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To: BenLurkin
Seems to me the booster rocket needs mini-thrusters on the TOP END to help correct the inertial tilt which occurs at landing, resulting in the toppling of the craft. Or, why isn't a parachute used to stabilize the rocket vertically upon its return?? Don't the Russians return their Cosmonauts this way in their capsule???

Also, what about a high platform with a large rectangular cut-out containing a heavy fire-retardant nylon NET where the craft could be aimed and caught (even sideways) within the net? Spacex should seriously consider this method of 'catching' the booster rocket on its return.

Hey SpaceX, you listening?!!!

27 posted on 04/18/2015 4:07:03 PM PDT by CivilWarBrewing
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To: CivilWarBrewing
Seems to me the booster rocket needs mini-thrusters on the TOP END to help correct the inertial tilt which occurs at landing, resulting in the toppling of the craft.

It has them. You can even see them thrusting in the latest landing video.

SpaceX Rocket's First Stage Crashes During Landing Attempt | Video

32 posted on 04/18/2015 4:13:53 PM PDT by Vince Ferrer
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To: CivilWarBrewing

“Seems to me the booster rocket needs mini-thrusters on the TOP END to help correct the inertial tilt which occurs at landing, resulting in the toppling of the craft.”

It has them.


33 posted on 04/18/2015 4:15:31 PM PDT by Kirkwood (Zombie Hunter)
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