Author Topic: SpaceX Falcon 9 - CRS-8 Dragon - April 8, 2016 - UPDATES (Read 285583 times)

FinalFrontier · « **Reply #420 on:** 04/08/2016 10:30 pm »

Just want to say major MAJOR congratulations to SpaceX! FINALLY we have true First Stage downrange recover ability! I honestly did not think they'd EVER get it to work with the drone barge certainly not this soon, bravo! Huge technical achievement by all the teams there. Just wanted to give a big thank you to all the SpaceX teams and NASA for pushing the envelope on this stuff, I really want to have a chance at going to Mars one day, and each technical challenge that is overcome the closer we get to the goal of mass space travel for the public. Huge day for respectability.

Also a big congratulations to NASA and Bigelow for successfully orbiting BEAM and to SpaceX for a successful Dragon RTF. ISS desperately needed that cargo capacity back and hopefully now the pace of flights can pick up a bit.

All of this is also one more step towards commercial crew, the sooner that starts the better. I can't wait!

FutureSpaceTourist · « **Reply #421 on:** 04/08/2016 10:31 pm »

Elon expects about half landings to be ground, half ocean.

[Hans said 1/3, 2/3 in pre-launch presser I believe]

3rd mission from now probably land landing.

abaddon · « **Reply #422 on:** 04/08/2016 10:31 pm »

Still looking at improved performance in the future with a goal of improving margin to convert barge landings to land landings.

Chris Bergin · « **Reply #423 on:** 04/08/2016 10:33 pm »

Elon: Two more ASDS landings ("two tough ship landings"), then one back to land....the third one from now.

FutureSpaceTourist · « **Reply #424 on:** 04/08/2016 10:33 pm »

Elon thinks 10 or 20 re-uses for a first stage. 100 with minor refurbishment

abaddon · « **Reply #425 on:** 04/08/2016 10:34 pm »

BEAM to be installed the 15th to 16th, inflation around May 26th. High sun angle around that time prevents visiting vehicles, good time to do inflation.

Chris Bergin · « **Reply #426 on:** 04/08/2016 10:34 pm »

BEAM installed around the 15th. "Inflation" - 26th of May.

By the way, the berthing and berthed mission updates will be a new thread

FutureSpaceTourist · « **Reply #427 on:** 04/08/2016 10:35 pm »

Elon is hopeful other launch providers will head in the direction of reusability.

vanoord · « **Reply #428 on:** 04/08/2016 10:36 pm »

Quote from: Chris Bergin on 04/08/2016 10:33 pm

Elon: Two more ASDS landings ("two tough ship landings"), then one back to land....the third one from now.

I think Hans said the next RTLS landing attempt would be the next CRS flight?

abaddon · « **Reply #429 on:** 04/08/2016 10:38 pm »

Mentions fairing recovery as a future goal!

FutureSpaceTourist · « **Reply #430 on:** 04/08/2016 10:38 pm »

Elon wants to bring fairing back in the future, costs several million

mlindner · « **Reply #431 on:** 04/08/2016 10:40 pm »

Sigh. This guy needs to not get invited back to any more NASA Socials. This current questioner.

Brovane · « **Reply #432 on:** 04/08/2016 10:41 pm »

Did Hans just throw on the first thing he could find in his closet? It is like NASA Suit Tie, Elon I am a billionaire and I can wear anything I want and then Hans wearing what looks like a SpaceX sweat top.

mlindner · « **Reply #433 on:** 04/08/2016 10:42 pm »

Quote from: Brovane on 04/08/2016 10:41 pm

Did Hans just throw on the first thing he could find in his closet? It is like NASA Suit Tie, Elon I am a billionaire and I can wear anything I want and then Hans wearing what looks like a SpaceX sweat top.

It's a t-shirt with a SpaceX track jacket by American Apparel. This is standard-dress for people in California software startups. I have several of them with different company logos.

FutureSpaceTourist · « **Reply #434 on:** 04/08/2016 10:42 pm »

Elon still planning to talk about Mars plans in September at IAC

abaddon · « **Reply #435 on:** 04/08/2016 10:43 pm »

Presser ends.

Chris Bergin · « **Reply #436 on:** 04/08/2016 10:43 pm »

Elon confirms he'll give an overview on his BFR/MCT/City On Mars plans at the IAC in Mexico. "It's going to seem crazy"

True Dat.

Great work everyone! Only an Elon presser can ensure so many people are taking the quotes for the coverage! Much appreciated!

Thanks to all, especially Steven's launch coverage!

I'm off for a drink

Brovane · « **Reply #437 on:** 04/08/2016 10:49 pm »

Quote from: mlindner on 04/08/2016 10:42 pm

Quote from: Brovane on 04/08/2016 10:41 pm
Did Hans just throw on the first thing he could find in his closet? It is like NASA Suit Tie, Elon I am a billionaire and I can wear anything I want and then Hans wearing what looks like a SpaceX sweat top.

It's a t-shirt with a SpaceX hoodie by American Apparel. This is standard-dress for people in California software startups. I have several of them with different company logos.

I just found is strange considering the other press conferences I have seen with Hans he is usually wearing a suit-tie. You usually don't dress that down from your customer, in this case NASA. Maybe I am old school but doesn't look very professional and he isn't in California.

Kabloona · « **Reply #438 on:** 04/08/2016 10:52 pm »

Quote from: Brovane on 04/08/2016 10:49 pm

Quote from: mlindner on 04/08/2016 10:42 pm
Quote from: Brovane on 04/08/2016 10:41 pm
Did Hans just throw on the first thing he could find in his closet? It is like NASA Suit Tie, Elon I am a billionaire and I can wear anything I want and then Hans wearing what looks like a SpaceX sweat top.

It's a t-shirt with a SpaceX hoodie by American Apparel. This is standard-dress for people in California software startups. I have several of them with different company logos.

I just found is strange considering the other press conferences I have seen with Hans he is usually wearing a suit-tie. You usually don't dress that down from your customer, in this case NASA. Maybe I am old school but doesn't look very professional and he isn't in California.

He may have spilled a drink on his suit in the excitement and had to change quickly.

Skamp_X · « **Reply #439 on:** 04/08/2016 10:53 pm »

Fell asleep 2 hours before launch and missed the whole thing

Congratulations to SpaceX, another milestone done.
Can't wait to see a used stage launch