If it gets that far then I'd imagine that it would attempt to flip. Although I do think I recall something said about not doing a flip to ensure that there's nothing that needs to be recovered. This would mean they don't need recovery ships in the area.

FAA Closes SpaceX Starship Mishap Investigation by few in c/spacex@sh.itjust.works

[-] few@sh.itjust.works 3 points 1 year ago

From: https://www.faa.gov/space/compliance_enforcement_mishap

When does the vehicle-type involved in the mishap return to flight? A return to flight operations of the vehicle type involved in the mishap is ultimately based on public safety. The operator plays a significant role in the process to return to operations and is responsible for submitting a final mishap investigation report to the FAA for review and approval that details needed corrective actions. All required corrective actions must be implemented prior to the next flight unless otherwise approved. Based on the nature of the corrective actions, the operator may be required to submit either a license modification request or a new license application. These actions may occur concurrently. In summary, the FAA will not allow a return to flight operations until it determines that any system, process, or procedure related to the mishap does not affect public safety or any other aspect of the operator’s license. This is standard practice for all mishap investigations.

Competitor news (for some value of "competitor"): Boeing recorded another charge for Starliner capsule, totalling $1.5 billion to date by few in c/spacex@sh.itjust.works

[-] few@sh.itjust.works 3 points 2 years ago

I don't think Chuck has written that particular book yet, but it would seem to fit well into his "in the Butt" series. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Chuck_Tingle there's no indication here that Scott Tingle is related to Chuck.

Starship Development Thread #47 by few in c/spacex@sh.itjust.works

[-] few@sh.itjust.works 6 points 2 years ago

NASASpaceflight video of OLM Deluge plate installation: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=H6PXHqOErvs

[META] The future of this channel by few in c/spacex@sh.itjust.works

[-] few@sh.itjust.works 3 points 2 years ago

Happy to volunteer

Starship Development Thread #46B by few in c/spacex@sh.itjust.works

[-] few@sh.itjust.works 4 points 2 years ago

Should we now be creating thread #47?

[META] The future of this channel by few in c/spacex@sh.itjust.works

[-] few@sh.itjust.works 7 points 2 years ago

A bit late to the discussion here, but I'm all for this sub continuing to exist.

I'm willing to help moderate when it becomes necessary.

I'm happy to see any content that gets cloned from /r/SpaceX and from /r/SpaceXLounge. Anything that saves having to visit Reddit is a plus for me.

Previously I would read /r/SpaceXLounge which has a lot of quality content, and from /r/SpaceX just the Starship Development Thread. Almost everything else on /r/SpaceX is just photos and F9 launch threads which tend to be pretty dull.

A mix of the lounge and the Starship development thread is what I'm hoping for.

Starship Development Thread #46B by few in c/spacex@sh.itjust.works

[-] few@sh.itjust.works 3 points 2 years ago

This is great work. Much appreciated.

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Hot Staging (www.youtube.com)

submitted 2 years ago by few@sh.itjust.works to c/spacex@sh.itjust.works

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Recent news suggests that SpaceX are pivoting to hot-staging instead of the flip maneuver for getting Starship away from the booster. Looking at the Titan II hot staging it seems like it would be a violent and explosive event. How could this be mitigated? A hardened cover on top of the booster would be a significant weight penalty. Do the expected gains really outweigh the additional weight?

Starship Development Thread #46B by few in c/spacex@sh.itjust.works

[-] few@sh.itjust.works 3 points 2 years ago

Additional views from yesterday’s Ship 25 static fire https://twitter.com/SpaceX/status/1673808523497721856?s=19

Six-Engine static fire of Ship 25 by few in c/spacex@sh.itjust.works

[-] few@sh.itjust.works 3 points 2 years ago

Seems like perhaps a dozen fell off.