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To: TomEd

The second launch was better. But ended more spectacularly. It was nice to see all engines firing. (Wonder if they reinforced the concrete on the launch pad? There was speculation that the 33 Raptor engines had torn up the pad and debris knocked out a few.) Sorry to see the booster go up again and Starship had to go, too.


3 posted on 11/19/2023 12:29:17 PM PST by BradyLS (DO NOT FEED THE BEARS!)
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The pad is in good condition and with some minor repairs is ready to go again - perhaps next month.

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4 posted on 11/19/2023 12:32:09 PM PST by PIF (They came for me and mine ... now its your turn)
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To: BradyLS
They achieved a hot stage separation on the first try: that alone was an incredible achievement.

The booster separated & did the flip but not all engines restarted and those that did cut off. The flip probably screwed up the fuel flow and may have damaged the engines. The auto disconnect from the LOX feed on the side of the booster also leaked.

The second stage was nominal for a couple of minutes but a plume started & the LOX volume started to fall more quickly than normal, which would indicate a leak somewhere.

It will take several iterations to get right. I believe the second stage was the largest single vessel to ever reach space.

16 posted on 11/19/2023 1:44:44 PM PST by pierrem15 ("Massacrez-les, car le seigneur connait les siens" )
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To: BradyLS

Musk put in a steel plate and a water deluge system to protect the pad from the immense heat of the exhaust.


19 posted on 11/19/2023 1:52:20 PM PST by SauronOfMordor (Either you will rule. Or you will be ruled. There is no other choice.)
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