Yes the struts failed but so did the QA process. And that process, unlike the strut, touches every part of the rocket. So while they are down, they'll cross check everything including putting in a buddy system for workmanship double checks.
Quote from: rcoppola on 09/01/2015 03:22 pmYes the struts failed but so did the QA process. And that process, unlike the strut, touches every part of the rocket. So while they are down, they'll cross check everything including putting in a buddy system for workmanship double checks. The side effect of this is higher mountain of paperwork ( or whatever the modern digital equivalent is .. bytework ? ) and growing costs.
Parabolicarc reporting that he's hearing the failure cause was "something more than the strut." Yes, this is rather nebulous, but his sources are usually reliable.http://www.parabolicarc.com/2015/08/31/shotwell-couple-months-falcon-9-return-flightQuoteEditor’s Note: I’ve been hearing reliable reports that something more than the strut was the cause of the accident in June. The last I heard, they were still trying to figure out exactly what happened.
Editor’s Note: I’ve been hearing reliable reports that something more than the strut was the cause of the accident in June. The last I heard, they were still trying to figure out exactly what happened.
L2 has more reliable information.
USA today is reporting the US Senate committee wants a complete review of the Commercial cargo program (who knows). They also are calling for a complete review of Commercial Crew. They are putting the review under the "changes since the shuttle", looks like the IG has been called up.
Quote from: Prober on 09/03/2015 04:11 amUSA today is reporting the US Senate committee wants a complete review of the Commercial cargo program (who knows). They also are calling for a complete review of Commercial Crew. They are putting the review under the "changes since the shuttle", looks like the IG has been called up. http://www.usatoday.com/story/news/politics/2015/09/02/gardner-vitter-seek-gao-review--nasa-program/71599958/It looks like cheap lobbyist service until/unless the GAO actually decides to grant the request.And as has been noted for a previous stunt of this sort, almost all the information the article lists from their request is already available and public.
It's coming from CO and Louisiana. ULA and SLS. Then, spacex did file suit against the US air force screaming about ULA. Goose and gander something or other.
Quote from: Gordon C on 09/03/2015 11:33 amIt's coming from CO and Louisiana. ULA and SLS. Then, spacex did file suit against the US air force screaming about ULA. Goose and gander something or other.Orbital will come out looking responsible. Some tantrum action with Aerojet, but buying he Atlas flight for the good of their contact is totally righteous.The GAO can brush off the request, but even if they do the big guys will come back at them from another direction.What's the connection with SLS? I can understand Orion but SLS & Cargo? We got to be careful this isn't too far off topic But congress could affect a RTF my (who knows).
It's coming from CO and Louisiana. ULA and SLS. Then, spacex did file suit against the US air force screaming about ULA. Goose and gander something or other.Orbital will come out looking responsible. Some tantrum action with Aerojet, but buying he Atlas flight for the good of their contact is totally righteous.The GAO can brush off the request, but even if they do the big guys will come back at them from another direction.
Something has the Senate and House CO delegations spooked. Definitely a coordinated effort. The timings are not accidental.
Quote from: rcoppola on 09/04/2015 12:58 amSomething has the Senate and House CO delegations spooked. Definitely a coordinated effort. The timings are not accidental.Well, if we ascribe their actions to somehow benefiting ULA, then they would be wanting to slow down SpaceX as much as possible, especially if it means delaying when SpaceX can win any future Air Force launch contracts (i.e. ULA's monopoly right now).But that's only if we ascribe their actions to somehow benefiting ULA...