@BocaChicaGal: Sheriff Deputy just hand delivered this notice to me. I guess we will be outside watching the hop.
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<b>r/SpaceX official CRS-18 Release, Deorbit and Recovery Thread</b>
<a href="/#%20MC%20//%20section%20intro"></a>Welcome to the <a href="/r/SpaceX">r/SpaceX</a> official CRS-18 Release, Deorbit and Recovery ThreadI'm <a href="/u/Hitura-nobad">u/Hitura-nobad</a> hosting the release and recovery of the CRS-18 Dragon spacecraft!<a href="/#%20MC%20//%20section%20events"></a>TimelineTimeUpdate<a href="/#%20MC%20//%20row%200"></a> T-2d 0hThread going live<a href="/#%20MC%20//%20section%20viewing"></a>About The RecoverySpaceX is going to conclude the CRS-18 Cargo Dragon mission to the International Space Station on August 27th with the Deorbit and Recovery of this spacecraft. Dragon will splash down in the Pacific Ocean approximately 482 km southwest of Los Angeles. The west coast dragon recovery ship NRC Quest will be waiting at the landing zone to pick dragon up and bring it back to the harbor.<a href="/#%20MC%20//%20section%20stats"></a>Payloads on Dragon C108.3<a href="https://www.nasa.gov/press-release/nasa-tv-to-air-us-cargo-ship-departure-from-space-station">Source: NASA</a><strong>Bio-Mining in Microgravity</strong>The <a href="https://www.nasa.gov/mission_pages/station/research/experiments/explorer/Investigation.html?#id=7566">Biorock</a> investigation provides insight into the physical interactions of liquid, rocks and microorganisms in microgravity and improving the efficiency and understanding of mining materials in space. Bio-mining eventually could help explorers on the Moon or Mars get needed materials on site, lessening the need for precious resources from Earth and reducing the amount of supplies explorers must take with them.<strong>Mechanisms of Moss in Microgravity</strong><a href="https://www.nasa.gov/mission_pages/station/research/experiments/explorer/Investigation.html?#id=7892">Space Moss</a> compares mosses grown aboard the space station with those grown on Earth to determine how microgravity affects its growth, development, and other characteristics. Tiny plants without roots, mosses need only a small area for growth, an advantage for their potential use in space and future bases on the Moon or Mars. This investigation also could yield information that aids in engineering other plants to grow better on the Moon and Mars, as well as on Earth.<strong>Improving Tire Manufacturing from Orbit</strong>The <a href="https://www.nasa.gov/mission_pages/station/research/experiments/explorer/Investigation.html?#id=7716">Goodyear Tire</a> investigation uses microgravity to push the limits of silica fillers for tire applications. A better understanding of silica morphology and the relationship between silica structure and its properties could provide improvements for increased fuel efficiency, which would reduce transportation costs and help to protect Earth’s environment.<a href="/#%20MC%20//%20section%20mission"></a>Current Recovery FleetVesselRoleStatus<a href="https://www.spacexfleet.com/nrc-quest">NRC Quest</a>Dragon Recovery ShipOn route to the recovery zone<a href="/#%20MC%20//%20section%20landing"></a>Recovery TimelineTime (Approximate)Event27 August, 14:15 UTCstart of NASA-TV coverage for the release27 August, 14:42 UTCRelease from the SSRMS (Robotic Arm)27 August, 19:22 UTCDeorbit Burn (No Video Coverage)27 August, 20:21 UTCSplashdown (No Video Coverage)<a href="/#%20MC%20//%20section%20resources"></a>Links & Resources<a href="https://www.marinetraffic.com">MarineTraffic</a> - Useful when ships are closer to land!<a href="https://www.google.com/maps/d/viewer?hl=en&mid=17sTdDuaLN-EJeuALqkvhM2hULM5lvIKZ&ll=32.12289698742197%2C-121.25001614999996&z=8">Recovery Zone Map</a> - Thanks to <a href="/u/Raul74Cz">u/Raul74Cz</a><a href="https://twitter.com/SpaceXFleet">SpaceXFleet Updates</a> - Twitter Updates!<a href="https://www.spacexfleet.com/">SpaceXFleet.com</a> - SpaceXFleet Information!<a href="/#%20MC%20//%20section%20participate"></a>Participate in the discussion!Please post small launch updates, discussions, and…

