Spaceception Posted June 25, 2017 Share Posted June 25, 2017 3 minutes ago, sevenperforce said: Even sexier pic: As you can see, they ARE curved around the stage, plus they have awesome leading-edge sharp points to break up airflow. You are only allowed to give 25 likes per day. You cannot give any more likes today. Goddamn, already!? On a day like this!? Remind me to rep you guys later *Ateention, unrealistic requests incoming * We need two rep systems, one for SpaceX launches, and one for regular forum posting, so much good stuff gets posted here on launch days! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CatastrophicFailure Posted June 25, 2017 Share Posted June 25, 2017 14 minutes ago, sevenperforce said: Even sexier pic Damn. As if the threat of SpaceX economics wasn't enough to scare the competition, those grid fins alone should send them running for the hills. Those things just look mean! Now tell me Musk isn't a Bond villain! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lukaszenko Posted June 25, 2017 Share Posted June 25, 2017 (edited) 1 hour ago, Steel said: Or, if we assume this was done by professional engineers rather than monkeys, maybe it could suggest that they've extensively simulated and tested these new grid fins and have updated the software with new parameters? Undoubtedly. But there's no way in hell that's the full story. My point is that it works on a closed-loop feedback control. It moves the grid fins, checks how the rocket reacts, and then moves them some more until the rocket reacts the way that it should. Okay, so it's a bit obvious now that I said it, but it's just something I never thought about Edited June 25, 2017 by Lukaszenko Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Firemetal Posted June 25, 2017 Share Posted June 25, 2017 We live yet? The spaceflight now stream is blank currently. Can someone please confirm? Fire Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CatastrophicFailure Posted June 25, 2017 Share Posted June 25, 2017 7 minutes ago, Firemetal said: We live yet? The spaceflight now stream is blank currently. Can someone please confirm? Fire It seems to be saying broadcast starts at 1:25 PDT now? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheEpicSquared Posted June 25, 2017 Share Posted June 25, 2017 8 minutes ago, Firemetal said: We live yet? The spaceflight now stream is blank currently. Can someone please confirm? Fire Stream says 20 mins Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tater Posted June 25, 2017 Share Posted June 25, 2017 They are curved in both directions. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ultimate Steve Posted June 25, 2017 Share Posted June 25, 2017 9 minutes ago, Firemetal said: We live yet? The spaceflight now stream is blank currently. Can someone please confirm? Fire Yeah, stream is not up. Elon did tweet that there is bad weather offshore and they had to reposition the droneship, so the landing will be a tight one. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tater Posted June 25, 2017 Share Posted June 25, 2017 Livestream has music Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ultimate Steve Posted June 25, 2017 Share Posted June 25, 2017 As soon as I typed that the stream went live. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Spaceception Posted June 25, 2017 Share Posted June 25, 2017 I see the SpaceX gif thing. IT'S HAPPENING Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kerbinorbiter Posted June 25, 2017 Share Posted June 25, 2017 (edited) yay first! oh we can now scroll! Edited June 25, 2017 by kerbinorbiter Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tater Posted June 25, 2017 Share Posted June 25, 2017 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
IncongruousGoat Posted June 25, 2017 Share Posted June 25, 2017 Stream proper has started! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
blowfish Posted June 25, 2017 Share Posted June 25, 2017 Has anyone been able to find the technical webcast? I haven't been able to find it this time around. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheEpicSquared Posted June 25, 2017 Share Posted June 25, 2017 Wow it's foggy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Spaceception Posted June 25, 2017 Share Posted June 25, 2017 Just now, blowfish said: Has anyone been able to find the technical webcast? I haven't been able to find it this time around. They haven't done it in a few launches I think. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tater Posted June 25, 2017 Share Posted June 25, 2017 Just now, blowfish said: Has anyone been able to find the technical webcast? I haven't been able to find it this time around. Last one had no technical, either. It's less "showy" than the old ones. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Oliverm001x Posted June 25, 2017 Share Posted June 25, 2017 We probably will not be able to make out either launch or landing clearly... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Firemetal Posted June 25, 2017 Share Posted June 25, 2017 Anyone else keep losing signal? The loss doesn't last long but it's kind of annoying. That weather doesn't look good either. Fire Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Oliverm001x Posted June 25, 2017 Share Posted June 25, 2017 (edited) Conditions are marginal for the S1 landing... We will see soon enough if the landing is cleared. Edited June 25, 2017 by Oliverm001x Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tater Posted June 25, 2017 Share Posted June 25, 2017 Just now, Firemetal said: Anyone else keep losing signal? The loss doesn't last long but it's kind of annoying. That weather doesn't look good either. Fire The Pacific coast is often foggy, it's not a concern. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheEpicSquared Posted June 25, 2017 Share Posted June 25, 2017 Just now, Oliverm001x said: Conditions are marginal for the s1 landing... https://spaceflightnow.com/2017/06/24/iridium-next-mission-2-mission-status-center/ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ultimate Steve Posted June 25, 2017 Share Posted June 25, 2017 So, you know how I time a different cover of "The Final Countdown" to the liftoff of each launch I watch? Well, I found this song called "Through the Fire and Flames." IT SOUNDS AMAZING. However, I am going to save it for the next Dragon launch. Why? Because it was written by Dragonforce. So, I'm listening to this, with the liftoff happening at about 1:12. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mitchz95 Posted June 25, 2017 Share Posted June 25, 2017 Is this one another reused rocket? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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