SpaceX should be forced to comply with Justice Department subpoena in probe of company’s hiring practices, judge recommends
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SpaceX should be forced to comply with Justice Department subpoena in probe of company's hiring practices, judge recommends
A judge recommended that SpaceX be forced to comply with a DOJ subpoena in a probe into whether the company illegally discriminated against foreign applicants.
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🚀 SN11 Flight Update
🕐 Last Updated: 13:43 UTC - 30/03
Current flight checklist for a flight of SN11 today:
🟢 TFR
🟢 NOTMAR
🟢 Road Closure
🟢 Static fire
🟢 SpaceX updates website
🟢 FAA approval
🟢 Evacuation notice
🌥 Visibility: Non-existent. Some people predicting a clearing soon.
🟢 Pad Clear
🟢 Final Checkouts
🟢 Recondender
🟢 Tank Farm Activity
🟢 Propellant Loading
🟢 Methane Vent
🟢 Engine Chill
🔴 Launch Imminent
🚀 Estimated Launch: 14:00 UTC
🔥 Static Fires:
- Static Fire 15/03 (Aborted at ignition)
- Static Fire 22/03 (Video)
- Static Fire 26/03 (Video)
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#SN11 @SpaceXChat
🕐 Last Updated: 13:43 UTC - 30/03
Current flight checklist for a flight of SN11 today:
🟢 TFR
🟢 NOTMAR
🟢 Road Closure
🟢 Static fire
🟢 SpaceX updates website
🟢 FAA approval
🟢 Evacuation notice
🌥 Visibility: Non-existent. Some people predicting a clearing soon.
🟢 Pad Clear
🟢 Final Checkouts
🟢 Recondender
🟢 Tank Farm Activity
🟢 Propellant Loading
🟢 Methane Vent
🟢 Engine Chill
🔴 Launch Imminent
🚀 Estimated Launch: 14:00 UTC
🔥 Static Fires:
- Static Fire 15/03 (Aborted at ignition)
- Static Fire 22/03 (Video)
- Static Fire 26/03 (Video)
Official Stream
#SN11 @SpaceXChat
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Starship | SN11 | High-Altitude Flight Test
On Tuesday, March 30, SpaceX launched its fourth high-altitude flight test of Starship from Starbase in Texas. Similar to previous high-altitude flight tests, Starship Serial Number 11 (SN11) was powered through ascent by three Raptor engines, each shutting…
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Ended in a RUD.
Remember, it's a test program and they've gained a lot of wins from the four flights. Stable controlled descent is one, but long-duration Raptor performance deserves a shoutout.
https://twitter.com/NASASpaceflight/status/1376884533841170432
Remember, it's a test program and they've gained a lot of wins from the four flights. Stable controlled descent is one, but long-duration Raptor performance deserves a shoutout.
https://twitter.com/NASASpaceflight/status/1376884533841170432
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Ended in a RUD. Remember, it's a test program and they've gained a lot of wins from the four flights. Stable controlled descent is one, but long-duration Raptor performance deserves a shoutout. This was the last view from SpaceX and sign off from John Insprucker:…
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SN11 Debris Falling
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🚀 SN11 Flight Roundup
🕙 Last Updated: 14:19 UTC 30/03
Media:
- Video of debris falling
- Photo of SN11 at apogee
- Frame from falling debris showing what looks like a landing leg
ℹ️ SN11 had a nominal ascent, maneuvering and descent before lighting one Raptor for landing but exploded possibly in air. Visibility is poor so we can't tell what happened or where. SpaceX has detailed telemetry so the test result is concerning but a lot of valuable data has been collected as usual.
(Stay tuned for more...)
⚠️ The poor visibility did not cause the issue. Fog does not cause engine failure or any issues. It may mean it takes them longer to figure out what happened but it did not affect the vehicle.
📰 News:
Eric Berger on Twitter:
- "From some photos, it looks like the belly flop maneuver may not have gone entirely as planned during SN11's flight. The vehicle broke appears to have broken apart well above the ground.
Data is good, but this is not a great day." Source
- "Trevor said the vehicle was rotating about its axis more than during previous flights (he has been in South Texas for all of them). This suggests there was an issue with the belly flop maneuver, but of course none of this is confirmed." Source
Elon Musk on Twitter:
- "A high production rate solves many ills" Source
- "At least the crater is in the right place!" Source
⚠️ "Looks like engine 2 had issues on ascent & didn’t reach operating chamber pressure during landing burn, but, in theory, it wasn’t needed.
Something significant happened shortly after landing burn start. Should know what it was once we can examine the bits later today." Source
- "SN15 rolls to launch pad in a few days. It has hundreds of design improvements across structures, avionics/software & engine.
Hopefully, one of those improvements covers this problem. If not, then retrofit will add a few more days." Source
- "Next major technology rev is at SN20. Those ships will be orbit-capable with heat shield & stage separation system. Ascent success probability is high.
However, SN20+ vehicles will probably need many flight attempts to survive Mach 25 entry heating & land intact." Source
#SN11 @SpaceXChat
🕙 Last Updated: 14:19 UTC 30/03
Media:
- Video of debris falling
- Photo of SN11 at apogee
- Frame from falling debris showing what looks like a landing leg
ℹ️ SN11 had a nominal ascent, maneuvering and descent before lighting one Raptor for landing but exploded possibly in air. Visibility is poor so we can't tell what happened or where. SpaceX has detailed telemetry so the test result is concerning but a lot of valuable data has been collected as usual.
