SpaceX

[Zimmerframe]

I'd imagine SN15 will be analysed and possibly retired with some parts re-used - engines. That said they could run it again to fly some more sub-orbital tests. Possibly after SN16 as they'd need to add things/make changes.

12,13,14 were all removed from testing or dismantled if they'd been constructed already as they'd already jumped further ahead than expected with earlier testing.

I think the Orbital prototypes start at SN20.

Not sure what number is the switch from 4mm stainless to 3mm stainless for reduced vehicle weight and increased payload capacity.

 

[Zimmerframe]

Not spacex, but the closest thread ..

Today in the news .. Richard Branson gets very high !

Sir Richard Branson takes off on 'extraordinary' space flight

The UK businessman is set to realise a lifetime's ambition by flying to the edge of space.

www.bbc.com

 

[Zimmerframe]

 

[Zimmerframe]

Bollox .. I still had 15km's range left and came back for this only to find it was delayed .. it's an outrage !

 

[RickBullotta]

I'm kinda meh on the Branson/Bezos adventures. They're novelty acts of tourism, not space exploration. SpaceX is the real deal.

 

[Zimmerframe]

I'm kinda meh on the Branson/Bezos adventures. They're novelty acts of tourism, not space exploration. SpaceX is the real deal.

But Bezos has made a giant flying penis ! That must be worth something ?

 

[RickBullotta]

But Bezos has made a giant flying penis ! That must be worth something ?

A few billion thus far...

 

[Zimmerframe]

It's working .. I'm not sure what's happening on their trip, but the guy said they'd return as Ass-tronauts

 

[Zimmerframe]

It certainly kicked ass on altitude gain once on the rocket motor .. I wish I'd gained height that fast today !

 

[RickBullotta]

That Virgin Galactic event was boring AF. What a complete waste of time. Uninspiring and uninteresting.

 

[RickBullotta]

It certainly kicked ass on altitude gain once on the rocket motor .. I wish I'd gained height that fast today !

Felix Baumgartner may not have gotten to 250000 feet, but his accomplishment was 1000X what I wasted an hour watching today.

 

[Zimmerframe]

I don't know if we're being flippant .. but it did seem a bit pointless and not really very exciting. There was some interesting technology and Burt Rutan is undeniably creative .. but ... mehh .. it was a bit like watching someone else drink a beer in a not very well presented bar whilst someone told you it was a great beer, really .

 

[RickBullotta]

I don't know if we're being flippant .. but it did seem a bit pointless and not really very exciting. There was some interesting technology and Burt Rutan is undeniably creative .. but ... mehh .. it was a bit like watching someone else drink a beer in a not very well presented bar whilst someone told you it was a great beer, really .

I’m being serious. Completely underwhelming and overhyped.

 

[The EMF]

Uhmmmm .. what bike would you take to Mars ?

E-bike ? Normal ? Less gravity, no air restriction ...

Good question………what ever bike I decided to take I would have to fit an
820mm wide Mars bars, oh and some sherbet flying saucers just in case the rocket lollies fail…………??

 

[The Hodge]

I’m being serious. Completely underwhelming and overhyped.

Glad I missed it ..watching the Wimbledon Mens Final instead..one Italian down ..one more ( team to go ) ...
C'mon England !!!!!

 

[Nicho]

Bollox .. I still had 15km's range left and came back for this only to find it was delayed .. it's an outrage !

That is EXACTLY what Richard Branson said when they landed!!!

 

[Rusty]

I’m being serious. Completely underwhelming and overhyped.

I got 1000X more excitement riding the Vomit Comet. Don't think we were too far off Bransons altitude either.

 

[Zimmerframe]

Some time later .......

Starship finally takes off ..

Unfortunately, about 4 minutes into the flight the AI became self aware and took on the personality of Elon Musk. It immediately began to exhibit erratic behaviour and they blew it up.

 

[Akiwi]

Oops.
Nice fireworks though

 

[Tonybro]

Name change - Space Xplosion from now on...

 

[Stihldog]

Name change - Space Xplosion from now on...

Need a name change for Twitter also. Maybe just the first 4 letters.

 

[Jackware]

SpaceX on Twitter - 'Starship experienced a rapid unscheduled disassembly'

 

[billwarwick]

Is that like us having rapid unscheduled dismounts?