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    Today, 04:52 AM
    docmordrid replied to a thread SpaceX in Space Exploration
    Lori Garver @Lori_Garver (former Asst. NASA Admin.) Apr 16, 2021 Minds being blown across the aerospace industry! NASA team is doing a good job...
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    Today, 04:17 AM
    docmordrid replied to a thread SpaceX in Space Exploration
    Same here...Bezos has way too much gradatim and far too little ferociter. SN15 schedule... Michael Baylor @nextspaceflight A Starship SN15...
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    Yesterday, 07:55 PM
    docmordrid replied to a thread SpaceX in Space Exploration
    It was more than that. On reading the Source Selection document it's clear parts of Blue's bid severely hurt their chance of being selected, Leuders...
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    Yesterday, 07:48 PM
    docmordrid replied to a thread SpaceX in Space Exploration
    NASA will be procuring commercial "xEVA" spacesuits for Artemis. I can just imagine a lunar version of Starman 😎 ...
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    2021-Apr-16, 10:38 PM
    docmordrid replied to a thread SpaceX in Space Exploration
    Updated Starship HLS design.... The waist landing thrusters seem higher up, the solar arrays lower down, and the legs are more F9-like but sturdy.
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    2021-Apr-16, 09:25 PM
    docmordrid replied to a thread SpaceX in Space Exploration
    SHOCKER!! First that they'd only choose one provider, second that they'd back such an unconventional vehicle. Actually flying, even crashing,...
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    2021-Apr-16, 03:46 PM
    docmordrid replied to a thread SpaceX in Space Exploration
    End of StarLink beta & mobile timing... https://twitter.com/elonmusk/status/1382839546484641794...
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    2021-Apr-16, 06:14 AM
    docmordrid started a thread Sierra Space in Space Exploration
    Sierra Nevada Corp is spinning off its Space Division to become Sierra Space, Dream Chaser (cargo and crew) Shooting Star cargo...
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    2021-Apr-16, 04:57 AM
    docmordrid replied to a thread American human space capsule in Space Exploration
    More confirmation of moving right; OFT-2 now August to September, with Starliner Crewed Flight Test "end of this year." Odds are Eric Berger of...
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    2021-Apr-16, 04:45 AM
    docmordrid replied to a thread SpaceX in Space Exploration
    There were no engines for the tanking tests, just 3 thrust-simulating hydraulic rams.
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    2021-Apr-16, 03:53 AM
    docmordrid replied to a thread SpaceX in Space Exploration
    3 new Raptors being delivered to SN-15 https://twitter.com/fael097/status/1382869535158591497
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    2021-Apr-16, 03:38 AM
    docmordrid replied to a thread SpaceX in Space Exploration
    Marcia Smith is with Space Policy Online Hans Koenigsmann is now annoying his wife and every fish in the sea ;) Marcia Smith @SpcPlcyOnline...
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    2021-Apr-15, 10:34 PM
    docmordrid replied to a thread SpaceX in Space Exploration
    Thrust simulator jacks removed from the pad, engine installation very soon.* Static fire NET Monday, April 19 ...
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    2021-Apr-15, 07:03 PM
    docmordrid replied to a thread SpaceX in Space Exploration
    :D https://twitter.com/BocaChicaGal/status/1382736574685843463
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    2021-Apr-15, 10:19 AM
    docmordrid replied to a thread SpaceX in Space Exploration
    Crew 2 Endeavour gets some body work... (cleaning, maybe some new SPAM panels, and a skim coat) ...
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    2021-Apr-14, 01:54 AM
    docmordrid replied to a thread American human space capsule in Space Exploration
    Seems there are so many Dragons flitting about there's no where to dock. Of course this large flock is mainly because of Boeing's own failures. ...
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    2021-Apr-14, 01:52 AM
    docmordrid replied to a thread American human space capsule in Space Exploration
    Crew Dragon's service module (propellant tanks, thrusters, consumables) are integrated into the vehicle, all the better to reuse them. The only parts...
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    2021-Apr-14, 12:50 AM
    docmordrid replied to a thread SpaceX in Space Exploration
    Over the last week or so. Looks like header tank tests today. Falcon Heavy lunar launch Astrobotic's Griffin lunar lander & NASA VIPER rover,...
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    2021-Apr-12, 09:48 PM
    docmordrid replied to a thread SpaceX in Space Exploration
    This Super Heavy grid fin's a little too large for repurposing as a coffee table ...
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    2021-Apr-12, 09:02 PM
    docmordrid replied to a thread SpaceX in Space Exploration
    Stream: cryotesting SN-15 with liquid nitrogen... https://youtu.be/CfdFqchowds
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    2021-Apr-12, 07:16 PM
    docmordrid replied to a thread Blue Origin's launch vehicles in Space Exploration
    Blue Origin New Shepard-15 could fly as soon as Wednesday... https://twitter.com/thesheetztweetz/status/1381268888525139968
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    2021-Apr-12, 02:57 PM
    docmordrid replied to a thread SpaceX in Space Exploration
    Closeup of the SN-15 StarLink antenna https://twitter.com/cnunezimages/status/1381332352404750336
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    2021-Apr-11, 08:54 PM
    docmordrid replied to a thread SpaceX in Space Exploration
    Looks like the LOX header moves south in SN19 (red = CH4, blue = LOX)
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    2021-Apr-11, 01:03 AM
    docmordrid replied to a thread SpaceX in Space Exploration
    Looks like the LOX header tank may be moving out of the nose... https://twitter.com/_brendan_lewis/status/1380646421410377728
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    2021-Apr-10, 06:09 PM
    docmordrid replied to a thread China is making headway with cooperation with other countries excluding US. in Space Exploration
    Let's be honest here; China's CNSA is a military space program in synch with their development and testing of space weapons. Their proposed...
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    2021-Apr-10, 05:04 PM
    docmordrid replied to a thread SpaceX in Space Exploration
    Crew Dragon Crew-1's Soichi Noguchi demonstrates donning SpaceX's spacesuit... https://youtu.be/RCbqYFwIBEQ
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    2021-Apr-10, 12:58 AM
    docmordrid replied to a thread SpaceX in Space Exploration
    Orbital Starship lower dome pathfinder for Raptor Vacuum (RVac) engines https://twitter.com/RGVaerialphotos/status/1380627708430974978
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    2021-Apr-09, 12:13 AM
    docmordrid replied to a thread SpaceX in Space Exploration
    Musk talks about the integration towers Elon Musk ✓ @elonmusk Apr 8, 2021 Replying to @WatchersTank and @SpaceX Just one skyscraper catching...
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    2021-Apr-08, 11:26 PM
    docmordrid replied to a thread SpaceX in Space Exploration
    FAA doc describing the Starship Integration Tower ...
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    2021-Apr-08, 03:55 PM
    docmordrid replied to a thread SpaceX in Space Exploration
    SN-15 rolls out Also, 6 Raptors spotted in a tent. Poor lighting, so can't tell if they're all sea levels or if some are Rvacs. ...
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