Author Topic: SpaceX's Autonomous Spaceport Drone Ship Updates and Discussion Thread 3  (Read 1420905 times)

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It takes a fleet to dock a booster 😉
#Block5 #SpaceX

https://twitter.com/julia_bergeron/status/996355497287733248

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The crane team has the cap ready to place on the first stage booster. Not sure if they will attempt to lift it off today or if they are giving extra security before more weather events roll in. #Block5 #Falcon9

https://twitter.com/julia_bergeron/status/996359921053650944

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The clock starts ticking.
I'm curious how many hours it will take block 5 from now on till stage being horizontal on transporter.

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The clock starts ticking.
I'm curious how many hours it will take block 5 from now on till stage being horizontal on transporter.
Don't take this attempt as a benchmark.  They will be taking it slow and watching out for problems still.
Following the space program since before Apollo 8.

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Looks like a new lift cap being used to lift the Block 5. Has cameras all around the top of it and lights etc. Much faster process too. @murphypak - photographers are there, so we'll RT quality pics later.

https://twitter.com/nasaspaceflight/status/996368740987162624

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The clock starts ticking.
I'm curious how many hours it will take block 5 from now on till stage being horizontal on transporter.
Don't take this attempt as a benchmark.  They will be taking it slow and watching out for problems still.
Agree, but still ... folding legs 2.0 should be much faster then disassembly of legs 1.0 even for the first time.
« Last Edit: 05/15/2018 01:39 pm by pospa »

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Maybe this really was that new cap then?

https://forum.nasaspaceflight.com/index.php?topic=41018.msg1814712#msg1814712

Edit: Actually. I think it is exactly what I suspected it to be back then :D
« Last Edit: 05/15/2018 12:44 pm by Beittil »

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Better shot:

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Looks a bit misaligned #falcon9 #spacex #Bangabandhu1

https://twitter.com/MarekCyzio/status/996369630351515648

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#spacex #falcon9 #bangabandhu1 Welcome home!

https://twitter.com/marekcyzio/status/996366311038087169
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Apparently there is a new lift cap for the Block 5 boosters! When I was at the port last week I believe I got some photos of it.

https://twitter.com/thefavoritist/status/996372690524168192

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#Falcon9 Block 5 returns safely to port aboard #OCISLY after dodging several nearby thunderstorms on this gloomy morning. Here's two edited photos including a slow shutter pan and dolphin passerby. #Bangabandhu1

https://twitter.com/marcuscotephoto/status/996374082638766080

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Lift soon?

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The deck is clear of crew. Wondering what will happen next....
Tune in next time...
Nah, we'll wait and see.
#Block5 #Falcon9

https://twitter.com/julia_bergeron/status/996381577788698624

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Currently at Port Canaveral capturing this incredible sight. More to come! #illovetigridfins @Teslarati @SpaceX #falcon9 #rocketlanding @PortCanaveral

https://twitter.com/_tomcross_/status/996389457535397889

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Ha, first time we see inside the new legs - only one skin/shell from the outside, the inner side is open with ribs and clamps visible. Nice.  :)
« Last Edit: 05/15/2018 02:23 pm by pospa »

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Currently at Port Canaveral capturing this incredible sight. More to come! #illovetigridfins @Teslarati @SpaceX #falcon9 #rocketlanding @PortCanaveral

https://twitter.com/_tomcross_/status/996389457535397889

In the 2nd picture the octagrabber has loosened its grip, might even be already be lifted. Speed increase for sure!

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@murphypak is on her way to port do a live Periscope of the return:

https://www.pscp.tv/w/1mnGeXaOOOvKX

She's got binoculars in front of the camera, the live stream is fairly detailed, you can what the workers are doing.
« Last Edit: 05/15/2018 02:27 pm by su27k »

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Its up in the air, less then 3 hrs after arrival to the port. Good pace I gues.

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Apparently there is a new lift cap for the Block 5 boosters! When I was at the port last week I believe I got some photos of it.
https://twitter.com/thefavoritist/status/996372690524168192
Note, it's really not so new for Block 5 boosters. This type of lifting cap was spotted for the first time 3 weeks ago during TESS block 4 booster recovery...

https://twitter.com/wereportspace/status/988448129866502144
« Last Edit: 05/15/2018 03:20 pm by Raul »

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Booster has been lifted and moved to the pedestal for leg work. Let’s see how this is done. Over on the side is a fairing aboard Go Pursuit covered up with a brown tarp. @Teslarati #spacex #falcon9 #portcanaveral #ocisly

https://twitter.com/_tomcross_/status/996418273515319296

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Notable vehicles: The SpaceX mystery machine. A mobile command center aka office in a trailer. And the booster transporter. Octagrabber has been put away, out of sight, appears to have worked perfectly. @Teslarati #spacex #falcon9 #ocisly

https://twitter.com/_tomcross_/status/996423964082745344

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