Falcon 9 v1.1: NOAA/ESA Jason-3

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  • Dr Mordrid
    Moderator
    • Apr 2001
    • 26592

    #16
    Landing video on Instagram.

    Got to engine shutdown. Crud.



    YT



    Playing with pics



    And

    @elonmusk
    Falcon lands on droneship, but the lockout collet doesn't latch on one the four legs, causing it to tip over post landing. Root cause may have been ice buildup due to condensation from heavy fog at liftoff.
    Last edited by Dr Mordrid; 17 January 2016, 20:49.
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    • cjolley
      Super MURCer
      • Aug 1999
      • 7672

      #17
      Originally posted by Elon Musk on Twitter
      Well, at least the pieces were bigger this time! Won't be last RUD, but am optimistic about upcoming ship landing.
      Nice he can keep his sense of humor.
      Chuck
      秋音的爸爸

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      • Dr Mordrid
        Moderator
        • Apr 2001
        • 26592

        #18
        Next try is SES-6 in early Feb. SES has already said if that stage lands intact they want to be the first to fly a reusable stage. That would be SES-10 this fall.
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