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Looks like no grid fins and no landing legs, which is not surprising.

We've got legs onsite, and the renders show grid fins, so I'm sure they'll be installed for display.


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Re: Twice flown Falcon 9 heading for Space Center Houston
« Reply #21 on: 03/05/2020 12:57 am »
Oh cool, it's here.  Gonna have to swing by in the next couple days and check it out.

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Re: Twice flown Falcon 9 heading for Space Center Houston
« Reply #22 on: 03/06/2020 05:28 pm »

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Re: Twice flown Falcon 9 heading for Space Center Houston
« Reply #23 on: 03/06/2020 05:31 pm »

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Re: Twice flown Falcon 9 heading for Space Center Houston
« Reply #24 on: 03/08/2020 06:42 am »
https://twitter.com/nexthorizonssf/status/1236527529751654401

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The @SpaceX Falcon booster B1035.2 was installed today at the @SpaceCenterHou.
This booster will be on permanent display at the center and will give guests the ultimate space flown article experience.

📷- Mark Conley
*used with permission*

https://twitter.com/tylerg1998/status/1236449600233504769

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Just a few minutes ago, #Falcon9 core B1035 was lifted up and placed onto its display stands at @SpaceCenterHou, where it will remain for the foreseeable future.

Absolutely amazing stuff. 😍
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Re: Twice flown Falcon 9 heading for Space Center Houston
« Reply #25 on: 03/08/2020 04:30 pm »
Some great close-ups

https://twitter.com/tylerg1998/status/1236699079884840961

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Forgot to share this yesterday. Here’s a closer look at B1035, which still bears the scorch marks and thermal damage it sustained during its two flights to the edge of space and back.

It’s fair to say that this #Falcon9 has a lot of character.

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Re: Twice flown Falcon 9 heading for Space Center Houston
« Reply #26 on: 03/08/2020 07:42 pm »
This video belongs in this thread :)


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Re: Twice flown Falcon 9 heading for Space Center Houston
« Reply #27 on: 03/10/2020 04:35 pm »
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SpaceX exhibit opening March 12

MARCH 10, 2020   EXHIBITS, SPACE NEWS
Walk underneath a massive Falcon 9 rocket at Space Center Houston this spring break! Beginning at 11 a.m. March 12,  get a close look at this exciting new feat of engineering.

Following the ribbon-cutting ceremony Thursday morning, guests are invited to explore the SpaceX rocket exhibit.

The Falcon 9 is displayed horizontally so guests can see the entire rocket. Guests can study the grid fins near the top of the rocket, the scorch marks from reentry during the CRS-11 and CRS-13 missions, the Merlin engines, the landing legs and more!

We can’t wait to share this unique exhibit! In the meantime, check out some photos of the rocket in its new permanent position. exhibit opening March 12

MARCH 10, 2020   EXHIBITS, SPACE NEWS

Walk underneath a massive Falcon 9 rocket at Space Center Houston this spring break! Beginning at 11 a.m. March 12,  get a close look at this exciting new feat of engineering.

Following the ribbon-cutting ceremony Thursday morning, guests are invited to explore the SpaceX rocket exhibit.

The Falcon 9 is displayed horizontally so guests can see the entire rocket. Guests can study the grid fins near the top of the rocket, the scorch marks from reentry during the CRS-11 and CRS-13 missions, the Merlin engines, the landing legs and more!

We can’t wait to share this unique exhibit! In the meantime, check out some photos of the rocket in its new permanent position.

https://spacecenter.org/spacex-exhibit-opening-march-12/

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Re: Twice flown Falcon 9 heading for Space Center Houston
« Reply #28 on: 03/12/2020 02:01 pm »
https://twitter.com/spacecenterhou/status/1238114531924226048

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Our new @SpaceX #Falcon9 rocket exhibit is now officially open! Tour this marvel of modern technology today!

Edit to add: nice shot of engines

https://twitter.com/hpjohn1/status/1238109704473149442

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The Falcon 9 is displayed horizontally so guests can see the entire rocket. 🚀  @NASA @SpaceCenterHou @elonmusk @SpaceX #ToBoldlyGo
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Re: Twice flown Falcon 9 heading for Space Center Houston
« Reply #29 on: 03/12/2020 04:26 pm »
At first I was a little disappointed that they had it laying down instead of mounted in its landing configuration, but then I realized how neat it is to be able to walk the whole length and see it up close all the way.

Really looking forward to making a trip over to Houston to see it.

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Re: Twice flown Falcon 9 heading for Space Center Houston
« Reply #30 on: 03/13/2020 12:44 pm »
Arstechnica have an article up.  They have 22mp photos as well.  You need to open the slideshow and then click the download icon in the top right to get the high res versions.

https://arstechnica.com/science/2020/03/space-center-houston-now-has-a-twice-flown-falcon-9-on-display/



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Re: Twice flown Falcon 9 heading for Space Center Houston
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