Falcon 9 on the way down...

On Nov 22, 12:55*am, David Spain wrote:
David Spain wrote:
Since the tankage section is empty it should be naturally buoyant and
easily sealed off from the effects of sea water. It can splash down
under parachute directly on the ocean's surface.

The engine module proceeds Earthward under rocket assist and lands

Note to Elon: Mastering this technique would also prove useful on a particular
planet beginning with the letter 'M'...

;-)

Dave

How so when you don't have water to make a gentle splashdown?


Bob Clark

On 26/11/2011 5:55 PM, Robert Clark wrote:
On Nov 22, 12:55 am, David wrote:
David Spain wrote:
Since the tankage section is empty it should be naturally buoyant and
easily sealed off from the effects of sea water. It can splash down
under parachute directly on the ocean's surface.

The engine module proceeds Earthward under rocket assist and lands

Note to Elon: Mastering this technique would also prove useful on a particular
planet beginning with the letter 'M'...

;-)

Dave

How so when you don't have water to make a gentle splashdown?


Bob Clark

Take a look at the image!

On Nov 26, 7:38*am, Alan Erskine wrote:
On 26/11/2011 5:55 PM, Robert Clark wrote:









On Nov 22, 12:55 am, David *wrote:
David Spain wrote:
Since the tankage section is empty it should be naturally buoyant and
easily sealed off from the effects of sea water. It can splash down
under parachute directly on the ocean's surface.

The engine module proceeds Earthward under rocket assist and lands

Note to Elon: Mastering this technique would also prove useful on a particular
planet beginning with the letter 'M'...

;-)

Dave

* How so when you don't have water to make a gentle splashdown?

* *Bob Clark

Take a look at the image!

I'm asking about the part about recovering the tanks at sea.

Bob