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JoeSchmuckatelli Posted December 5, 2021 Share Posted December 5, 2021 4 minutes ago, Beccab said: 420? Crap. You don't think they are setting first flight for April, now, do you? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sevenperforce Posted December 5, 2021 Share Posted December 5, 2021 1 minute ago, JoeSchmuckatelli said: 420? Crap. You don't think they are setting first flight for April, now, do you? RGVAerial isn't connected to SpaceX. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JoeSchmuckatelli Posted December 5, 2021 Share Posted December 5, 2021 5 minutes ago, sevenperforce said: RGVAerial isn't connected to SpaceX. Yeah, but Musk likes to get cute from time to time Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tater Posted December 5, 2021 Share Posted December 5, 2021 2 hours ago, JoeSchmuckatelli said: 420? Crap. You don't think they are setting first flight for April, now, do you? Booster 4, ship 20. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JoeSchmuckatelli Posted December 5, 2021 Share Posted December 5, 2021 19 minutes ago, tater said: Booster 4, ship 20. I know the etymology. And Musk's affinity for the green stuff. It's why I'm slightly concerned it may be a thing. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AtomicTech Posted December 5, 2021 Share Posted December 5, 2021 4 minutes ago, JoeSchmuckatelli said: I know the etymology. And Musk's affinity for the green stuff. It's why I'm slightly concerned it may be a thing. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tater Posted December 5, 2021 Share Posted December 5, 2021 If they had approval, they'd launch ASAP. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JoeSchmuckatelli Posted December 6, 2021 Share Posted December 6, 2021 Starship to stand on the shoulders of Saturn V and Shuttle at 39A - NASASpaceFlight.com Details some of the construction plans at 39A Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AtomicTech Posted December 6, 2021 Share Posted December 6, 2021 45 minutes ago, JoeSchmuckatelli said: Starship to stand on the shoulders of Saturn V and Shuttle at 39A - NASASpaceFlight.com Details some of the construction plans at 39A Tbf, if Starship keeps flying for a longtime, there might not be another launcher that flies out of Pad 39A, save for Starship Heavy. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JoeSchmuckatelli Posted December 6, 2021 Share Posted December 6, 2021 I'll admit to some nervousness about our pace of flight. On the one hand, its fantastic. On the other, I hope Falcon and associated launches are basically running as a nearly completely autonomous group that isn't under the pressure to develop SS. So long as they're getting the rest they need, the rockets are getting the Q&A work done properly and no corners are being cut - I think its fine for Falcon to do Falcon things and the SS group to push as hard as they feel necessary. But if there is bleed-through, where the SS development stress is affecting the Falcon program... Color me a bit anxious. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
magnemoe Posted December 7, 2021 Share Posted December 7, 2021 13 hours ago, JoeSchmuckatelli said: I'll admit to some nervousness about our pace of flight. On the one hand, its fantastic. On the other, I hope Falcon and associated launches are basically running as a nearly completely autonomous group that isn't under the pressure to develop SS. So long as they're getting the rest they need, the rockets are getting the Q&A work done properly and no corners are being cut - I think its fine for Falcon to do Falcon things and the SS group to push as hard as they feel necessary. But if there is bleed-through, where the SS development stress is affecting the Falcon program... Color me a bit anxious. Think its more that building infrastructure take time, pad 39A will also be interrupted by launches not under the SS group control. Say its also more challenging because you have to build around existing infrastructure. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JoeSchmuckatelli Posted December 7, 2021 Share Posted December 7, 2021 (edited) 9 hours ago, magnemoe said: infrastructure I'm wondering whether they should be working on anything but tanks and fuel infrastructure before they learn something about the launch, and how the Boca Chica tower works/doesn't. No sense setting steel into concrete until you know you have what you need. Edited December 7, 2021 by JoeSchmuckatelli Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
magnemoe Posted December 7, 2021 Share Posted December 7, 2021 1 hour ago, JoeSchmuckatelli said: I'm wondering whether they should be working on anything but tanks and fuel infrastructure before they learn something about the launch, and how the Boca Chica tower works/doesn't. No sense setting steel into concrete until you know you have what you need. Think they have figured out the basic for the launch mount, the launch tower is something they might want to tweak. But yes they will need tank farms for the much larger craft and vertical integration, servicing and storage facilities who can handle an hurricane. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RCgothic Posted December 7, 2021 Share Posted December 7, 2021 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Beccab Posted December 8, 2021 Share Posted December 8, 2021 8 hours ago, RCgothic said: So July it is! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
magnemoe Posted December 8, 2021 Share Posted December 8, 2021 On 12/5/2021 at 11:30 PM, tater said: If they had approval, they'd launch ASAP. Still missing superheavy static fire and integration using the chopsticks. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JoeSchmuckatelli Posted December 8, 2021 Share Posted December 8, 2021 (edited) Day late and a dollar short, NBC News joins the party. https://www.nbcnews.com/tech/disgruntled-neighbors-dwindling-shorebirds-jeopardize-spacex-expansion-rcna7792 Okay, there is nothing short about the article. It's a meandering take on SX, Boca Chica and the environmental review. Favorite theme is 'SX won't buy me another Beach View house somewhere else... They only offer me at or above the value of my home. I want more but I think the commissioner is out to get me. Sadface. " Edited December 8, 2021 by JoeSchmuckatelli Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Beccab Posted December 8, 2021 Share Posted December 8, 2021 14 minutes ago, JoeSchmuckatelli said: Okay, there is nothing short about the article or balanced. Seriously, enviromental racism? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JoeSchmuckatelli Posted December 8, 2021 Share Posted December 8, 2021 3 minutes ago, Beccab said: or balanced. Seriously, enviromental racism? Ooh - I missed that. Somebody is being a special little snowflake - just in time for winter! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lewie Posted December 8, 2021 Share Posted December 8, 2021 One year ago today, SN8 flew…..where did that year go? It’s been so fast! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RealKerbal3x Posted December 8, 2021 Share Posted December 8, 2021 8 minutes ago, Lewie said: One year ago today, SN8 flew…..where did that year go? It’s been so fast! Well, to be pendantic, SN8 flew on 9 December... so today is Raptor Abort Day. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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