Scrubbed for today. Next attempt no earlier than Wednesday. Compare to Artemis, btw. Talk about a radically different design approach. Love the alternative design concepts coming out of the highly competitive commercial launch sector. The industry is booming.
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Hey tony22…
Right web site …launch was scrubbed pressurization problem…
Best wishes
Starship blew apart shortly after liftoff today. Rats! But we learn as much from a failure as we do from a successful test, especially when we’re talking about a new super heavy lift system. Go SpaceX! The next test will build on lessons learned and that’s how we break new technological ground.
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Spectacular video.
The reporting I heard the last few days made clear there are some big hurdles to jump with this rocket, especially coordinating the engines.
Neat stuff!
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An “uncontrolled disassembly”…
[Correction: Apparently, the official term is “rapid unscheduled disassembly”. Who knew?]
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I’ve seen video of the pre-launch raptor engine slew test. It’s amazing coordinating steering of a cluster of engines that powerful. The control system must be mighty sophisticated.
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It is the type of thing that makes me wonder if ti is real. Astounding technology.
And the power! Mind boggling.
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Yet in the video there were at least 5 motors that did not fire!!
Make me wonder if that would have been a contributing factor…
Best wishes
While we’re waiting for NASA to gear up for Artemis II, thought you guys would enjoy this video. I’m a total sucker for big, powerful rocket engines. This is the latest long duration hot fire certification test at Stennis for a new block of Aerojet Rocketdyne RS-25 main engines. The new block integrates 3D printed components for the first time and is being certified for future Artemis missions when the current inventory of Shuttle era RS-25s is exhausted. This cryogenically cooled bad boy looks ready for show time (check out the ice on the fuel lines and nozzles). Ignition is at the 17:55 mark:
I never cease to be amazed by these monster controlled bombs (which is what they are).
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I love it. New information completely upending a current state of understanding.
I wonder how long the queue is to point JWST in the direction of research team’s interest.
I wasn’t sure where to put this bit of space news
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