SpaceX Starship

[JP4CY]

It appears a whole new launch facility. Not to mention likely a lot more questions and probing from the FAA, EPA etc prior to and at FRR.

From the website:

When people think about Kennedy Space Center, the images that most often spring to mind are rockets, launch pads and other highly technical things. Visitors to Kennedy Space Center Visitor Complex are often surprised to discover that they are just as likely to be greeted by an alligator or dolphin. This is because Kennedy Space Center sits in the middle of the Merritt Island National Wildlife Refuge adjacent to Canaveral National Seashore, one of the largest and most diverse wildlife preserves in Florida. In fact, the refuge supports one of the highest numbers of threatened and endangered species anywhere in the nation.

 

[isutrevman]

Probably? So someone has probably called your takes ignorant? It's just a yes or no.

Do you think bringing up Russia wasn't political?

What are you trying to accomplish? This thread is about Starship and SpaceX.

Anyway....

Bummer it'll probably be many months before we see another launch attempt. I think they could have some ships ready but they've got a **** ton of work to do to get the launch pad fixed and ready again. If we get another attempt by this fall I'll be happy.

I also wonder how far away they are from being able to launch from Cape Canaveral? I think the tower structure is mostly built, not sure about the launch mount itself though. It's hard to find updates on that site.

 

[CloneIce]

I’m not a conspiracy theorist, but if there’s one major conspiracy I would buy into it’s the faked moon landing.

Then you are a ******* moron.

 

[isutrevman]

Don't doubt it. But you would think they'd try building a reusable launch pad that takes those things into consideration. Not only that, but given all the video of the actual firing throwing up massive debris, it's not impossible that blowback could cause a catastrophic isssue (not necessarily in this case).

To be fair, they did a long static fire to simulate lift-off a couple months ago. The pad took some damage during that test but nothing like what happened today. I'm guessing if they knew how much debris would get thrown around, they would have done something different. Then again, it's SpaceX so they might have also said "**** it, let's see what happens".

 

[JP4CY]

What are you trying to accomplish? This thread is about Starship and SpaceX.

I said you're taking a post personal, you asked why, and now are just avoiding a simple answer.
You brought up politics. I asked you about that, and now you are avoiding, and asking why.

Again, it seems like some posts/posters bother you personally, and you're not afraid to say it but when asked about it you don't want to discuss it.

 

[CloneIce]

My comment was made mostly in jest about the engine (I should have been more precise). They designed it this way for a reason, especially the reusability aspect. Like others have mentioned, it is a little difficult to understand that we were able to accomplish so much back in the sixties with lower technology and now we are struggling to launch a rocket.

We aren’t really struggling to launch a rocket. Look at how successful the recent Artemis test flight was. That’s all new generation technology which will take the next Americans to the moon.

This Space X rocket is a next step.

 

[isutrevman]

I said you're taking a post personal, you asked why, and now are just avoiding a simple answer.
You brought up politics. I asked you about that, and now you are avoiding, and asking why.

Again, it seems like some posts/posters bother you personally, and you're not afraid to say it but when asked about it you don't want to discuss it.

I didn't bring politics into it, other posters did. Let it go man. This thread is about Starship. Don't send it to the cave.

 

[JP4CY]

I didn't bring politics into it, other posters did. Let it go man. This thread is about Starship. Don't send it to the cave.

If you say so.

 

[NateTheBoss]

Don't doubt it. But you would think they'd try building a reusable launch pad that takes those things into consideration. Not only that, but given all the video of the actual firing throwing up massive debris, it's not impossible that blowback could cause a catastrophic isssue (not necessarily in this case).

I think it was probably an appropriate choice to not invest heavily in it when they were not even sure that the rocket would leave the pad without exploding and destroying everything around it. Now that they know starship super heavy flys they will probably invest in a flame trench of some sort and incorporate their water suppression system.

Plus now they got a head start in the digging lol

 

[isutrevman]

I think it was probably an appropriate choice to not invest heavily in it when they were not even sure that the rocket would leave the pad without exploding and destroying everything around it. Now that they know starship super heavy flys they will probably invest in a flame trench of some sort and incorporate their water suppression system.

Plus now they got a head start in the digging lol

Put a bunch of rebar in there, fill the pit with new concrete. Send it.

 

[CloneIce]

From the website:

When people think about Kennedy Space Center, the images that most often spring to mind are rockets, launch pads and other highly technical things. Visitors to Kennedy Space Center Visitor Complex are often surprised to discover that they are just as likely to be greeted by an alligator or dolphin. This is because Kennedy Space Center sits in the middle of the Merritt Island National Wildlife Refuge adjacent to Canaveral National Seashore, one of the largest and most diverse wildlife preserves in Florida. In fact, the refuge supports one of the highest numbers of threatened and endangered species anywhere in the nation.

I lived by there for awhile. Incredible area out on the island. Great fishing!

 

[JP4CY]

I lived by there for awhile. Incredible area out on the island. Great fishing!

I think we can all agree this Space X stuff is really fascinating and more economical than NASA. After today though, with seeing that debris, if they don't do something to adress that before the next launch, that's really ******.

 

[isutrevman]

You're the only one bringing up politics, paired with these weirdly defensive posts. If you want to talk about the rocket than go for it, if you're going to cry anytime someone criticizes it the internet probably isn't for you. Well maybe Twitter is safe enough for you.

Stop bringing up politics, there's an entire board for that.

Did you watch the launch today? Exciting stuff.

 

[dmclone]

I love everything about this. I know there are so many reasons to hate this guy but my God he's changed the world for the better in so many ways. There has never been anyone close to him in my lifetime that has made this kind of impact.

 

[JP4CY]

Put a bunch of rebar in there, fill the pit with new concrete. Send it.

We all better hope if this happens that the HWY 30 flyover rebar/concrete people don't bid on it.

 

[isutrevman]

You're still the only one on this bizarre politics bent while insisting you don't want to talk about it. It's real weird.

I did watch the launch though, best magic trick I've seen in years, millions of dollars vanished in an instant. Definitely very successful, Mars is just around the corner.

Nah, Mars is a long ways off still.

 

[NWICY]

You're taking this a bit personal.

Space X employee

 

[dafarmer]

They are a LONG ways away from ever putting humans in that thing.

They are a long way from humans wanting to be in it. Musk would put people aboard tomorrow for the right money.

 

[WooBadger18]

I love everything about this. I know there are so many reasons to hate this guy but my God he's changed the world for the better in so many ways. There has never been anyone close to him in my lifetime that has made this kind of impact.

Has he though?

Space X employee

Nah, they probably hate him too

 

[Bigman38]

Nah, Mars is a long ways off still.

You don’t say