As launch facilities...
Quote from: Jim on 03/25/2015 10:31 pmThe facilities at the Cape have existed over multiple generations. Global sea level rise may eventually change this.
The facilities at the Cape have existed over multiple generations.
OK, I don't think we should go on talking about coastal flooding until it really occurs. Or arguing what should be the name of the new facility (I think since there will be departures and arrivals at the Cape in the future, it should be "CCAFS Gate 13" ).Thanks!
Quote from: Galactic Penguin SST on 03/26/2015 03:20 amOK, I don't think we should go on talking about coastal flooding until it really occurs. Or arguing what should be the name of the new facility (I think since there will be departures and arrivals at the Cape in the future, it should be "CCAFS Gate 13" ).Thanks! There will have to be a yellow line for loading and unloading only.
Quote from: llanitedave on 03/26/2015 12:10 pmQuote from: Galactic Penguin SST on 03/26/2015 03:20 amOK, I don't think we should go on talking about coastal flooding until it really occurs. Or arguing what should be the name of the new facility (I think since there will be departures and arrivals at the Cape in the future, it should be "CCAFS Gate 13" ).Thanks! There will have to be a yellow line for loading and unloading only.No, that's the white zone!
Quote from: ggr on 03/27/2015 12:47 amQuote from: llanitedave on 03/26/2015 12:10 pmQuote from: Galactic Penguin SST on 03/26/2015 03:20 amOK, I don't think we should go on talking about coastal flooding until it really occurs. Or arguing what should be the name of the new facility (I think since there will be departures and arrivals at the Cape in the future, it should be "CCAFS Gate 13" ).Thanks! There will have to be a yellow line for loading and unloading only.No, that's the white zone!Yellow is for Commercial Unload and LoadingWhite is for passenger Unload and Loading.source: http://ladot.lacity.org/WhatWeDo/Parking/CanIParkThere/ColoredCurbZones/index.htm
http://www.af.mil/News/ArticleDisplay/tabid/223/Article/565808/45th-space-wing-spacex-sign-first-ever-landing-pad-agreement-at-cape-canaveral.aspx"creation of the first-ever "Landing Pad" at Launch Complex 13" No name change for the site, the landing pad is at the launch complex
...While we're having this silly discussion though, I want to ask: Is SpaceX's numbering accurate? They leased SLC-4W before they leased LC-13 didn't they? Based on Helodriver's pictures, the landing pad at VAFB looks like it will be done first. There's a very good chance it will get used as a landing pad for a returning booster before any pad at CCAFS. On what basis is SpaceX determining that the CCAFS pad is #1?
Quote from: deruch on 03/30/2015 11:16 pm...While we're having this silly discussion though, I want to ask: Is SpaceX's numbering accurate? They leased SLC-4W before they leased LC-13 didn't they? Based on Helodriver's pictures, the landing pad at VAFB looks like it will be done first. There's a very good chance it will get used as a landing pad for a returning booster before any pad at CCAFS. On what basis is SpaceX determining that the CCAFS pad is #1?LC-A at Point Arguello, I mean PALC-2-3, I mean SLC-4W will be known as Landing Complex 1.1. But only at SpaceX because it's too confusing when things are renamed. (Sorry, I couldn't didn't want to resist.) Anyway, the numbering is a way to identify the landing pad(s)[1]. I don't think it's a commitment to the order they come online. I look forward to multiple page arguments about how Landing Complex 1 clearly slipped it's schedule since the first landing happened at Landing Complex 1.1. --[1] I think there is a high probability that the "Landing Complex 1" is just SpaceX boosting (in a good way) and that we are completely over thinking this.
Does anyone know the status of LC-13 construction and how soon it might be available for a landing? Gwynne Shotwell said recently that she hoped the next landing attempt (presumably CRS-7) would be on land, which suggests she thinks LC-13 will be ready by then.
Quote from: Kabloona on 05/13/2015 03:14 amDoes anyone know the status of LC-13 construction and how soon it might be available for a landing? Gwynne Shotwell said recently that she hoped the next landing attempt (presumably CRS-7) would be on land, which suggests she thinks LC-13 will be ready by then.See L2.
So it looks like the heated "landing" / "launching" discussion used up all the air in the room a few months back and caused people to run off. Well, after the intervening months of lying fallow the air in this thread is now replenished, i've sniffed it and its ready to get back on topic.So, how's progress going at LC-13?