ThatGuyWithALongUsername Posted May 3, 2018 Share Posted May 3, 2018 (edited) 50 minutes ago, CatastrophicFailure said: Found a better pic. AAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAA IT'S TOO AWESOME HELP Seriously, that is now officially the coolest-looking rocket I've ever seen! I didn't know how to feel about the black landing legs and interstage (still wondering what a reused one would look like) but now that there is a real photo of it... wow. I think it looks sleeker overall because of the contrast. Edited May 3, 2018 by ThatGuyWithALongUsername Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sh1pman Posted May 3, 2018 Share Posted May 3, 2018 Don’t know about you guys, but I have a feeling that this is a real, grown-up F9 in its prime, compared to its younger, less capable brothers that we’ve seen before. (Probably shouldn’t anthropomorphize rockets, but whatever, it’s fun) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wjolcz Posted May 3, 2018 Share Posted May 3, 2018 (edited) Pretty. The black coating is heat protection, right? Or did they simply not bother painting it? Edited May 3, 2018 by Wjolcz Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CatastrophicFailure Posted May 3, 2018 Share Posted May 3, 2018 3 minutes ago, Wjolcz said: Pretty. The black coating is heat protection, right? Or did they simply not bother painting it? That there is unpainted carbon composite. Saves weight, but probably mostly to look bad-S. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tater Posted May 3, 2018 Share Posted May 3, 2018 14 minutes ago, sh1pman said: (Probably shouldn’t anthropomorphize rockets, but whatever, it’s fun) Particularly in the case of New Shepard, lol. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cubinator Posted May 3, 2018 Share Posted May 3, 2018 The new Falcon 9 looks like a giant version of a kid's toy, a really durable one. It looks like it can take atmospheric reentry like it's a light breeze. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brotoro Posted May 3, 2018 Share Posted May 3, 2018 (edited) The surface finish looks like it just needs to be hosed off between flights. Edited May 3, 2018 by Brotoro Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sevenperforce Posted May 3, 2018 Share Posted May 3, 2018 11 minutes ago, CatastrophicFailure said: That there is unpainted carbon composite. Saves weight, but probably mostly to look bad-S. I find it interesting that the unpainted carbon interstage actually narrows -- it is noticeably smaller in diameter than the rest of the stage, and then flares out where it meets the upper stage. So this is not merely the same interstage but unpainted; this is an entirely new interstage design. Presumably the lower diameter makes it both lighter and stronger (though bending moment would potentially be worse). I think the landing legs are now black because they have had heat-protectant added...but maybe they are also just unpainted composite. Too bad the area around the octaweb is obscured. It's probably just "new is cool" talking, but I really like the move to the smaller logo halfway up. Less advertisement, more stamp of approval. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wjolcz Posted May 3, 2018 Share Posted May 3, 2018 (edited) 30 minutes ago, sh1pman said: (Probably shouldn’t anthropomorphize rockets, but whatever, it’s fun) All I'm thinking right now is how long before an anime like this gets released. I'd say two years max. Edited May 3, 2018 by Wjolcz Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sevenperforce Posted May 3, 2018 Share Posted May 3, 2018 21 minutes ago, tater said: Particularly in the case of New Shepard, lol. Something something payload something. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CatastrophicFailure Posted May 3, 2018 Share Posted May 3, 2018 17 minutes ago, cubinator said: The new Falcon 9 looks like a giant version of a kid's toy, a really durable one. Well, given it’s owner, it sort of is... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sh1pman Posted May 3, 2018 Share Posted May 3, 2018 21 minutes ago, CatastrophicFailure said: Well, given it’s owner, it sort of is... “Mommy! I’m trying to launch this toy rocket, but it keeps coming back!” Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wjolcz Posted May 3, 2018 Share Posted May 3, 2018 (edited) It's interesting how a shorter logo and a couple of contrasting elements can seem like the stage is shorter than previous versions. I know it's not but it looks like it. Really looks like a proper XXI century rocket. Can't wait to see it with Dragon V2. Edit: Wikipedia says that Dragon 1 will be flying to ISS at least until 2021 (but it also says CRS-17 will happen before CRS-16), so is Dragon V2 exclusively for crew or can we expect to see it performing cargo missions too? Or maybe both at the same time? Edited May 4, 2018 by Wjolcz Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NSEP Posted May 4, 2018 Share Posted May 4, 2018 Are the legs also CF? Looks shiny and brand new, can't wait to see what it looks like when charred lol! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
