Speaking of vertical integration, will there still be a crane on top of the FSS? If not, how will they use vertical integration?
That poor RSS!
Quote from: Wolfram66 on 09/07/2017 01:41 amQuote from: Flying Beaver on 09/07/2017 12:54 amHad noticed that SpaceX took the latest downtime to install some new fairing cradles on the top of the Strongback.Edit: Perhaps for X-37B-specific lifting/stresses due to a different payload adapter?Perhaps it is a requirement by USAF rather than vertical integration? Just a WAGSpeaking of vertical integration, will there still be a crane on top of the FSS? If not, how will they use vertical integration?
Quote from: Flying Beaver on 09/07/2017 12:54 amHad noticed that SpaceX took the latest downtime to install some new fairing cradles on the top of the Strongback.Edit: Perhaps for X-37B-specific lifting/stresses due to a different payload adapter?Perhaps it is a requirement by USAF rather than vertical integration? Just a WAG
Had noticed that SpaceX took the latest downtime to install some new fairing cradles on the top of the Strongback.Edit: Perhaps for X-37B-specific lifting/stresses due to a different payload adapter?
Does the remainder of the RSS look ready for a hurricane?NASA may regret not letting SpaceX take it down with explosives. At least then they could plan the timing of the fall when other things aren't going on.
Edit: Perhaps for X-37B-specific lifting/stresses due to a different payload adapter?
Quote from: Flying Beaver on 09/07/2017 12:54 amEdit: Perhaps for X-37B-specific lifting/stresses due to a different payload adapter?nah
Quote from: Jim on 09/08/2017 05:37 pmQuote from: Flying Beaver on 09/07/2017 12:54 amEdit: Perhaps for X-37B-specific lifting/stresses due to a different payload adapter?nahWhats your best guess then?
The amount of work yet to be completed on the new TEL means it is increasingly likely the Koreasat 5A will be launched from KSC’s 39A....With SpaceX’s near-term manifest its main priority, keeping 39A active for the interim will be an obvious decision over any rush to debut Falcon Heavy.
https://www.nasaspaceflight.com/2017/09/spacex-realign-manifest-double-launch-salvo/QuoteThe amount of work yet to be completed on the new TEL means it is increasingly likely the Koreasat 5A will be launched from KSCs 39A....With SpaceXs near-term manifest its main priority, keeping 39A active for the interim will be an obvious decision over any rush to debut Falcon Heavy. for HeavySlipping into 2018?
The amount of work yet to be completed on the new TEL means it is increasingly likely the Koreasat 5A will be launched from KSCs 39A....With SpaceXs near-term manifest its main priority, keeping 39A active for the interim will be an obvious decision over any rush to debut Falcon Heavy.
does anyone know, are the mods set to be made for FH permanent? I look at how the bottom of the reaction frame looks and wonder if they have to swap out the "buckets" in between FH/F9 launches (as I was assuming they are there to help direct thrust/sound) or if they will leave them out from then on.