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Elon again says he wants to name the first ship Heart of Gold, and hints that they choose a new name for BFR in the future. May also use a floating platform to land/launch it.

They're not sure yet how much training the passengers will get, will "start a discussion" soon.

Less than 5% of SpaceX's resources are devoted to BFR, but will ramp that up soon. Top priority is still satellite launch and Commercial Crew.

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The Everyday Astronaut asks the question we all needed!

Things at the bottom are confirmed to be configurable as a giant vacuum nozzle.

"Version 2 would have the vacuum engines instead of those cargo racks"

2 engine out capability in almost any situation

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BFS still has engine-out capability, only needs 3 engines for landing!

When asked when he personally might go to space, Elon jokes(?) that he might accompany Yasuka on the flight...

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  On 9/18/2018 at 2:22 AM, cubinator said:

The Everyday Astronaut asks the question we all needed!

Things at the bottom are confirmed to be configurable as a giant vacuum nozzle.

"Version 2 would have the vacuum engines instead of those cargo racks"

2 engine out capability in almost any situation

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Also only 3 engines needed for landing.

I was afraid no one was going to ask. Especially after two people in a row asking about how much it would cost.

Was the raptor in that video throttling?

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  On 9/18/2018 at 2:22 AM, cubinator said:

The Everyday Astronaut asks the question we all needed!

Things at the bottom are confirmed to be configurable as a giant vacuum nozzle.

"Version 2 would have the vacuum engines instead of those cargo racks"

2 engine out capability in almost any situation

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The things at the bottom are cargo racks, they are in no way a nozzle.  They can be replaced by vacuum nozzled engines later.  Also said that vacuum nozzles wouldnt gimbal.

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  On 9/18/2018 at 2:16 AM, Mitchz95 said:

"It's 2018, why is there no base on the damn moon!" :D

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We are proud to announce our first international moon landing, and also the establishing of the first moon base as an mission extension. 
We are also happy that the landing legs, engines and fuel tank worked very well as crumble zones. 
Can I interest you in this slightly used booster? 

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