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Chokey King of Gifs Joined Oct 2001 Posts 68934 EE 0% (0) OH, USA	Posted: 2/17/2020 11:26:15 AM EDT [#1] I'm not sure what that was.

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Originally Posted By hdhogman:
What came off of the booster at the 6:00 mark?
Looked like a large gasket or similar.

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I've noticed it happening on previous launches as well. Apparently it's SOP.

ETA....looks like two hoops around the stage 2 engine that give way when it starts to expand from the heat after it ignites. Maybe to maintain the shape of the cone up through that point?

AmericanPeople Joined Dec 2012 Posts 35909 EE 0% (0) CO, USA	Posted: 2/17/2020 11:30:23 AM EDT [#3] Hopefully they have the downward looking first stage video to provide useful info. Was it another grid fin failure or a new issue?

AmericanPeople Joined Dec 2012 Posts 35914 EE 0% (0) CO, USA	Posted: 2/17/2020 12:46:45 PM EDT [Last Edit: AmericanPeople] [#4] Fairing deployment Payload deployment

Plumber576 Member Joined Apr 2005 Posts 11382 EE 100% (8) OH, USA	Posted: 2/17/2020 12:51:20 PM EDT [#5] That ring was probably just ice. From a previous flight. [youtube]Esh1jHT9oTA?t=1259[/youtube]

Seiran Member Joined Jun 2010 Posts 60049 EE 0% (0) WY, USA	Posted: 2/17/2020 4:21:16 PM EDT [#6] Quote History Originally Posted By Chokey: I'm not sure what that was. https://pbs.twimg.com/media/EQ_MTmfWsAANaXj?format=jpg&name=large View Quote Booster missed the ship landing. I'm going with that was the guidance cable.
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Chokey King of Gifs Joined Oct 2001 Posts 68937 EE 0% (0) OH, USA	Posted: 2/17/2020 4:56:03 PM EDT [#7] Fairing halves were not caught during today’s Starlink mission. — John Kraus \uD83D\uDE80 (@johnkrausphotos) February 17, 2020

hdhogman Yep, That's Me on My H-D. Joined Jul 2001 Posts 20928 EE 100% (1) OH, USA	Posted: 2/17/2020 4:58:35 PM EDT [#8] 49 'Atta Boys', one 'Oh Shit' erases them. That's how it was where I worked. Seriously though 49 successes and 1'almost' is excellent, said it was a soft landing so perhaps it can be recovered and some components salvaged? I shall never forget the sight of 2 landing in sync after sending the Tesla Car into orbit.
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hdhogman Yep, That's Me on My H-D. Joined Jul 2001 Posts 20929 EE 100% (1) OH, USA	Posted: 2/17/2020 5:01:24 PM EDT [#9] How do they attempt to catch the fairing halves? I know they have the ships with the nets but the fairings are jettisoned about 60 miles up. Never heard anything about any sort of guidance system, perhaps they have some sort of para foil? Details, PLEASE?
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Whippet06 Joined Oct 2015 Posts 898 EE 100% (1) USA	Posted: 2/17/2020 5:08:47 PM EDT [#10] Quote History Originally Posted By hdhogman: How do they attempt to catch the fairing halves? I know they have the ships with the nets but the fairings are jettisoned about 60 miles up. Never heard anything about any sort of guidance system, perhaps they have some sort of para foil? Details, PLEASE? View Quote

AmericanPeople Joined Dec 2012 Posts 35918 EE 0% (0) CO, USA	Posted: 2/17/2020 6:26:19 PM EDT [Last Edit: AmericanPeople] [#11] Notional picture of a first stage in the water.

AmericanPeople Joined Dec 2012 Posts 35919 EE 0% (0) CO, USA	Posted: 2/17/2020 6:34:12 PM EDT [#12] Look for the water splash to the right ahead of the boat then as the splash cloud approaches the boat and eventually you see water droplets on the camera lens. I want to see the downward facing first stage camera video. Water landing splash...but not the first stage impacting water.

