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Title: SpaceX
Post by: steve58 on April 13, 2015, 03:23:35 PM
...video feed is live.  ~9 minute countdown.

http://www.spacex.com/webcast/

This is a launch to the Space Station and afterwards SpaceX will attempt (again) to land the first stage on the barge.  Good luck to them...
Title: Re: Space X launch...
Post by: steve58 on April 13, 2015, 03:35:38 PM
...launch scrubbed with 3:07 to go due to weather  :tickedoff:
Title: Re: Space X launch...
Post by: Staggerwing on April 13, 2015, 06:07:16 PM
When is the next window?
Title: Re: Space X launch...
Post by: bob48 on April 14, 2015, 05:26:30 AM
They are going to try again today (4/14). I think it was 4.10pm EST.
Title: Re: Space X launch...
Post by: steve58 on April 14, 2015, 02:28:38 PM
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Weather is 60% "go" for today's Falcon 9 launch attempt, sending Dragon to resupply the International Space Station. Lightning and clouds are still a concern. Liftoff is targeted for 4:10pm ET – live launch webcast begins at 3:55pm.

http://www.spacex.com/webcast/

...keeping me fingers crossed.
Title: Re: Space X launch...
Post by: steve58 on April 14, 2015, 02:58:45 PM
...launch webcast is live.  Just listening for a couple minutes, but sounds like a go.
Title: Re: Space X launch...
Post by: bob48 on April 14, 2015, 03:08:16 PM
Watching it now - looking good this time O0
Title: Re: Space X launch...
Post by: steve58 on April 14, 2015, 03:09:59 PM
..anyone know what those two four "rockets" are on the towers on each side of the Falcon 9? 

(https://www.grogheads.com/forums/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fimg.new.livestream.com%2Fevents%2F00000000003c6bdf%2Ff6a32736-4b21-432a-baa2-864ebabf2a2a_640x361.jpg&hash=26795a11a157015ba2ca3a1db12c7a4c3c99d1e6)
Title: Re: Space X launch...
Post by: steve58 on April 14, 2015, 03:11:50 PM
...and we have liftoff!  O0
Title: Re: Space X launch...
Post by: bob48 on April 14, 2015, 03:16:56 PM
Quote from: steve58 on April 14, 2015, 03:09:59 PM
..anyone know what those two "rockets" are on the towers on each side of the Falcon 9?

I wondered about that as well.
Title: Re: Space X launch...
Post by: Mr. Bigglesworth on April 14, 2015, 03:34:36 PM
Quote from: bob48 on April 14, 2015, 03:16:56 PM
Quote from: steve58 on April 14, 2015, 03:09:59 PM
..anyone know what those two "rockets" are on the towers on each side of the Falcon 9?

I wondered about that as well.

Beacons? Maybe they put out a signal for thrust correction as a wild guess.
Title: Re: Space X launch...
Post by: steve58 on April 14, 2015, 03:42:23 PM
...apparently they are just Lightning Rods (http://space.stackexchange.com/questions/2958/what-are-the-towers-around-the-spacex-launch-pad-used-for). 

I suspected thats what they might have been, but they really look like rockets on top of a tower...
Title: Re: Space X launch...
Post by: steve58 on April 14, 2015, 03:46:47 PM
...dang, seems the barge landing was not 100% successful.

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The rocket landed on the ship, according to SpaceX CEO Elon Musk, but it was too hard to maintain the integrity of the first stage of the rocket.

http://mashable.com/2015/04/14/spacex-falcon-9-landing-attempt/
Title: Re: Space X launch...
Post by: steve58 on April 15, 2015, 02:35:46 PM
If Scott Manley can do it, why can't SpaceX???   ::)



...and in other news a Canadian news organization (CBC) actually used some of the above video in one of their broadcasts.  "I do have some video, what the simulation will look like." (right around 2:40 mark)

Title: Re: Space X launch...
Post by: steve58 on April 16, 2015, 09:05:36 AM
Here is the video of the barge landing attempt from April 14.  Looked pretty close, but seemed to me to be going a bit fast.

Title: Re: Space X launch...
Post by: GDS_Starfury on April 16, 2015, 09:09:15 AM
I continue to wonder if something that floats is really stabilized enough for landings.
Title: Re: Space X launch...
Post by: steve58 on June 28, 2015, 08:51:54 AM
...barge landing attempt No 3. scheduled for this morning at 10:21am ET.

http://www.spacex.com/webcast/

http://www.nasa.gov/multimedia/nasatv/index.html


...video feeds are now live.
Title: Re: Space X launch...
Post by: steve58 on June 28, 2015, 09:25:34 AM
Well, sh*t.  Space X's Falcon 9 just blew broke up!

Title: Re: Space X launch...
Post by: steve58 on June 28, 2015, 10:13:15 AM
Here is a video of the full launch and "launch vehicle failure".  Glad this was an unmanned mission...

The failure starts around the 2:44 mark.  Note the dark object around 2:48...some are speculating that may be the Dragon capsule.

Title: Re: Space X launch...
Post by: Pete Dero on June 28, 2015, 11:31:58 AM
Watched it on Nasa TV today.  The launch was streamed live to the ISS.  I can only imagine how they must feel right now.
Glad no one was on board, but we are still far from reliable space travel.

This is being suggested as the reason : Over pressure in the liquid oxygen tank caused the explosion.

Title: Re: Space X launch...
Post by: steve58 on December 20, 2015, 06:42:56 PM
The Space X launch of a Falcon 9 rocket with 11 Orbcomm Inc. communications satellites scheduled for today has been pushed to 8:33 p.m. ET Monday.  Hope they nail the landing this time! O0   ...and looks like they're going to try to land the booster back at Cape Canaveral instead of a barge.
Title: Re: Space X launch...
Post by: OJsDad on December 20, 2015, 08:01:16 PM
Trying to do what Jeff Bezos' Blue Origin did last month by landing a launched rocket.
Title: Re: Space X launch...
Post by: steve58 on December 22, 2015, 11:04:25 AM
Glad to hear they nailed it this time.  Space X probably should have had a few land landings before they attempted the barge landing...and I think this trumps Blue Origin's landing since Space X actually put up some satellites O0

Title: Re: Space X launch...
Post by: Rekim on December 23, 2015, 09:10:27 PM
Wow. I wasn't expecting them to pull that off so quickly.
Title: Re: Space X launch...
Post by: OJsDad on December 23, 2015, 09:42:11 PM
Steve, I agree that having launched satellites first did make the SpaceX landing more impressive.
Title: Re: Space X launch...
Post by: Rekim on January 03, 2016, 07:22:04 PM
The Falcon 9 first stage that was recovered a couple of weeks back is ready to go again:

Elon Musk says the Falcon 9 rocket SpaceX successfully landed is 'ready to fire again'
http://www.theverge.com/2016/1/1/10697914/elon-musk-says-falcon-9-rocket-spacex-ready-to-fire

Amazing turn around when you consider the apparent wear and tear shown in this picture:
(https://scontent-lga3-1.cdninstagram.com/hphotos-xft1/t51.2885-15/e35/1597012_1263201990375892_181179637_n.jpg)
Title: Re: Space X launch...
Post by: OJsDad on January 03, 2016, 07:31:57 PM
I wonder if Space X is helping develop this or has their own program going.  I would think they would want a propulsion system than what we currently have.

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Variable_Specific_Impulse_Magnetoplasma_Rocket
Title: Re: Space X launch...
Post by: Rekim on January 03, 2016, 07:54:26 PM
Believe that propulsion system would only be suitable for spacecraft, not launch vehicles. Third stage maybe? but doubt that would ever be cost effective except for missions going way beyond earth orbit.
Title: Re: Space X launch...
Post by: OJsDad on January 03, 2016, 08:17:11 PM
I don't know Rekim, reading A Sword Into Darkness, they used these engines to for both launch and space flight.  I know its a book, but it seems plausible. 
Title: Re: Space X launch...
Post by: Staggerwing on January 03, 2016, 08:38:19 PM
Quote from: OJsDad on January 03, 2016, 08:17:11 PM
I don't know Rekim, reading A Sword Into Darkness, they used these engines to for both launch and space flight.  I know its a book, but it seems plausible.

