Crew Dragon trunk from today’s In-Flight abort was recovered by Go Navigator
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The trunk is on board GO Navigator. #SpaceXFleet #SpaceX @SpaceXFleet
Crew Dragon Home, via NASASpaceflight
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Nasa/SpaceX complete final major flight test of crew spacecraft
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NASA, SpaceX Complete Final Major Flight Test of Crew Spacecraft
NASA and SpaceX completed a launch escape demonstration of the company’s Crew Dragon spacecraft and Falcon 9 rocket Sunday. This was the final major flight test of the spacecraft before it begins carrying astronauts to the International Space Station under…
Central Florida weather radar picked up Falcon 9's 'successful' explosion over the Atlantic today.
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Radar shows SpaceX’s Falcon 9 rocket exploding
ORLANDO, Fla. — Minutes after takeoff of the SpaceX In-Flight Abort test launch from SLC 39A Cape Canaveral, smoke, fuel, debris could be seen on Doppler 9HD as the Falcon 9 rocket exploded mid-takeoff.
Full gallery of photos I captured at the In-Flight Abort mission
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Falcon 9: In-Flight Abort - John Kraus Photos
January 19th, 2020: A SpaceX Falcon 9 rocket launches from LC-39A at Kennedy Space Center at 10:30 A.M. EST, launching a Crew Dragon capsule that intentionally aborted 84 seconds into flight, demonstrating the spacecraft’s ability to separate from Falcon…
Elon on Twitter "Dragon trunk from in-flight abort test is in surprisingly good shape!"
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@SpaceX Dragon trunk from in-flight abort test is in surprisingly good shape!
SpaceX on Twitter: Static fire of Falcon 9 complete ahead of launching 60 Starlink satellites. Due to extreme weather in the recovery area, team is evaluating best launch opportunity
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Static fire of Falcon 9 complete ahead of launching 60 Starlink satellites. Due to extreme weather in the recovery area, team is evaluating best launch opportunity
SpaceX's inflight abort test paves way to commercial human spaceflight
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SpaceX's inflight abort test paves way to commercial human spaceflight
A commercial space launch industry, with companies such as SpaceX and Boeing competing against one another, has every potential to lower the cost of space travel.
NASA Post Launch Media Conference Summary
NASA Post Launch Media Conference SummaryMore Parachute tests to come (at least 2)Peak Velocity of Dragon was Mach 2.2
Peak Altitude 40km
High winds useful for determining crewed limits
Crewed Launch Hardware ready by end of February
Crewed Launch in Q2
Could be a longer duration mission, NASA has not decided yet
Initial Data looks picture perfect
Net catch of Dragon still something to be considered in the future
'Nothing to announce' on SpaceX having more private customers
Two more system level chute tests to go
2 -3 times the NASA employees working on Crew vs Cargo (for cert. process)
Wind speed at touch down - 27 fps - 13-18 knots
Landing Early on [webcast] timeline - Actually looked nominal to NASA/SpaceX
Too early to say if data from F9 breakup could lead to changes
DM1 crew would need extra training to do longer stay mission
Highest G state was 3.5Gs with 2.3G on the return (compared to 6.5-7G for Soyuz abort)
Launch abort system is capable of 6G
NASA will buy another Soyuz seat to maintain options
Abort timeline was ~700ms
Dragon can abort even if F9 main engines do not shutdownDragon can survive escaping a fireball but this 'should be avoided'
The abort was triggered by having the abort thresholds adjusted so a normal Max-Q would surpass them. When this happened, the Dragon triggered a normal abort, which included it issuing a command to shut down the booster engines. (thanks robbak for this last one)
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NASA Post Launch Media Conference SummaryMore Parachute tests to come (at least 2)Peak Velocity of Dragon was Mach 2.2
Peak Altitude 40km
High winds useful for determining crewed limits
Crewed Launch Hardware ready by end of February
Crewed Launch in Q2
Could be a longer duration mission, NASA has not decided yet
Initial Data looks picture perfect
Net catch of Dragon still something to be considered in the future
'Nothing to announce' on SpaceX having more private customers
Two more system level chute tests to go
2 -3 times the NASA employees working on Crew vs Cargo (for cert. process)
Wind speed at touch down - 27 fps - 13-18 knots
Landing Early on [webcast] timeline - Actually looked nominal to NASA/SpaceX
Too early to say if data from F9 breakup could lead to changes
DM1 crew would need extra training to do longer stay mission
Highest G state was 3.5Gs with 2.3G on the return (compared to 6.5-7G for Soyuz abort)
Launch abort system is capable of 6G
NASA will buy another Soyuz seat to maintain options
Abort timeline was ~700ms
Dragon can abort even if F9 main engines do not shutdownDragon can survive escaping a fireball but this 'should be avoided'
The abort was triggered by having the abort thresholds adjusted so a normal Max-Q would surpass them. When this happened, the Dragon triggered a normal abort, which included it issuing a command to shut down the booster engines. (thanks robbak for this last one)
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NASA Post Launch Media Conference Summary
NASA Post Launch Media Conference Summary - More Parachute tests to come (at least 2) - Peak Velocity of Dragon was Mach 2.2 - Peak Altitude...
