Launch News SpaceX Falcon 9 Return to Flight with 11 Orbcomm-2 satellites, December 21/22, 2015

[DaveS]

The enthusiasm is awesome. The enthusiasm right outside mission control, not so awesome. Some people have work to do.

And I think the hipsters need to shave and tuck in their shirts. MC should have standards:

Remember that down the road there will be astronauts on these rockets. Having mission control look like the monkey cage at the zoo during feeding time is not a good idea.

What you see is not MCC-X but the actual factory floor where the Falcons are manufactured. Remember, SpaceX HQ is more than a business/administrative HQ, it's an all-in-one deal. Very similar to the KSC Operations&Checkout Building which has the flight crew quarters on the second floor. This goes all the way back to when SpaceX was still launching Falcon 1s.

 

[Frilock]

I can't wait to see a Falcon 9 Heavy where three first stages come flying back to land!

I don't think they're planning on doing a core stage recover. Or they'll probably try to barge it at least I would think.

 

[Pablo49]

The enthusiasm is awesome. The enthusiasm right outside mission control, not so awesome. Some people have work to do.

And I think the hipsters need to shave and tuck in their shirts. MC should have standards:

Remember that down the road there will be astronauts on these rockets. Having mission control look like the monkey cage at the zoo during feeding time is not a good idea.

That was also early 1970, though. What he is wearing is also something he'd probably be seen just wearing around his house. You aren't better at watching a computer screen because you have nice slacks on instead of blue jeans. I mean, by all means, argue you prefer them dress nice or something, but don't argue it makes any actual difference, that is just silly.

But I guess you're right, NASA would never get so excited after nailin' it.

And ESA wouldn't be caught dead losing their minds while wearing adorable Philae t-shirts.

No monkies to be seen here!

(related: I want a philae tshirt.)

 

[Urwumpe]

I can't wait to see a Falcon 9 Heavy where three first stages come flying back to land!

I would say the landing is then just about one thing

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Yeah, but there is a good difference to consider.

1. It ain't over before the fat lady sings.
2. If you celebrate too soon, you look like a real jerk.
3. If you do it wrong, people will spend more time discussing your aloha shirt than the spaceflight history you just did with your coworkers.
4. Nothing looks cooler than a steely-eyed missile man unbuttoning his shirt after landing to expose the "Worst first landing ever!" shirt below.
5. Your customers don't want to see Appaloosa teenagers handling their multi-billion dollar investment. Regardless how "modern" and "cool" your customer are themselves, no orchestrated enthusiasm will ever be a replacement for professionalism.
6. The good old German football rule: Who celebrates hard can also work hard.

(related: I want a philae tshirt.)

I have two here. :lol:

 

[Andy44]

I can't wait to see a Falcon 9 Heavy where three first stages come flying back to land!

I can't wait to see one where the upper stage goes around for a landing.

 

[Thunder Chicken]

I can't wait to see one where the upper stage goes around for a landing.

And the Dragon lands on the next pad.

 

[Urwumpe]

I can't wait to see a swimming pool on the moon. So what?

 

[Andy44]

I can't wait to see a swimming pool on the moon. So what?

We're having a moment, here, don't wreck it!

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And, BTW, a swimming pool on the moon sounds awesome.

 

[Thunder Chicken]

We're having a moment, here, don't wreck it!

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And, BTW, a swimming pool on the moon sounds awesome.

https://what-if.xkcd.com/124/

 

[C3PO]

And, BTW, a swimming pool on the moon sounds awesome.

I want one in shape of a guitar amp like Chet Atkins'.

 

[RGClark]

In case you missed it:
SpaceX Falcon 9 launch and first stage landing, ORBCOMM-2 successful mission - YouTube

Congrats to SpaceX on the successful launch and landing.

Bob Clark

 

[Kyle]

Family members in Merritt Island didn't see the landing but definitely heard it.

Twin sonic booms were heard once again across Cape Canaveral.

 

[Cosmic Penguin]

From Elon:

Elon Musk @elonmusk
Falcon 9 standing on LZ-1 at Cape Canaveral

 

[Kyle]

Video from Port Canaveral if I'm not mistaken.

 

[boogabooga]

Reuse, or put in museum?

 

[Kyle]

Reuse, or put in museum?

This stage will never fly again as I understand it, nor will it be put into a museum (although if I were Elon I'd have it placed in my front yard).

 

[Andy44]

This stage will never fly again as I understand it, nor will it be put into a museum (although if I were Elon I'd have it placed in my front yard).

Taken apart for testing, then?

It looks a bit scorched. I wonder if some of that is from the second stage's jet wash.

 

[Cosmic Penguin]

 

[Kyle]

Taken apart for testing, then?

It looks a bit scorched. I wonder if some of that is from the second stage's jet wash.

Correct. As I understand it the next stage that'll be recovered will be the one that'll be reused.

 

[MaverickSawyer]

Heh. So, Blue Origin will still be the first to demonstrate reusability, then.