I just finished A Sword into Darkness. I wonder how much of that was based on plausible tech. If the author (a physicist) wasn't making things up then there is a lot of promise in non-combustion engines.
Title: Re: Space X launch...
Post by: Rekim on January 03, 2016, 08:49:59 PM
Plenty of spacecraft are using a low thrust version of this type of thruster today

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ion_thruster

They require virtually no propellant (thus the attraction) but generate thrust that was once described to me as being equivalent to that of a sheet of paper falling on to your hand. The spacecraft operating them are in zero gravity and the thrusters can be operated for extended periods of time, so this works well for station keeping maneuvers on spacecraft which are already on station (parked) and just need a miniscule adjustment to keep things pointed correctly/orbit adjusted. This type of thruster would not be up to the task of orbit raising or interstellar operations. The variable specific impulse magnetoplasma rockets sounds much better suited for those applications.
Title: Re: Space X
Post by: steve58 on January 12, 2016, 05:43:32 PM
Another launch/landing attempt this Sunday....and they're going back to a sea platform landing.

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SpaceX is planning to try another epic rocket landing during a satellite launch Sunday (Jan. 17), according to media reports.

The private spaceflight company aims to bring the first stage of its two-stage Falcon 9 rocket back for a soft touchdown on an uncrewed ship in the Pacific Ocean during Sunday's launch of the Jason-3 Earth-observation satellite from Vandenberg Air Force Base in California.

http://news.discovery.com/space/private-spaceflight/spacex-to-make-next-rocket-landing-attempt-sunday-160112.htm
Title: Re: Space X
Post by: steve58 on January 13, 2016, 09:17:07 AM
Space X has released a new video of their successful launch/sat deployment/1st stage landing mission.  The video shows some new angles/shots...very reminiscent of the Apollo missions.    O0

http://www.space.com/31593-spacex-celebrates-as-falcon-9-sticks-its-landing-video.html
Title: Re: Space X
Post by: Rekim on January 16, 2016, 07:56:56 AM
Quote from: steve58 on January 13, 2016, 09:17:07 AM
Space X has released a new video of their successful launch/sat deployment/1st stage landing mission.  The video shows some new angles/shots...very reminiscent of the Apollo missions.    O0

http://www.space.com/31593-spacex-celebrates-as-falcon-9-sticks-its-landing-video.html

That was AWESOME!

thanks for sharing Steve
Title: Re: Space X
Post by: steve58 on January 17, 2016, 04:46:33 PM
Dang, landed on the barge, but broke a leg (http://www.foxnews.com/us/2016/01/17/spacex-plans-launch-and-rocket-landing-from-california-barge.html?intcmp=hplnws).  :-\
Title: Re: Space X
Post by: steve58 on January 18, 2016, 03:20:13 PM
Looks like they would have nailed it except for the broken landing leg....not sure if the landing impact broke the leg or what ???



Title: Re: Space X
Post by: OJsDad on January 18, 2016, 03:26:36 PM
I'll admit, I wasn't a fan of cutting NASA's budget and basically getting them out of the rocket/spacecraft business.  But with what SpaceX and Blue Origin are doing give me a lot of hope. 
Title: Re: Space X
Post by: steve58 on January 18, 2016, 04:38:39 PM
Ice is being blamed as the problem...

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The lockout collet on one of the rocket's four legs didn't latch, leading to the mishap, SpaceX CEO Elon Musk wrote in a post on Twitter and Instagram.

"Root cause may have been ice buildup due to condensation from heavy fog at liftoff," he said.
Title: Re: Space X
Post by: Rekim on January 18, 2016, 09:31:54 PM
sorry for going OT but just had to share this spectacular vid of another rocket landing gone bad. Incredible footage.

Title: Re: Space X
Post by: steve58 on January 19, 2016, 09:56:22 AM
^ouch, thanks for posting it.
Title: Re: Space X
Post by: steve58 on January 23, 2016, 09:29:18 AM
Congrats to Blue Origin for first re-use of a booster: Blue Origin Successfully Re-Flies and Lands New Shepard Rocket (http://www.ibtimes.com/blue-origin-jeff-bezos-space-venture-successfully-re-flies-lands-new-shepard-rocket-2277473)

The private space industry is off to a great start in 2016...
Title: Re: Space X -- successful landing on ocean barge!
Post by: steve58 on April 08, 2016, 06:44:39 PM
Well, the one Space X launch I didn't pay attention too, is the one where they nail the ocean barge landing!  5th times the charm.  Congrats Space X!  O0

http://www.space.com/32518-spacex-nails-ocean-barge-landing-on-5th-try-video.html

http://www.space.com/32517-spacex-sticks-rocket-landing-sea-dragon-launch.html

Title: Re: Space X
Post by: Rekim on April 08, 2016, 08:08:32 PM
Sadly, the landing video is almost boring compared to the failed attempts.

It still boggles my mind that anyone one even think to attempt this. Incredible stuff.
Title: Re: Space X -- successful landing on ocean barge!
Post by: DoctorQuest on April 08, 2016, 09:14:07 PM
Quote from: steve58 on April 08, 2016, 06:44:39 PM
Well, the one Space X launch I didn't pay attention too, is the one where they nail the ocean barge landing!  5th times the charm.  Congrats Space X!  O0

http://www.space.com/32518-spacex-nails-ocean-barge-landing-on-5th-try-video.html

http://www.space.com/32517-spacex-sticks-rocket-landing-sea-dragon-launch.html



As a card-carrying life-time space geek I am very excited about this.  :D
Title: Re: Space X
Post by: MetalDog on April 09, 2016, 05:21:36 PM
That's outstanding!
Title: Re: Space X
Post by: steve58 on May 06, 2016, 09:12:46 AM
SpaceX successfully lands rocket on ocean platform for second time (http://www.foxnews.com/science/2016/05/06/spacex-successfully-lands-rocket-on-ocean-platform-for-second-time.html?intcmp=hplnws)  Looks like a bullseye landing O0

Title: Re: Space X
Post by: Rekim on May 06, 2016, 11:08:34 AM
Very cool.  As with the Apollo moon landings, I suspect this will likely be considered pedestrian by the masses in a few short missions. From the near impossible to the mundane in just a handful of launches. I'm not too worried as I am suspect SpaceX will be keeping us entertained for a long time to come.

My employer is a satellite operator and recently announced that they will launch their next two satellites on Falcon 9 rockets. For each launch the company holds a raffle for two employees to attend the launch. Rest assured I will be buying my share of tickets for those shows. Too bad they don't include the landing.
Title: Re: Space X
Post by: Rekim on May 12, 2016, 01:35:47 PM
SpaceX Falcon 9 Development Supercut 

Title: Re: Space X
Post by: steve58 on May 12, 2016, 02:22:57 PM
Nice vid, thanks Rekim  O0
Title: Re: Space X
Post by: DoctorQuest on May 12, 2016, 03:02:15 PM
If you think how many rockets NASA blew up trying to get anywhere this is very impressive. To expect zero failures with this type of new tech is completely unreasonable.

Great video. Thanks for sharing.
Title: Re: Space X
Post by: Rekim on August 09, 2016, 08:34:35 PM
Another awesome video of falcon 9 flights released by SpaceX. Taken with high speed cameras.





Title: Re: Space X
Post by: steve58 on August 15, 2016, 01:01:19 PM
SpaceX launches satellite; 4th landing on drone ship in ocean. (http://www.cnbc.com/2016/08/15/elon-musk-spacex-launches-satellite-lands-rocket-back-on-droneship-in-ocean.html)  What was once a fantastic accomplishment is quickly becoming the norm...  O0 

...looks like another bullseye!

(https://www.grogheads.com/forums/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fa57.foxnews.com%2Fimages.foxnews.com%2Fcontent%2Ffox-news%2Fscience%2F2016%2F08%2F15%2Fsixth-success-spacex-again-lands-rocket-on-ship-at-sea%2F_jcr_content%2Fpar%2Ffeatured-media%2Fmedia-0.img.jpg%2F876%2F493%2F1471272637762.jpg%3Fve%3D1%26amp%3Btl%3D1&hash=58eed6c762ea92033b43114e30ee949f5bcac66f)
Title: Re: Space X
Post by: JasonPratt on August 16, 2016, 02:21:41 PM
Just realized ...we are now at last reaching 1950s sci-fi era technology!  O0  :smitten:
Title: Re: Space X
Post by: Staggerwing on August 16, 2016, 06:23:15 PM
Quote from: JasonPratt on August 16, 2016, 02:21:41 PM
Just realized ...we are now at last reaching 1950s sci-fi era technology!  O0  :smitten:

Then where is my ray gun with improbably-placed cooling fins?   :(
Title: SpaceX Falcon 9 rocket exploded on its pad during engine test
Post by: steve58 on September 01, 2016, 09:19:42 AM
Explosion at Space X launch pad. (http://www.foxnews.com/science/2016/09/01/explosion-rocks-spacex-launch-site-in-florida-during-test.html)  Initial reports say no one was hurt.   O0  Another, hopefully minor,  setback for Space X.

http://www.floridatoday.com/story/tech/science/space/spacex/2016/09/01/explosion-reported-spacex-pad/89710076/

Title: Re: Space X
Post by: Con on September 01, 2016, 02:36:29 PM
"Lock the doors no one leaves"

Con

Title: Re: Space X
Post by: Sir Slash on September 01, 2016, 06:36:21 PM
Damn! Was that Red Bull in there?
Title: Re: Space X
Post by: steve58 on September 02, 2016, 08:35:38 AM
Here's the vid of the explosion.  Starts around the 1:10 mark.

