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Forum: Space Flight and Operations
6th Apr 2024, 23:50
Replies: 630
Views: 79,062
Posted By TURIN

That's impressive. 3 weeks from launch to static...

That's impressive. 3 weeks from launch to static fire!
Forum: Space Flight and Operations
2nd Apr 2024, 00:07
Replies: 630
Views: 79,062
Posted By TURIN

I'm assuming that's an April fool gag?

I'm assuming that's an April fool gag?
Forum: Space Flight and Operations
26th Mar 2024, 11:19
Replies: 630
Views: 79,062
Posted By TURIN

Good stuff, I'll check them out when I get chance.

Good stuff, I'll check them out when I get chance.
Forum: Space Flight and Operations
26th Mar 2024, 02:38
Replies: 630
Views: 79,062
Posted By TURIN

Chopsticks and the launch pad need a bit more...

Chopsticks and the launch pad need a bit more TLC. I think 6 weeks is optimistic.
Forum: Space Flight and Operations
20th Mar 2024, 10:41
Replies: 630
Views: 79,062
Posted By TURIN

Did the oscillations start during engine restart?...

Did the oscillations start during engine restart? I thought it started to go wrong well before, the grid fins were really working hard, over controlling perhaps.
Forum: Space Flight and Operations
20th Mar 2024, 00:27
Replies: 630
Views: 79,062
Posted By TURIN

I'm not so sure, those final few seconds of...

I'm not so sure, those final few seconds of oscillations need sorting out.
Forum: Space Flight and Operations
19th Mar 2024, 20:28
Replies: 630
Views: 79,062
Posted By TURIN

Scott is very good, I agree. However he hasn't as...

Scott is very good, I agree. However he hasn't as far as I know made any videos on how rocket engines work, comparing fuel types and ISP.

https://youtu.be/LbH1ZDImaI8?feature=shared
Forum: Space Flight and Operations
19th Mar 2024, 11:05
Replies: 630
Views: 79,062
Posted By TURIN

There are a couple of independent you tubers that...

There are a couple of independent you tubers that are much more switched on to this sort of thing. The Everyday Astronaut, Tim Dodd, almost always explains why the plume expands for example. His deep...
Forum: Space Flight and Operations
14th Mar 2024, 23:11
Replies: 630
Views: 79,062
Posted By TURIN

From what I could gather listening to the SpaceX...

From what I could gather listening to the SpaceX feed, the engine relight wasn't required as it's trajectory was spot on. They were not going to fire it retrograde either. IE the thrust from the...
Forum: Space Flight and Operations
14th Mar 2024, 14:38
Replies: 630
Views: 79,062
Posted By TURIN

Wow! I mean, kudos to them but those images were...

Wow! I mean, kudos to them but those images were extraordinary!
Looks like they lost it on re entry. Onwards and upwards.
Forum: Space Flight and Operations
13th Mar 2024, 22:21
Replies: 630
Views: 79,062
Posted By TURIN

Yep, SpaceX don't need clear skies. It'll launch...

Yep, SpaceX don't need clear skies. It'll launch but we won't get to see it. 😒
Forum: Space Flight and Operations
8th Mar 2024, 19:48
Replies: 630
Views: 79,062
Posted By TURIN

FTS explosive charges fitted. Weather looks...

FTS explosive charges fitted.
Weather looks rubbish though for next week.
Forum: Space Flight and Operations
27th Feb 2024, 10:46
Replies: 630
Views: 79,062
Posted By TURIN

All very positive. It was almost a success. ...

All very positive. It was almost a success.
Any news on the next launch date. My guesses are well off. 😁
Forum: Space Flight and Operations
23rd Feb 2024, 02:28
Replies: 630
Views: 79,062
Posted By TURIN

Nine! That's one per month nearly. I know they've...

Nine! That's one per month nearly. I know they've got about five boosters and Starship either completed or almost ready but nine! I can only assume they expect to be able to land and reuse some of...
Forum: Space Flight and Operations
30th Dec 2023, 00:46
Replies: 630
Views: 79,062
Posted By TURIN

Not quite, Ship 28 only did a single engine test....

Not quite, Ship 28 only did a single engine test. It did fire all 6 before Xmas though.
I reckon next launch within two weeks.
Forum: Space Flight and Operations
8th Dec 2023, 02:56
Replies: 630
Views: 79,062
Posted By TURIN

Why orbital now? What's changed since IFT2?

Why orbital now? What's changed since IFT2?
Forum: Space Flight and Operations
27th Nov 2023, 13:56
Replies: 630
Views: 79,062
Posted By TURIN

They actually don't produce much drag. The...

They actually don't produce much drag. The booster ascends out of the thicker air quite quickly so by the time it's going fast enough for drag to be an issue, they air is thin enough not to matter....
Forum: Space Flight and Operations
24th Nov 2023, 09:54
Replies: 630
Views: 79,062
Posted By TURIN

This close up showing the engines gimballing. I'm...

