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  • Dr Mordrid
    Moderator
    • Apr 2001
    • 26592
    #181
    There may be a Super Heavy hop by October o_0

    Viv @flcnhvy
    Aug 28, 2020
    Replying to @elonmusk and @DJSnM
    Any update on this year’s Starship event? Still aiming for September?
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    Elon Musk @elonmusk
    Neuralink this month & Tesla next month, SpaceX probably October. We will have made a lot of progress by then. Might have a prototype booster hop done by then.

    Elon Musk (@elonmusk) on X
    https://twitter.com/elonmusk/status/1299239536535375872
    @flcnhvy @DJSnM Neuralink this month & Tesla next month, SpaceX probably October. We will have made a lot of progress by then. Might have a prototype booster hop done by then.
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      • Dr Mordrid
        Moderator
        • Apr 2001
        • 26592
        #182
        So, a 2 engine Super Heavy hop before October's SpaceX update event

        Raptor today: 210 Tf = 462,971 lbf
        Raptor in 6-9 months: 250 Tf = 551,156 lbf
        RaptorVac progressing well (short nozzle tested, long nozzle test upcoming)

        Elon Musk (@elonmusk) on X
        https://twitter.com/elonmusk/status/1299373520179216384
        @Erdayastronaut @flcnhvy @DJSnM Only need 2 engines

        Toby Li (@tobyliiiiiiiiii) on X
        https://twitter.com/tobyliiiiiiiiii/status/1299422343928967175
        @elonmusk @Erdayastronaut @flcnhvy @DJSnM How is raptor vacuum testing going？

        Elon Musk (@elonmusk) on X
        https://twitter.com/elonmusk/status/1299423127605256194
        @tobyliiiiiiiiii @Erdayastronaut @flcnhvy @DJSnM Testing with shorter RVac skirt went well. Full length skirt test coming soon.
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          • Dr Mordrid
            Moderator
            • Apr 2001
            • 26592
            #183
            SN-06 hop.

            No boomski.

            Little bit of a fire from a small tube at the bottom of the skirt that flared previously, but the water cannon put it out.
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              • MultimediaMan
                Super MURCer
                • Sep 1999
                • 1905
                #184
                SpaceX: Lands Rocket, shuts down engine...
                SpaceX Launch Operations Director: "Please extinguish the rocket..."

                Elon: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bwzu...youtu.be&t=100
                Last edited by MultimediaMan; 3 September 2020, 20:01.
                Hey, Donny! We got us a German who wants to die for his country... Oblige him. - Lt. Aldo Raine

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                  • Dr Mordrid
                    Moderator
                    • Apr 2001
                    • 26592
                    #185
                    SpaceX released their video


                    Next week there is a road closure, likely SN-06 going back to the shipyard and the SN-07.1 test tank going to the new test stand. SN-07.1 is made of a custom 30L stainless alloy used for the SN-08 and later vehicles, and will be tested to failure.

                    SN-09 and SN-10 construction has begun.
                    Dr. Mordrid
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                      • UtwigMU
                        Super MURCer
                        • Jul 2002
                        • 5651
                        #186
                        Launch of NEMO-HD | Vesolje-SI
                        http://www.space.si/en/launch/

                        TRISAT-R LEIS
                        https://www.trisat.um.si/


                        We had a successful launch after being postponed twice Slovenia has two satellites in orbit now.

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                          • Dr Mordrid
                            Moderator
                            • Apr 2001
                            • 26592
                            #187
                            Originally posted by utwigmu View Post
                            http://www.space.si/en/launch/
                            TRISAT-R LEIS
                            https://www.trisat.um.si/


                            we had a successful launch after being postponed twice slovenia has two satellites in orbit now.
                            Excellent!!

                            Enter: Raptor Vacuum (RVac)...

                            the space version of Raptor.

                            2k image, 3k at the tweet
                            IMG_20200904_204250-2048.jpg

                            @SpaceX
                            The first Raptor Vacuum engine (RVac) for Starship has shipped from SpaceX’s rocket factory in Hawthorne, California to our development facility in McGregor, Texas

                            SpaceX (@SpaceX) on X
                            https://twitter.com/SpaceX/status/1302038129990279168
                            The first Raptor Vacuum engine (RVac) for Starship has shipped from SpaceX’s rocket factory in Hawthorne, California to our development facility in McGregor, Texas
                            Last edited by Dr Mordrid; 4 September 2020, 18:10.
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                            An elephant is a mouse built to government specifications.

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                              • Dr Mordrid
                                Moderator
                                • Apr 2001
                                • 26592
                                #188
                                Sheeshhh...

                                SN-10 o_0

                                Brendan @brendan2908
                                Sep 4, 2020
                                SN10 already coming along. Its downcomer, thrust puck and fore dome sleeve have been spotted.

                                📸by @BocaChicaGal for @NASASpaceflight
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                                Space Pony @BigPony8
                                It is turning into a literal fleet of prototype ships

                                IMG_20200905_024312.jpg

                                Post
                                https://twitter.com/BigPony8/status/1302076721680744448
                                This post is from a suspended account.
                                Dr. Mordrid
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                                An elephant is a mouse built to government specifications.

                                I carry a gun because I can't throw a rock 1,250 fps

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                                  • Dr Mordrid
                                    Moderator
                                    • Apr 2001
                                    • 26592
                                    #189
                                    SpaceX honeymoon package (good fan art showing lunar Starship's landing system)


                                    Tim Dodd, The Everyday Astronaut, has a new toy. Musk says the engine's full name is VelociRaptor,

                                    Everyday Astronaut @Erdayastronaut
                                    I have a new pride in life 😍 Charles made this absolutely stunning Raptor engine for me and now I think I need a whole collection of engines at scale... how awesome is this?!?! I am blown away!!!