Title: Re: Space X
Post by: Staggerwing on September 02, 2016, 10:42:37 PM
That looks harsh. Elon Musk is going to have to sell a bunch of Teslas to cover the cost of Zuckerberg's satellite. Might have to panel a few more roofs with solar panels as well.
Title: Re: Space X
Post by: Barthheart on September 03, 2016, 07:43:23 AM
Nah... stuff like that is covered by insurance.
Title: Re: Space X
Post by: Rekim on February 18, 2017, 07:30:21 AM
There is a Falcon 9 launch scheduled for this morning, to the ISS from KCS Launch Complex 39A. There is a ton of space history associated with this site, including most of the moon landings, which hasn't been used since the very last Shuttle launch. Spacex will once again attempt a first stage landing, close to the launch site. Should be interesting, as always. You can watch it live here ~10:00am EST

http://www.spacex.com/webcast

(https://cdn.arstechnica.net/wp-content/uploads/2017/02/DSC3170-1-980x652.jpg)
Title: Re: Space X
Post by: Staggerwing on February 18, 2017, 09:47:23 AM
Cool!

Here's the live feed youtube link to save folks time finding it at launch time:

Title: Re: Space X
Post by: OJsDad on February 18, 2017, 09:50:59 AM
NASA channel has it live.  Channel 286 on Dish.
Title: Re: Space X
Post by: OJsDad on February 18, 2017, 10:05:11 AM
Launch has been aborted.  Issue with the second state thrust vector control system. 
Title: Re: Space X
Post by: Staggerwing on February 18, 2017, 10:05:31 AM
Abort @ T-13. Trust vector control issue. They can try again tomorrow @ 9:30 EST.


EDIT: OJsDad is already on it.
Title: Re: Space X
Post by: steve58 on February 21, 2017, 10:57:20 AM
Very cool video (taken by a drone) of the first stage landing.  O0

Title: Re: Space X
Post by: Sir Slash on February 21, 2017, 03:35:08 PM
That looks just like it did the first time I saw it in, "The Queen From Outer Space"-- 1959.  O0
Title: Re: Space X
Post by: Rekim on March 30, 2017, 07:37:54 AM
The first Falcon launch with a reused first stage is scheduled for this evening (March 30) between 6:27 p.m. through 10:27 p.m. EDT.

http://www.spacex.com/webcast

Good luck to SES 10!!

(https://www.grogheads.com/forums/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.universetoday.com%2Fwp-content%2Fuploads%2F2017%2F03%2F20160412-CS-AIRBUS_DS-SATELLITE_SHOOT-093-700x432.jpg&hash=affee2c8cd4b35b37b0239887fdaadff43bcd402)
Title: Re: Space X
Post by: steve58 on March 30, 2017, 03:35:55 PM
Quote from: Rekim on March 30, 2017, 07:37:54 AM

Good luck to SES 10!!


+1  O0
Title: Re: Space X
Post by: steve58 on March 30, 2017, 09:13:39 PM
Success  :clap:

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SpaceX successfully launched and then retrieved its first recycled rocket Thursday, the biggest leap yet in its bid to drive down costs and speed up flights.

http://www.foxnews.com/tech/2017/03/30/spacex-launches-its-first-recycled-rocket-in-historic-leap.html
Title: Re: Space X
Post by: DoctorQuest on March 30, 2017, 09:16:15 PM
Nicely done!  O0
Title: Re: Space X
Post by: Staggerwing on March 31, 2017, 05:56:13 AM
Quote from: DoctorQuest on March 30, 2017, 09:16:15 PM
Nicely done!  O0
+1

Damn- maybe we will actually get off this rock after all.
Title: Re: Space X
Post by: GDS_Starfury on April 14, 2017, 02:40:23 PM
if only we could power a space craft with Mirth's angst, dispair and annoyance.....
Title: Re: Space X
Post by: steve58 on September 14, 2017, 11:29:47 AM
Ha, SpaceX just released a blooper reel  :DD

Title: Re: Space X
Post by: Barthheart on September 14, 2017, 12:02:47 PM
That's awesome!  :bd:
Title: Re: Space X
Post by: mirth on September 14, 2017, 12:06:20 PM
Quote from: Barthheart on September 14, 2017, 12:02:47 PM
That's awesome!  :bd:

+1
Title: Re: Space X
Post by: steve58 on February 06, 2018, 10:17:39 AM
SpaceX Falcon Heavy Megarocket (Hopefully) Gets 1st Test Launch Today

(https://www.grogheads.com/forums/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fspacenews.com%2Fwp-content%2Fuploads%2F2018%2F01%2Ffh-onpad.jpg&hash=70e1487c9cf28a5c48abf0f8cf1e8dfc09b3ef63)

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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
Title: Re: SpaceX
Post by: Sir Slash on February 06, 2018, 11:16:42 AM
Oh Boy! That one should make a really big Unscheduled Disassembly.
Title: Re: SpaceX
Post by: BanzaiCat on February 06, 2018, 12:12:18 PM
It was scheduled for 1330 EST, but now it's been pushed to 1420 EST.
Title: Re: SpaceX
Post by: steve58 on February 06, 2018, 02:23:20 PM
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  :-\
Title: Re: SpaceX
Post by: OJsDad on February 06, 2018, 03:58:32 PM
Launched successfully.  :clap:

https://twitter.com/AP/status/960978012408819713
Title: Re: SpaceX
Post by: BanzaiCat on February 06, 2018, 04:02:47 PM
 \m/
Title: Re: SpaceX
Post by: mirth on February 06, 2018, 04:21:00 PM
(https://cdn.vox-cdn.com/uploads/chorus_asset/file/10168881/landing.gif)
Title: Re: SpaceX
Post by: steve58 on February 06, 2018, 04:33:05 PM
Quote from: mirth on February 06, 2018, 04:21:00 PM
(https://cdn.vox-cdn.com/uploads/chorus_asset/file/10168881/landing.gif)

:notworthy: :clap: :notworthy:

So looks like the Martians are gonna get a Tesla.

Title: Re: SpaceX
Post by: Windigo on February 06, 2018, 04:52:14 PM
Welcome back to the space race USA   <:-) <:-)
Title: Re: SpaceX
Post by: RedArgo on February 06, 2018, 05:02:07 PM
That was a great launch and really awesome seeing the outside boosters land.  Wonder when we'll find out about the center booster?
Title: Re: SpaceX
Post by: BanzaiCat on February 06, 2018, 05:11:57 PM
Holy crap!  :wow:

The boosters LAND? That's awesome! I had no idea.
Title: Re: SpaceX
Post by: mirth on February 06, 2018, 05:38:18 PM
https://twitter.com/TheAviationist/status/961004093148983296
Title: Re: SpaceX
Post by: BanzaiCat on February 06, 2018, 05:41:57 PM
That Spaceman in the convertible thing is awesome - as is the DON'T PANIC message ;D
Title: Re: SpaceX
Post by: RedArgo on February 06, 2018, 09:21:28 PM
SpaceX confirmed the center core booster crashed.  Still a great day for SpaceX.
Title: Re: SpaceX
Post by: Barthheart on February 07, 2018, 10:11:19 AM
(https://thechive.files.wordpress.com/2018/02/falcon-heavy-memes-4.jpg?quality=85&strip=info&w=641)
Title: Re: SpaceX
Post by: BanzaiCat on February 07, 2018, 10:36:31 AM
 :2funny:
Title: Re: SpaceX
Post by: DoctorQuest on February 07, 2018, 11:39:09 AM
Visions of the "Heavy Metal" opening sequence...
Title: Re: SpaceX
Post by: Barthheart on February 07, 2018, 12:04:32 PM
Yeah, thought that too...

Title: Re: SpaceX
Post by: BanzaiCat on February 07, 2018, 12:24:15 PM
 \m/ \m/ \m/ \m/ \m/
Title: Re: SpaceX
Post by: steve58 on February 08, 2018, 09:53:06 AM
Last pic of Starman in Roadster en route to Mars Orbit and then the Asteroid Belt.