<b>Mars Utopia or Indentured Servitude</b>
Last week we heard a little more about SpaceX plans for Mars colonisation, when Elon revealed <a href="https://www.reddit.com/r/spacex/comments/eq2u6y/elonmusk_needs_to_be_such_that_anyone_can_go_to/">loans should be made available to help people relocate to Mars</a>. This raises the important question: what conditions can colonists expect, a harmonious society where people are free to express their creativity and discover their potential - or a cross between a Russian Gulag come salt mine?The main contention with regards to loans is how easily can they be repaid, if the Mars economy is strong with a scarcity of labour, personal debt is barely a consideration but if the economy is vestigial, potentially these debts could become generational…Perhaps a good analogy for a nascent Mars colony would by the landings at Plymouth rock, made possible by loans from merchant adventurers. Trade was quickly established with indigenous people, mainly for furs, which allowed the colonies substantial debt to be repaid in 28 years, despite worsening relations with native Americans. These simple pilgrims with a strong belief in democracy managed to make a colony work despite possessing only the most basic technology, under incredibly tough conditions. Inexorably the local economy burgeoned as the population swelled, laying the foundation for the first world superpower. Mars has no natives that we know of but plenty of resources, primarily informational.At present climate change on Earth is an increasing concern and perhaps on the horizon looms a possible <a href="https://www.iflscience.com/environment/earth-s-magnetic-field-about-flip/">reversal in the planet’s magnetic field</a>. Mars’s early development paralleled Earth’s until it suffered a massive climate collapse after losing its magnetosphere. Such an extreme example of environmental collapse is a great way to discover how planets work, the effects are so extreme it makes evidence building much easier for in situ teams. In addition, Mars has shown tantalizing glimpses of possible life, which promises to be of supreme interest to the scientific community and biotech concerns.It is reasonable to expect the Mars population will compose of two primary groups, permanent/long term colony builders and temporary residents who intend to stay for a synod or two for professional reasons. These Mars transients will largely consist of scientific researchers sent by space agencies and universities to discover Mars’s secrets. Possibly some military personnel might visit to assess the colony from a defence perspective, particularly if China and Russia are mounting similar efforts on the moon or Mars. Big tech names like: Amazon, Alphabet, Microsoft and Apple would love to be linked to futurist Mars and likely invest heavily in commercial development. Early colonists represent the best talent available and are ideally situated to exploit new market opportunities. Overall Mars will likely become a powerhouse for new technology, driven by the need to survive and thrive on this challenging new world. Basically Mars will generate enormous amounts of research information, IP, new designs, property rights and code, all of which easily exported to Earth via a ‘Marslink’ system.Best thing about Mars would be self-determination. Elon suggests <a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lBfi2AcGrTY">the ideal government would be a direct democracy</a>, where all major decisions are made by normal citizens. Facilities and operations would be managed by technocrats elected by the citizenry, so overall a system which is highly responsive to individual needs. Plenty of opportunities there to alleviate personal debt if it becomes a serious problem. In this dutiful frontier society, the ability to contribute something meaningful to the colony would be paramount, so healthcare will likely be viewed as a basic human right, in order to best fulfil their role as citizens. They say a volunteer…
Last week we heard a little more about SpaceX plans for Mars colonisation, when Elon revealed <a href="https://www.reddit.com/r/spacex/comments/eq2u6y/elonmusk_needs_to_be_such_that_anyone_can_go_to/">loans should be made available to help people relocate to Mars</a>. This raises the important question: what conditions can colonists expect, a harmonious society where people are free to express their creativity and discover their potential - or a cross between a Russian Gulag come salt mine?The main contention with regards to loans is how easily can they be repaid, if the Mars economy is strong with a scarcity of labour, personal debt is barely a consideration but if the economy is vestigial, potentially these debts could become generational…Perhaps a good analogy for a nascent Mars colony would by the landings at Plymouth rock, made possible by loans from merchant adventurers. Trade was quickly established with indigenous people, mainly for furs, which allowed the colonies substantial debt to be repaid in 28 years, despite worsening relations with native Americans. These simple pilgrims with a strong belief in democracy managed to make a colony work despite possessing only the most basic technology, under incredibly tough conditions. Inexorably the local economy burgeoned as the population swelled, laying the foundation for the first world superpower. Mars has no natives that we know of but plenty of resources, primarily informational.At present climate change on Earth is an increasing concern and perhaps on the horizon looms a possible <a