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SpaceX just did a full duration test firing of a recovered 1st stage
Saw the Tweet last night, with video, of a full duration test firing of a recovered Falcon 9 first stage at their McGregor, Texas facility. I'm sure there will be stories on the space news websites today. This is the sort of progress we need in launch vehicle tech. It's doable with today's tech, not some largely unproven (for a launch vehicle) tech straight out of a lab. Jeff -- All opinions posted by me on Usenet News are mine, and mine alone. These posts do not reflect the opinions of my family, friends, employer, or any organization that I am a member of. |
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SpaceX just did a full duration test firing of a recovered 1ststage
On 7/29/2016 6:25 AM, Jeff Findley wrote:
Saw the Tweet last night, with video, of a full duration test firing of a recovered Falcon 9 first stage at their McGregor, Texas facility. I find it interesting that their original stated plan was to fire a recovered booster several times at KSC, and to do so with a minimum of delay. Clearly the idea behind that plan was to publicly show that their recovered boosters had plenty of life left in them. But then they changed the plan! Instead, they shipped that one all the way to Texas for a test that took months to occur. Note that we weren't allowed to know about the test until after the fact. My guess is that the main reason for the move to Texas was to increase their privacy so they could work in secret and totally control any press coverage. These SpaceX folks clearly aren't dummies, so if they are that concerned about a potentially embarrassing problem, I must assume that they have good reason for their concern. |
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SpaceX just did a full duration test firing of a recovered 1ststage
On 7/29/2016 7:30 PM, Jeff Findley wrote:
Firings at McGregor aren't terribly "secret". Hint: the neighbors already complain a bit about the noise. These things are *loud*, especially a first stage firing (nine engines at once). I'm sure that's true, but I'll bet that you can't see much from outside the fence. If there were to be some sort of incident, they can be pretty sure that they will own the only pictures/video. Also, at any given time I doubt if there is much press hanging around McGregor compared to KSC. |
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SpaceX just did a full duration test firing of a recovered 1st stage
"Vaughn Simon" wrote in message ...
On 7/29/2016 7:30 PM, Jeff Findley wrote: Firings at McGregor aren't terribly "secret". Hint: the neighbors already complain a bit about the noise. These things are *loud*, especially a first stage firing (nine engines at once). I'm sure that's true, but I'll bet that you can't see much from outside the fence. If there were to be some sort of incident, they can be pretty sure that they will own the only pictures/video. Also, at any given time I doubt if there is much press hanging around McGregor compared to KSC. Also folks locally will know SOMETHING was tested, but not necessarily what until after the fact. -- Greg D. Moore http://greenmountainsoftware.wordpress.com/ CEO QuiCR: Quick, Crowdsourced Responses. http://www.quicr.net |
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Jeff Findley wrote: Saw the Tweet last night, with video, of a full duration test firing of a recovered Falcon 9 first stage at their McGregor, Texas facility. I'm sure there will be stories on the space news websites today. News this morning says a second full duration firing has taken place. Anthony |
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SpaceX just did a full duration test firing of a recovered 1st stage
On Saturday, July 30, 2016 at 7:06:12 AM UTC-4, Anthony Frost wrote:
In message Jeff Findley wrote: Saw the Tweet last night, with video, of a full duration test firing of a recovered Falcon 9 first stage at their McGregor, Texas facility. I'm sure there will be stories on the space news websites today. News this morning says a second full duration firing has taken place. Anthony it may be a case of much better monitoring equiptement where it was tested. KSC is brand new location and may not be ready yet. obviously close monitoring is critical when testing the first reused booster. |
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SpaceX just did a full duration test firing of a recovered 1st stage
On Saturday, July 30, 2016 at 11:30:14 AM UTC+12, Jeff Findley wrote:
In article , says... On 7/29/2016 6:25 AM, Jeff Findley wrote: Saw the Tweet last night, with video, of a full duration test firing of a recovered Falcon 9 first stage at their McGregor, Texas facility. I find it interesting that their original stated plan was to fire a recovered booster several times at KSC, and to do so with a minimum of delay. Clearly the idea behind that plan was to publicly show that their recovered boosters had plenty of life left in them. But then they changed the plan! Instead, they shipped that one all the way to Texas for a test that took months to occur. Note that we weren't allowed to know about the test until after the fact. My guess is that the main reason for the move to Texas was to increase their privacy so they could work in secret and totally control any press coverage. These SpaceX folks clearly aren't dummies, so if they are that concerned about a potentially embarrassing problem, I must assume that they have good reason for their concern. Firings at McGregor aren't terribly "secret". Hint: the neighbors already complain a bit about the noise. These things are *loud*, especially a first stage firing (nine engines at once). Jeff -- All opinions posted by me on Usenet News are mine, and mine alone. These posts do not reflect the opinions of my family, friends, employer, or any organization that I am a member of. Legislation was introduced in the Texas Legislature in early 2013 that limits liability for noise and some other specific commercial spaceflight risks faced by SpaceX. So, it doesn't really matter what the neighbours say. This in addition to a package of incentives including tax abatements and other State grants, to encourage SpaceX to locate in Texas was passed in October 2013. |
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