(Stay tuned for more...)
⚠️ The poor visibility did not cause the issue. Fog does not cause engine failure or any issues. It may mean it takes them longer to figure out what happened but it did not affect the vehicle.
📰 News:
Eric Berger on Twitter:
- "From some photos, it looks like the belly flop maneuver may not have gone entirely as planned during SN11's flight. The vehicle broke appears to have broken apart well above the ground.
Data is good, but this is not a great day." Source
- "Trevor said the vehicle was rotating about its axis more than during previous flights (he has been in South Texas for all of them). This suggests there was an issue with the belly flop maneuver, but of course none of this is confirmed." Source
Elon Musk on Twitter:
- "A high production rate solves many ills" Source
- "At least the crater is in the right place!" Source
⚠️ "Looks like engine 2 had issues on ascent & didn’t reach operating chamber pressure during landing burn, but, in theory, it wasn’t needed.
Something significant happened shortly after landing burn start. Should know what it was once we can examine the bits later today." Source
- "SN15 rolls to launch pad in a few days. It has hundreds of design improvements across structures, avionics/software & engine.
Hopefully, one of those improvements covers this problem. If not, then retrofit will add a few more days." Source
- "Next major technology rev is at SN20. Those ships will be orbit-capable with heat shield & stage separation system. Ascent success probability is high.
However, SN20+ vehicles will probably need many flight attempts to survive Mach 25 entry heating & land intact." Source
#SN11 @SpaceXChat
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SN11 orange flash then falling debris
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https://twitter.com/TheFavoritist/status/1376892423268397060
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[Christian Davenport] Here’s how the Starship/FAA-inspector thing went down, according to a person familiar: The inspector was in Boca last week, waiting for SpaceX to fly. It didn't, and he was told SpaceX would not fly Monday (today) or possibly all of this week bc it couldn’t get road closures.
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Christian Davenport
Here’s how the Starship/FAA-inspector thing went down, according to a person familiar: The inspector was in Boca last week, waiting for SpaceX to fly. It didn't, and he was told SpaceX would not fly Monday (today) or possibly all of this week bc it couldn’t…
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[Elon Musk] Looks like engine 2 had issues on ascent & didn’t reach operating chamber pressure during landing burn, but, in theory, it wasn’t needed. Something significant happened shortly after landing burn start. Should know what it was once we can examine the bits later today.
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Elon Musk
@SpaceX Looks like engine 2 had issues on ascent & didn’t reach operating chamber pressure during landing burn, but, in theory, it wasn’t needed. Something significant happened shortly after landing burn start. Should know what it was once we can examine…
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Elon Musk: SN15 rolls to launch pad in a few days. It has hundreds of design improvements across structures, avionics/software & engine. Hopefully, one of those improvements covers this problem. If not, then retrofit will add a few more days.
https://twitter.com/elonmusk/status/1376894241792737280
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Elon Musk
@Adamklotz_ @SpaceX SN15 rolls to launch pad in a few days. It has hundreds of design improvements across structures, avionics/software & engine. Hopefully, one of those improvements covers this problem. If not, then retrofit will add a few more days.
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I know this doesn’t mean much to you guys but my company started receiving orders to cast aluminum for SpaceX today!
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Inspiration4: Meet The First All-Civilian Space Crew
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Meet The First All-Civilian Space Crew | Inspiration4 Livestream
Inspiration4, the world’s first all-civilian mission to space, today announced the final two members of the four-person crew that will undertake a historic voyage to the stars later this year. Representing the mission pillar of Generosity is Christopher…
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[Official] The Inspiration4 mission will have a glass cupola instead of the docking adapter
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A new view for crew
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One of the last sunsets I got to spend with SN11. Godspeed, Starship.
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SpaceX newest launcher after the recent outcomes on the Starship test campaign announced, render leaked!
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Falcon 9 Boosters - Timeline from 2010 to Q1 2021 (Bonus: Falcon 1 and Starship Timelines)
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Falcon 9 Boosters - Timeline from 2010 to Q1 2021 (Bonus: Falcon 1...
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Grant County, WA Sheriff Twitter: SpaceX recovered a Composite-Overwrapped Pressure Vessel from last week’s Falcon 9 re-entry
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Grant County Sheriff
SpaceX recovered a Composite-Overwrapped Pressure Vessel from last week’s Falcon 9 re-entry. It was found on private property in southwest Grant County this week. Media and treasure hunters: we are not disclosing specifics. The property owner simply wants…
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SpaceX and NASA entering final preparations for Crew-2 launch
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SpaceX and NASA entering final preparations for Crew-2 launch - NASASpaceFlight.com
With launch now just a few weeks away, SpaceX and NASA have entered final preparations…
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SN11 launch and explosion slowmo with binaural audio
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Starship SN11 launch and explosion debris slowmo / binaural sound
Listen to the sounds of liftoff then hear the explosion and see debris fall from thick fog! Wear headphones but also ... booms warning.
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Multiple-highspeed cameras and binaural microphones were in place capturing the aftermath of rocket pieces returning to…
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SpaceX's flightworthy boosters as of Apr 3, 2021
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