(https://www.grogheads.com/forums/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fa57.foxnews.com%2Fimages.foxnews.com%2Fcontent%2Ffox-news%2Ftech%2F2018%2F02%2F08%2Felon-musk-posts-final-photo-tesla-roadster-headed-to-asteroid-belt%2F_jcr_content%2Fpar%2Ffeatured_image%2Fmedia-0.img.jpg%2F1862%2F1048%2F1518079216542.jpg%3Fve%3D1%26amp%3Btl%3D1&hash=5509db4fc017aa143f912ac06e8adc63d8c48388)

http://www.foxnews.com/tech/2018/02/08/elon-musk-posts-final-photo-tesla-roadster-headed-to-asteroid-belt.html

p.s.  These pics of Starman remind me of Tommy Lee Jones in Space Cowboys.
Title: Re: SpaceX
Post by: mirth on February 08, 2018, 04:15:03 PM
http://www.thedrive.com/the-war-zone/18343/did-the-u-s-air-force-bomb-a-rogue-spacex-booster-rocket
Title: Re: SpaceX
Post by: Windigo on February 08, 2018, 06:02:07 PM
Title: Re: SpaceX
Post by: Sir Slash on February 08, 2018, 07:52:43 PM
Very cool. I got an Aunt and Uncle that live over there. Maybe next time I'll go give it a look-see.
Title: Re: SpaceX
Post by: MikeGER on February 09, 2018, 07:19:43 AM
Quote from: steve58 on February 08, 2018, 09:53:06 AM
Last pic of Starman in Roadster en route to Mars Orbit and then the Asteroid Belt.

(https://www.grogheads.com/forums/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fa57.foxnews.com%2Fimages.foxnews.com%2Fcontent%2Ffox-news%2Ftech%2F2018%2F02%2F08%2Felon-musk-posts-final-photo-tesla-roadster-headed-to-asteroid-belt%2F_jcr_content%2Fpar%2Ffeatured_image%2Fmedia-0.img.jpg%2F1862%2F1048%2F1518079216542.jpg%3Fve%3D1%26amp%3Btl%3D1&hash=5509db4fc017aa143f912ac06e8adc63d8c48388)

http://www.foxnews.com/tech/2018/02/08/elon-musk-posts-final-photo-tesla-roadster-headed-to-asteroid-belt.html

p.s.  These pics of Starman remind me of Tommy Lee Jones in Space Cowboys.

he said the battery will last 12 h and it only last 4h

that's the reason why full electrical cars (any brand) are only good as a spare for suburbs short trips from the white picket fence to the farmers market and back   ^-^

I would have put a Radioisotope Thermoelectric Generator in that "demonstrator payload"  and it would be sending cool Starman pix with Mars in the background
(with Musk's name, money and influence it should be possible to get a waiver from administration to buy/build and launch one, even so it contains a little Pu   ...or take Strontium 90 like the Russian did to avoid the shitstorm cause of Pu in the social media)     
   
Title: Re: SpaceX
Post by: Sir Slash on February 09, 2018, 04:29:57 PM

Isn't this kind of like 'littering' in space?  ???
Title: Re: SpaceX
Post by: MetalDog on February 09, 2018, 08:17:32 PM
What makes you think we weren't littering in space before this?
Title: Re: SpaceX
Post by: mirth on February 09, 2018, 08:19:06 PM
We've been littering space for 50 years.
Title: Re: SpaceX
Post by: Staggerwing on February 09, 2018, 08:54:41 PM
Quote from: mirth on February 09, 2018, 08:19:06 PM
We've been littering space for 50 years.

Actually, 69 years (https://www.nasa.gov/mission_pages/explorer/bumper.html).
Title: Re: SpaceX
Post by: mirth on February 09, 2018, 09:02:58 PM
"69" heh heh
Title: Re: SpaceX
Post by: Staggerwing on February 09, 2018, 10:26:09 PM
The Nazis got a V2 about 118 miles up into the thermosphere (the layer that the ISS is in) as far back as 76 years ago but that's not as kinky-sounding.
Title: Re: SpaceX
Post by: Sir Slash on February 09, 2018, 10:45:59 PM
But didn't we learn ANYTHING from "Mars Attacks"? What if a Tesla is universally offensive sign to all Martians? This could get ugly fast. Or at least as fast as it takes the space guy to fly it to Mars. Tomorrow I'm cleaning out that underground bunker I dug for Y2K.
Title: Re: SpaceX
Post by: MikeGER on February 10, 2018, 03:38:00 AM
Quote from: Sir Slash on February 09, 2018, 10:45:59 PM
But didn't we learn ANYTHING from "Mars Attacks"? What if a Tesla is universally offensive sign to all Martians? This could get ugly fast. Or at least as fast as it takes the space guy to fly it to Mars. Tomorrow I'm cleaning out that underground bunker I dug for Y2K.
just think a moment the other way around...

that 'thing' that crashed in Roswell 1947 which start all that UFO hype was just their kind of fancy payload demonstrator and the 'gray men' found were just a biological spacesuit species they put in as a dummy, like we did with Starman...    ???
Title: Re: SpaceX
Post by: Sir Slash on February 10, 2018, 11:59:31 AM
Good point!  O0 OK. They started it so I'm all in.
Title: Re: SpaceX
Post by: mirth on February 10, 2018, 12:23:30 PM
Quote from: Sir Slash on February 09, 2018, 10:45:59 PM
But didn't we learn ANYTHING from "Mars Attacks"?

All that space junk we've putting into orbit will eventually form a barrier impenetrable to any space invaders.
Title: Re: SpaceX
Post by: Staggerwing on February 10, 2018, 12:38:04 PM
Quote from: mirth on February 10, 2018, 12:23:30 PM
Quote from: Sir Slash on February 09, 2018, 10:45:59 PM
But didn't we learn ANYTHING from "Mars Attacks"?

All that space junk we've putting into orbit will eventually form a barrier impenetrable to any space invaders.

Crunchy on the outside, chewy on the inside
Title: Re: SpaceX
Post by: bob48 on February 10, 2018, 03:39:19 PM
Just like an armadillo!

Title: Re: SpaceX
Post by: Sir Slash on February 10, 2018, 11:16:36 PM
Are they white meat or dark meat? I forget.
Title: Re: SpaceX
Post by: bob48 on February 11, 2018, 07:11:49 AM
Its not something you really want to remember.
Title: Re: SpaceX
Post by: GDS_Starfury on February 11, 2018, 01:02:33 PM
like sex with Mirth.
Title: Re: SpaceX
Post by: mirth on February 11, 2018, 01:11:41 PM
Quote from: GDS_Starfury on February 11, 2018, 01:02:33 PM
like sex with Mirth.

and yet you keep coming back
Title: Re: SpaceX
Post by: GDS_Starfury on February 11, 2018, 04:47:18 PM
well, you can only get herpes once.
Title: Re: SpaceX
Post by: mirth on February 11, 2018, 04:49:56 PM
Quote from: GDS_Starfury on February 11, 2018, 04:47:18 PM
well, you can only get herpes once.

And you gave it to me the first time.
Title: Re: SpaceX
Post by: GDS_Starfury on February 11, 2018, 04:53:35 PM
talk to Gus about it.
Title: Re: SpaceX
Post by: bayonetbrant on February 12, 2018, 05:57:02 AM
https://www.sciencealert.com/spacex-launched-second-secret-payload-designed-last-millions-years-tesla-arch

Title: Re: SpaceX
Post by: mirth on February 16, 2018, 02:06:18 PM
https://twitter.com/MichaelGalanin/status/964576357442375680
Title: Re: SpaceX
Post by: BanzaiCat on February 21, 2018, 09:29:26 AM
Another one planned for tomorrow. They were going to put it up today but high winds stopped 'em.

Going to be at 0617 PST tomorrow.

http://www.spacex.com/webcast

Title: Re: SpaceX
Post by: mirth on February 21, 2018, 09:31:18 AM
What are they orbiting this time? Bill Gates' smart fridge?
Title: Re: SpaceX
Post by: BanzaiCat on February 21, 2018, 09:34:05 AM
A PAX ("peace") satellite from Spain.

https://directory.eoportal.org/web/eoportal/satellite-missions/p/paz

QuotePAZ is an X-band SAR (Synthetic Aperture Radar) spacecraft based on the TerraSAR-X platform, to serve the security and the defense needs. The PAZ mission is a dual-use mission (civil/defense) funded and owned by the Ministry of Defense and managed by Hisdesat (Hisdesat Servicios Estratégicos, S.A., a Spanish private communications company providing also its services to the Ministry of Defense, since 2001.
Title: Re: SpaceX
Post by: bbmike on February 21, 2018, 09:39:17 AM
Quote from: mirth on February 16, 2018, 02:06:18 PM
https://twitter.com/MichaelGalanin/status/964576357442375680

The video of that is so weird looking.

