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« on: 06 February 2018, 21:03:51 »
Well .. congratulations to Elon Musk and SpaceX, just watched the launch of Falcon Heavy.....  appeared to be faultless, was also quite amazing !! The simultaneous landing of the 2 side cores was stunning !!

Just hope the rest of the mission .. centre core recovery and orbit insertion also go as planned

He might be a dreamer .. but it appears some of his dreams do come true !!

https://twitter.com/hashtag/FalconHeavy?src=hash


re-watch on this site

https://www.theguardian.com/science/live/2018/feb/06/spacex-falcon-heavy-launch-elon-musk-live-updates
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Re: SpaceX
« Reply #1 on: 06 February 2018, 21:09:51 »
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« Reply #2 on: 06 February 2018, 21:26:20 »
Absolutely fickin fantastic! I had a tear in my eye when those boosters landed safely. What an achievement.
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Re: SpaceX
« Reply #3 on: 06 February 2018, 21:28:01 »
enjoyed every minute of that launch & seeing the starman sitting in his Tesla  :y

Did the centre core manage to land back on the drone ship  ???
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Re: SpaceX
« Reply #4 on: 06 February 2018, 21:33:10 »
Quote from: 78bex on 06 February 2018, 21:28:01
enjoyed every minute of that launch & seeing the starman sitting in his Tesla  :y

Did the centre core manage to land back on the drone ship  ???

No formal news but the rumours are that it crashed ...

https://twitter.com/search?q=%23FalconHeavy%20drone%20ship&src=rela

https://twitter.com/search?q=%23FalconHeavy%20center%20core&src=rela

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Re: SpaceX
« Reply #5 on: 06 February 2018, 22:58:05 »
One hell of an achievement just landing the boosters in sync. Shame about the centre core though. Great watch and thanks for the link. :y 8)
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« Reply #6 on: 06 February 2018, 23:17:53 »
At least they have a sense of humour too, with the caption "don`t panic" on the satnav screen in the Tesla  :D
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« Reply #7 on: 07 February 2018, 06:59:57 »
Fantastic achievement, by man with a vision for 21st century transport. :y :y :y

While the best our politicians can manage for 21st century progress is an overpriced, high maintenance white elephant using Victorian technology, HS2. >:( >:( >:(
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Re: SpaceX
« Reply #8 on: 07 February 2018, 07:58:29 »
Although not quite according to script with the centre section crashing into the water as opposed to landing back as planned it was still a great achievement :y The two side boosters landing in synch was amazing to see.Couple of nice touches with the sat nav display,Major Tom on the stereo and a copy of Hitchikers Guide in the glove box 8) Bodes well for the future and good luck to the man for his vision and determination to see it through :y :y
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« Reply #9 on: 07 February 2018, 10:47:48 »
Quote from: Rods2 on 07 February 2018, 06:59:57
Fantastic achievement, by man with a vision for 21st century transport. :y :y :y

While the best our politicians can manage for 21st century progress is an overpriced, high maintenance white elephant using Victorian technology, HS2. >:( >:( >:(

Rods2. I have put your name down for the first New York to London rocket flight. Journey time of 29 minutes.
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Re: SpaceX
« Reply #10 on: 07 February 2018, 11:14:40 »
Elon reckons he will have a man on Mars by 2025....... :) :)

I doubt it but.......
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Re: SpaceX
« Reply #11 on: 07 February 2018, 11:15:44 »
Very impressive but, he does seem like a modern day Bond villain!
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« Reply #12 on: 07 February 2018, 11:53:24 »
Quote from: Field Marshal Dr. Opti on 07 February 2018, 11:14:40
Elon reckons he will have a man on Mars by 2025....... :) :)

I doubt it but.......
If he does, it will probably be a one-way trip.
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« Reply #13 on: 07 February 2018, 13:20:55 »
The irony of running the car batteries down playing music on the radio in an environment where sound doesn't travel is not lost on me ;D
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Re: SpaceX
« Reply #14 on: 07 February 2018, 14:23:17 »
Quote from: Fuse 19 on 07 February 2018, 11:15:44
Very impressive but, he does seem like a modern day Bond villain!

Kinda makes me wonder who he put in the driver's seat of the roadster. :-\
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