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Starship SN8 launch imminent

  • 02-12-2020 5:37pm
    #1
    Covid19
    Registered Users Posts: 129 ✭✭


    For anyone interested, TFR's ( temp flight restrictions) have been posted for the area around Boca C. From today until the Weekend with a flight now estimated to occur sometime Thursday.
    To say this is going to be spectacular is an understatement.
    Check out NasaSpaceFlight, EverydayAstronaut, WhatAboutIt and LaPadre and Scott Manley on Youtube for livestreams, up to date news and coverage of launch whenever it decides to happen.
    All ears are waiting for the siren!


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  • #2
    ps200306
    Registered Users Posts: 1,589 ✭✭✭ps200306


    One small step for a man, another giant leap for a grain silo. Damn Covid, otherwise I'd have considered trying to get there.


  • #3
    Covid19
    Registered Users Posts: 129 ✭✭Covid19


    ps200306 wrote: »
    One small step for a man, another giant leap for a grain silo. Damn Covid, otherwise I'd have considered trying to get there.

    Yeah, sorry about that. Still, I've a job to do...


  • #4
    ps200306
    Registered Users Posts: 1,589 ✭✭✭ps200306


    TFRs cancelled. Next opportunity is Monday according to Boca Chica Facebook group.

    Live Nerdle Cam on South Padre Island:



  • #5
    ps200306
    Registered Users Posts: 1,589 ✭✭✭ps200306


    Launch planned for today, Dec 8th between 8 am and 5 pm CST (UTC-6). Live coverage from SpaceX starting 4pm IST / UTC (10am CST ):



    Nerdle Cam live pics from 2pm IST (8am CST):



  • #6
    Thargor
    Registered Users Posts: 17,865 ✭✭✭✭Thargor


    Aborted on 0:01!


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  • #7
    Covid19
    Registered Users Posts: 129 ✭✭Covid19


    It was extremely exciting to watch the reactions of the various Youtubers streaming it. Right Down to the wire! What About It was the best. Everyday Astronaut was yapping too much, as we're the guys at NasaSpaceFlight.
    However, their video feeds were exceptional.


  • #8
    Shlippery
    Registered Users Posts: 2,255 ✭✭✭Shlippery


    Thargor wrote: »
    Aborted on 0:01!

    It was actually -1.3! The engines had fired up! Gutted, had been watching all day. Hopefully they can try again today although I don't think I can take the suspense.


  • #9
    Thargor
    Registered Users Posts: 17,865 ✭✭✭✭Thargor


    Trying again in an hour or so, some idiot wandered into the range in a boat.


  • #10
    Shlippery
    Registered Users Posts: 2,255 ✭✭✭Shlippery


    That was epic. Worth the wait. Bellyflop manoeuvre was insane! So close with the landing too!

    https://youtu.be/ap-BkkrRg-o?t=6439


  • #11
    ps200306
    Registered Users Posts: 1,589 ✭✭✭ps200306


    Amazing. The engine gimballing blew my mind. Must be like trying to balance a very fat pencil on the tip of a finger.


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  • #12
    Capt'n Midnight
    Moderators, Recreation & Hobbies Moderators, Science, Health & Environment Moderators, Technology & Internet Moderators Posts: 90,681 Mod ✭✭✭✭Capt'n Midnight


    ps200306 wrote: »
    Amazing. The engine gimballing blew my mind. Must be like trying to balance a very fat pencil on the tip of a finger.
    Try balancing a broom on your palm. It's easier with the weight of the head on top.


    Corrections for balance will change with weight as the remaining fuel is used up.


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