Title: Re: SpaceX
Post by: BanzaiCat on February 21, 2018, 09:40:05 AM
Yeah, it's almost as if they're launching in unison but the video was played backwards.
Title: Re: SpaceX
Post by: Sir Slash on February 21, 2018, 11:00:34 AM
The REAL payload is our tribute paid to our Alien Overlords for keeping Hillary out of the White House.  :clap:   I chipped-in for a hundred.
Title: Re: SpaceX
Post by: steve58 on April 10, 2019, 04:15:08 PM
SpaceX is launching a Falcon Heavy tonight at 8pm EDT and will attempt a triple booster landing.  :bd:

(https://www.grogheads.com/forums/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fcdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net%2Fy7TMb74tQiffN7FxUhDRPM-970-80.jpeg&hash=daac638318be0356acbaaf64841a6ceb75193328)(https://www.grogheads.com/forums/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fboygeniusreport.files.wordpress.com%2F2018%2F01%2Ffalcon-heavy.jpg%3Fquality%3D98%26amp%3Bstrip%3Dall&hash=3cc84edca4d400da9394d2a05ee6e7c907a4ea02)

Quote
SpaceX will attempt to pull off the world's first successful triple rocket landing during the company's first commercial Falcon Heavy flight mission today (April 10), and you can watch it all live online.

The Falcon Heavy megarocket, the most powerful booster currently in use, is set to launch the Arabsat-6A communications satelliteinto orbit from NASA's Kennedy Space Center in Florida today at 8 p.m. EDT (0000 April 11 GMT). SpaceX was targeting an earlier launch time, but announced the new target this afternoon via Twitter due to wind concerns.

https://www.space.com/spacex-falcon-heavy-arabsat-6a-launch-landing-webcast.html
Title: Re: SpaceX
Post by: steve58 on April 11, 2019, 11:33:38 PM
After a days delay, a successful launch and the first triple booster landing.   :bd:

https://twitter.com/i/status/1116553298176118784

(3rd booster landed on barge in ocean).
Title: re: Space X
Post by: steve58 on March 19, 2020, 09:01:50 AM
Quote
Elon Musk's SpaceX will send astronauts to the International Space Station for the first time in May, NASA said, announcing the first crewed launch from the United States to the platform since 2011.

The tech entrepreneur's company will launch a Falcon 9 rocket to transport NASA astronauts Bob Behnken and Doug Hurley in a first for the space agency as it looks to cut costs.

SpaceX plans first manned flight to space station mid/late May (https://news.yahoo.com/spacex-plans-first-manned-flight-space-station-may-090626539.html).
Title: NASA to launch astronauts from U.S. soil for the first time since 2011
Post by: steve58 on April 18, 2020, 10:03:38 AM
Quote from: steve58 on March 19, 2020, 09:01:50 AM
Quote
Elon Musk's SpaceX will send astronauts to the International Space Station for the first time in May, NASA said, announcing the first crewed launch from the United States to the platform since 2011.

The tech entrepreneur's company will launch a Falcon 9 rocket to transport NASA astronauts Bob Behnken and Doug Hurley in a first for the space agency as it looks to cut costs.

SpaceX plans first manned flight to space station mid/late May (https://news.yahoo.com/spacex-plans-first-manned-flight-space-station-may-090626539.html).

Looks like May 27 for liftoff  O0

https://www.nbcnews.com/science/space/nasa-launch-astronauts-u-s-soil-first-time-nearly-decade-n1186356
Title: Re: SpaceX
Post by: JasonPratt on April 18, 2020, 10:47:08 AM
And when they return, the surviving humans will be mute and apes will have taken over the world!
Title: Re: SpaceX
Post by: Sir Slash on April 18, 2020, 10:50:48 AM
I've got an Uncle and Aunt that live in Titusville and they tell me you already can't get anywhere near a place to watch the launch.
Title: Re: SpaceX
Post by: steve58 on May 27, 2020, 09:13:44 AM
Launch is scheduled for 4:33pm EDT.  Two "firsts" for this launch:  1) first manned launch from US soil since 2011 and 2) first time a private company sends astronauts into space.

Safe journey gentlemen.

Quote
SpaceX is making final preparations for Wednesday's Demo-2 mission to launch NASA astronauts from U.S. soil for the first time since 2011. A SpaceX Falcon 9 rocket and Crew Dragon spacecraft will transport astronauts Doug Hurley and Bob Behnken to the International Space Station on the historic mission.

NASA Administrator Jim Bridenstine said he texted the two astronauts Monday and told them, "'If you want me to stop this thing for any reason, say so. I will stop it in a heartbeat if you want me to.' They both came back and they said, 'We're go for launch.'"

Hurley and Behnken are scheduled to launch at 4:33 p.m. EDT from launch pad 39A of the Kennedy Space Center in Florida, which was also used for the Apollo and space shuttle programs.

The launch will be the first time a private company, rather than a national government, sends astronauts into orbit.

https://www.foxnews.com/science/spacex-nasa-astronauts-making-final-preparations-were-go-for-launch
Title: Re: SpaceX
Post by: RedArgo on May 27, 2020, 09:31:07 AM
I'm excited to see this, hopefully it goes off without a hitch.  Looks like the weather is kind of iffy right now.
Title: Re: SpaceX
Post by: steve58 on May 27, 2020, 03:12:20 PM
Looks like its still a go.  20 minutes to launch.  O0
Title: Re: SpaceX
Post by: Pete Dero on May 27, 2020, 03:18:27 PM
Cancelled for today due to the weather.
Title: Re: SpaceX
Post by: steve58 on May 27, 2020, 03:25:02 PM
Yeah, just saw that.  Next attempt will be Saturday.
Title: Re: SpaceX
Post by: Sir Slash on May 27, 2020, 10:19:14 PM
It took more time to clear the Alien Mother Ship out of the flight path than they thought it would. Hey, when they don't want to go.....
Title: Re: SpaceX
Post by: steve58 on May 30, 2020, 08:15:06 AM
Launch scheduled for today at 3:22p.  50/50 chance of launching weather-wise.
Title: Re: SpaceX
Post by: MikeGER on May 30, 2020, 10:09:12 AM
for us Eurpeons ist 20:22 in the UK and 21:22 in Germany
Title: Re: SpaceX
Post by: Pete Dero on May 30, 2020, 10:13:38 AM
Live coverage started.

https://www.space.com/

or

Title: Re: SpaceX
Post by: steve58 on May 30, 2020, 10:29:07 AM
I'm probably going to miss the launch.  Gotta go work on my honey-do list. ::)
Title: Re: SpaceX
Post by: Pete Dero on May 30, 2020, 12:55:09 PM
Current weather is a no-go again, but they have hope for a clearing in the next hour.
Title: Re: SpaceX
Post by: RedArgo on May 30, 2020, 02:36:53 PM
Looks like a successful launch!
Title: Re: SpaceX
Post by: Toonces on May 30, 2020, 02:40:06 PM
USA! USA! USA!

Seriously, that was so cool.   :notworthy:
Title: Re: SpaceX
Post by: bobarossa on May 30, 2020, 02:45:22 PM
How long until the Dragon Capsule Simulator program comes out?
Title: Re: SpaceX
Post by: steve58 on May 30, 2020, 03:38:58 PM
Great launch!  USA!

Quote from: bobarossa on May 30, 2020, 02:45:22 PM
How long until the Dragon Capsule Simulator program comes out?

Probably not what you are looking for, but here are some SpaceX and Dragon cap mods in...Kerbal.

Title: Re: SpaceX
Post by: steve58 on May 30, 2020, 03:44:48 PM
...and a successfully booster landing on a barge.   O0
Title: Re: SpaceX
Post by: Staggerwing on May 30, 2020, 04:06:46 PM
Quote from: bobarossa on May 30, 2020, 02:45:22 PM
How long until the Dragon Capsule Simulator program comes out?

