Author Topic: SpaceX Falcon 9 : BulgariaSat-1 : June 23, 2017 : DISCUSSION (Read 199618 times)

andrewsdanj · « **Reply #140 on:** 06/23/2017 07:00 pm »

Most extreme reentry yet? Could this be a FH centre core reentry ptactice (with a non FH core, obviously)?

Mike_1179 · « **Reply #141 on:** 06/23/2017 07:02 pm »

Quote from: andrewsdanj on 06/23/2017 07:00 pm

Most extreme reentry yet? Could this be a FH centre core reentry ptactice (with a non FH core, obviously)?

If the FH core is going to use larger titanium grid fins, and this has the regular smaller ones, then less useful for that

rabe0070 · « **Reply #142 on:** 06/23/2017 07:19 pm »

Landed! Looks really low. Used up those crush cores.

mvpel · « **Reply #143 on:** 06/23/2017 07:20 pm »

Quote from: rabe0070 on 06/23/2017 07:19 pm

Landed! Looks really low. Used up those crush cores.

And then some! Wow!!

kirghizstan · « **Reply #144 on:** 06/23/2017 07:20 pm »

Anyone else think it looks like it used a lot of the crush core on all 4 legs? seems very low on the deck

sghill · « **Reply #145 on:** 06/23/2017 07:21 pm »

Collective gasp when the water plumes kicked up off to the side of the barge deck!!!

mikelepage · « **Reply #146 on:** 06/23/2017 07:21 pm »

Also not sure if camera angle or if it's the leaning booster of BulgariaSat...

gongora · « **Reply #147 on:** 06/23/2017 07:22 pm »

So I guess you still don't need to give up hope on Bingo if all the center spots are taken.

andrewsdanj · « **Reply #148 on:** 06/23/2017 07:22 pm »

Now THAT'S a toasty stage. I wonder how much is left of the incandescent grid fins?

Semmel · « **Reply #149 on:** 06/23/2017 07:22 pm »

Quote from: rabe0070 on 06/23/2017 07:19 pm

Landed! Looks really low. Used up those crush cores.

yeah, looked like it broke its legs upon landing..

Chris_Pi · « **Reply #150 on:** 06/23/2017 07:22 pm »

Guess it's now the Slightly leaning tower of Thiacom-8. This one looks like it hit awfully hard. Good timing on the rocket roomba apparently.

The_Ronin · « **Reply #151 on:** 06/23/2017 07:23 pm »

It was leaning big time and the lean was increasing as you watched. Wouldn't be surprised if it tips over.

Joffan · « **Reply #152 on:** 06/23/2017 07:23 pm »

That's what I'd call a hard landing. But in the same mindset; it's good.

Bargemanos · « **Reply #153 on:** 06/23/2017 07:23 pm »

WOW! I thought this one went all wrong.
Seems like all legs crushers are crushed. Its leaning. Hope it makes it to secure attach.

Made a little walk i guess on the deck.
Video of this landing should be supprising

Surfdaddy · « **Reply #154 on:** 06/23/2017 07:23 pm »

It looks like it might have come from off center, impacted hard on the far side of the landing zone and scooted to its final resting place? It seemed like the opposite side of the landing circle paint had been blasted?

Bynaus · « **Reply #155 on:** 06/23/2017 07:24 pm »

Quote from: kirghizstan on 06/23/2017 07:20 pm

Anyone else think it looks like it used a lot of the crush core on all 4 legs? seems very low on the deck

Had the same thought. First over water, then a black burn mark on the deck halfway towards the booster, then low on the deck. Certainly looks like a bumpy landing - but they nailed it nevertheless!

Scylla · « **Reply #156 on:** 06/23/2017 07:24 pm »

Roll the Octagraber!!!

Lars-J · « **Reply #157 on:** 06/23/2017 07:24 pm »

It did only appear like it was hovering above water before the transmission cut briefly, but keep in mind that the stage is coming in at an angle (see other drone ships landings shot from a distance), and a 3 engine landing burn will reach a bit further and impinge the ocean more.

Tuts36 · « **Reply #158 on:** 06/23/2017 07:24 pm »

Quote from: Semmel on 06/23/2017 07:22 pm

Quote from: rabe0070 on 06/23/2017 07:19 pm
Landed! Looks really low. Used up those crush cores.

yeah, looked like it broke its legs upon landing..

I hope there's enough clearance left for Optimus Prime to do his thing...?

matt_ellis · « **Reply #159 on:** 06/23/2017 07:24 pm »

Roomba opp? (How low can Roomba go under those legs!)