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Originally Posted by sailingfun
(Post 2522096)
Wasn't that the expensive important one?
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? . |
Good thing. Hitting the deck at 300mph would have ruined the recovery ships entire day.
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Originally Posted by BobZ
(Post 2522331)
Good thing. Hitting the deck at 300mph would have ruined the recovery ships entire day.
It hit the water close enough to the drone ship to damage 2X thrusters! :eek: . |
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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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?
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Originally Posted by sailingfun
(Post 2522096)
Wasn't that the expensive important one?
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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.
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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. |
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. 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. |
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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