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KnotSoFast 02-07-2018 08:49 AM


Originally Posted by sailingfun (Post 2522096)
Wasn't that the expensive important one?

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Yes. But due to significantly higher loads on the center Falcon 9, there are no plans to reuse them. They wanted to recover it to do post-flight forensic testing, but it used more fuel than predicted in the ascent* and there was insufficient fuel remaining for the final braking burn to the drone ship so they made a last second decision and ditched it at sea right beside the drone ship. :eek:

* The roadster ended up in a much, much higher orbit than initially discussed. Maybe there was an issue with the merlin vacuum engine not shutting down as scheduled thus using more fuel?

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BobZ 02-07-2018 09:03 AM

Good thing. Hitting the deck at 300mph would have ruined the recovery ships entire day.

KnotSoFast 02-07-2018 09:09 AM


Originally Posted by BobZ (Post 2522331)
Good thing. Hitting the deck at 300mph would have ruined the recovery ships entire day.

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It hit the water close enough to the drone ship to damage 2X thrusters! :eek:

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full of luv 02-07-2018 09:53 AM


Originally Posted by BobZ (Post 2522331)
Good thing. Hitting the deck at 300mph would have ruined the recovery ships entire day.

Now we know why it's a "drone" ship... who would volunteer to stand on ground zero as captain?

Falcon20 02-07-2018 10:06 AM


Originally Posted by full of luv (Post 2522371)
Now we know why it's a "drone" ship... who would volunteer to stand on ground zero as captain?

Depends if premium pay is involved!

Bucking Bar 02-07-2018 12:50 PM


Originally Posted by sailingfun (Post 2522096)
Wasn't that the expensive important one?

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LumberJack 02-07-2018 08:36 PM

The center was the least desirable to return safely. The boosters actually had the brand new, super expensive airfoils, so getting those back was a nice bonus. None of this particular Falcon Heavy was intended to be reused. Not blowing up was the goal.

Sputnik 02-09-2018 06:13 AM

Long call question. On LC, called at midnight for a 1600 report.

What is my obligation to check schedule? I dont keep phone on at night.

profit 02-09-2018 06:19 AM


Originally Posted by Sputnik (Post 2523811)
Long call question. On LC, called at midnight for a 1600 report.

What is my obligation to check schedule? I dont keep phone on at night.

not required to be contactable in the 12 hours prior to the report of an assigned
rotation.
• Are not required to acknowledge any assignments.
• Must inform Crew Scheduling no later than 3 hours prior to the scheduled report of
a rotation or short call assignment, if not fit for duty.

Jetnfast 02-09-2018 03:57 PM

When you are well, make sure they mark you “OK” the day you call in well, NOT the next day. I missed out on a GS because of that.


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