "bopper" test? It may indeed be: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tater Posted January 22, 2020 Share Posted January 22, 2020 Ninjaed. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sevenperforce Posted January 22, 2020 Share Posted January 22, 2020 (edited) 8 hours ago, CatastrophicFailure said: It may indeed be: Now THAT looks like flight hardware. These are some cool photos. Looks like the SuperDracos kept firing for a while. One of the things that surprised me in the presser was that the computer uses the SuperDracos for differential thrust at a millisecond-response level during abort. I knew the SuperDracos could use differential thrust for pitch, yaw, and roll during landing, but I didn't realize they could respond quickly enough to be useful in an abort. I was expecting a pure "shuttlecock" scenario, with the fins providing guidance during boost. Edited January 22, 2020 by sevenperforce Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tater Posted January 23, 2020 Share Posted January 23, 2020 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
magnemoe Posted January 23, 2020 Share Posted January 23, 2020 Question about the raptor engine and starship, then I saw they had the top mounted LOX intake I assumed they would have the LOX tank at the bottom. This would let them run an short pipe from the engine to the rear bulkhead. The methane intake is lower down and had to be feed by an manifold from the pipe going down from common bulkhead anyway. Yes the three engines in the center must also be able to be feed by the header tanks, but that is just 3 engines who must also gimbal so the piping has to be flexible. However all point toward the smaller LOX tank is in front. This might be better because better for balance as the LOX tank is higher up because methane is less dense. Piping especially on superheavy will be crazy. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Flavio hc16 Posted January 23, 2020 Share Posted January 23, 2020 3 hours ago, tater said: man i think that the finess of the falcon 9 is starting to really show his hugly head. I think that spacex wants to movce to starship asap so that their launch cadence can be more reliable Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wjolcz Posted January 24, 2020 Share Posted January 24, 2020 Header tanks are soon to be popped, it seems. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CatastrophicFailure Posted January 24, 2020 Share Posted January 24, 2020 1 hour ago, Wjolcz said: Header tanks are soon to be popped, it seems. I’m not so sure about the “popped,” they installed it in a fairly finished-looking nosecone and added an outlet too, maybe this is flight hardware off to be proofed (but not to destruction)? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wjolcz Posted January 24, 2020 Share Posted January 24, 2020 (edited) 4 hours ago, CatastrophicFailure said: I’m not so sure about the “popped,” they installed it in a fairly finished-looking nosecone and added an outlet too, maybe this is flight hardware off to be proofed (but not to destruction)? I'd imagine they want to test everything thoroughly. I think it's very likely it's going to pop. They wouldn't be transporting it without that in mind. Besides, it's one of the components that hasn't been tested yet. Edited January 24, 2020 by Wjolcz Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
magnemoe Posted January 24, 2020 Share Posted January 24, 2020 1 hour ago, Wjolcz said: I'd imagine they want to test everything thoroughly. I think it's very likely it's going to pop. They wouldn't be transporting it without that in mind. Besides, it's one of the components that hasn't been tested yet. Agree, they want to test it to make sure it work. Two things, why have then not cut holes for RCS already? if anything it will add light and air into the nose then mounting the tank. I assume they will add an methane tank below with an common bulkhead. That would be a bit harder to make so its possible they use two tanks for this test version even if an common bulkhead saves space and weight. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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