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Posted: 9/15/2021 7:41:51 PM EST
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By Hesperus: Still strikes me as incredible that they don't give those things a hell of a power washing before sending them up again. Especially when they are carrying people.  |
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Posted: 9/15/2021 7:42:52 PM EST
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By Chokey: if you guys haven't yet donated to the St. Jude fundraiser, NSF is staying live until they get $100k. Please donate if you can, it's a great cause. link to donate is on their youtube feed.  https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RuNLtRR1heUDone! |
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Posted: 9/15/2021 7:43:06 PM EST
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By webtaz99: I remember reading something when they were first recovering boosters. They said getting rid of the soot is almost as expensive as stripping the paint, and if they didn't remove the soot, a repaint would not "stick". And they think it looks cool. It does. |
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Posted: 9/15/2021 7:45:26 PM EST
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Posted: 9/15/2021 7:46:01 PM EST
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Posted: 9/15/2021 7:47:17 PM EST
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By Cpt_Kirks: IIRC, the Gemini flight was the highest manned earth orbit, ever. Apollo was "higher", but on a lunar injection and orbit. Gemini 11 had an 1,373 km apogee. |
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Posted: 9/15/2021 7:49:06 PM EST
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By FrankyRay: Grabbed a screen shortly after MAX-Q. Check that look on Hayley's face. https://www.ar15.com/media/mediaFiles/546602/Inspiration4LaunchHayley_01_jpg-2092240.JPG Priceless.  My boss knows Hayley and said she’s a genuinely great person. Like when you meet someone and think “No one can be that nice” but Hayley is that nice. |
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Posted: 9/15/2021 7:51:46 PM EST
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By ErikS: Sounds like this is higher. I haven't seen a flawless launch in a long time. No weather issues, no boats in the clear zone, no vehicle faults, totally nominal from what we saw. Amazing. Take that NASA. The only thing better would have been Elon crawling in and taking a 5th seat underneath them. Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By ErikS: Originally Posted By Cpt_Kirks: IIRC, the Gemini flight was the highest manned earth orbit, ever. Apollo was "higher", but on a lunar injection and orbit. Sounds like this is higher. I haven't seen a flawless launch in a long time. No weather issues, no boats in the clear zone, no vehicle faults, totally nominal from what we saw. Amazing. Take that NASA. The only thing better would have been Elon crawling in and taking a 5th seat underneath them. Surprise motherfucker! |
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Posted: 9/15/2021 7:52:24 PM EST
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By webtaz99: I remember reading something when they were first recovering boosters. They said getting rid of the soot is almost as expensive as stripping the paint, and if they didn't remove the soot, a repaint would not "stick". They should develop a "soot" paint scheme for them, so any additional accumulation just adds to the effect. |
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Posted: 9/15/2021 7:53:49 PM EST
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Posted: 9/15/2021 7:54:54 PM EST
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By NwG: And they think it looks cool. It does. It is a reminder to everyone, that bitch has flown before. A finger to the other launch companies they have put out of business. |
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Posted: 9/15/2021 7:56:26 PM EST
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Saw this on the way home from bowhunting this evening. Called my wife to tell her to look as well and she saw it. I had no idea what it was until I figured out it was a launch. I had a verified UFO sighting for a bit!
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Posted: 9/15/2021 7:57:22 PM EST
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they finally have the "Follow Dragon" part added to their website, just scroll down a little bit
https://www.spacex.com/launches/ |
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Posted: 9/15/2021 7:59:48 PM EST
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By ErikS: It is a reminder to everyone, that bitch has flown before. A finger to the other launch companies they have put out of business. they are winning falcon heavy launch now because the competition literally does not have any rockets in que to bid against them with, since bezos doesn't have any engines for vulcan  https://spacenews.com/spacex-wins-contract-to-launch-weather-satellite-after-ula-withdraws/ |
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Posted: 9/15/2021 8:03:18 PM EST
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Go to Heavens Above to see if you have visible passes. You have to update the location (upper right) to your area.
Then select the Inspiration4 link |
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Posted: 9/15/2021 8:03:23 PM EST
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Posted: 9/15/2021 8:04:45 PM EST
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Donated.
