Here's a collection of some of the videos that the NASA Space Flight team have put together. Multiple camera angles for the launch, landing and explosion. Fantastic stuff.
Elon Musk's SpaceX General Chat
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The post provides interesting updates about SpaceX, but it could be clearer and more structured. It lacks detailed context for readers who might not be familiar with the subject.
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Yeah, the SpaceX watchers have become the real stars of the show. Some terrific work being done by what are basically amateur journalists. ?
As for the project itself, there is definite progress happening but I am still not sure how much of this is really about Spaaaace! and how much is about Elon's massive ego. I'm kind of worried that if he loses interest, the whole thing could run out of gas. Though then maybe Blue Origin (Jeff Bezos' player in the rocket business) would step up.
As for the project itself, there is definite progress happening but I am still not sure how much of this is really about Spaaaace! and how much is about Elon's massive ego. I'm kind of worried that if he loses interest, the whole thing could run out of gas. Though then maybe Blue Origin (Jeff Bezos' player in the rocket business) would step up.
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So today looks like today SpaceX are going to test Launch SN15
There are plenty of live streams on Youtube
This one is by far the best, a right bunch of knowledgeable nerds!
There are plenty of live streams on Youtube
This one is by far the best, a right bunch of knowledgeable nerds!
Visually it was an enormous let down but at least it made a successful soft landing.
They really will have to work on the not setting on fire aspect though.
They really will have to work on the not setting on fire aspect though.
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Well, it didn't go all assplodey this time, so maybe the next time the methane will actually stop burning when it is supposed to. One thing at a time. ?
Still be a long time before you'd catch me taking a ride in that crate. Crew Dragon, on the other hand, seems to be working out pretty well. Successful return of Resiliance and successful second trip to the ISS for Endeavour. So, if I was heading for space today, I think a Crew Dragon riding on a Falcon 9 would be my choice. It looks much more comfy than a Soyuz or Shenzhou.
SpaceX says it has made significant progress in the development of its mammoth new rocket, Starship, after a second test flight from Texas.
The 120m-tall (395ft) vehicle made an explosive debut in April, but went further and higher on its latest outing.
The rocket's flight was again cut short because of technical issues, but it was clear previous problems had been fixed.
The company was congratulated on its efforts by the American space agency.
Nasa chief Bill Nelson tweeted: "Spaceflight is a bold adventure demanding a can-do spirit and daring innovation. Today's test is an opportunity to learn - then fly again."
The agency wants to use a version of Starship to land humans on the Moon later this decade.
Pity it didn't get to near orbit, but it is only the second test flight using this massive ship and rocket.
The 120m-tall (395ft) vehicle made an explosive debut in April, but went further and higher on its latest outing.
The rocket's flight was again cut short because of technical issues, but it was clear previous problems had been fixed.
The company was congratulated on its efforts by the American space agency.
Nasa chief Bill Nelson tweeted: "Spaceflight is a bold adventure demanding a can-do spirit and daring innovation. Today's test is an opportunity to learn - then fly again."
The agency wants to use a version of Starship to land humans on the Moon later this decade.
Pity it didn't get to near orbit, but it is only the second test flight using this massive ship and rocket.
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It was good to watch.
The plan yesterday, if the vehicles hadn't exploded, was a soft landing at sea for the booster and a splash down North of Hawaii for the starship.
The plan yesterday, if the vehicles hadn't exploded, was a soft landing at sea for the booster and a splash down North of Hawaii for the starship.
The media say failure, but it is experimental and this is only the second test and is it going well. This was a huge improvement on the first launch
SpaceX successfully launched the third Starship test flight yersterday, completing nearly all test objectives set for the mission.
Looks like Starship broke up during re-entry, didn't make it to splashdown, otherwise a very successful test. It was cool to see live video of the re-entry and the plasma showing on the leading edges using a Starlink hook-up.
Looks like Starship broke up during re-entry, didn't make it to splashdown, otherwise a very successful test. It was cool to see live video of the re-entry and the plasma showing on the leading edges using a Starlink hook-up.
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They're definitely making progress and learning as they go.
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