News Changes to the SpaceX BFR rocket.

I see that they're testing some different TPS materials on various locations on the hull. Experimentation is good.
 
T0, liftoff!!!
 
Separation and ignitions
1 engine missing in the booster burn back
 
Go for booster return!
 
Booster coming in hot....
 
Booster back in the tower!
 
It was missing 1 engine, then only 1 was working and now no telemetry...
 
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The footage of the engine relight blasting the exhaust plume out of the way was something else.

I missed it, but why was there so much glow coming from behind the engine bells in the engine bay?
 
If it is done, I think it should still crash in the Atlantic, with 21317km/h... anyone want to make a quick check in Orbiter?
 
"No comms with Starship"

Well, the day is done: 2 big rockets going up, not a bad day!
 
I wonder if they are still having problems with LOX venting causing fires like on IFT-2.

Amazing that they can catch a stage that is almost as large as a Saturn IVB. Completely crazy.
 
GLS said:
If it is done, I think it should still crash in the Atlantic, with 21317km/h... anyone want to make a quick check in Orbiter?
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Yes, I get 5000 km range after cut-off with some basic ICBM equations, of course I had to guess a lot there, so it might not be accurate. To the African shore, Starship would need to travel about 9000 km.
 
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