<b>Starhopper 200m Hop Official Discussion & Updates Thread!</b>
<a href="/#%20MC%20//%20section%20intro"></a>About the MissionHello, I'm <a href="/u/ModeHopper">u/ModeHopper</a> and tomorrow is hop day (hopefully)! I will be your host for this, the third SpaceX hop of 2019. If you have updates or resources that you think should be added to this post the most immediate way to contact me is on Twitter @HopperMode, alternatively you can leave them in the comments below and I will check back periodically in the lead up to the launch.OverviewFor this launch SpaceX will attempt it's second untethered hop of the prototype launch vehicle colloquially known as <em>Starhopper</em> from their Boca Chica facility in Texas. The vehicle is expected to ascend using it's single Raptor engine to an altitude of 200m before performing a controlled landing. The primary aim of the mission is to test the flight dynamics of both the vehicle and the Raptor engine to better inform decisions concerning their next generation launch vehicle <em>Starship</em>. Previously, Starhopper performed a short tethered hop and a 20m untethered hop - this will be the final flight for the vehicle before it is retired and superseded by the Mk.1 and Mk.2 orbital prototype Starships under construction in Boca Chica (Tx.) and Cocoa (Fl.).SchedulePrimary launch window opens: <strong>Monday, August 26 at 21:00 UTC (16:00 CDT).</strong>Primary launch window closes: <strong>Monday, August 26 at 21:15 UTC (16:15 CDT).</strong>Scrub Counter<strong>0</strong> Scrubs &#129310;Facts and Stats3rd hop of the Starhopper vehicle.2nd untethered hop of the Starhopper vehicle.6th production Raptor engine ever made.This will be the longest duration flight of a Raptor engine to date.Launch VehicleTypeNameLocationFirst stage"Starhopper" Test UnitSpaceX Boca Chica, TexasSecond stageN/AN/A    Live UpdatesMission StateCurrently GO for launch, expected at 21:00 UTC on Monday August 26<a href="/#%20MC%20//%20section%20events"></a>TimelineTimeUpdate<a href="/#%20MC%20//%20row%200"></a> T-1d 4hThread goes live<a href="/#%20MC%20//%20section%20viewing"></a>Launch SitePlaceLocationCoordinates &#127760;Sunrise &#127749;Sunset &#127751;Time zone &#8986;Launch site<a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/SpaceX_South_Texas_Launch_Site">SpaceX South Texas Launch Site</a><a href="https://tools.wmflabs.org/geohack/geohack.php?pagename=SpaceX_South_Texas_Launch_Site&params=25.997_N_97.157_W_">25° 59′ N, 97° 9′ W</a>07:0719:56UTC-5Landing site<a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/SpaceX_South_Texas_Launch_Site">SpaceX South Texas Landing Pad</a><a href="https://tools.wmflabs.org/geohack/geohack.php?pagename=SpaceX_South_Texas_Launch_Site&params=25.997_N_97.157_W_">25° 59′ N, 97° 9′ W</a>07:0719:56UTC-5Weather - Boca Chica, Tx. 1 2Launch windowWeatherTemperatureWindProb. of rainVisibilityUV IndexProb. of weather scrubPrimary launch window&#127780;&#65039; <em>Partly Cloudy</em>&#127777;&#65039; <em>33°C (91°F)</em>&#127788;&#65039; <em>19 mph SSE</em>&#128167; <em>10%</em>&#128064; <em>8 mi</em><em>Extreme</em>&#128721; <em>Very Low</em>Sources: 1. <a href="https://weather.com/weather/today/l/14f156cf3bef21428476e88a245155c0af9eac08534e25960539154a8f2cef7b">www.weather.com</a> 2. <a href="https://forecast.weather.gov/MapClick.php?lat=25.995480000000043&lon=-97.16547999999995#.XWKiyfx7mUk">NOAA</a><a href="/#%20MC%20//%20section%20stats"></a>    Watch &#128308; LIVEYouTube &#128250;LinkNote<a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cn5j_E2CcqE">South Padre Island Streamt</a>Live 24/7<a href="https://www.spadre.com/default.htm">South Padre Island Stream - direct</a>Live 24/7<a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kqZDeKHDwb4">LabPadre Stream</a>Live 24/7<a href="https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC6uKrU_WqJ1R2HMTY3LIx5Q">Everyday Astronaut - livestream</a>Not yet liveRelays &#128225;TBA<a href="/#%20MC%20//%20section%20mission"></a>    Useful ResourcesEssentialsLinkSource<a href="https://twitter.com/BocaChicaGal…

[PDF] The FAA permit for SpaceX's 150m Starship hopper test has been posted!
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Milestone Achieved! SpaceX to Launch Astranis’s First Commercial Satellite Into Orbit As Early As Next Year
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Elon on Starhopper Scrub: Igniters need to be inspected. We will try again tomorrow same time.
https://twitter.com/elonmusk/status/1166141136198488064

