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They've done it again!!
« on: December 18, 2021, 10:37:48 AM »
I think this was the 11th flight of that same booster! :fireworks:


  • Liftoff 16:04
  • Max-Q 17:23
  • MECO & Stage Separation 18:36
  • Entry 22:46
  • Falcon 9 (First Stage ) Landing 24:41
118 years and one day since the Wright Brother's 12 second flight! :WOW:
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« Reply #1 on: February 10, 2022, 09:42:10 AM »
Ship #20 stacked atop Booster #4 for the first time using the "Chopsticks". Neither section will actually fly; this was mainly a test of the stacking procedure. Previous stacking was done with a very tall crane which Elon sold on Ebay a few months ago. Fortunately, the launch tower was built tall and strong enough to handle this task. Plan Ahea
d!

Live Link This stream may not be working for more than another few hours, but searching for NASASpaceflight  or SpaceX.com should find the latest vid.

There will be a bragging session today (Feb 11, 2022) around 9 pm EST.
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