StupidAndy Posted August 10, 2017 Share Posted August 10, 2017 aw GREAT!! its the FOURTEENTH?!? now I have to edit my title! thanks a lot! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
_Augustus_ Posted August 10, 2017 Share Posted August 10, 2017 Isn't CRS-12 the first F9 Block 4? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Skylon Posted August 10, 2017 Author Share Posted August 10, 2017 (edited) 11 minutes ago, _Augustus_ said: Isn't CRS-12 the first F9 Block 4? Wikipedia seems to think so, though it says it's just uprated thrust. The titanium grid fins have already flown (they are flying again for CRS-12, right?). The game-changer seems to be the Block 5 upgrades, with stuff like more reusable heat shielding around the engines and 'improved' (stronger?) landing legs and further upgraded thrust among other reusability-friendly things Edited August 10, 2017 by Skylon Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tater Posted August 11, 2017 Share Posted August 11, 2017 Weather seems pretty marginal. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tater Posted August 11, 2017 Share Posted August 11, 2017 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CastleKSide Posted August 12, 2017 Share Posted August 12, 2017 At what point does a hype train changd into a hype rocket? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
StupidAndy Posted August 13, 2017 Share Posted August 13, 2017 2 hours ago, CastleKSide said: At what point does a hype train changd into a hype rocket? about...3, 2, 1...now! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CatastrophicFailure Posted August 13, 2017 Share Posted August 13, 2017 11 minutes ago, StupidAndy said: about...3, 2, 1...now! Naw, this is still just a train. First time they raise that Heavy on Pad 39, that will be a maddleflappin hype rocket. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KSK Posted August 13, 2017 Share Posted August 13, 2017 (edited) 15 hours ago, CatastrophicFailure said: Naw, this is still just a train. First time they raise that Heavy on Pad 39, that will be a maddleflappin hype rocket. Nah - it'll still be a train. A heavy metal train... Loaded like a freight trainFlyin like an airplaneFeelin like a space brainOne more time tonight... I'm on the Hype Train. Bottoms up.I'm on the Hype Train. Fill my cup.I'm on the Hype Train. Ready to crash and burn.I never learn.I'm on the Hype Train.I love that stuff.I'm on the Hype Train.I can never get enough.Riding the Hype Train.Never to return... Edited August 13, 2017 by KSK Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Deddly Posted August 13, 2017 Share Posted August 13, 2017 Remember we're talking about the SpaceX mission here, let's try not to let the conversation go too far off topic Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tater Posted August 13, 2017 Share Posted August 13, 2017 F9 and Dragon are at the pad for tomorrow's launch. The window tomorrow has to be hit, or they cannot retry for a couple weeks due to range and ISS scheduling issues. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Oliverm001x Posted August 14, 2017 Share Posted August 14, 2017 Gearing up for the CRS-12 Launch today, bound to be exciting as always! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tater Posted August 14, 2017 Share Posted August 14, 2017 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tater Posted August 14, 2017 Share Posted August 14, 2017 F9 has regular grid fins, but ISS is not a stretch, so reentry not too bad. https://www.bloomberg.com/graphics/2017-spacex-launches/ Has a kinda cool graphic showing all F9 flights. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ultimate Steve Posted August 14, 2017 Share Posted August 14, 2017 Okay, I'll just say that I might not be able to see this one. Launch for me is at 11:31, Band Camp ends at 11:30. I'm going to try to be home early, but it might not work out. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Just Jim Posted August 14, 2017 Share Posted August 14, 2017 Oh wow... the weather here is GORGEOUS!!! Only rain on our radar are a few blips off in the gulf, nothing anywhere near NASA! I think I can safely say the weather shouldn't be a factor this morning! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
adsii1970 Posted August 14, 2017 Share Posted August 14, 2017 1 hour ago, Just Jim said: Oh wow... the weather here is GORGEOUS!!! Only rain on our radar are a few blips off in the gulf, nothing anywhere near NASA! I think I can safely say the weather shouldn't be a factor this morning! Wish I lived that close to the launch zone... But at least I will get to see the eclipse in its totality next week! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CatastrophicFailure Posted August 14, 2017 Share Posted August 14, 2017 I have exactly 16 minutes between liftoff and my signin time @ work. Mobile devices FTW! Now if I can just get to the parking lot in time... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tater Posted August 14, 2017 Share Posted August 14, 2017 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
StupidAndy Posted August 14, 2017 Share Posted August 14, 2017 aaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaand music and stuff Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Racescort666 Posted August 14, 2017 Share Posted August 14, 2017 MUSIC! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Just Jim Posted August 14, 2017 Share Posted August 14, 2017 OMG.... did she just say manned launches from Kennedy in the near future? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheEpicSquared Posted August 14, 2017 Share Posted August 14, 2017 Just now, Just Jim said: OMG.... did she just say manned launches from Kennedy in the near future? Who did? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Racescort666 Posted August 14, 2017 Share Posted August 14, 2017 Just now, Just Jim said: OMG.... did she just say manned launches from Kennedy in the near future? What stream are you watching because SpaceX's hasn't started showing anything yet? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Just Jim Posted August 14, 2017 Share Posted August 14, 2017 (edited) NASA video feed about 3 minutes ago... NASA website... Edited August 14, 2017 by Just Jim Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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