                                    IMG_20200905_202245.jpg
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                                    IMG_20200905_202251.jpg

                                    Dr. Mordrid
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                                    An elephant is a mouse built to government specifications.

                                    I carry a gun because I can't throw a rock 1,250 fps

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                                      • Dr Mordrid
                                        Moderator
                                        • Apr 2001
                                        • 26592
                                        #190
                                        Starship FCC Special Temporary Authority (STA) for flights to 20 km (12.43 miles) from October 11, 2020 to April 11, 2021.

                                        This FCC permit is for telemetry, FAA will issue flight permits later. Maximum permitted altitudes are likely to increase over time.

                                        https://fcc.report/ELS/Space-Explora...401-EX-ST-2020

                                        >
                                        This STA uses information from previous grant 1041-EX-ST-2020 and is necessary to authorize Starship Prototype suborbital test vehicle communications for Medium Altitude Hops Tests_2 (max altitude 20km) from the Boca Chica launch pad, and the experimental recoveries following the suborbital hops. Trajectory data will be provided directly to NTIA, USAF, and NASA. Launch licensing authority is FAA Office of Commercial Space Transportation.
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                                        An elephant is a mouse built to government specifications.

                                        I carry a gun because I can't throw a rock 1,250 fps

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                                          • Dr Mordrid
                                            Moderator
                                            • Apr 2001
                                            • 26592
                                            #191
                                            Starship SN-08 to fly to 60,000 feet (18,288 meters)

                                            Soon

                                            Wow...😎

                                            Starship SN-08 announcement-1024.jpeg

                                            Elon Musk (@elonmusk) on X
                                            https://twitter.com/elonmusk/status/1304837274429829121
                                            One way or another, excitement guaranteed! Support of greater Boca, Padre, Brownsville community is very much appreciated.
                                            Dr. Mordrid
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                                            An elephant is a mouse built to government specifications.

                                            I carry a gun because I can't throw a rock 1,250 fps

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                                              • Dr Mordrid
                                                Moderator
                                                • Apr 2001
                                                • 26592
                                                #192
                                                Erc X
                                                Sep 14, 2020
                                                You know it’s Endgame when SN8 does this.
                                                [Twitter video]
                                                #SpaceX #Starship #ElonMusk
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                                                Elon Musk @elonmusk
                                                Pretty accurate simulation, although SN8 will use 3 Raptors. If SN8 craters, SN9 & SN10 are close behind. High production rate allows for fast iteration.
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                                                Matt
                                                Sep 14, 2020
                                                Replying to @elonmusk and @ErcXspace
                                                It's nuts now! SN8, 9, 10 and 11! what SN Starship do you think could reach orbit first when SpaceX begins to do orbital tests?
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                                                Elon Musk @elonmusk
                                                Just a guess, but probably mid teens. Booster & stacking on orbital pad are likely limiting factors. We’ll build several ships just to improve the production system.

                                                Elon Musk (@elonmusk) on X
                                                https://twitter.com/elonmusk/status/1305683470107148288
                                                @ErcXspace Pretty accurate simulation, although SN8 will use 3 Raptors. If SN8 craters, SN9 & SN10 are close behind. High production rate allows for fast iteration.

                                                Elon Musk (@elonmusk) on X
                                                https://twitter.com/elonmusk/status/1305684908980031488
                                                @MatthewCable6 @ErcXspace Just a guess, but probably mid teens. Booster & stacking on orbital pad are likely limiting factors. We’ll build several ships just to improve the production system.
                                                Dr. Mordrid
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                                                An elephant is a mouse built to government specifications.

                                                I carry a gun because I can't throw a rock 1,250 fps

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                                                  • Dr Mordrid
                                                    Moderator
                                                    • Apr 2001
                                                    • 26592
                                                    #193
                                                    Last night the SN-07.1 test tank was successfully tested to destruction. Now they know what the current design can take. RIP

                                                    Next up: prepping SN-08 for her 18km/60,000ft flight

                                                    IMG_20200923_081500.jpg

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                                                    An elephant is a mouse built to government specifications.

                                                    I carry a gun because I can't throw a rock 1,250 fps

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                                                      • Dr Mordrid
                                                        Moderator
                                                        • Apr 2001
                                                        • 26592
                                                        #194
                                                        Not missing a beat...

                                                        Boca Chica road closures

                                                        Primary Date: September 27, 2020
                                                        Backup Dates: September 28 & 29, 2020
                                                        Time (all dates): 2200 - 0700 Eastern
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                                                        I carry a gun because I can't throw a rock 1,250 fps

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                                                          • Dr Mordrid
                                                            Moderator
                                                            • Apr 2001
                                                            • 26592
                                                            #195
                                                            SPadre @SpacePadreIsle
                                                            Starship SN8 to rollout to pad tomorrow morning for first round of testing Sunday!!!

                                                            Nose cone likely installed after successful static fires.
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                                                            NSF - NASASpaceflight.com (@NASASpaceflight) on X
                                                            https://twitter.com/NASASpaceflight/status/1308829980139360256
                                                            Starship SN8 standing proud with her impressive aft fins installed ahead of rollout to the launch site for proof testing! Photo via Mary (@BocaChicaGal) - a progress update from her SN8 fins and Super Heavy video: https://t.co/qiFok8RQQo


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                                                            Last edited by Dr Mordrid; 23 September 2020, 11:49.
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