Updates SpaceX Falcon 9 F5 CRS SpX-2 through CRS SpX-12 Updates
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MaverickSawyer
Acolyte of the Probe
First stage has been dropped ad second stage has taken over.
Loving that IR camera.
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SECO-1!
Also, first stage entry burn has been completed.
Loving that IR camera.
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SECO-1!
Also, first stage entry burn has been completed.
Quick_Nick
Passed the Turing Test
Dragon deployed!
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Congrats to SpaceX on the successful launch. Will they say or show anything of the first stage recovery in real time?
Bob Clark
Cosmic Penguin
Geek Penguin in GTO
They say that the re-entry burn did occur and have good video downlink from the first stage at T+8 minutes. I think something will show up later on.....
And most importantly, welcome back in space Dragon! :tiphat:
Kyle
Armchair Astronaut
Wraps up a great week for SpaceX! LC39A acquisition, F9R first flight, and CRS-3.
No word yet on first stage, other than what we heard during the video.
No word yet on first stage, other than what we heard during the video.
Cosmic Penguin
Geek Penguin in GTO
For those who missed:
BrianJ
Addon Developer
Nicely done, SpaceX!
Saw the ISS pass straight overhead in a clear twilight sky here in London, about 6 mins before lift off. About twice as bright as Jupiter.
Went back out with binoculars at about 19:50 GMT and saw four objects in a "T" formation, like this (arrow indicates direction travel)
Dragon, 2nd stage and Solar Panel covers? (or an aircraft! :lol
Should be due another pass in about 30-40 mins, so I'll be back out with the binocs if it's still clear.
Cheers,
Brian
Saw the ISS pass straight overhead in a clear twilight sky here in London, about 6 mins before lift off. About twice as bright as Jupiter.
Went back out with binoculars at about 19:50 GMT and saw four objects in a "T" formation, like this (arrow indicates direction travel)
Dragon, 2nd stage and Solar Panel covers? (or an aircraft! :lol
Should be due another pass in about 30-40 mins, so I'll be back out with the binocs if it's still clear.
Cheers,
Brian
ISProgram
SketchUp Orbinaut
From their Twitter account. From the looks of it, the first stage reentry is/was going good.
Can't wait to see the Youtube video...
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Kyle
Armchair Astronaut
Success!
Elon Musk @elonmusk 31s
Data upload from tracking plane shows landing in Atlantic was good! Several boats enroute through heavy seas.
Elon Musk @elonmusk 31s
Data upload from tracking plane shows landing in Atlantic was good! Several boats enroute through heavy seas.
Cosmic Penguin
Geek Penguin in GTO
And SpaceX version in full length:
Elon Musk @elonmusk
Flight computers continued transmitting for 8 seconds after reaching the water. Stopped when booster went horizontal.
OH YES!
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Hlynkacg
Aspiring rocket scientist
SpaceX's twitter account just reported that the first stage landed safely, roll and decent rates were in limits and the stage continued to transmit data after touchdown, but heavy seas have prevented recovery.
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MaverickSawyer
Acolyte of the Probe
I heard/saw someone mention mud in the flame trench. Seems likely, given the weather they've been having lately.
RisingFury
OBSP developer
I must say I was a bit worried when I saw the gray goop, whatever it may be, shooting out and up into the rocket. Also very funny to see a dirty rocket fly to space.
