Author Topic: SpaceX Falcon 9 : SAOCOM 1A : Oct. 7/8, 2018 : Vandenberg - DISCUSSION (Read 87273 times)

webdan · « **Reply #100 on:** 10/08/2018 02:48 am »

Wow, hang on a moment... who’s gonna do the analysis of that lean?

- bad leg
- camera lens

People will want to know... this could actually be fun to see until the day SpaceX provides raw telemetry for us lemmings!

Just glad it all went well and didn’t have to set an actual reminder to watch it... cause RTLS at VAFB

atsf90east · « **Reply #101 on:** 10/08/2018 02:50 am »

Did anyone else notice how much flame impingement there was on the first stage after separation? As the booster was in the middle of it's flip it looks like the flame hit between the bottom of the interstage and the top of the lox tank

king1999 · « **Reply #102 on:** 10/08/2018 02:56 am »

Quote from: webdan on 10/08/2018 02:48 am

Wow, hang on a moment... who’s gonna do the analysis of that lean?

- bad leg
- camera lens

People will want to know... this could actually be fun to see until the day SpaceX provides raw telemetry for us lemmings!

Just glad it all went well and didn’t have to set an actual reminder to watch it... cause RTLS at VAFB

Obviously camera lens 'cause the light post on the left also leaned at the same angle.

AUricle · « **Reply #103 on:** 10/08/2018 02:57 am »

Quote from: ZachS09 on 10/08/2018 02:41 am

Are you sure the booster's leaning, MATTBLAK? It could be just the camera angle.

My guess is it's a legitimate lean. If it were camera angle, everything would show that tilt, including the landing pad. I don't see that in the photo

ZachS09 · « **Reply #104 on:** 10/08/2018 02:57 am »

I'll be honest: while I was providing coverage for tonight's mission, it was a bit hard during the prelaunch countdown because the Internet would not cooperate.

MATTBLAK · « **Reply #105 on:** 10/08/2018 02:59 am »

Quote from: ZachS09 on 10/08/2018 02:41 am

Are you sure the booster's leaning, MATTBLAK? It could be just the camera angle.

It's not just me; others elsewhere believe it is. This isn't the blue or gold dress thing, you know...

punder · « **Reply #106 on:** 10/08/2018 03:03 am »

Look at the lamp posts. It's just distortion from a wide-angle lens.

bluemars1 · « **Reply #107 on:** 10/08/2018 03:07 am »

It's camera distortion. Note that the reflections in the water are in line with both the 1st stage and the red light post.

MATTBLAK · « **Reply #108 on:** 10/08/2018 03:07 am »

I didn't think TV cameras often indulged in wide angle lenses? Anyway - when it's daylight we'll see what really happened.

webdan · « **Reply #109 on:** 10/08/2018 03:07 am »

Time to ask SpaceX for some fiduciary markers on their cameras?

Lars-J · « **Reply #110 on:** 10/08/2018 03:12 am »

Quote from: king1999 on 10/08/2018 02:56 am

Quote from: webdan on 10/08/2018 02:48 am
Wow, hang on a moment... who’s gonna do the analysis of that lean?

- bad leg
- camera lens

People will want to know... this could actually be fun to see until the day SpaceX provides raw telemetry for us lemmings!

Just glad it all went well and didn’t have to set an actual reminder to watch it... cause RTLS at VAFB

Obviously camera lens 'cause the light post on the left also leaned at the same angle.

Indeed. People, pay attention to other things in the image. If I got a dollar for everyone someone (same people?) keep suggesting a landed stage lean without understanding hie a wide angle lens behaves when aimed slightly upwards, I would be a bit wealthier.

wannamoonbase · « **Reply #111 on:** 10/08/2018 03:14 am »

Congrats SpaceX, that was fantastic.

I missed seeing the first stage telemetry on the more recent launches.

Second stage did a great job hauling the mail.

edkyle99 · « **Reply #112 on:** 10/08/2018 03:20 am »

Looks straight to me.

webdan · « **Reply #113 on:** 10/08/2018 03:21 am »

Indeed x 100, and it’s late, had a few beers, watching DAL/HOU. And I’m quite certain them legs just don’t fail stylishly.

Steven Pietrobon · « **Reply #114 on:** 10/08/2018 03:30 am »

Spacecraft facts, converted back to their original metric units.

Mass 3000 kg
Height 4.7 m
Diameter 1.2 m
Solar Array 13 m²
L-Band SAR Antenna 35 m²

Lars-J · « **Reply #115 on:** 10/08/2018 03:31 am »

Quote from: MATTBLAK on 10/08/2018 03:07 am

I didn't think TV cameras often indulged in wide angle lenses? Anyway - when it's daylight we'll see what really happened.

This is the same kind of wide angle view that we always get on drone ships. And the same question gets asked every time.

Steven Pietrobon · « **Reply #116 on:** 10/08/2018 03:31 am »

Some nice shots before launch.

Congratulations to SpaceX and CONAE for the successful launch!

webdan · « **Reply #117 on:** 10/08/2018 03:36 am »

First one is a keeper Steven, thanks for posting.

Imagine if the Wright bros had camera drones...

rabe0070 · « **Reply #118 on:** 10/08/2018 03:41 am »

Quote from: Comga on 10/08/2018 02:40 am

Quote from: BrightLight on 10/08/2018 02:37 am
Fairing capture attempt?
Not this time

Very nice launch
Amazing landing

Anyone know how this looked from ground in the LA region?

Edit: And yes, Zach, we are reading your post and very appreciative. Thanks!
edit2: Thanks psloss! I look forward to images and video.

I was all the way inland near San Bernardino and it looked amazing from here still. I could see the first stage exhaust look red as it started climbing above the horizon. The plume was lit up like crazy all the way until SECO. And could see the entry burn from the first stage.

MATTBLAK · « **Reply #119 on:** 10/08/2018 03:41 am »

Quote from: Lars-J on 10/08/2018 03:31 am

Quote from: MATTBLAK on 10/08/2018 03:07 am
I didn't think TV cameras often indulged in wide angle lenses? Anyway - when it's daylight we'll see what really happened.

This is the same kind of wide angle view that we always get on drone ships. And the same question gets asked every time.

Just saying; some appear to have leaned more than others in the past. And they have. But most are upright. I imagine that the legs and mechanisms are strong enough not to ordinarily. So that's the last word from me on that...