tater Posted January 24, 2018 Share Posted January 24, 2018 Anyone else quietly repeating the mantra, "Don't explode, don't explode, don't explode."? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
StrandedonEarth Posted January 24, 2018 Share Posted January 24, 2018 Woooot! Spacefart complete! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tater Posted January 24, 2018 Share Posted January 24, 2018 Yes! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NSEP Posted January 24, 2018 Share Posted January 24, 2018 3 minutes ago, StrandedonEarth said: Woooot! Spacefart complete! Wait... is it already over? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tater Posted January 24, 2018 Share Posted January 24, 2018 (edited) Just now, NSEP said: Wait... is it already over? 12 seconds. Far longer than the usual. Edited January 24, 2018 by tater Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NSEP Posted January 24, 2018 Share Posted January 24, 2018 2 minutes ago, tater said: 12 seconds. Far longer than the usual. I never would've thought it would happend so soon after the window! On to the launch! Can't wait to see a replay of it! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CatastrophicFailure Posted January 24, 2018 Share Posted January 24, 2018 9 minutes ago, tater said: Anyone else quietly repeating the mantra, "Don't explode, don't explode, don't explode."? I think for me it was “pleas no kaboom please no kaboom please no kaboom...” and now the long long wait for the official close up footage. I swear if they go all BulgariaSat with this one I’ma go find Elon Musk and slap him silly with a squid. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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PB666 Posted January 24, 2018 Share Posted January 24, 2018 (edited) 31 minutes ago, tater said: Anyone else quietly repeating the mantra, "Don't explode, don't explode, don't explode."? That would not be very KSPish, I know every one wanted to see a booster go spiraling off at an angle followed by a large explosion and the "F3" screen suddenly appearing. Edited January 24, 2018 by PB666 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ultimate Steve Posted January 24, 2018 Share Posted January 24, 2018 27 small spacefarts all at once! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hugix Posted January 24, 2018 Share Posted January 24, 2018 And still in one piece ! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NSEP Posted January 24, 2018 Share Posted January 24, 2018 Achievment Unlocked: Working N-1. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
StrandedonEarth Posted January 24, 2018 Share Posted January 24, 2018 Just now, hugix said: And still in one piece ! Yes, it was very reassuring to not see any flames after the test. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NSEP Posted January 24, 2018 Share Posted January 24, 2018 Here is an interesting video some of you might like: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CatastrophicFailure Posted January 24, 2018 Share Posted January 24, 2018 (edited) C’mon, give us a date! Even a fake one, just so’s we can say there is one! Edited January 24, 2018 by CatastrophicFailure Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cubinator Posted January 24, 2018 Share Posted January 24, 2018 (edited) So we can expect a launch in about two weeks! ... I should write more of the theme so that after launch I just have to align the pieces...it will be ready "soon" Edited January 24, 2018 by cubinator Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CatastrophicFailure Posted January 24, 2018 Share Posted January 24, 2018 The Official tweet: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Streetwind Posted January 24, 2018 Share Posted January 24, 2018 1 hour ago, tater said: 12 seconds. Far longer than the usual. 5 to 6 seconds, actually, from the video timestamps. Perhaps they got a reading that mandated a shutdown. Perhaps there was no point in firing longer. We may or may not find out in the aftermath. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tater Posted January 24, 2018 Share Posted January 24, 2018 (edited) 21 minutes ago, Streetwind said: 5 to 6 seconds, actually, from the video timestamps. Perhaps they got a reading that mandated a shutdown. Perhaps there was no point in firing longer. We may or may not find out in the aftermath. They said success. Also, they never said it was gona be 12, that's what people were reporting they estimated it to be, I think. Chris G said he thought it was 12, but that was when it was live, not timestamped... hard to tell from long distance, probably. (sorry missed actual SpaceX video... yeah, considerably shorter than 12 seconds. You are correct. Launch in a week or so, so no problems. ^^^ Edited January 24, 2018 by tater Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
1101 Posted January 24, 2018 Share Posted January 24, 2018 Is the description of time for a static fire the 100% thrust rating duration, or Engine Startup - Engines off time? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KSK Posted January 24, 2018 Share Posted January 24, 2018 I'll probably go to the Hot Place for this but... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GoSlash27 Posted January 24, 2018 Share Posted January 24, 2018 2 hours ago, Streetwind said: 5 to 6 seconds, actually, from the video timestamps. Was gonna say... No way was that 12 seconds. Best, -Slashy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CatastrophicFailure Posted January 24, 2018 Share Posted January 24, 2018 24 minutes ago, KSK said: I'll probably go to the Hot Place for this but... Out of likes for the day so YouHaveFailedMeForTheLastTime.gif Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RedKraken Posted January 24, 2018 Share Posted January 24, 2018 (edited) Edited January 24, 2018 by RedKraken Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cubinator Posted January 24, 2018 Share Posted January 24, 2018 In order to ensure that my Falcon Heavy theme conveys sufficient hype, I'd like some input on the prelaunch music I've written. The end of the audio is T-0. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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