There's a Dragon Capsule/ISS docking sim out already.

https://iss-sim.spacex.com

(https://www.grogheads.com/forums/index.php?action=dlattach;topic=13300.0;attach=15366)
Title: Re: SpaceX
Post by: SirAndrewD on May 30, 2020, 04:45:06 PM
NASA's CGI skills are very impressive. 
Title: Re: SpaceX
Post by: Staggerwing on May 30, 2020, 09:03:56 PM
They have an in with the Disney Industrial Complex.
Title: Re: SpaceX
Post by: Con on May 31, 2020, 01:16:24 AM
Say what you will about Elon Musk being an ego maniac loony and terrible person - he has built something amazing with spaceX.  Watching it lift off and the booster return - the technology and engineering just amazes.

Title: Re: SpaceX
Post by: Pete Dero on May 31, 2020, 07:10:54 AM
Coupling ISS and Dragon can be watched live right now.

Docking is scheduled to occur at 10:30 a.m. EDT (14:30 GMT).
The vehicle's hatch will open around 12:45 p.m. EDT (16:45 GMT).
Title: Re: SpaceX
Post by: steve58 on May 31, 2020, 09:17:03 AM
Docked!  Very cool seeing it live.


Well "soft capture" anyway.  Guess a step or two more for complete docking.
Title: Re: SpaceX -- capturing nosecone fairings
Post by: steve58 on July 21, 2020, 12:20:39 PM
I did not realize SpaceX was recovering the nosecone fairings as well as the boosters.  Apparently they just made their first double fairing capture.  O0 

https://www.engadget.com/space-x-falcon-9-005622474.html

OK, capture of both fairings are in a video in the link below.  Could not embed the YT vid for some reason...

https://www.americaspace.com/2020/07/20/spacex-launches-anasis-ii-for-south-korea-atop-record-breaking-falcon-9/
Title: Re: SpaceX
Post by: steve58 on August 02, 2020, 08:21:49 AM
1st splashdown of US astronauts in 45 years later today.

https://www.foxnews.com/science/nasa-astronauts-aim-for-florida-coast-to-end-spacex-flight

Title: Re: SpaceX
Post by: steve58 on August 02, 2020, 01:45:07 PM
live now

splashdown  :clap:
Title: Re: SpaceX
Post by: Sir Slash on August 02, 2020, 09:44:07 PM
I saw that.  :notworthy:
Title: 1st successful landing of SpaceX Starship
Post by: steve58 on May 06, 2021, 08:24:17 AM
SpaceX makes 1st successful landing of their Starship on 60 year anniversary of Alan Shepard's history-making flight to become the first American in space.   O0

https://redstate.com/scotthounsell/2021/05/06/watch-spacex-does-the-impossible-lands-sn15-after-flawless-flight-n375174

Title: Re: SpaceX
Post by: Gusington on May 06, 2021, 10:26:39 AM
That is awesome.
Title: Re: SpaceX
Post by: steve58 on June 15, 2023, 08:26:29 AM
Landing #200.  I think they've got this landing thing figured out.

https://twitter.com/SpaceX/status/1668418954170347521
Title: Re: SpaceX
Post by: Sir Slash on June 15, 2023, 09:28:18 AM
Well done Space X.  :Applause:
Title: Re: SpaceX
Post by: Crossroads on June 15, 2023, 10:39:46 AM
Never ceases to amaze me how they are able to do that
Title: Re: SpaceX
Post by: GDS_Starfury on June 15, 2023, 11:07:53 AM
elmo's moved on to blowing up twitter  :Loser:
Title: Re: SpaceX
Post by: Sir Slash on June 15, 2023, 01:55:46 PM
And now the Elon-Haters emerge. I thought we had at least until dark. I'm sure Edison had to deal with the same thing.  :grin:
Title: Re: SpaceX
Post by: JasonPratt on June 16, 2023, 06:00:33 AM
Regardless of my beliefs and feelings about Musk, pro and/or con, this is also an impressive and important achievement.

(https://i5.walmartimages.com/asr/94bf7b22-b624-4741-b854-24a26fbd4efd_1.b7b05a28bfb8cd54c648281cd6a76501.jpeg)

(I couldn't find an actually humorous over-the-top image for 'musk' men's cologne, so please accept this tasteful substitute.)
Title: Re: SpaceX
Post by: Gusington on June 16, 2023, 09:22:41 AM
^Ha!
Title: Re: SpaceX
Post by: Sir Slash on June 16, 2023, 10:12:45 AM
Also can be used as Rocket Fuel in the event of an emergency.  :Party:
Title: Re: SpaceX
Post by: steve58 on November 16, 2023, 04:31:18 PM
SpaceX has received FAA clearance for a 2nd attempt at launching their Starship.

"According to SpaceX, the company is looking to conduct its second Starship launch on Friday, with a launch window beginning at 8:00 a.m. ET — one they're hoping does not end as the first launch did with a "rapid unscheduled disassembly."

https://www.spacex.com/launches/mission/?missionId=starship-flight-2
Title: Re: SpaceX
Post by: steve58 on November 17, 2023, 02:33:26 PM
Launch attempt bumped to Saturday.
Title: Re: SpaceX
Post by: GDS_Starfury on November 17, 2023, 04:41:43 PM
I hope it fails.
fuck elmo!!
Title: Re: SpaceX
Post by: Pete Dero on November 17, 2023, 07:32:43 PM
Quote from: GDS_Starfury on November 17, 2023, 04:41:43 PMI hope it fails.
fuck elmo!!

In a perfect world Starship launches and Mr. X explodes :evil:.
Title: Re: SpaceX
Post by: steve58 on November 18, 2023, 09:32:16 AM
Starship launches, had succesful separation, but goes boom again.

https://www.cnn.com/2023/11/18/world/elon-musk-spacex-starship-launch-scn/index.html
Title: Re: SpaceX
Post by: GDS_Starfury on November 18, 2023, 10:57:15 AM
good!  while I want a robust space program I would rather it not be under the control of a super wealthy man baby.
Title: Re: SpaceX
Post by: Crossroads on November 19, 2023, 01:46:19 AM
I bet it was the Jewish Space Lasers 
Title: Re: SpaceX
Post by: Jarhead0331 on November 19, 2023, 04:51:03 AM
Quote from: GDS_Starfury on November 18, 2023, 10:57:15 AMgood!  while I want a robust space program I would rather it not be under the control of a super wealthy man baby.

What a foolish attitude. Who's the baby, again?

Look at all the guy has accomplished in his lifetime. Now compare it to yours.  :uglystupid2:
Title: Re: SpaceX
Post by: Pete Dero on November 19, 2023, 06:04:54 AM
Quote from: Jarhead0331 on November 19, 2023, 04:51:03 AMLook at all the guy has accomplished in his lifetime.

It's more about what he accomplished lately.

https://www.washingtonpost.com/technology/2023/11/17/elon-musk-x-companies-pulling-ads-anti-semitism/

A growing list of companies has suspended advertising from Elon Musk's social media platform X, formerly known as Twitter, amid the ongoing fallout over antisemitic content.

A report released Thursday identified several large companies — including tech firms, health-care organizations and sports teams — whose ads appeared next to pro-Nazi posts. The report by the left-leaning nonprofit Media Matters for America said the ads had appeared next to tweets that included memes portraying Nazism as a spiritual awakening and Adolf Hitler quotes.
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A day earlier, Musk had tweeted agreement with an antisemitic conspiracy theory. In response to an X user who had blamed the rise in online antisemitism on Jews, alleging they promoted "hatred against whites," the billionaire wrote, "You have said the actual truth."
Title: Re: SpaceX
Post by: GDS_Starfury on November 19, 2023, 09:26:17 AM
Quote from: Jarhead0331 on November 19, 2023, 04:51:03 AMWhat a foolish attitude. Who's the baby, again?

maybe you should check out what hes been supporting and giving voice to.
Im also pretty sure having a family owned emerald mine backing my ventures would be helpful in funding new companies.
he didnt start Paypal, he didnt start Tesla and hes not an engineer with SpaceX.  hes an investor with a marketing team.
QuoteNow compare it to yours.
Im happy to say I havent lost 40+ billion dollars driving a social media company into the ground.  :Party:
is there a racist megalomaniac that you're not a fan of?
Title: Re: SpaceX
Post by: Jarhead0331 on November 19, 2023, 11:26:45 AM
Quote from: GDS_Starfury on November 19, 2023, 09:26:17 AM
Quote from: Jarhead0331 on November 19, 2023, 04:51:03 AMWhat a foolish attitude. Who's the baby, again?

maybe you should check out what hes been supporting and giving voice to.
Im also pretty sure having a family owned emerald mine backing my ventures would be helpful in funding new companies.
he didnt start Paypal, he didnt start Tesla and hes not an engineer with SpaceX.  hes an investor with a marketing team.
QuoteNow compare it to yours.

