SpaceX Launch

  • jwellsy
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    May 30, 2020 at 1:30 pm #1945968

    Anyone else watching the SpaceX launch? I find it fascinating.

    T – 55 minutes

    Reef W
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    May 30, 2020 at 1:34 pm #1945969

    I watched quite awhile on Wednesday. Have a timer set today, not going to tune in too early this time in case it just ends up cancelled again.

    jwellsy
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    May 30, 2020 at 1:53 pm #1945972

    T – 30 minutes, weather is a go.

    Dutchboy
    Central Mn.
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    May 30, 2020 at 1:57 pm #1945973

    Is it sponsored by BLM?

    munchy
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    May 30, 2020 at 9:21 pm #1946034

    Really cool watching it and also seeing the inside with the astronauts during. A far cry from the shuttle with touch screen controls and such.

    waytogo

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    blackbay
    mn
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    May 30, 2020 at 11:21 pm #1946062

    We missed it. I wanted the kids to see it live but it was such a great day to be outside.

    Joe Jarl
    SW Wright County
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    May 30, 2020 at 11:44 pm #1946065

    Boys and I watched it. Very cool. Oldest sons dream is to work at NASA some day.

    munchy
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    May 31, 2020 at 6:54 am #1946074
    blackbay wrote:

    We missed it. I wanted the kids to see it live but it was such a great day to be outside.

    No worries. You can watch all 4.5 hours here if you like.

    Of course if the kids start getting restless you can fast forward to 3Hours 30minutes for liftoff if you desire. waytogo

    jwellsy
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    May 31, 2020 at 11:17 am #1946122

    I didn’t understand the baloney cut at the top of the rocket. I think that section hinges open and allows a larger access than a straight round opening. It just looks odd, like it could affect drag asymmetrically.
    Spacex

    I found the astronauts’ right arm patch interesting. A bit of Elon Musk’s humor.

    munchy
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    May 31, 2020 at 12:21 pm #1946126
    jwellsy wrote:

    I didn’t understand the baloney cut at the top of the rocket. I think that section hinges open and allows a larger access than a straight round opening. It just looks odd, like it could affect drag asymmetrically.
    Spacex

    It hinges open and exposes the hatch for docking with the space station. I’m guessing it’s angled slightly to give a better view and clearance when docking. I doubt the angle even affects drag, especially if it is a smooth surface.

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