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mirth

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steve58

SpaceX Falcon Heavy Megarocket (Hopefully) Gets 1st Test Launch Today



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SpaceX's giant new rocket, the Falcon Heavy, is set for its risky first test launch today (Feb. 6) from the historic Pad 39A at NASA's Kennedy Space Center in Florida.

The launch window stretches from 1:30 to 4 p.m. EDT (1830 to 2100 GMT). You can watch the launch live here on Space.com, courtesy of SpaceX, beginning at 1:10 p.m. EST (1810 GMT). Weather conditions are currently at 80 percent "go" for today, and 70 percent for a backup launch time tomorrow, according to the 45th Space Wing's Weather Squadron, which monitors weather for air and space operations at Cape Canaveral Air Force Station and Kennedy Space Center.

https://www.space.com/39604-spacex-falcon-heavy-rocket-test-flight-webcast.html
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Sir Slash

Oh Boy! That one should make a really big Unscheduled Disassembly.
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BanzaiCat

It was scheduled for 1330 EST, but now it's been pushed to 1420 EST.

steve58

Quote from: BanzaiCat on February 06, 2018, 12:12:18 PM
It was scheduled for 1330 EST, but now it's been pushed to 1420 EST.

...and now to 1545.  Still within the launch window...barely  :-\
Government is not the solution to our problem—government is the problem.   Ronald Reagan
The democracy will cease to exist when you take away from those who are willing to work and give to those who would not.   Thomas Jefferson
During times of universal deceit, telling the truth becomes a revolutionary act.   George Orwell  The truth is quiet...It's the lies that are loud.   Jesus Revolution
If you ever find yourself in need of a safe space then you're probably going to have to stop calling yourself a social justice warrior. You cannot be a warrior and a pansy at the same time   Mike Adams (RIP Mike)

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mirth

"45 minutes of pooping Tribbles being juggled by a drunken Horta would be better than Season 1 of TNG." - SirAndrewD

"you don't look at the mantelpiece when you're poking the fire" - Bawb

"Can't 'un' until you 'pre', son." - Gus

steve58

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Quote from: mirth on February 06, 2018, 04:21:00 PM


:notworthy: :clap: :notworthy:

So looks like the Martians are gonna get a Tesla.

Government is not the solution to our problem—government is the problem.   Ronald Reagan
The democracy will cease to exist when you take away from those who are willing to work and give to those who would not.   Thomas Jefferson
During times of universal deceit, telling the truth becomes a revolutionary act.   George Orwell  The truth is quiet...It's the lies that are loud.   Jesus Revolution
If you ever find yourself in need of a safe space then you're probably going to have to stop calling yourself a social justice warrior. You cannot be a warrior and a pansy at the same time   Mike Adams (RIP Mike)

Windigo

Welcome back to the space race USA   <:-) <:-)
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RedArgo

That was a great launch and really awesome seeing the outside boosters land.  Wonder when we'll find out about the center booster?

BanzaiCat

Holy crap!  :wow:

The boosters LAND? That's awesome! I had no idea.

mirth

"45 minutes of pooping Tribbles being juggled by a drunken Horta would be better than Season 1 of TNG." - SirAndrewD

"you don't look at the mantelpiece when you're poking the fire" - Bawb

"Can't 'un' until you 'pre', son." - Gus

BanzaiCat

That Spaceman in the convertible thing is awesome - as is the DON'T PANIC message ;D

RedArgo

SpaceX confirmed the center core booster crashed.  Still a great day for SpaceX.