Scale model rocket of the Star Wars X-Wing fighter at lift off.
SpaceX's X-Wing grid fins.
"X" marks the Spot on SpaceX's new "autonomous spaceport drone" rocket recovery ship.
Posted on 12/14/2014 2:27:44 PM PST by Jack Hydrazine
If you want to see the launch of the X-Wing Fighter model rocket check it out here.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CGvMVn38Eu8
What really happened to that X-Wing fighter.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BDk_W5boWts
The launch of this Falcon 9 is scheduled for 19DEC2014 at 1:20 p.m. EST.
This is the fins in action.
Interesting that the small fins make a big difference.
Verrrry interestyinkkk..
The Galactic Space Bureau is always interested
In development of alternate species and their latest toys.
:-)
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Huh?
Mars??? In a 4 hour trip? With a 3600 mile apogee?
(are they recruiting writers from Jr. High now?)
All your base are belong to us.
For some reason, that video reminded me of all the old cowboy movies where the herd was spooked and stampeded by thunder & lightning.
The herd at this launch site is a whole lot more laid back.
Now In The National Air And Space Museum In Suitland, MD
Damn...... just damn
It works
The cattle fled and then perhaps curious came back to see what’s happening
Notice the significant yaw on the upward flight.
You didn’t know?!?!?!
Where have you been lately???
It’s the new normal. Results don’t matter.
The intention is paramount.
(the media has it right, trust it.)
Ping.
“What’s so groundbreaking about SpaceX’s new X-Wings?”
Nothing. I saw this on missile technology back in the early 90’s.
At the time, that aircraft was incredibly difficult to land. Now, the plane could be mad to land itself.
Nothing. I saw this on missile technology back in the early 90’s.
In the first attempt to bring the first stage back, the rocket went into a severe rotation. Spacex figured it would get better when the landing legs were attached, but these are also an extra addition to control the spin.
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