The Falcon fleet’s life leading rocket completed its 19th and final launch and landing on December 23. This one reusable rocket booster alone launched to orbit 2 astronauts and more than 860 satellites — totaling 260+ metric tons — in ~3.5 years
During transport back to Port early this morning, the booster tipped over on the droneship due to high winds and waves. Newer Falcon boosters have upgraded landing legs with the capability to self-level and mitigate this type of issue
Source: @SpaceX
During transport back to Port early this morning, the booster tipped over on the droneship due to high winds and waves. Newer Falcon boosters have upgraded landing legs with the capability to self-level and mitigate this type of issue
Source: @SpaceX
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Fleet leader 1058 on its first of 19 missions carrying NASA's Doug Hurley and Bob Behnken into orbit on May 30, 2020
Source: @LaunchPhoto
Source: @LaunchPhoto
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During transport back to Port early this morning, the booster tipped over on the droneship due to high winds and waves. Newer Falcon boosters have upgraded landing legs with the capability to self-level and mitigate this type of issue
Super disappointing and sad to lose booster 1058.
Tippy boosters occur when you get a certain set of landing conditions that lead to the legs having uneven loading. Heavy wind or sea state then cause the booster to teeter and slide which can lead to even worse leg loading. In this state, securing with the OG (Octograbber) is super challenging and often only partial successful
We came up with self leveling legs that immediately equalize leg loads on landing after experiencing a severe tippy booster two years ago on Christmas (first flight of 1069). The fleet is mostly outfitted, but 1058, given its age, was not. It met its fate when it hit intense wind and waves resulting in failure of a partially secured OG less than 100 miles from home.
One thing is for sure… we will make lemonade out of lemons and learn as much as possible from historic 1058 on our path to aircraft like operations.
Source: RT @TurkeyBeaver, @SpaceX
VP of Launch at SpaceX
Tippy boosters occur when you get a certain set of landing conditions that lead to the legs having uneven loading. Heavy wind or sea state then cause the booster to teeter and slide which can lead to even worse leg loading. In this state, securing with the OG (Octograbber) is super challenging and often only partial successful
We came up with self leveling legs that immediately equalize leg loads on landing after experiencing a severe tippy booster two years ago on Christmas (first flight of 1069). The fleet is mostly outfitted, but 1058, given its age, was not. It met its fate when it hit intense wind and waves resulting in failure of a partially secured OG less than 100 miles from home.
One thing is for sure… we will make lemonade out of lemons and learn as much as possible from historic 1058 on our path to aircraft like operations.
Source: RT @TurkeyBeaver, @SpaceX
VP of Launch at SpaceX
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Falcon 9 B1058 🫡
A portion of the record-setting Falcon 9 booster remains on board the Just Read the Instructions droneship. After its 19th launch and landing, the vehicle tipped over in rough seas during the transit back to Port Canaveral, and its top portion broke off.
Source: @johnkrausphotos
A portion of the record-setting Falcon 9 booster remains on board the Just Read the Instructions droneship. After its 19th launch and landing, the vehicle tipped over in rough seas during the transit back to Port Canaveral, and its top portion broke off.
Source: @johnkrausphotos
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Falcon 9 B1058 🫡 A portion of the record-setting Falcon 9 booster remains on board the Just Read the Instructions droneship. After its 19th launch and landing, the vehicle tipped over in rough seas during the transit back to Port Canaveral, and its top portion…
We are planning to salvage the engines and do life leader inspections on the remaining hardware. There is still quite a bit of value in this booster. We will not let it go to waste.
Source: @edwards345
VP of Falcon Launch Vehicles at SpaceX, Falcon 9 Product Director, Falcon 1 Lead Engineer
Source: @edwards345
VP of Falcon Launch Vehicles at SpaceX, Falcon 9 Product Director, Falcon 1 Lead Engineer
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JRTI and the remnants of Falcon 9 B1058 have returned to Port Canaveral.
Source: @johnkrausphotos
Source: @johnkrausphotos
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One toasty marshmallow in tow, back from a 39 day trip to the ISS.
For those NASA livery fans, at least one beautiful WORM logo did make it back to Port Canaveral.
Source: @JerryPikePhoto
For those NASA livery fans, at least one beautiful WORM logo did make it back to Port Canaveral.
Source: @JerryPikePhoto
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