This close up showing the engines gimballing. I'm assuming they were set 'outwards' initially to minimise impinging effects on the booster.
...
Forum: Space Flight and Operations
20th Nov 2023, 01:00
Replies: 630
Views: 79,062
Posted By TURIN

Yeah, it was a while back when I saw it....

Yeah, it was a while back when I saw it. Something vague like a NOTMAR or something. It was, of course, dependent on a successful 2nd launch however.
Forum: Space Flight and Operations
19th Nov 2023, 01:53
Replies: 630
Views: 79,062
Posted By TURIN

The next launch is slated for December 3rd. We...

The next launch is slated for December 3rd. We shall see, but yes you're right, losing the tiles isn't exactly ideal.
Forum: Space Flight and Operations
19th Nov 2023, 01:50
Replies: 630
Views: 79,062
Posted By TURIN

Clearly you haven't followed the history of...

Clearly you haven't followed the history of SpaceX. The Falcon 1 prototypes blew up regularly before they got one to orbit, they quickly moved on to the Falcon 9 and after a handful of failures now...
Forum: Space Flight and Operations
19th Nov 2023, 01:38
Replies: 630
Views: 79,062
Posted By TURIN

In this case no as none of the hardware reached...

In this case no as none of the hardware reached orbital velocity. The super heavy booster ended up in the Gulf of Mexico, the Starship second stage in the Atlantic.
Forum: Space Flight and Operations
14th Nov 2022, 22:41
Replies: 630
Views: 79,062
Posted By TURIN

That was well worth the wait!

That was well worth the wait!
Forum: Space Flight and Operations
19th Mar 2022, 11:54
Replies: 630
Views: 79,062
Posted By TURIN

Well, its an amazing montage. The Starship launch...

Well, its an amazing montage. The Starship launch facility has only just started pouring concrete for the foundations of that tower.
Forum: Space Flight and Operations
17th Mar 2022, 10:47
Replies: 630
Views: 79,062
Posted By TURIN

Full stack cryogenic test. We are getting ever...

Full stack cryogenic test. We are getting ever closer to a launch methinks.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=b6oOnG25Hdw
Forum: Space Flight and Operations
12th Oct 2021, 09:48
Replies: 630
Views: 79,062
Posted By TURIN

Definitely looks like the start of a Thunderbirds...

Definitely looks like the start of a Thunderbirds episode. 😁
Forum: Space Flight and Operations
9th Sep 2021, 11:54
Replies: 630
Views: 79,062
Posted By TURIN

I wonder if those umbilical lines are to test...

I wonder if those umbilical lines are to test each engine individually? Maybe a static sequential firing. I can't imagine firing all 29 even for a few seconds will be an option. Once they're all up...
Forum: Space Flight and Operations
14th Aug 2021, 01:50
Replies: 630
Views: 79,062
Posted By TURIN

Ship 20 rolled back out to the test area today....

Ship 20 rolled back out to the test area today. No engines fitted though.
Forum: Space Flight and Operations
8th Aug 2021, 12:23
Replies: 630
Views: 79,062
Posted By TURIN

https://youtu.be/SA8ZBJWo73E Part two of Tim...

https://youtu.be/SA8ZBJWo73E

Part two of Tim Dodd's exclusive behind the scenes tour.
Forum: Space Flight and Operations
6th Aug 2021, 01:30
Replies: 630
Views: 79,062
Posted By TURIN

SN20 rolled out to the launch site. Stacking...

SN20 rolled out to the launch site. Stacking postponed due to high winds. They're not hanging about are they.
Forum: Space Flight and Operations
6th Aug 2021, 00:45
Replies: 630
Views: 79,062
Posted By TURIN

They fitted all 29 Raptor engines to Super Heavy...

They fitted all 29 Raptor engines to Super Heavy in one night!
Forum: Space Flight and Operations
5th Aug 2021, 16:43
Replies: 630
Views: 79,062
Posted By TURIN

I watched this live, amazing really, all previous...

I watched this live, amazing really, all previous large rockets have always been moved using large gantry and support structures. SpaceX, nah we just use a big crane!
Forum: Space Flight and Operations
4th Aug 2021, 10:22
Replies: 630
Views: 79,062
Posted By TURIN

https://youtu.be/t705r8ICkRw Some great insight...

https://youtu.be/t705r8ICkRw
Some great insight from Musk here and exclusive views of the production facility at Boca Chica.
Forum: Space Flight and Operations
20th Jul 2021, 11:50
Replies: 630
Views: 79,062
Posted By TURIN

Test firing surely. 😁

Test firing surely. 😁
Forum: Space Flight and Operations
18th Jul 2021, 19:35
Replies: 630
Views: 79,062
Posted By TURIN

Launch tower topped out. Legal or not its there...

Launch tower topped out.
Legal or not its there now.
https://youtu.be/KyLEqvt7Ks8
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