I am still amazed at how smoothly the return and landing goes these days.... two years ago was just science fiction, now routine.
It sounds like they're broadcasting the commentary from a cafeteria...
Wow that tracking shot. Can really see how the air's flowing
Quote from: Halidon on 08/14/2017 04:38 pmWow that tracking shot. Can really see how the air's flowingLooks like it's got soot much further up the windward side. Wonder if they were leaning it over more than before.And kinda cutting it close on landing leg deploy there. Three or four seconds before touchdown? Going to have to re-watch later and check.
The view of the first stage changing angle of attack as it came in was hair raising!Matthew
That thing took off quick.... more thust?
The grid fins seemed to be much more active during the landing sequence, compared to previous missions.
Quote from: ZachF on 08/14/2017 04:51 pmThat thing took off quick.... more thust?Yep. New uprated engines, Block 4 booster. +11% thrust or thereabouts.
Quote from: Jarnis on 08/14/2017 05:14 pmQuote from: ZachF on 08/14/2017 04:51 pmThat thing took off quick.... more thust?Yep. New uprated engines, Block 4 booster. +11% thrust or thereabouts.Is this speculation or was it confirmed that this was the first Block 4?