Collective gasp when the water plumes kicked up off to the side of the barge deck!!!
It looks like it might have come from off center, impacted hard on the far side of the ship and scooted to its final resting place? It seemed like the opposite side of the landing circle paint had been blasted?
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?
There's a considerable amount of distortion from the camera. Notice the curving railings.
Quote from: ChrisGebhardt on 06/23/2017 07:19 pmIt's LEANING. That looks like barrel distortion from the wide-angle lens more than anything else. No doubt that was a hard landing, though.
It's LEANING.
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.
Quote from: bob the martian on 06/23/2017 07:23 pmQuote from: ChrisGebhardt on 06/23/2017 07:19 pmIt's LEANING. That looks like barrel distortion from the wide-angle lens more than anything else. No doubt that was a hard landing, though. Yes, but compare it to the sea horizon at the point the vehicle body and it meet, it really doesn't appear to be completely vertical. If it came in at a horizontal velocity as that off-ship water plume suggests, this might make it the most sporty landing yet that didn't result in vehicle loss. Either way, good to see the stage make it back.
Quote from: Lars-J on 06/23/2017 07:24 pmIt 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. looks like there is a soot trail clear from one side of the asds to the other. will be interesting to see the non-live video release
So I guess you still don't need to give up hope on Bingo if all the center spots are taken.