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re: 2nd Starship Orbital Flight Test Approved
Posted on 11/16/23 at 8:26 am to Pfft
Posted on 11/16/23 at 8:26 am to Pfft
There is almost no chance that Starship will survive re-entry given how easily the heat tiles are falling off. But getting that test data as it burns up in re-entry would be a massive win.
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Posted on 11/16/23 at 8:31 am to GeneralLee
If they can get it to where the launch pad is not damaged they can do this a lot more often until they get it right
Posted on 11/16/23 at 9:01 am to GeneralLee
Will the heat build up that much if they are not actually going into orbit?
Does anyone know the max altitude they are going for?
Should just add some ceramics into some flex seal and paint that bitch.
Does anyone know the max altitude they are going for?
Should just add some ceramics into some flex seal and paint that bitch.
Posted on 11/16/23 at 9:05 am to Pfft
Looks like 90 minute flight duration. Not bad for a 21,000 mile flight!!
Posted on 11/16/23 at 9:42 am to Btrtigerfan
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They will also attempt a "soft" landing of the first stage in the GOM. As far as the starship, I've heard conflicting information as to if they will full on splash or have a controlled splash.
If they can get the booster to perform the flip to attempt a soft landing on this attempt that would be amazing.
Posted on 11/16/23 at 9:46 am to jcaz
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2nd Starship Orbital Flight Test Approved
If only you believe like I believe, baby
We'd get by
If only you believe in miracles, baby
So would I
If only you believe like I believe, baby
We'd get by
If only you believe in miracles, baby
So would I
Posted on 11/16/23 at 12:28 pm to tigersbb
Scrubbed till Saturday
Posted on 11/16/23 at 12:58 pm to GeneralLee
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Scrubbed till Saturday
That’s the current rumor. Nothing official.
But I believe they aren’t allowed to launch on weekends as per agreement with city.
Posted on 11/16/23 at 1:46 pm to jcaz
Elon tweeted that a grid fin actuator needs to be replaced. They can close the beach five weekends per year so can launch on a Saturday or Sunday if need be.
Posted on 11/16/23 at 8:05 pm to GeneralLee
Posted on 11/17/23 at 8:51 am to Btrtigerfan
New grid fin actuator tested just before midnight last night
Happening right now (8:50 AM Friday)... Starship is being stacked on top of booster once again and for the final time
Happening right now (8:50 AM Friday)... Starship is being stacked on top of booster once again and for the final time
Posted on 11/17/23 at 9:16 am to rt3
Looks like officially rescheduled for Saturday at 8a CET
Posted on 11/17/23 at 9:31 am to TigerFanatic99
Looks like Starship is down on the booster... now to see if it's all lined up and then attach the fueling lines with the quick disconnect
Posted on 11/17/23 at 11:09 am to rt3
So if they had gotten to launch today... they would've had a 2-hour window to get the rocket airborne
Tomorrow's launch window is only 20 minutes long due to already approved traffic entering the area
Tomorrow's launch window is only 20 minutes long due to already approved traffic entering the area
This post was edited on 11/17/23 at 11:11 am
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