Chokey King of Gifs Joined Oct 2001 Posts 68939 EE 0% (0) OH, USA	Posted: 2/17/2020 6:34:47 PM EDT [#13] Quote History Originally Posted By AmericanPeople: https://www.teslarati.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/04/Falcon-9-B1050-Port-Canaveral-return-120818-Tom-Cross-3-edit-c-2.jpg View Quote that's the Heavy core from last year

Master_of_Orion Insert Job Here Joined Jul 2003 Posts 16136 EE 0% (0) OR, USA	Posted: 2/18/2020 2:47:15 AM EDT [Last Edit: Master_of_Orion] [#14] yeah... But I'm sure this booster will not be flying again. I'm sure they'll salvage the Grid-fins at least.
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https://www.orlandosentinel.com/resizer/FOiX0PdjbNjXMiy0AKl6QZy1thM=/1200x0/top/www.trbimg.com/img-5c54771e/turbine/os-ae-spacex-mr-steven-headed-to-florida-20190201

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Thanks for the pic.
So, I'm guessing it free falls and is tracked by the recovery vessels, which hope to be at the correct location at the correct time?
Was just curios if the chute had any automated controls, similar to how a human maneuvers with the controls lines, or whatever they are called.

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Posted: 2/18/2020 12:55:19 PM EDT

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Originally Posted By Chokey:
that's the Heavy core from last year

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Originally Posted By AmericanPeople:
https://www.teslarati.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/04/Falcon-9-B1050-Port-Canaveral-return-120818-Tom-Cross-3-edit-c-2.jpg

that's the Heavy core from last year

Are you sure that's a Heavy core? That looks like a pic of them towing in the Falcon 9 booster that landed in the water just offshore of the Cape a year or two ago.

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hoosierhick Member Joined May 2002 Posts 706 EE 0% (0) IN, USA	Posted: 2/18/2020 12:57:35 PM EDT [#17] A coworker sent this to me yesterday. His in-laws took it from Titusville, I think.
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Chokey King of Gifs Joined Oct 2001 Posts 69019 EE 0% (0) OH, USA	Posted: 2/25/2020 1:53:14 PM EDT [#18] SpaceX and NASA are now targeting Mar. 6 at 23:50 local time (Mar. 7 at 04:50 UTC) for the launch of CRS-20 – Dragon 1's final mission to resupply the International Space Station.https://t.co/xhdYfHs47m \uD83D\uDCF8 @mike_deep for NSF at CRS-19 pic.twitter.com/cQZTspp5pc Michael Baylor (@nextspaceflight) February 25, 2020

Chokey King of Gifs Joined Oct 2001 Posts 69039 EE 0% (0) OH, USA	Posted: 2/27/2020 7:51:59 AM EDT [#19] SpaceX is targeting launches March 6 and March 11 for its next two missions after swapping an upper stage for its next Falcon 9 rocket with another stage already being readied for liftoff at Cape Canaveral. FULL STORY: https://t.co/4BWm4FH57a pic.twitter.com/Xi5BvXV49W Spaceflight Now (@SpaceflightNow) February 27, 2020

Neotopiaman Joined Jul 2017 Posts 9619 EE 0% (0) NH, USA	Posted: 2/27/2020 9:26:17 AM EDT [#20] Likely timetable for upcoming launches: 3/06/20 Dragon CRS-20 3/11/20 Starlink 5 3/xx/20 Starlink 6 3/30/20 SAOCOM 1B 4/xx/20 Starlink 7 4/xx/20 Starlink 8 4/29/20 GPS-3F 3 5/xx/20 Dragon-2 DM-2 5/xx/20 Starlink 9 5/xx/20 Starlink 10

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Posted: 2/27/2020 9:49:56 AM EDT

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Originally Posted By Neotopiaman:
Likely timetable for upcoming launches:

3/06/20 Dragon CRS-20
3/11/20 Starlink 5
3/xx/20 Starlink 6
3/30/20 SAOCOM 1B
4/xx/20 Starlink 7
4/xx/20 Starlink 8
4/29/20 GPS-3F 3
5/xx/20 Dragon-2 DM-2
5/xx/20 Starlink 9
5/xx/20 Starlink 10

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That sure is a lot of launches...
Are we ever gonna see a Falcon Heavy launch again?

