tater Posted April 13, 2023 Share Posted April 13, 2023 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tater Posted April 13, 2023 Share Posted April 13, 2023 Communotron 16-S? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
darthgently Posted April 13, 2023 Share Posted April 13, 2023 Can't find it now, but apparently good source tweeted that FAA source stated May at earliest for Starship launch. Looking for debunk or confirmation Found the article the tweet referred to. Opinions? Hope it isn't true https://www.investors.com/news/technology/spacex-faa-blows-out-candle-on-company-starship/ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BeastHunter Posted April 13, 2023 Share Posted April 13, 2023 3 minutes ago, darthgently said: Can't find it now, but apparently good source tweeted that FAA source stated May at earliest for Starship launch. Looking for debunk or confirmation I did a quick google search and saw this, posted three hours ago. Link here. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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darthgently Posted April 14, 2023 Share Posted April 14, 2023 2 hours ago, BeastHunter said: I did a quick google search and saw this, posted three hours ago. Link here. Thanks for the debunk. I will sleep better tonight now, ha Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tater Posted April 14, 2023 Share Posted April 14, 2023 2 hours Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CBase Posted April 14, 2023 Share Posted April 14, 2023 Was posted yesterday, but actually more likely today, Friday. I do think the timing is intentionally: FAA license before Weekend, Monday first try. There have been rumors about enviromental groups trying to stop any FAA license once it is issued. Even filing a TRO will be hardly possible within this time frame (getting full text, find issue, file documents, ...). Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tater Posted April 14, 2023 Share Posted April 14, 2023 Weather for the launch tonight is currently no go, counting down anyway. Maybe they thread the needle. Weather didn't clear, try again tomorrow. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tater Posted April 14, 2023 Share Posted April 14, 2023 Was wind, BTW Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RCgothic Posted April 14, 2023 Share Posted April 14, 2023 We now have road closures and TFR. Still awaiting FTS arm and restacking, and launch license. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pthigrivi Posted April 14, 2023 Share Posted April 14, 2023 12 hours ago, darthgently said: Thanks for the debunk. I will sleep better tonight now, ha Yeah I saw that article and though it must be bull. Environmental review cleared last summer. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lajoswinkler Posted April 14, 2023 Share Posted April 14, 2023 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RCgothic Posted April 14, 2023 Share Posted April 14, 2023 NOTMAR issued: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RCgothic Posted April 14, 2023 Share Posted April 14, 2023 (edited) Brace Brace Launch license issued! We have a go for launch prep! Edited April 14, 2023 by RCgothic Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RCgothic Posted April 14, 2023 Share Posted April 14, 2023 Now being reported by multiple sources: Confirmation of IFT (Integrated Flight Test) launch date by SpaceX: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RCgothic Posted April 14, 2023 Share Posted April 14, 2023 FAA Statement Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CatastrophicFailure Posted April 14, 2023 Share Posted April 14, 2023 Calling it now, T-0 abort to scrub… first time it gets that far, at least. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RCgothic Posted April 14, 2023 Share Posted April 14, 2023 Launch window: (Image quality is better on John Kraus's tweet) Only the evac notice still to go. These are typically issued close to the launch attempt. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
StrandedonEarth Posted April 14, 2023 Share Posted April 14, 2023 Oh man. This is going to be epic! Window opens At 5am pacific? There’s a chance the bird could be away before I have to go to work! Woohoo!!! But there will be boats violating the range; you can bet on it! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tater Posted April 14, 2023 Share Posted April 14, 2023 2.5 days Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Spaceception Posted April 14, 2023 Share Posted April 14, 2023 (edited) I have class that afternoon, so I'll definitely be on my phone keeping up with the stream. It's been what, 3-4 years since they pivoted to steel and built up Boca Chica? There was a lot of work prior, especially with Raptor, but that's still an impressive timeframe, putting aside being 3 years late on a 2020 launch prediction. Edited April 14, 2023 by Spaceception Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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Nuke Posted April 15, 2023 Share Posted April 15, 2023 up she goes. in flames or in space, fate will decide. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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