XB-70A Posted May 4, 2018 Share Posted May 4, 2018 Their tug has left Port Canaveral. Seems like they are still targeting Monday. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mitchz95 Posted May 4, 2018 Share Posted May 4, 2018 (edited) 3 hours ago, CatastrophicFailure said: Found a better pic. Anyone else think of the Normandy SR-1? Edited May 4, 2018 by Mitchz95 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ThatGuyWithALongUsername Posted May 4, 2018 Share Posted May 4, 2018 54 minutes ago, Wjolcz said: It's interesting how a shorter logo and a couple of contrasting elements can seem like the stage is shorter than previous versions. I know it's not but it looks like it. Really looks like a proper XXI century rocket. Can't wait to see it with Dragon V2. Edit: Wikipedia says that Dragon 1 will be flying to ISS at least until 2021 (but it also says CRS-17 will happen before CRS-16), so is Dragon V2 exclusively for crew or can we expect to see it performing cargo missions too? Or maybe both at the same time? I think a "next-gen cargo dragon" was referenced somewhere, sometime- basically crew dragon for cargo only, and no SuperDraco engines. Now that I think about it, it would look nice with dragon v2 on top, as it also has the black-and-white theme... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CatastrophicFailure Posted May 4, 2018 Share Posted May 4, 2018 1 hour ago, Wjolcz said: Wikipedia says that Dragon 1 will be flying to ISS at least until 2021 (but it also says CRS-17 will happen before CRS-16), so is Dragon V2 exclusively for crew or can we expect to see it performing cargo missions too? Or maybe both at the same time? IIRC production on the old Dragon has ceased, new production will be all D2. But they’ve still got all the old Dragon spaceframes to refurbish for a couple flights each, so that’s probably where 2021 is coming from. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sh1pman Posted May 4, 2018 Share Posted May 4, 2018 22 minutes ago, CatastrophicFailure said: IIRC production on the old Dragon has ceased, new production will be all D2. But they’ve still got all the old Dragon spaceframes to refurbish for a couple flights each, so that’s probably where 2021 is coming from. No reason to throw away a perfectly good Dragon V1 if it can do the job. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cubinator Posted May 4, 2018 Share Posted May 4, 2018 2 minutes ago, sh1pman said: No reason to throw away a perfectly good Dragon V1 if it can do the job. New SpaceX motto: Progress only happens as fast as you can throw away your old crap. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sh1pman Posted May 4, 2018 Share Posted May 4, 2018 (edited) 12 minutes ago, cubinator said: New SpaceX motto: Progress only happens as fast as you can throw away your old crap. Apparently, these old Dragons can survive the reentry somehow. Who could’ve known! I guess the new ones will have to wait then. Can’t just throw them away, right? (kerbalness: 100%) "The flip side of reusability: sometimes you have to reuse your old crap". (sorry) Edited May 4, 2018 by sh1pman Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tater Posted May 4, 2018 Share Posted May 4, 2018 It is my understanding that D2 will only be used once per crew flight. Refurbed, they will then be used as cargo vehicles. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KSK Posted May 4, 2018 Share Posted May 4, 2018 7 hours ago, sh1pman said: “Mommy! I’m trying to launch this toy rocket, but it keeps coming back!” "It followed me home - can I keep it?" 2 hours ago, tater said: It is my understanding that D2 will only be used once per crew flight. Refurbed, they will then be used as cargo vehicles. I think my brain is only just starting to recover from being hit by the jetlag truck. Because that gave me a weird flashback to these with attendant mental image of an animatronic toy staring at the rocket launch in consternation and exclaiming "Loud Sound!" Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NSEP Posted May 4, 2018 Share Posted May 4, 2018 Here are some pictures that will make you go. Mmmm yes Spoiler Falcon 9 Interstage and Fairing production. Dragon V1 production is more 'mass scale' than i thought it was. You can see 3 dragons being produced here, along with a trunk. I don't know what this is, but suggesting from the Merlin's in the backround, this might be where they produce the small bits and bobs for the engine. It says 'ENGINEERING RESEARCH' so they could also be researching engineering there or something idk It looks almost like a museum! A Dragon capsule on the roof. The Merlin Nozzle and the landing leg might be on display too, but they have little wheels under them. I think the the ring thing in the background has something to do with fuel tank production, but im not sure. On the right we see the mission control. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KSK Posted May 4, 2018 Share Posted May 4, 2018 Mmmm yes. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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