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Posted: 2/27/2020 9:53:49 AM EDT

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Originally Posted By Dapzel:

That sure is a lot of launches...
Are we ever gonna see a Falcon Heavy launch again?

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AFSPC-52 is supposed to launch sometime this year and AFSPC-44 is supposed to launch sometime next year.

ETA: Looks like more FH launches planned according to their draft environmental assessment.

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Pavelow16478 Member Joined Dec 2005 Posts 9032 EE 100% (36) USA	Posted: 2/27/2020 12:19:35 PM EDT [#23] Speaking of Falcon Heavy... plans for an extended fairing and vertical integration facility from their recent draft environment assessment. That will take a lot of things away from Delta IV Heavy. Attached File

AmericanPeople Joined Dec 2012 Posts 36053 EE 0% (0) CO, USA	Posted: 2/27/2020 11:52:22 PM EDT [#24] Has anyone seen downward facing video from the first stage that ended up in the water on the last Falcon 9 launch? Obviously this is during the descent to landing.

Chokey King of Gifs Joined Oct 2001 Posts 69055 EE 0% (0) OH, USA	Posted: 2/28/2020 6:49:43 PM EDT [#25] Falcon Heavy will launch @NASAPsyche! The mission, for which @NASA requires the highest level of launch vehicle reliability, will study a metal asteroid between Mars and Jupiter to help humanity better understand the formation of our solar system’s planets https://t.co/mvrgx6dvaW pic.twitter.com/FqMaRKscQ4 SpaceX (@SpaceX) February 28, 2020

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Posted: 2/28/2020 7:51:27 PM EDT

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Originally Posted By Chokey:

Falcon Heavy will launch @NASAPsyche! The mission, for which @NASA requires the highest level of launch vehicle reliability, will study a metal asteroid between Mars and Jupiter to help humanity better understand the formation of our solar system’s planets https://t.co/mvrgx6dvaW pic.twitter.com/FqMaRKscQ4
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NASA must have wanted that thing booking it. Launch weight is only 5,750 lbs

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Falcon 9 static fire test complete — targeting March 6 launch from Pad 40 in Florida for Dragon’s twentieth resupply mission to the @Space_Station, the final flight of the first version of Dragon
SpaceX (@SpaceX) March 1, 2020

The Dragon spacecraft supporting this mission previously flew in support of our tenth and sixteenth commercial resupply missions – this will be the third Dragon to fly on three missions pic.twitter.com/AvqACtjoAo
SpaceX (@SpaceX) March 1, 2020

The Falcon 9 booster supporting this mission previously flew in support of our most recent launch to the @space_station, CRS-19 pic.twitter.com/BaVqaZmWWx
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1) Background info: Source

"A SpaceX Falcon 9 rocket will launch the 22nd Dragon spacecraft mission on its 20th operational cargo delivery flight to the International Space Station. The flight is being conducted under the Commercial Resupply Services contract with NASA."

This will be the 5th SpaceX launch this year.

2) Launch window: 11:50:30 PM EDT (6 March 2020)

3) Launch Site: SLC-40, Cape Canaveral Air Force Station, Florida

4) Webcast viewing options:

a. SpaceX webcast (Starts about 20 minutes before liftoff)

b. You Tube

CRS-20 Mission

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1MkcWK2PnsU

c. Likely on NASA TV such as here:

5) Launch preparations:

a. Static fire....1 March 2020

6) First stage return/disposal: Landing Zone 1

7) Mission press kit: Download here

8) Launch to deployment events/timeline:

Minutes:Seconds after lift-off

2:18 First stage MECO (main engine cutoff)
2:29 Second stage starts
2:35 1st stage boostback burn begins
6:32 1st stage entry burn begins
8:17 1st stage landing
9:35 Dragon separates from second stage
12:02 Dragon’s solar arrays deploy

AmericanPeople Joined Dec 2012 Posts 36128 EE 0% (0) CO, USA	Posted: 3/6/2020 9:48:59 AM EDT [#29] This may be visible inland from the coast if the picture in the Starliner thread is from the Atlanta airport.

