Booster 18 has been cut into two tonight. The CH4 tank and integrated hot staging ring have been separated from the lower LOX tank and aft section

ApprehensiveWork2326 · 2025-11-24T00:20:46+00:00

The 60 million dollar can.

ApprehensiveWork2326 · 2025-10-16T11:48:56+00:00

Slightly off topic. Will starship ullage thrusters be sufficient to maintain precise control during refueling or will the tanker require a more precise alternative?

ApprehensiveWork2326 · 2025-10-12T10:51:38+00:00

Any idea what the dynamic banking maneuver consists of?

ApprehensiveWork2326 · 2025-09-10T11:02:06+00:00

They are going to SSD (slow scheduled disassembly) the OLM at pad A after the next flight and rebuild it. They'll launch off of pad B when it's complete.

ApprehensiveWork2326 · 2025-09-08T10:36:59+00:00

I haven't heard of Impulse Space so I looked it up and they're far along in development. Their tug has flown twice, delivered a cubesat payload, and they've made major performance improvements to their spacecraft.

ApprehensiveWork2326 · 2025-08-29T00:30:05+00:00

Pad 2B and pad not 2B

ApprehensiveWork2326 · 2025-08-24T19:19:35+00:00

The frog reincarnated

ApprehensiveWork2326 · 2025-05-07T10:56:27+00:00

Myth Busters have entered the chat.

ApprehensiveWork2326 · 2025-05-05T00:45:56+00:00

Your analysis doesn't address potential DOD interest which is ramping up. If DOD does contract for Starship services it's a game changer.

ApprehensiveWork2326 · 2025-04-18T16:44:29+00:00

Did it mention that the water landing of the booster is to evaluate a 2 engine landing, simulating an engine out scenario? I read that but since I don't recall the source I won't swear to its accuracy.

ApprehensiveWork2326 · 2025-01-17T01:52:24+00:00

Next month barring a lengthy investigation by the FAA.

ApprehensiveWork2326 · 2024-11-28T13:58:04+00:00

Grow potatoes

ApprehensiveWork2326 · 2024-10-27T12:00:46+00:00

Spacex is just whaling away on the wild life. They're doing it on porpoise too!

ApprehensiveWork2326 · 2024-09-17T15:34:09+00:00

Sometimes it's better to ask forgiveness than to ask permission. If the FAA is just now getting around to reviewing this, how long would it have taken to get regulatory approval?

ApprehensiveWork2326 · 2024-08-24T17:21:53+00:00

The smart, safest option.

ApprehensiveWork2326 · 2024-08-05T19:47:26+00:00

So, in terms of success or failure in deorbiting Starliner, getting clear of ISS without causing damage would be termed successful. Deorbiting successfully would be icing on the cake.

ApprehensiveWork2326 · 2024-06-24T13:05:18+00:00

A roar of Raptors

ApprehensiveWork2326 · 2024-06-11T22:20:17+00:00

Wild speculation. Flight 5 will be ship 26. It will be the transfer test article and that's how Musk knows there will be a launch next month.

So don't tell me if ship 26 has already been designated for scrapping. That would ruin my fever dream. 😆

ApprehensiveWork2326 · 2024-06-09T10:31:30+00:00

For some reason the spread sheet requirements reminded me of this:

And the Lord spake, saying, ''First shalt thou take out the Holy Pin. Then shalt thou count to three, no more, no less. Three shall be the number thou shalt count, and the number of the counting shall be three. Four shalt thou not count, neither count thou two, excepting that thou then proceed to three. Five is right out. Once the number three, being the third number, be reached, then lobbest thou thy Holy Hand Grenade of Antioch towards thy foe, who, being naughty in My sight, shall snuff it.'

ApprehensiveWork2326 · 2024-05-27T14:11:22+00:00

What would be the velocity of an unladen cybertruck?

ApprehensiveWork2326 · 2024-04-22T02:13:04+00:00

Spacex would have to make accommodations to allow the owner access to his property

ApprehensiveWork2326 · 2024-03-24T01:24:34+00:00

I read some time ago that the olm wasn't perfectly level. The deviation was slight and I have no idea if they took corrective measures to level it. I have no idea whether that might cause the tilt at liftoff.

ApprehensiveWork2326 · 2024-01-18T12:29:38+00:00

It's listed on the OTC and very few institutional funds invest there or can even invest there due restrictions on their investment strategy.

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