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Watertowers CAN fly!!!
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SpaceX Dragon Capsule Returns to Earth with NASA Science Haul
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4K Replay: Starship Hopper 150 Meter Hover Test
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Submitted August 28, 2019 at 06:44PM by TMahlman
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Scott Manley: Starship Hopper's Biggest, Lastest Flight Above Texas
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Submitted August 28, 2019 at 06:04PM by Fizrock
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Slow Motion 4K StarHopper 150m Hop and COPV flying off
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Submitted August 28, 2019 at 07:11PM by everydayastronaut
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Elon Musk on Twitter: Aiming for 20km flight in Oct & orbit attempt shortly thereafter. Starship update will be on Sept 28th, anniversary of SpaceX reaching orbit. Starship Mk 1 will be fully assembled by that time.
https://twitter.com/elonmusk/status/1166860032052539392

Submitted August 29, 2019 at 01:52AM by Caemyr
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Elon Musk on Twitter - "Probably 18m [diameter] for next-gen system"
https://twitter.com/elonmusk/status/1166856662336102401

Submitted August 29, 2019 at 01:35AM by jclishman
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SpaceX expands its Smallsat program
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Submitted August 29, 2019 at 03:09AM by 675longtail
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Leaked Snapchat photos from inside of Starship mk1 at Boca Chica site
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Submitted August 29, 2019 at 04:04AM by CrazyErik16
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Hurricane Dorian forecast to hit Cape, SpaceX is "closely monitoring weather conditions and planning to take all necessary precautions to protect our employees and safeguard facilities in the potentially affected area"
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Submitted August 29, 2019 at 07:16PM by waitingForMars
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NASA + SpaceX
NASA seem destined to use Starship to visit new worlds, and there are definite signs they are preparing to make this bold change in course. On Tuesday the Inspector General of NASA challenged Congress, requesting the launch vehicle used for 2023 Europa Clipper should be chosen through a commercial bid process instead of Congress continuing to mandate SLS. This was quickly endorsed by NASA Chief Jim Bridenstine, who went further declaring: “I will follow the law.” He is implying Congress might be breaking the law if they continue to mandate SLS because federal contracts require a competitive bidding process, where feasible. The IGN makes a strong case too, SLS won’t be available until at least 2025 because its fully booked for Artemis and a timely launch on a commercial vehicle would save ~$1bn for Europa Clipper.Increasingly Congress is becoming isolated, many at NASA are coming round to the possibilities offered by SpaceX, particularly their Starship Launch System. And why not, the prospect of field trips to the moon, Mars, Europa or wherever they please must be mouth-watering to these career scientists. It’s not just individuals, whole NASA centers are swinging towards using Starship. For example Johnson Space Center has been effectively excluded from Artemis work and no doubt looking for new possibilities, preferably in the human space flight arena. JSC is situated at Houston hence has Starship development in their backyard at Boca Chica. Not only that they are the logical choice as intermediary to SpaceX, given their previous experience handling lunar landers for Apollo (arguably Starship is a very fancy crew lander). Many other centers would also like a piece of the Starship action and becoming increasingly vocal in their support."This isn't about us doing it [landing on the moon] — it's about America doing it. He's [Elon Musk’s got] an American company. I'd love to partner with him [on Starship] and get that done." ~ Jeff DeWit, NASA CFOFreeing up Europa Clipper for commercial launch is the next logical step in NASA’s transition to a brighter commercial future with much broader horizons. Admittedly, Clipper will likely fly on Falcon Heavy because its flight proven, inexpensive and the most capable vehicle available. However, this would mark a precedent that commercial launch vehicles can work alongside SLS to support beyond Earth orbit missions. No doubt SpaceX have also bid Falcon Heavy for LOP-G cargo delivery, so they are working on many fronts. While previously Falcon Heavy might have been viewed as a distraction from Starship development, it could actually become the key to unlock NASA’s adoption of Starship.Jim Bridenstine appears genuine in his desire to improve NASA’s prospects despite political headwinds. While it’s true NASA relies on SLS supporters in Congress to help pass their budget, given the significant increase in funding proposed for Artemis, there should be plenty of money to go around for everyone. Who knows, Starship’s maiden flight is due in 2021 (roughly two years before Clipper) perhaps SpaceX could offer a twofer: Europa Clipper and Lander – all launched by reusable Starship. This Congress challenge could seriously advance the prospects for sustained space exploration. SpaceX + NASA, a marriage made in heaven!

Submitted August 29, 2019 at 02:49PM by CProphet
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