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To: citizen
What did the upper part of the rocket do?

Starship landed in the Indian Ocean, west of Australia. They still have issues with burn-through on the fins, but the damage isn't catastrophic. Starship was under full control all the way down and seemed to hover for a second before touching water.

57 posted on 10/13/2024 9:03:30 AM PDT by NorthMountain (... the right of the people to keep and bear arms shall not be infringed)
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To: NorthMountain

Ah, very good. Thanks.

Last I read, NASA’s moon rocket was more & more behind schedule. Space X seems to just power ahead. Partial successes lead to full success.

I want both to succeed (Blue, too) but NASA seems to publicize DEI/inclusivity at least as much as they do their rocket systems development.


59 posted on 10/13/2024 9:16:06 AM PDT by citizen (Political incrementalism is like compound interest for liberals - every little bit adds up.)
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