mikegarrison Posted August 24, 2019 Share Posted August 24, 2019 2 hours ago, magnemoe said: And yes Elon, for reference and to not confuse none KSP players. This is an starship. This is an very capable fully reusable orbital rocket, who can be used in the inner solar system with orbital refueling What is this? Or this? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CatastrophicFailure Posted August 24, 2019 Share Posted August 24, 2019 1 hour ago, sh1pman said: Finally! <facepalm> Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kerbiloid Posted August 25, 2019 Share Posted August 25, 2019 9 hours ago, magnemoe said: This is an very capable fully reusable orbital rocket, who can be used in the inner solar system with orbital refueling Quote is Spoiler Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Xd the great Posted August 25, 2019 Share Posted August 25, 2019 1 minute ago, kerbiloid said: Reveal hidden contents Lets hope so. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tater Posted August 25, 2019 Share Posted August 25, 2019 This answers my question up the thread about the structure in FL: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ultimate Steve Posted August 25, 2019 Share Posted August 25, 2019 VAT - Vertical Assembly Tent Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
StrandedonEarth Posted August 25, 2019 Share Posted August 25, 2019 3 minutes ago, Ultimate Steve said: VAT - Vertical Assembly Tent "Place Starship in VAT and simmer for 90 days..." Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tater Posted August 25, 2019 Share Posted August 25, 2019 57 minutes ago, Ultimate Steve said: VAT - Vertical Assembly Tent Except that they built it outside the tent, lol. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ultimate Steve Posted August 25, 2019 Share Posted August 25, 2019 7 minutes ago, tater said: Except that they built it outside the tent, lol. To be fair, they didn't have the tent when they built it I think. The next one will probably be built in there, and I would imagine that the heat shield will be put on in there. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tater Posted August 25, 2019 Share Posted August 25, 2019 2 minutes ago, Ultimate Steve said: To be fair, they didn't have the tent when they built it I think. The next one will probably be built in there, and I would imagine that the heat shield will be put on in there. I think the latter is likely the point, they can have safe platforms inside than just having people on cranes and cherry pickers. They also have to apply whatever wings/fins it gets. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RealKerbal3x Posted August 26, 2019 Share Posted August 26, 2019 They built a baby VAB! It’s so cute! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KSK Posted August 26, 2019 Share Posted August 26, 2019 You folks aren’t thinking big enough. SpaceX have gone back to a traditional white painted rocket (although the shape is a bit innovative), which is now having its first engine installed prior to the hop test. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Xd the great Posted August 26, 2019 Share Posted August 26, 2019 2 minutes ago, KSK said: You folks aren’t thinking big enough. SpaceX have gone back to a traditional white painted rocket (although the shape is a bit innovative), which is now having its first engine installed prior to the hop test. I though it was supposed to be silvery shiny..? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RCgothic Posted August 26, 2019 Share Posted August 26, 2019 KSK was joking about the new white vertical assembly tent I believe. The starships, booster and hopper are still shiny stainless. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kerbiloid Posted August 26, 2019 Share Posted August 26, 2019 ... and walking next to it, one gets frightened by his 9 m wide distorted face. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Xd the great Posted August 26, 2019 Share Posted August 26, 2019 1 hour ago, kerbiloid said: ... and walking next to it, one gets frightened by his 9 m wide distorted face. *Sits in room. *Realizes room is smaller than diameter of starship. Mind. Blown. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wjolcz Posted August 26, 2019 Share Posted August 26, 2019 How much will the heat shield weigh, do you reckon? Maybe that's what the extra first stage outboard engines will be for? Basically, to compensate for the additional weight. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tater Posted August 26, 2019 Share Posted August 26, 2019 4 pm CDT. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scotius Posted August 26, 2019 Share Posted August 26, 2019 RELEASE THE KRAKEN HOPPER!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sh1pman Posted August 26, 2019 Share Posted August 26, 2019 They promised a 200m hop, but are going to do only a 150m one. See, it’s typical SpaceX - so much promise, so little delivery! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tater Posted August 26, 2019 Share Posted August 26, 2019 3 minutes ago, sh1pman said: They promised a 200m hop, but are going to do only a 150m one. See, it’s typical SpaceX - so much promise, so little delivery! And it's literally DAYS after they promised it, too. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ultimate Steve Posted August 26, 2019 Share Posted August 26, 2019 Perfect. I will be home from school by then. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
StrandedonEarth Posted August 26, 2019 Share Posted August 26, 2019 15 minutes ago, sh1pman said: They promised a 200m hop, but are going to do only a 150m one. See, it’s typical SpaceX - so much promise, so little delivery! I’m guessing that that’s all the FAA would authorize - but I’m also guessing your comment was tongue-in-cheek Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sh1pman Posted August 26, 2019 Share Posted August 26, 2019 6 minutes ago, StrandedonEarth said: I’m guessing that that’s all the FAA would authorize - but I’m also guessing your comment was tongue-in-cheek I was alluding to the kind of SpaceX criticism by some other forum users on a certain neighboring thread. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kerbiloid Posted August 26, 2019 Share Posted August 26, 2019 They will hop for 150 m, so the nose will be at 200. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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