Bad news... due to rough seas, it sounds like the center core of #falconheavy tipped over 😩 they do have a robot named “octagrabber” that can hold down F9’s but unfortunately it can’t hold down the center core 😔 at least they stuck the landing and proved the system works.
@elonmusk can the octagrabber be used with the FH center core or is this just a rumor? If it can’t be used with the center core, are there plans to make changes so the octagrabber can be used?
It can, but the attachment fixtures are different from standard F9 & they weren’t ready in time
Will you guys attempt to recover any sections of the core or is it likely going to be a total loss?
Engines seem ok, pending inspection
According to a pilot who flew over OCISLY in a plane the booster is fully intact on the deck, it’s just fallen over... Should be an interesting sight! @julia_bergeron @
I guess FH centre cores are stronger/reinforced.
The tracking position for both ships was a few hours out-of-date. It now looks like Mr Steven has reached, resupplied and is returning to port.
Poor #Arabsat6A booster has finally made it home. #SpaceXFleet #FalconHeavy
It’s only half a booster. :/
...and one more shot of the business end of #FalconHeavy B1055. Looks like a few bent nozzles.
#FalconHeavy center core B1055 tipped over due to rough seas. Most of it still remains on board #OCISLY, but the top half is gone.
A shot of the fallen booster in daylight @spacex @SpaceXFleet @SpaceXUpdates