Man, Falcon Heavy is so cool. So fucking cool. |
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Posted: 9/15/2021 8:08:57 PM EST
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By Chokey:
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Posted: 9/15/2021 8:15:02 PM EST
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By AmericanPeople: Go to Heavens Above to see if you have visible passes. You have to update the location (upper right) to your area. Then select the Inspiration4 link I’ve got a good shot at seeing it tomorrow. |
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Posted: 9/15/2021 8:16:07 PM EST
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I loved the "we're well over 100km" call around the time of second stage separation..
 Beautiful launch! |
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Posted: 9/15/2021 8:18:57 PM EST
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By AmericanPeople: Go to Heavens Above to see if you have visible passes. You have to update the location (upper right) to your area. Then select the Inspiration4 link Lower magnitude numbers are brighter, right? |
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FL, USA
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Posted: 9/15/2021 8:21:34 PM EST
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Just got gas on my way home and see weird light in the sky. Brain clicks….”oh yeah….that’s Space X!”
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Posted: 9/15/2021 8:22:03 PM EST
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By hoosierhick: Lower magnitude numbers are brighter, right? Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By hoosierhick: Originally Posted By AmericanPeople: Go to Heavens Above to see if you have visible passes. You have to update the location (upper right) to your area. Then select the Inspiration4 link Lower magnitude numbers are brighter, right? |
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Posted: 9/15/2021 8:29:20 PM EST
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By Orion_Shall_Rise: they are winning falcon heavy launch now because the competition literally does not have any rockets in que to bid against them with, since bezos doesn't have any engines for vulcan https://spacenews.com/spacex-wins-contract-to-launch-weather-satellite-after-ula-withdraws/ Of course. SpaceX is trolling them with showing off the dirty stages. Every launch that Bezos sees he is reminded how far behind his company is. |
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Posted: 9/15/2021 8:34:14 PM EST
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By hoosierhick: I loved the "we're well over 100km" call around the time of second stage separation.. Beautiful launch! I liked the call at around T-00:38, "Inspiration 4 is go for launch. Punch it, SpaceX!" 
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Posted: 9/15/2021 8:35:52 PM EST
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Soooo 3 days, what are the bathroom arrangements?
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Posted: 9/15/2021 8:38:11 PM EST
[Last Edit: AZ_Sky]
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By CS223: Soooo 3 days, what are the bathroom arrangements? So I'm betting that they will ALL be having to 'go' all the time....
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Posted: 9/15/2021 8:39:56 PM EST
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By CS223: Soooo 3 days, what are the bathroom arrangements? Here’s your baggie, here’s your baggie, here’s your baggie, and here’s your baggie. |
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Posted: 9/15/2021 8:40:38 PM EST
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How about the food? Heatable or just cold food?
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Posted: 9/15/2021 8:44:06 PM EST
[Last Edit: Hesperus]
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By TacticalGarand44: How about the food? Heatable or just cold food? I think it's in various pouches. And there are a few different heating options available, I think... On the SR-71 they could just slap something against the window and it would heat up pretty fast.
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Posted: 9/15/2021 8:44:26 PM EST
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By Willmar: My boss knows Hayley and said she’s a genuinely great person. Like when you meet someone and think “No one can be that nice” but Hayley is that nice. Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By Willmar: Originally Posted By FrankyRay: Grabbed a screen shortly after MAX-Q. Check that look on Hayley's face. https://www.ar15.com/media/mediaFiles/546602/Inspiration4LaunchHayley_01_jpg-2092240.JPG Priceless. My boss knows Hayley and said she’s a genuinely great person. Like when you meet someone and think “No one can be that nice” but Hayley is that nice. From just the little bit I've seen of her on video, I have no trouble believing that at all. "They gave me a sassy name, because I'm a sassy astronaut."   Hayley Arceneaux to make history with SpaceX flight |
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Posted: 9/15/2021 8:51:06 PM EST
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That would make her a 'Sastronaut'.
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Posted: 9/15/2021 8:51:59 PM EST
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Just watched the capsule fly over our house in Dallas. Kids got a kick out of watching the launch earlier and now seeing the fly over!
