Can we talk about how @elonmusk is going to launch booster/ship 4/20 to orbit, and how booster 3 which is on the pad right now is 69m tall with the engines?
Rafael
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- Tight fit, but it works. 31 Raptors under Superheavy, with wiggle room for the center cluster
00:00 - We have a nosecone!🚀Keeping track of all this fast-paced work should be a full-time job, but I got you covered, update v7 is out! Pictures taken by Mary @BocaChicaGal for @NASASpaceflight forum.nasaspaceflight.com/index.php?topi…, Gene @SpacePadreIsle, and also @elonmusk aka memelord
- Possible engine configuration for a 9-Raptor Starship. The extra 3 Rvacs do limit gimbal range, but it might not be a deal breaker. Do you think this works, they'll shrink Rvac nozzle size, or have them at a different configuration? -thanks to @thejackbeyer for the ref pics📸
00:00 - While we're still waiting for SN4 final assembly, let me try something new: #Starship SN5 diagram with improved (and very accurate) graphics! What do you guys think? 🚀💫☄️🌌 📸 as always by Mary @BocaChicaGal for @NASASpaceflight forum.nasaspaceflight.com/index.php?topi…
- If you're wondering what the heck is going on with the new Starship Thrust Puck, I got you covered. Possibly a new puck design for SN12+, the CH4 manifold seems to be external now, with the CH4 downcomer attached to the inverted cone. 🚀 📸 by @BocaChicaGal for @NASASpaceflight
HLS stays with SpaceX: Statement on Blue Origin-Dynetics Decision | U.S. GAO “In denying the protests, GAO first concluded that NASA did not violate procurement law or regulation when it decided to make only one award.” gao.gov/press-release/…- So about that new Starship puck, looks like SN15 could be the first one to get it. Here's an updated plumbing schematic 🚀
- Unexpectedly, Starship SN5's new, full nosecone with a header tank was stacked onto a 3-ring section🚀 Meanwhile, SN4 scheduled to begin testing today❄️ 📸 by @BocaChicaGal and @nomadd13 for @NASASpaceflight forum.nasaspaceflight.com/index.php?topi…
- I've been holding this back but I suppose it's safe to post now, without people questioning if the fwd flaps' outer edges are 90º and parallel to the ground 🤦♂️ btw I still don't have a computer so even though this is old, it's very much accurate and up to date! ALMOST TIME!! 🚀
Out on the pad in South Texas - Ladies and gents, we're finally seeing a full #Starship to be! 🚀🤯 That's right, for the first time since Mk1 we may have a full height Starship prototype! 📸 by @BocaChicaGal and @nomadd13 for @NASASpaceflight forum.nasaspaceflight.com/index.php?topi…
- Starship SN6 is back in the game🚀 Two sections have been stacked in the high bay and it could soon catch up to SN5🤯 📸 by @BocaChicaGal for @NASASpaceflight forum.nasaspaceflight.com/index.php?topi…
- Let's clear some misconceptions: chilly exterior: cold(er than air) gas inside chilly with condensation on bottom: very little cryo liquid inside (common before static fires) frosty walls: filled with cryo liquid (up to the frost lines. happens during cryo proof and actual WDRs)
- Why do people (specially mainstream media) still get surprised when a prototype explodes? 🤔Replying to @SPEXcast @McMurchie and 3 othersJust planning on keeping the public informed about progress & setbacks. Will be some RUDs along the way, but excitement is guaranteed!
