On Hiatus
Keith’s note: Posting on NASAWatch will be minimal until after New Year’s. Happy holidays!
Keith’s note: Posting on NASAWatch will be minimal until after New Year’s. Happy holidays!
Stay warm and safe.
The internet will be a boring place until then, Keith:-)
And thanks for all the fish.
Happy Holidays!
I am going to consider this to be a rare “open topic” forum. I found this on YouTube, and found it very informative. I have myself been critical of SpaceX and their continual delays of Falcon Heavy. This video explains why it has been delayed, and I agree with the reasons given.
https://www.youtube.com/wat…
Can someone explain the benefit of cross feed?
I get that it essentially launches a fully loaded booster at high altitudes and high speeds, both provided by the two side boosters. But I don’t see how this is beneficial to the overall profile.
And apparently this is very difficult as it has been abandoned.
Hope you have (are having) enjoyable hols.
I wonder how others who regularly post here organize perusal? By using the Disqus web page, or by scanning the posts, looking for new comments, which can be tedious on some topics?
It is now AT THE LAUNCHPAD!
https://www.space.com/39227…
Interesting it rolls out horizontally from assembly building then goes vertical at the launch pad, like the Russians/Soviets have done for decades. I’m sure there are pros and cons whether roll it out vertically or horizontally, I’m too lazy to research the ‘net. Someone posted transporting a rocket, especially a big one, on its side is easier (cheaper transporter). Years ago I heard when rocket is assembled vertically, all the loose parts fall to bottom and will remain there during launch.