Quote from: vaporcobra on 04/01/2018 09:46 pmQuote from: Flying Beaver on 04/01/2018 09:04 pmQuote from: vaporcobra on 04/01/2018 08:58 pmNot to be one-upped by the fancy new Iridium-5 fairing half, PAZ's recovered fairing has made an appearance at Berth 240, SpaceX's prospective BFR factory and recovery facility. It's visibly being scrapped where it sits - all interior components are being removed and stacked on the ground. ¯\_(ツ)_/¯Or it's being prepped for helicopter drop tests mention by Elon. Otherwise that's quite the waste of the perfect test article.Can't say more, but it's almost certainly no longer a viable structural test article.Nicely done Vaporcobra. I must say, Teslarati has been doing an excellent SpaceX sleuthing job as of late!And - to add to that...I investigated the photo with the guy in the SpaceX hoodie. Behind him is a new crate with the following painted on the side...“The leader in precisi...” and what looks like the logo “MM (superscript) I”. lol and behold - MMSI!“The leader in aerial precision delivery”http://mmist.caSo look who developed the recovery system!
Quote from: Flying Beaver on 04/01/2018 09:04 pmQuote from: vaporcobra on 04/01/2018 08:58 pmNot to be one-upped by the fancy new Iridium-5 fairing half, PAZ's recovered fairing has made an appearance at Berth 240, SpaceX's prospective BFR factory and recovery facility. It's visibly being scrapped where it sits - all interior components are being removed and stacked on the ground. ¯\_(ツ)_/¯Or it's being prepped for helicopter drop tests mention by Elon. Otherwise that's quite the waste of the perfect test article.Can't say more, but it's almost certainly no longer a viable structural test article.
Quote from: vaporcobra on 04/01/2018 08:58 pmNot to be one-upped by the fancy new Iridium-5 fairing half, PAZ's recovered fairing has made an appearance at Berth 240, SpaceX's prospective BFR factory and recovery facility. It's visibly being scrapped where it sits - all interior components are being removed and stacked on the ground. ¯\_(ツ)_/¯Or it's being prepped for helicopter drop tests mention by Elon. Otherwise that's quite the waste of the perfect test article.
Not to be one-upped by the fancy new Iridium-5 fairing half, PAZ's recovered fairing has made an appearance at Berth 240, SpaceX's prospective BFR factory and recovery facility. It's visibly being scrapped where it sits - all interior components are being removed and stacked on the ground. ¯\_(ツ)_/¯
Has the lease been stealth signed allowing them to use the berth, did they get special permission, or ?
Quote from: Johnnyhinbos on 04/01/2018 09:57 pmQuote from: vaporcobra on 04/01/2018 09:46 pmQuote from: Flying Beaver on 04/01/2018 09:04 pmQuote from: vaporcobra on 04/01/2018 08:58 pmNot to be one-upped by the fancy new Iridium-5 fairing half, PAZ's recovered fairing has made an appearance at Berth 240, SpaceX's prospective BFR factory and recovery facility. It's visibly being scrapped where it sits - all interior components are being removed and stacked on the ground. ¯\_(ツ)_/¯Or it's being prepped for helicopter drop tests mention by Elon. Otherwise that's quite the waste of the perfect test article.Can't say more, but it's almost certainly no longer a viable structural test article.Nicely done Vaporcobra. I must say, Teslarati has been doing an excellent SpaceX sleuthing job as of late!And - to add to that...I investigated the photo with the guy in the SpaceX hoodie. Behind him is a new crate with the following painted on the side...“The leader in precisi...” and what looks like the logo “MM (superscript) I”. lol and behold - MMSI!“The leader in aerial precision delivery”http://mmist.caSo look who developed the recovery system!Wow, amazing catch!! Certainly looks like they have experienced with all forms of guided parafoil recovery. And the kind words are much appreciated. 2018 has been an incredible year, and we're lucky to have been able to snag Pauline - she's really the one to thank for heading to the port before dawn on a Saturday Regardless, it's pretty hilarious to be able to break two fairly distinct bits of news related to fairing recovery in ~24 hours. SpaceX moves fast.
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Who are the folks who made the guided parachute systems for Armadillo Aerospace?
Satellites have changed parameters since launch, is this due to propulsion or just normal drift?Tintin APerigee: From 500 to 505.3 km Apogee: From 517 to 525.7 km Tintin BPerigee: From 499 to 505.2 km Apogee: From 517 to 525.0 km
Some notable differences in Tintin A and B.
Quote from: vaporcobra on 05/28/2018 07:52 pmSome notable differences in Tintin A and B.Thanks for sharing. Would anyone be able to point out the key differences and their significance? Thanks in advance.
