kerbiloid Posted August 10, 2020 Share Posted August 10, 2020 What's especially brilliant in these videos (even regardless of the SpaceX plans reliability) is that every part of the site is explained, understandable, and the whole thing doesn't look like a magic trashcan full of strange objects, but like a reasonable set of familiar and well-known parts. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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magnemoe Posted August 10, 2020 Share Posted August 10, 2020 On 8/9/2020 at 7:33 AM, tater said: My guess is some protection for the refueling system. They have plenty of scrap steal around for some reason so why not use it for thermal protection Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr. Peabody Posted August 10, 2020 Share Posted August 10, 2020 On 8/9/2020 at 1:33 AM, tater said: The launchpad is octagonal. Stop signs are octagonal... Odd, eh? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nightside Posted August 10, 2020 Share Posted August 10, 2020 5 hours ago, magnemoe said: My guess is some protection for the refueling system. They have plenty of scrap steal around for some reason so why not use it for thermal protection What’s up with all the loose rocks piled around? Did they break loose? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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CatastrophicFailure Posted August 11, 2020 Share Posted August 11, 2020 (edited) Oooooooooooh I see the stud-bot has been busy prepping for tiles. Question now, is, is that flight hardware or another mfg pathfinder? ETA: notice the pattern of the tiles, too. Hopefully this ends up next to the patio-wings... Edited August 11, 2020 by CatastrophicFailure Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RealKerbal3x Posted August 11, 2020 Share Posted August 11, 2020 I feel like the fancy TPS X might show up at Elon's presentation... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Spaceception Posted August 11, 2020 Share Posted August 11, 2020 Launch pad so far. Wonder where it'll be in another week. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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RealKerbal3x Posted August 11, 2020 Share Posted August 11, 2020 Full video of SN5's triumphant return: I imagine it giving SN6 a pep talk: "Go on! It'll be fine! You might even get higher than me!" Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sevenperforce Posted August 11, 2020 Share Posted August 11, 2020 11 minutes ago, RealKerbal3x said: Full video of SN5's triumphant return: I imagine it giving SN6 a pep talk: "Go on! It'll be fine! You might even get higher than me!" Easy to forget how absolutely massive that thing is. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RealKerbal3x Posted August 11, 2020 Share Posted August 11, 2020 3 minutes ago, sevenperforce said: Easy to forget how absolutely massive that thing is. Indeed! Also note that this is the first Starship prototype to return to the build site after a flight. Historic stuff! In other news, the thrust simulator was installed at the launch mount. I guess this means we'll see SN6's debut pretty soon. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tater Posted August 11, 2020 Share Posted August 11, 2020 Sunny, with a chance of tweet storm. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cubinator Posted August 11, 2020 Share Posted August 11, 2020 I want a Starship stainless steel water bottle with mini heat tiles...Somebody pitch this to Elon! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tater Posted August 11, 2020 Share Posted August 11, 2020 9 minutes ago, cubinator said: I want a Starship stainless steel water bottle with mini heat tiles...Somebody pitch this to Elon! You can buy a cocktail shaker like this on amazon: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RealKerbal3x Posted August 11, 2020 Share Posted August 11, 2020 37 minutes ago, cubinator said: I want a Starship stainless steel water bottle with mini heat tiles...Somebody pitch this to Elon! How about an SN5 thermos with the mass simulator as the bottle cap? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tater Posted August 11, 2020 Share Posted August 11, 2020 Just now, RealKerbal3x said: How about an SN5 thermos with the mass simulator as the bottle cap? If they did a cocktail shaker, the strainer and cap under the cone could look like the mass sim. Obviously with more SS looking legs (once we know what those look like). Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sevenperforce Posted August 11, 2020 Share Posted August 11, 2020 Just now, tater said: If they did a cocktail shaker, the strainer and cap under the cone could look like the mass sim. Obviously with more SS looking legs (once we know what those look like). Yeah, I want them to finalize the design so we can see some really cool projects. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RealKerbal3x Posted August 11, 2020 Share Posted August 11, 2020 3 minutes ago, tater said: If they did a cocktail shaker, the strainer and cap under the cone could look like the mass sim. Obviously with more SS looking legs (once we know what those look like). 2 minutes ago, sevenperforce said: Yeah, I want them to finalize the design so we can see some really cool projects. If we're talking potential Starship products, I have to say a LEGO Starship to match the Saturn V would be awesome. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nightside Posted August 11, 2020 Share Posted August 11, 2020 9 minutes ago, RealKerbal3x said: If we're talking potential Starship products, I have to say a LEGO Starship to match the Saturn V would be awesome. That would be perfect, you could redesign it every two weeks along with SpaceX! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cubinator Posted August 11, 2020 Share Posted August 11, 2020 18 minutes ago, RealKerbal3x said: If we're talking potential Starship products, I have to say a LEGO Starship to match the Saturn V would be awesome. Being 20 cm taller fully stacked, it better have a full interior! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RealKerbal3x Posted August 11, 2020 Share Posted August 11, 2020 (edited) 20 minutes ago, cubinator said: Being 20 cm taller fully stacked, it better have a full interior! With an Elon Musk minifigure... Edited August 11, 2020 by RealKerbal3x Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tater Posted August 11, 2020 Share Posted August 11, 2020 New shaker to the pad: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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