Dagger41 Member Joined Sep 2011 Posts 38785 EE 0% (0) FL, USA	Posted: 3/6/2020 10:00:15 AM EDT [#30] Already talking about a scrub tonight. Cold front pushing through and the upper level winds are predicted to be the problem.
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Pavelow16478 Member Joined Dec 2005 Posts 9057 EE 100% (36) USA	Posted: 3/6/2020 12:40:29 PM EDT [#31] After this launch Falcon 9 will have as many launches as Atlas V

Chokey King of Gifs Joined Oct 2001 Posts 69179 EE 0% (0) OH, USA	Posted: 3/6/2020 1:49:44 PM EDT [#32] Quote History Originally Posted By Dagger41: Already talking about a scrub tonight. Cold front pushing through and the upper level winds are predicted to be the problem. View Quote here's the launch forecast report

AJE Do or do not. There is no "try" Joined Nov 2005 Posts 53760 EE 100% (76) OH, USA	Posted: 3/6/2020 2:06:02 PM EDT [#33] Quote History Originally Posted By Dagger41: Already talking about a scrub tonight. Cold front pushing through and the upper level winds are predicted to be the problem. View Quote Damn
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Neotopiaman Joined Jul 2017 Posts 9715 EE 0% (0) NH, USA	Posted: 3/6/2020 5:58:43 PM EDT [#34] Hans: Last launch had a landing failure due to the winds that the booster encountered not being as predicted. Therefore, the booster decided to divert to a water landing to protect the droneship. Michael Baylor (@nextspaceflight) March 6, 2020 Last landing miss was apparently because of serious unexpected winds causing booster to divert.

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Posted: 3/6/2020 6:59:36 PM EDT

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Mike: For tonight, 60% chance of GOOD weather (not including Upper Level Winds). Winds have been lower than predicted today, so Mike thinks we're actually around 70% GO for tonight (not including Upper Level Winds). #SpaceX #Falcon9 #Dragon #CRS20
— Chris G - NSF (@ChrisG_NSF) March 6, 2020

Mike: Backup day Saturday: 90% GO forecast. LOW upper wind shear. #SpaceX #Falcon9 #Dragon #CRS20
— Chris G - NSF (@ChrisG_NSF) March 6, 2020

Hans: Doesn't think there's anything significant on this mission from Spacex to celebrate Dragon 1's retirement.

The exact launch times are:
Friday: 23:50:31 EST (04:50:31 UTC)
Saturday: 23:27:57 EST (04:27:57 UTC)
#SpaceX #Falcon9 #Dragon #CRS20
— Chris G - NSF (@ChrisG_NSF) March 6, 2020

Dagger41 Member Joined Sep 2011 Posts 38787 EE 0% (0) FL, USA	Posted: 3/6/2020 9:11:47 PM EDT [#36] Things are pretty calm here right now and the front that came in is pretty weak , good chance it will go tonight. Bit of high OVC but that's a bit of a plus, with that the light from a night launch get's reflected back towards the ground and it really intensifies the illumination.
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Chokey King of Gifs Joined Oct 2001 Posts 69186 EE 0% (0) OH, USA	Posted: 3/6/2020 9:56:12 PM EDT [#37]

Chokey King of Gifs Joined Oct 2001 Posts 69187 EE 0% (0) OH, USA	Posted: 3/6/2020 10:30:13 PM EDT [#38] Rocket will land in highest winds ever at Cape Canaveral tonight. This is intentional envelope expansion. Elon Musk (@elonmusk) March 7, 2020

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Posted: 3/6/2020 10:45:51 PM EDT

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Originally Posted By Dagger41:
Things are pretty calm here right now and the front that came in is pretty weak , good chance it will go tonight.

Bit of high OVC but that's a bit of a plus, with that the light from a night launch get's reflected back towards the ground and it really intensifies the illumination.

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You moved just for the action, didn't you?

