Posted on 05/04/2020 11:18:01 AM PDT by amorphous
In this Episode, we will take a look at the ongiong work by SpaceX in Boca Chica. We will look at Starship SN4 & SN5. Progress is continuing at an incredible rate. We will also take a look at the newly contracted Lunar Landers by Blue Origin, Dynetics and SpaceX. NASA has chosen to give the private sector an opportunity for their own Moon shots. SpaceX is contributing the Lunar Starship, which has quite a few differences compared to the Earth based variant!
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I think Musk is talking about an unmanned demo. Some are speculating that it won’t have thermal protection and that it will return to Earth orbit. I’m guessing it will perform as a test article for the lunar lander that NASA just contracted for. The lander will make several back and forth trips between lunar orbit and the Moon’s surface.
Btw, Elon seems to be giving away 15000 Btc?
That’s over $125 million at the current price.
I hope u r right. Your never know what you read is true.
Static Fire test is the next and final test of SN4.
Here’s to hoping sooner than later.
Boca Chica launch facility road closures—primary May 5th—alternate May 6 & 7.
https://www.cameroncounty.us/order-closing-state-hwy-4-may-5-2020/
(Almost) Every SpaceX Landing, In Order (28:30)
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AllaFzIPaG4
The article you linked is from two months ago, and this looks so authentic, but since I don't have time to thoroughly check this out. I'm passing...
Agree...Beware, and be careful of something like this.
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