Jump to content

SpaceX violated its launch license in explosive Starship test


Recommended Posts

It's fairly rare to have a second stage reenter over land.  Most of the time these launch companies will intentionally deorbit over the ocean, but this one failed to relight it's engine after it's mission was over, leaving it in orbit for an extended period of time.  

Link to comment
Share on other sites

2 hours ago, mclumber1 said:

It's fairly rare to have a second stage reenter over land.  Most of the time these launch companies will intentionally deorbit over the ocean, but this one failed to relight it's engine after it's mission was over, leaving it in orbit for an extended period of time.  

 

I wonder if this will delay Crew 2, NASA might be worried about the engine reliability after this. Losing the second stage engine=abort.

 

Elon soon gonna hate the FAA as much as he hates the SEC.

Link to comment
Share on other sites

I'm surprised they decided to launch during the heavy fog conditions.  Not that this particular mishap would have been prevented if the air was clear, but it would make it a lot easier to find the potential cause if visibility was good.

 

In other SpaceX news, a press conference was held this morning that announced the last 2 of 4 astronauts that will fly aboard a privately chartered Dragon spacecraft.  The launch is supposed to occur as early as September and last 3 or so days.  It's a free flying mission, so it won't be visiting the Space Station.  This mission will mark the first 100% commercial manned mission (no government/military astronauts), and it will also include the youngest American to ever fly in space - a 29 year old cancer survivor.   The Dragon is also going to have a badass cupola window where the docking port would normally be, for 180 degree views for its passengers. 

 

Exu93-nU8AAMAiC?format=jpg&name=4096x409

Link to comment
Share on other sites

  • 4 weeks later...
  • 2 weeks later...
2 minutes ago, mclumber1 said:

 

The real news is that Jeff Bezos is finally launching people into space in July!*  Blue Origin was actually founded BEFORE SpaceX. 

 

*Not into orbit, just into suborbital space, straight up and down. 


Does this come with my Prime subscription 

Link to comment
Share on other sites

  • 2 months later...

Join the conversation

You can post now and register later. If you have an account, sign in now to post with your account.
Note: Your post will require moderator approval before it will be visible.

Guest
Reply to this topic...

×   Pasted as rich text.   Paste as plain text instead

  Only 75 emoji are allowed.

×   Your link has been automatically embedded.   Display as a link instead

×   Your previous content has been restored.   Clear editor

×   You cannot paste images directly. Upload or insert images from URL.

  • Recently Browsing   0 members

    • No registered users viewing this page.
×
×
  • Create New...