Dagger41 Member Joined Sep 2011 Posts 38794 EE 0% (0) FL, USA	Posted: 3/6/2020 10:46:17 PM EDT [#40] Quote History Originally Posted By Chokey: Rocket will land in highest winds ever at Cape Canaveral tonight. This is intentional envelope expansion. Elon Musk (@elonmusk) March 7, 2020 View Quote He should be more concerned about safely getting the payload where it has to be rather than boasting about landing his booster.
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Dagger41 Member Joined Sep 2011 Posts 38795 EE 0% (0) FL, USA	Posted: 3/6/2020 10:47:56 PM EDT [#41] Quote History Originally Posted By JoseCuervo: You moved just for the action, didn't you? View Quote Of course, have not missed a launch for about 2 months. I love rockets !!!
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AmericanPeople Joined Dec 2012 Posts 36130 EE 0% (0) CO, USA	Posted: 3/6/2020 11:04:17 PM EDT [#42] "Beginning with the CRS-21 mission late this year, the new Dragon 2 cargo capsules will splash down under parachutes in the Atlantic Ocean east of Florida, rather than the current recovery zone in the Pacific Ocean west of Baja California, SpaceX officials said last year." Source Awesome. Some people may get to see or hear re-entry.

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Posted: 3/6/2020 11:20:18 PM EDT

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"Beginning with the CRS-21 mission late this year, the new Dragon 2 cargo capsules will splash down under parachutes in the Atlantic Ocean east of Florida, rather than the current recovery zone in the Pacific Ocean west of Baja California, SpaceX officials said last year."

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Awesome. Some people may get to see or hear re-entry.

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I have been here for a couple of Shuttle landings, the double sonic booms were amazing.
Would be nice to hear them again !

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Posted: 3/6/2020 11:36:48 PM EDT

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Originally Posted By Dagger41:

I have been here for a couple of Shuttle landings, the double sonic booms were amazing.
Would be nice to hear them again !

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Were those vacation visits?

I saw the shuttle launch the Hubble way back when. I will always appreciate that opportunity. I was but a wee lad, just learning to really tie one on.

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Posted: 3/6/2020 11:41:49 PM EDT

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Originally Posted By JoseCuervo:

Were those vacation visits?

I saw the shuttle launch the Hubble way back when. I will always appreciate that opportunity. I was but a wee lad, just learning to really tie one on.

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Yes.
Since my wife grew up here and is a bit of a space nut also, we traveled back here a lot and planned around launches, landings and events.
We have a lot of family here.

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Posted: 3/6/2020 11:58:32 PM EDT

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Yes.
Since my wife grew up here and is a bit of a space nut also, we traveled back here a lot and planned around launches, landings and events.
We have a lot of family here.

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After a few back and forths now, let me just say, Welcome to America!

If you feel like it, tell us what you did with the dealership / car lot. Some stories go way back at this point.

Chokey King of Gifs Joined Oct 2001 Posts 69191 EE 0% (0) OH, USA	Posted: 3/7/2020 12:22:25 AM EDT [#47] I’m live!!!! Let’s see this last Dragon 1!!! (Ignore the thumbnail) https://t.co/Op7ROd0Hoy Everyday Astronaut (@Erdayastronaut) March 7, 2020

Chokey King of Gifs Joined Oct 2001 Posts 69192 EE 0% (0) OH, USA	Posted: 3/7/2020 12:23:14 AM EDT [#48] T-30 minutes until Falcon 9 launch of Dragon ? https://t.co/gtC39uBC7z SpaceX (@SpaceX) March 7, 2020

Dagger41 Member Joined Sep 2011 Posts 38801 EE 0% (0) FL, USA	Posted: 3/7/2020 12:23:28 AM EDT [#49] Quote History Originally Posted By JoseCuervo: After a few back and forths now, let me just say, Welcome to America! If you feel like it, tell us what you did with the dealership / car lot. Some stories go way back at this point. View Quote No worries. I worked there. I retired. LOL
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Dagger41 Member Joined Sep 2011 Posts 38802 EE 0% (0) FL, USA	Posted: 3/7/2020 12:25:25 AM EDT [Last Edit: Dagger41] [#50] NASA TV going live in 5 minutes. Youtube link. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=21X5lGlDOfg&feature=emb_logo
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