href="https://www.iflscience.com/environment/earth-s-magnetic-field-about-flip/">reversal in the planet’s magnetic field</a>. Mars’s early development paralleled Earth’s until it suffered a massive climate collapse after losing its magnetosphere. Such an extreme example of environmental collapse is a great way to discover how planets work, the effects are so extreme it makes evidence building much easier for in situ teams. In addition, Mars has shown tantalizing glimpses of possible life, which promises to be of supreme interest to the scientific community and biotech concerns.It is reasonable to expect the Mars population will compose of two primary groups, permanent/long term colony builders and temporary residents who intend to stay for a synod or two for professional reasons. These Mars transients will largely consist of scientific researchers sent by space agencies and universities to discover Mars’s secrets. Possibly some military personnel might visit to assess the colony from a defence perspective, particularly if China and Russia are mounting similar efforts on the moon or Mars. Big tech names like: Amazon, Alphabet, Microsoft and Apple would love to be linked to futurist Mars and likely invest heavily in commercial development. Early colonists represent the best talent available and are ideally situated to exploit new market opportunities. Overall Mars will likely become a powerhouse for new technology, driven by the need to survive and thrive on this challenging new world. Basically Mars will generate enormous amounts of research information, IP, new designs, property rights and code, all of which easily exported to Earth via a ‘Marslink’ system.Best thing about Mars would be self-determination. Elon suggests <a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lBfi2AcGrTY">the ideal government would be a direct democracy</a>, where all major decisions are made by normal citizens. Facilities and operations would be managed by technocrats elected by the citizenry, so overall a system which is highly responsive to individual needs. Plenty of opportunities there to alleviate personal debt if it becomes a serious problem. In this dutiful frontier society, the ability to contribute something meaningful to the colony would be paramount, so healthcare will likely be viewed as a basic human right, in order to best fulfil their role as citizens. They say a volunteer…
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SpaceX on Twitter: “Now targeting January 24 at 10:54 a.m. EST, 15:54 UTC, for launch of 60 Starlink satellites; team is continuing to monitor weather in the recovery area”
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SpaceX
Now targeting January 24 at 10:54 a.m. EST, 15:54 UTC, for launch of 60 Starlink satellites; team is continuing to monitor weather in the recovery area
More photos from the in-flight demonstration of Crew Dragon’s launch escape capabilities
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Elon Musk on Twitter: "Improved Accommodations" [Inside new Boca Chica tent]
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Elon Musk
Improved Accommodations
SpaceX presses on with legal fight against U.S. Air Force over rocket contracts - SpaceNews.com
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SpaceX presses on with legal fight against U.S. Air Force over rocket contracts
SpaceX has asked the U.S. District Court of the Central District of California to hold a hearing on March 2 to consider the company’s protest against the U.S. Air Force.
Weather in the recovery area continues to be unfavorable so team is now targeting Monday, January 27 for launch of Starlink, pending Range availability
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SpaceX
Weather in the recovery area continues to be unfavorable so team is now targeting Monday, January 27 for launch of Starlink, pending Range availability
Nilesat partners with SpaceX to launch Nilesat-301 satellite in 2022
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Nilesat partners with SpaceX to launch Nilesat-301 satellite in 2022 - BroadcastPro ME
Positioned at 7° West, Nilesat-301 will work with Nilesat-201 to provide Ku-band services for the Middle East and North Africa.
SpaceX Demo-2 astronauts speak to the media after Crew Dragon's successful inflight abort test
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SpaceX Demo-2 astronauts speak to the media after Crew Dragon's successful inflight abort test
NASA Astronauts Bob Behnken and Doug Hurley held an informal press conference with the media following SpaceX's successful inflight abort demonstration using...
SpaceX releases preliminary results from Crew Dragon Abort
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SpaceX releases preliminary results from Crew Dragon abort test
Data from the Jan. 19 in-flight launch escape demonstration of SpaceX’s Crew Dragon spacecraft indicate the performance of the capsule’s SuperDraco abort engines was “flawless” as the thrusters boosted the ship away from the top of a Falcon 9 rocket with…
Header Tank test video (credit to SPadre)
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SpaceX Boca Chica - Starship Nose Cone LOX Tank Test January 23, 2020
SpaceX Boca Chica nose cone/header tank test on January 23, 2020.
Starship Header Tank Pressurization Test [01/24/20] (Credit BocaChicaGal)
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SpaceX Boca Chica - Starship Header Tank Pressurization Test
SpaceX conducted a pressurization test of a Starship header tank on Jan. 24 at their Boca Chica launch facility. NSF's BocaChicaGal (Mary) filmed the test fo...