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Posted: 9/15/2021 8:56:05 PM EST
[#34]
Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By Willmar: I’ve got a good shot at seeing it tomorrow. Make sure that the orbit shows about 575 x 575 kilometers. That site is currently using an element set that is a 218 x 572 kilometer orbit |
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Posted: 9/15/2021 9:01:11 PM EST
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Posted: 9/15/2021 9:01:50 PM EST
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By FrankyRay: From just the little bit I've seen of her on video, I have no trouble believing that at all. "They gave me a sassy name, because I'm a sassy astronaut." https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WfQ3t7muzbkQuote HistoryOriginally Posted By FrankyRay: Originally Posted By Willmar: Originally Posted By FrankyRay: Grabbed a screen shortly after MAX-Q. Check that look on Hayley's face. https://www.ar15.com/media/mediaFiles/546602/Inspiration4LaunchHayley_01_jpg-2092240.JPG Priceless. My boss knows Hayley and said she’s a genuinely great person. Like when you meet someone and think “No one can be that nice” but Hayley is that nice. From just the little bit I've seen of her on video, I have no trouble believing that at all. "They gave me a sassy name, because I'm a sassy astronaut." https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WfQ3t7muzbkNeat video
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Posted: 9/15/2021 9:06:02 PM EST
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 Attached FileCaught it from the beach while fishing just north of Avon NC. Pulled out the pvs14 and watched it till the rocket cut off. Dont know which stage but awesome show! |
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Posted: 9/15/2021 9:12:51 PM EST
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By AmericanPeople: Make sure that the orbit shows about 575 x 575 kilometers. That site is currently using an element set that is a 218 x 572 kilometer orbit Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By AmericanPeople: Originally Posted By Willmar: I’ve got a good shot at seeing it tomorrow. Make sure that the orbit shows about 575 x 575 kilometers. That site is currently using an element set that is a 218 x 572 kilometer orbit  Attached File |
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Posted: 9/15/2021 9:29:52 PM EST
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When you click on Inspiration4 under Satellites you will see the following:
Search period start: 15 September 2021 00:00 Search period end: 25 September 2021 00:00 Orbit: 218 x 572 km, 51.5° (Epoch: 16 September) The dates will change but you want both orbit numbers to be close to 570 to 575 km |
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Posted: 9/15/2021 9:31:34 PM EST
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Always nice to see a launch go off. It had clouded up a bit and I didn't think we'd be able to see it, but like magic, the dkies cleared and there she was.
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Posted: 9/15/2021 9:35:59 PM EST
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By Chokey: they finally have the "Follow Dragon" part added to their website, just scroll down a little bit https://www.spacex.com/launches/ Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By Chokey: they finally have the "Follow Dragon" part added to their website, just scroll down a little bit https://www.spacex.com/launches/ This on the human spaceflight section on the website forever amuses me SpaceX also offers commercial flights to both Earth and Lunar orbit. To start planning your journey, please contact us at [email protected]. |
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Posted: 9/15/2021 10:02:03 PM EST
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By Spade: This on the human spaceflight section on the website forever amuses me I've seen a few companies make such promises, Pan Am being a big one. This is the first time I've ever seen a company start to deliver on those promises.
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Posted: 9/15/2021 10:08:21 PM EST
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By Chokey: https://pbs.twimg.com/media/E_XgVmkXMAAFtUT?format=jpg&name=4096x4096 sexy |
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Posted: 9/15/2021 10:14:26 PM EST
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Quote HistoryThanks Chokey. Whoever took that video was in very close proximity to me, it's exactly how it looked through the naked eye. It really was spectacular to see. |
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Posted: 9/15/2021 10:15:46 PM EST
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I saw it 200 miles inland.
Awesome! I seen it! 
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Posted: 9/15/2021 10:29:54 PM EST
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By FrankyRay: Grabbed a screen shortly after MAX-Q. Check that look on Hayley's face. https://www.ar15.com/media/mediaFiles/546602/Inspiration4LaunchHayley_01_jpg-2092240.JPG Priceless. I caught that as well. Time of her life |
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Posted: 9/15/2021 10:37:04 PM EST
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Posted: 9/15/2021 10:37:53 PM EST
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Posted: 9/15/2021 10:41:46 PM EST
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By Chokey: https://pbs.twimg.com/media/E_X9GXxXEA88_VR?format=jpg&name=large That is fucking heart stopping. Like some kind of abstract painting combining the imagery of a Phoenix and a mother and child. |
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Posted: 9/15/2021 10:41:48 PM EST
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By Chokey:
Absolutely awesome! |
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