Im happy to say I havent lost 40+ billion dollars driving a social media company into the ground.  :Party:
is there a racist megalomaniac that you're not a fan of?


This is so laughably absurd, it doesn't even brook comment. I mean really, you think I support "racist megalomaniacs"? Only someone so blinded by ideology would say something so stupid. Of course, you'll never know the truth, nor care for it, because your brain can't get passed what you read in the NYT and Variety magazine. Try not being a sucker for someone else's agenda with your morning coffee for once.
Title: Re: SpaceX
Post by: GDS_Starfury on November 19, 2023, 11:38:11 AM
Quote from: Jarhead0331 on November 19, 2023, 11:26:45 AMTry not being a sucker for someone else's agenda with your morning coffee for once.

says the russle brand fan.  :ROFL:
Title: Re: SpaceX
Post by: Redwolf on November 20, 2023, 09:11:36 AM
I hate Musk, but I think continued success of SpaceX is good for everybody. Starship will enable great things to be done once ready.
Title: Re: SpaceX
Post by: Windigo on November 20, 2023, 01:37:13 PM
He is an upper-class citizen of South African, enuff said. If you don't know what that means as far as his world view on things, well I am not here to educate anyone.

I will say I am not a fan of him personally (at all), but he has lead/coordinated some big things. Starlink is my favorite.
Title: Re: SpaceX
Post by: Jarhead0331 on November 21, 2023, 09:41:54 AM
Quote from: Windigo on November 20, 2023, 01:37:13 PMHe is an upper-class citizen of South African, enuff said. If you don't know what that means as far as his world view on things, well I am not here to educate anyone.


This is a really bone-headed thing to say, brother. Its like saying all Germans are Nazis. Musk's father was a member of the Anti-Aparteid progressive party and it is well-known that he raised his children well and that all of them, Elon included, were against Aparteid. So to say that Musk was raised with the values you suggest just because he is white and affluent is pretty bold and without any evidence whatsoever, while evidence to the contrary is ample. As a general matter, I know of plenty South Africans who never supported the Aparteid government and were disillusioned by the wars it fought to maintain that order, even some veterans of the Bush Wars. You can't paint with such an overly broad brush to try to discredit someone that you seem to dislike. Regardless, Musk's accomplishments have benefited all of mankind, not just any one particular race. This fact is indisputable.

I personally do not understand all the hatred and dislike of Musk in this forum. I certainly understand why big tech, the media, certain major corporations and others who have their own agendas dislike him and why they are so quick to attempt to discredit or cause him harm, but the average person? I don't get it.

To take the position that the the richest man on the planet who is, for the most part, self-made, has "no accomplishments" is outrageous and completely ignorant. I'm, of course, referring to Starfury's ridiculous posts. There is no amount of fact bending, twisting of reality or manipulation of the truth that can lead to this conclusion. Even a cursory review from unbiased sources establishes his remarkable bona fides.

On a personal note, I've spent a lot of time listening to him speak. For the richest man on the planet, he's down to earth, has a sense of humor, and has clearly expressed a desire to make the world a better place. Has he said stupid things, sure. That's part of what makes him human.

I believe that if humanity is going to be saved from itself, it will be because of bold visionaries like Musk. Humanity certainly won't be saved by people who sit on their asses in glass houses throwing stones. That doesn't mean you have to love him or agree with everything he says, but to pray for his failure? Asinine.  :nono2:
Title: Re: SpaceX
Post by: al_infierno on November 21, 2023, 11:19:22 AM
Quote from: Jarhead0331 on November 21, 2023, 09:41:54 AM
Quote from: Windigo on November 20, 2023, 01:37:13 PMHe is an upper-class citizen of South African, enuff said. If you don't know what that means as far as his world view on things, well I am not here to educate anyone.


This is a really bone-headed thing to say, brother. Its like saying all Germans are Nazis. Musk's father was a member of the Anti-Aparteid progressive party and it is well-known that he raised his children well and that all of them, Elon included, were against Aparteid. So to say that Musk was raised with the values you suggest just because he is white and affluent is pretty bold and without any evidence whatsoever, while evidence to the contrary is ample. As a general matter, I know of plenty South Africans who never supported the Aparteid government and were disillusioned by the wars it fought to maintain that order, even some veterans of the Bush Wars. You can't paint with such an overly broad brush to try to discredit someone that you seem to dislike. Regardless, Musk's accomplishments have benefited all of mankind, not just any one particular race. This fact is indisputable.

I personally do not understand all the hatred and dislike of Musk in this forum. I certainly understand why big tech, the media, certain major corporations and others who have their own agendas dislike him and why they are so quick to attempt to discredit or cause him harm, but the average person? I don't get it.

To take the position that the the richest man on the planet who is, for the most part, self-made, has "no accomplishments" is outrageous and completely ignorant. I'm, of course, referring to Starfury's ridiculous posts. There is no amount of fact bending, twisting of reality or manipulation of the truth that can lead to this conclusion. Even a cursory review from unbiased sources establishes his remarkable bona fides.

On a personal note, I've spent a lot of time listening to him speak. For the richest man on the planet, he's down to earth, has a sense of humor, and has clearly expressed a desire to make the world a better place. Has he said stupid things, sure. That's part of what makes him human.

I believe that if humanity is going to be saved from itself, it will be because of bold visionaries like Musk. Humanity certainly won't be saved by people who sit on their asses in glass houses throwing stones. That doesn't mean you have to love him or agree with everything he says, but to pray for his failure? Asinine.  :nono2:

He's a massive asshole and a transphobic hypocrite who bans people for making fun of him or calls them pedophiles, despite being a "free speech absolutist," which is just an excuse to promote hateful garbage like Libs of TikTok.

That is enough for me to deeply dislike him as a person, though I don't share Star's desires for his undertakings to fail.

BTW, you're aware that he responded to hate speech about Jewish replacement theory with "You have said the actual truth," right?
Title: Re: SpaceX
Post by: Jarhead0331 on November 21, 2023, 11:26:32 AM
Quote from: al_infierno on November 21, 2023, 11:19:22 AM
Quote from: Jarhead0331 on November 21, 2023, 09:41:54 AM
Quote from: Windigo on November 20, 2023, 01:37:13 PMHe is an upper-class citizen of South African, enuff said. If you don't know what that means as far as his world view on things, well I am not here to educate anyone.


This is a really bone-headed thing to say, brother. Its like saying all Germans are Nazis. Musk's father was a member of the Anti-Aparteid progressive party and it is well-known that he raised his children well and that all of them, Elon included, were against Aparteid. So to say that Musk was raised with the values you suggest just because he is white and affluent is pretty bold and without any evidence whatsoever, while evidence to the contrary is ample. As a general matter, I know of plenty South Africans who never supported the Aparteid government and were disillusioned by the wars it fought to maintain that order, even some veterans of the Bush Wars. You can't paint with such an overly broad brush to try to discredit someone that you seem to dislike. Regardless, Musk's accomplishments have benefited all of mankind, not just any one particular race. This fact is indisputable.

I personally do not understand all the hatred and dislike of Musk in this forum. I certainly understand why big tech, the media, certain major corporations and others who have their own agendas dislike him and why they are so quick to attempt to discredit or cause him harm, but the average person? I don't get it.

To take the position that the the richest man on the planet who is, for the most part, self-made, has "no accomplishments" is outrageous and completely ignorant. I'm, of course, referring to Starfury's ridiculous posts. There is no amount of fact bending, twisting of reality or manipulation of the truth that can lead to this conclusion. Even a cursory review from unbiased sources establishes his remarkable bona fides.

On a personal note, I've spent a lot of time listening to him speak. For the richest man on the planet, he's down to earth, has a sense of humor, and has clearly expressed a desire to make the world a better place. Has he said stupid things, sure. That's part of what makes him human.

I believe that if humanity is going to be saved from itself, it will be because of bold visionaries like Musk. Humanity certainly won't be saved by people who sit on their asses in glass houses throwing stones. That doesn't mean you have to love him or agree with everything he says, but to pray for his failure? Asinine.  :nono2:

He's a massive asshole and a transphobic hypocrite who bans people for making fun of him or calls them pedophiles, despite being a "free speech absolutist," which is just an excuse to promote hateful garbage like Libs of TikTok.

That is enough for me to deeply dislike him as a person, though I don't share Star's desires for his undertakings to fail.

Regrettably, this is just another personal attack on him without any verifiable evidence or information. What qualifies someone as being a "massive asshole"? Also, what does "transphobic hypocrite" mean? Is that someone who believes that there are only two genders? Men and women? Oh my God! Heaven forbid someone still hold onto such an antiquated view without any scientific backing ( I jest, of course).

