Per the JCSAT-14 webcast, the testing for CRS-8 S1 is still "39A or McGregor" - so nothing finalized yet.
I would imagine that the final testing location will be determined by schedule. In the short-term 39A has a free schedule and McGregor with only 1 active F9 test stand will be quite busy. Once they satisfy the payload ready for launch backlog then maybe 39A will be busy will launch campaigns and there will be more free time at McGregor.
Quote from: Chris Bergin on 05/06/2016 05:11 amPer the JCSAT-14 webcast, the testing for CRS-8 S1 is still "39A or McGregor" - so nothing finalized yet.(t=790, 13:10 in video)https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=L0bMeDj76ig&t=790Q to mods: how do I add a link to youtube in a forum post - with correct time stamp? every time I add a youtube URL, it actually embeds the video but without the timestamp
I've started a poll http://forum.nasaspaceflight.com/index.php?topic=40254.0 to see when we think there will be a successful orbital flight re-use with a paying customer. Poll is only open a week in case SpaceX announce something soon and/or too much new info emerges from re-use testing!
As for stage storage, while a hanger would be ideal, it would really only be needed for active reflight processing. "Idle" stages I speculate will be post-processed, possibly the major avionics removed, shrink wrapped in a manner similar to what they use for truck transport, and just parked outside until needed. Maybe an extra tarp staked into the ground for UV protection of the shrink wrap, and some desiccant canisters in the avionics bay. Now, SpaceX may indeed need another hanger, the existing one for pre-launch prep work up and a new one for the post-processing work. Space-X won't need more than that though, I think. We have parked airplanes outside forever, rockets aren't THAT much different.
Elon Musk @elonmusk3:03 PM - 14 May 2016@r_SpaceX @reddit will do another AMA just before reflight of the rocket in a few months
Was he referring specifically to the stage named in the title of this thread? Which is I think the first landed one, OG-2.?.?? That stage currently seems a bit underpowered, some assembly required.
Was he referring specifically to the stage named in the title of this thread? Which is I think the first landed one, OG-2.?.??
Quote from: OxCartMark on 05/15/2016 04:09 pmWas he referring specifically to the stage named in the title of this thread? Which is I think the first landed one, OG-2.?.?? No, 023 is the CRS-8 booster.
I'm assuming they have been sent to McGregor for testing? Also, does this open the possibility of doing a half reuse test by putting flown engines in a new core?
Quote from: Craig_VG on 05/15/2016 08:21 pmI'm assuming they have been sent to McGregor for testing? Also, does this open the possibility of doing a half reuse test by putting flown engines in a new core?CRS-8 is actually the booster on the left according to Chris. It is only missing some of its engines. Likely taken off for a more thorough inspection.
Quote from: Navier–Stokes on 05/15/2016 08:28 pmQuote from: Craig_VG on 05/15/2016 08:21 pmI'm assuming they have been sent to McGregor for testing? Also, does this open the possibility of doing a half reuse test by putting flown engines in a new core?CRS-8 is actually the booster on the left according to Chris. It is only missing some of its engines. Likely taken off for a more thorough inspection.Judging by the soot patterns on the stage it is not, see markings in pictures below.(Sources: https://www.flickr.com/photos/spacex/26428480464/in/photostream/ and https://www.flickr.com/photos/spacex/24068507662/in/photostream/)
Quote from: nissehutt on 05/15/2016 08:58 pmQuote from: Navier–Stokes on 05/15/2016 08:28 pmQuote from: Craig_VG on 05/15/2016 08:21 pmI'm assuming they have been sent to McGregor for testing? Also, does this open the possibility of doing a half reuse test by putting flown engines in a new core?CRS-8 is actually the booster on the left according to Chris. It is only missing some of its engines. Likely taken off for a more thorough inspection.Judging by the soot patterns on the stage it is not, see markings in pictures below.(Sources: https://www.flickr.com/photos/spacex/26428480464/in/photostream/ and https://www.flickr.com/photos/spacex/24068507662/in/photostream/)You're right, Chris was mistaken.