The claim that he takes the position of supporting free speech just to serve as an excuse to promote "hateful garbage" is just as ridiculous and without any evidence whatsoever as other stupid positions taken by others in this thread.
Title: Re: SpaceX
Post by: Pete Dero on November 21, 2023, 11:49:30 AM
Quote from: Jarhead0331 on November 21, 2023, 11:26:32 AMWhat qualifies someone as being a "massive asshole"?

I thought his anti-Semitic stance would suffice. (see my post #177 and what Al_Infierno also mentioned)
That's not just a stupid thing he said.
Title: Re: SpaceX
Post by: al_infierno on November 21, 2023, 11:50:19 AM
Biological gender is different than gender identity. Forcing people with gender dysphoria to be their genetically assigned gender and disallowing them gender-affirming care is harmful and not at all justified with arguments about biology.

Musk has repeatedly expressed that he thinks gender affirming care should be illegal and doctors and therapists who help care for trans people should be imprisoned. Evidently, he doesn't want trans people to exist. How is that not transphobic?

The hypocrite part was with regard to his free speech absolutism bullshit which is obviously very right-wing biased.

I would say publicly calling the cave diver who risked his life to save kids a "pedophile" because he refused to use Musk's stupid death trap is pretty solid grounds for him being a massive asshole.

Also, I edited my message kinda late, but did you see the bit about his comment on Jewish replacement theory?
Title: Re: SpaceX
Post by: GDS_Starfury on November 21, 2023, 02:25:52 PM
Quote from: Jarhead0331 on November 21, 2023, 11:26:32 AMRegrettably, this is just another personal attack on him without any verifiable evidence or information.


 :ROFL:

theres more then enough out there but you prefer your bubble.  enjoy that.

Quotebut the average person? I don't get it.

ya, the tesla auto union is doing real well....  my question is this:  if you were alive during the 20s, would you forgive ford's antisemitism just because he made a cheap car?
Title: Re: SpaceX
Post by: Jarhead0331 on November 21, 2023, 02:47:30 PM
^"racism", "antisemitism", "transphobia"...these are the claims of the intellectually bankrupt to censor and discredit those of whom they differ ideologically. You all are better than that.

There is ZERO actual evidence that Elon Musk is any of the things you've accused him of. For f*cks sake, even Super-Jew Ben Shapiro understands this.


Elon Musk and those like him will save the world...even the minorities and gender fluid among us, and yet, they will still make these heinous accusations against him while benefiting from his creations and accomplishments. It is almost as illogical as "Queers for Palestine".
Title: Re: SpaceX
Post by: al_infierno on November 21, 2023, 02:55:10 PM
Quote from: Jarhead0331 on November 21, 2023, 02:47:30 PM^"racism", "antisemitism", "transphobia"...these are the claims of the intellectually bankrupt to censor and discredit those of whom they differ ideologically. You all are better than that.

There is ZERO actual evidence that Elon Musk is any of the things you've accused him of. For f*cks sake, even Super-Jew Ben Shapiro understands this.


It has nothing to do with ideology, JH. Musk repeatedly and consistently antagonizes the LGBT community and has made his views on transgender folks abundantly loud and clear. My claims about his views are verifiable facts and you only need to peruse his Twitter to confirm it.

Banning gender affirming care, and forcing trans people to detransition, is a policy that erases trans people from the population.  Supporting such a policy is transphobic, full stop.  There is no biological justification for forcing a person who wants to transition to conform to how society believes they should live their lives. 

As for the antisemitism, read this tweet and read Musk's response.  How on earth can you say this isn't clear cut evidence?  He is literally saying "you have spoken the actual truth" in response to Jewish replacement theory.

https://twitter.com/breakingbaht/status/1724892505647296620

https://twitter.com/elonmusk/status/1724908287471272299

And who the hell cares what Ben Shapiro thinks?  What is he, the Emperor of Jews?
Title: Re: SpaceX
Post by: Jarhead0331 on November 21, 2023, 02:57:26 PM
^I read the tweets. I come to a different conclusion, and if you took the time to watch the video I linked, perhaps you would understand why. I guess that means I'm an antisemite too? And based on your definition, I guess you can add transphobic to the list too.

The attacks against Musk and your vitriolic hatred of him have EVERYTHING to do with ideology, and you know it.

Title: Re: SpaceX
Post by: al_infierno on November 21, 2023, 03:02:28 PM
Many trans people say they would rather die than detransition, and this is something you support?  That is quite frankly disgusting.  What difference does it make to you if another human being is allowed to live their lives the way they want?  How are they hurting you by wearing the "wrong" clothes or using the "wrong" pronoun?  God forbid people who are different than you be allowed to exist and be happy.

Trans rights are human rights.  It is not an ideology.
Title: Re: SpaceX
Post by: Jarhead0331 on November 21, 2023, 03:13:39 PM
Quote from: al_infierno on November 21, 2023, 03:02:28 PMMany trans people say they would rather die than detransition, and this is something you support?  That is quite frankly disgusting.  What difference does it make to you if another human being is allowed to live their lives the way they want?  How are they hurting you by wearing the "wrong" clothes or using the "wrong" pronoun?  God forbid people who are different than you be allowed to exist and be happy.

Trans rights are human rights.  It is not an ideology.

It is ideology and I'm not going to get dragged into a political argument with you on this issue, other than to say it "makes a difference" to me when people like you try to force your views and, yes, ideology, on my kids and when children in general are essentially "forced" into transitioning by taking life altering drugs, or worse, mutilating their bodies. There are other terms for it, primarily, child abuse. If you're an adult and you want cut your dick off, and call yourself a toaster oven, have at it. You bring children into the mix and all bets are off.

This is the final word on this topic. If you still want to rage about it, do so in a PM or in another forum.
Title: Re: SpaceX
Post by: Windigo on November 21, 2023, 03:14:27 PM
Oh wow..... I think we need to go back to our corners on this.

Title: Re: SpaceX
Post by: GDS_Starfury on November 21, 2023, 03:33:23 PM
QuoteThere is ZERO actual evidence that Elon Musk is any of the things you've accused him of.

ya, none at all.

except for all the actual evidence.  and using Shapiro as a source is about as enlightened as using Brand.
you think its valid and many absolutely do not.

buckle up boy and girls, its going to be a FUN election year!   :Party:
Title: Re: SpaceX
Post by: Windigo on November 21, 2023, 03:39:43 PM
Did I ever tell you guys about the secretary at work I slept with? She was (still is) one of the most beautiful women I have met.

Looks aren't everything though. It was like throwing a hotdog down a hallway.
Title: Re: SpaceX
Post by: GDS_Starfury on November 21, 2023, 03:57:04 PM
Quote from: Jarhead0331 on November 21, 2023, 09:41:54 AMMusk's father was a member of the Anti-Aparteid progressive party and it is well-known that he raised his children well and that all of them, Elon included, were against Aparteid


one of my best friends growing up is a Jewish South African.  not one of his family supported aparteid and the sanctions on the country are what led to them leaving.  they were all pretty racist as well.
people can be both things especially where politics and money are involved.
Title: Re: SpaceX
Post by: GDS_Starfury on November 21, 2023, 05:54:41 PM
Quote from: GDS_Starfury on November 21, 2023, 02:25:52 PM
Quotebut the average person? I don't get it.

ya, the tesla auto union is doing real well....  my question is this:  if you were alive during the 20s, would you forgive ford's antisemitism just because he made a cheap car?


^"racism", "antisemitism", "transphobia"...these are the claims of the intellectually bankrupt to censor and discredit those of whom they differ ideologically. You all are better than that.


you still never answered the question.
Title: Re: SpaceX
Post by: Jarhead0331 on November 21, 2023, 06:44:03 PM
Quote from: GDS_Starfury on November 21, 2023, 05:54:41 PM
Quote from: GDS_Starfury on November 21, 2023, 02:25:52 PM
Quotebut the average person? I don't get it.

ya, the tesla auto union is doing real well....  my question is this:  if you were alive during the 20s, would you forgive ford's antisemitism just because he made a cheap car?


^"racism", "antisemitism", "transphobia"...these are the claims of the intellectually bankrupt to censor and discredit those of whom they differ ideologically. You all are better than that.


you still never answered the question.

I reject your question as it is a false equivalence. Musk is not antisemitic.
Title: Re: SpaceX
Post by: GDS_Starfury on November 21, 2023, 08:59:48 PM
lol

ok  :ROFL: