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NH, USA
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Posted: 12/23/2018 3:01:42 PM EDT
[Last Edit: Neotopiaman]
Apparently during development of the Raptor rocket engine SpaceX discovered a new super-strong cryoformed Stainless steel type alloy that allowed them to skip building it out of composites and accelerate development.
They are now building the grasshopper-type upper stage test article in Texas: 
Starship/BFR will be the largest, most powerful rocket ever built |
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Posted: 12/23/2018 3:04:00 PM EDT
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Originally Posted By Neotopiaman:
Starship/BFR will be the largest, most powerful rocket ever built 
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Posted: 12/23/2018 3:04:07 PM EDT
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Awesome.
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NH, USA
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Posted: 12/23/2018 3:09:25 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By DK-Prof: Unlikel SLS, I believe STARSHIP/BFR will actually fly ... and I cannot wait to see it! |
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Posted: 12/23/2018 3:10:08 PM EDT
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Originally Posted By Neotopiaman:
Apparently during development of the Raptor rocket engine SpaceX discovered a new super-strong cryoformed Stainless steel type alloy that allowed them to skip building it out of composites and accelerate development. |
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Posted: 12/23/2018 3:13:56 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By DK-Prof: Unlikel SLS, I believe STARSHIP/BFR will actually fly ... and I cannot wait to see it! |
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NH, USA
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Posted: 12/23/2018 3:15:39 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By Walkure: Pretty sure you mean inconel - they had announced development of a new superalloy in the inconel family earlier this year, IIRC. (Inconel alloys aren't anything like stainless steel, BTW. They aren't even steel - they are Ni-Cr based.) |
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Posted: 12/23/2018 3:18:41 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By Neotopiaman:
https://twitter.com/elonmusk/status/1076595190658265088?s=20 As I said, they did announce development of a new inconel superalloy, but I hadn't heard about any new revolutionary stainless formulation. |
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NH, USA
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Posted: 12/23/2018 3:20:46 PM EDT
[Last Edit: Neotopiaman]
[#8]
They're building a test article for the upper stage similar to the grasshopper they built to test booster landing equipment for the Falcon rocket Video of Grasshopper |
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Posted: 12/23/2018 3:22:08 PM EDT
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I know we love to shit on musk, but damn if SpaceX hasn't been a fucking miracle.
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NH, USA
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Posted: 12/23/2018 3:25:02 PM EDT
[Last Edit: Neotopiaman]
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By Walkure: That comment doesn't sound like anything actually new, as in completely novel - just different from the construction of the old Atlas. As I said, they did announce development of a new inconel superalloy, but I hadn't heard about any new revolutionary stainless formulation. https://apps.dtic.mil/dtic/tr/fulltext/u2/a397053.pdf They did make an SX500 inconel alloy for Raptor, so now America will finally have liquid fueled rocket engines that can beat the Russians. (current record holder for chamber pressure is the RD-170/180/190 series engines at 260 bar, Raptor will go to 300+ bar.) |
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Posted: 12/23/2018 3:26:05 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By Walkure:
Pretty sure you mean inconel - they had announced development of a new superalloy in the inconel family earlier this year, IIRC. (Inconel alloys aren't anything like stainless steel, BTW. They aren't even steel - they are Ni-Cr based.) Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By Walkure:
Originally Posted By Neotopiaman:
Apparently during development of the Raptor rocket engine SpaceX discovered a new super-strong cryoformed Stainless steel type alloy that allowed them to skip building it out of composites and accelerate development. |
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Posted: 12/23/2018 3:30:13 PM EDT
[Last Edit: LTCetme]
[#12]
If you like that check out The sea dragon .
Super heavy rocket designed for heavy lift economy. It was designed to be launched partially submerged vertical. The saturn V second stage would fit in the nozzle. |
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Posted: 12/23/2018 3:37:17 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By DK-Prof:
Unlikel SLS, I believe STARSHIP/BFR will actually fly ... and I cannot wait to Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By DK-Prof:
Originally Posted By Neotopiaman:
Starship/BFR will be the largest, most powerful rocket ever built |
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NH, USA
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Posted: 12/23/2018 3:51:24 PM EDT
[Last Edit: Neotopiaman]
[#14]
Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By LTCetme:
If you like that check out The sea dragon . Super heavy rocket designed for heavy lift economy. It was designed to be launched partially submerged vertical. The saturn V second stage would fit in the nozzle. With BFR/Starship you should be capable of >100 tonnes to orbit for <$10 million. |
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Posted: 12/23/2018 3:57:20 PM EDT
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I can't wait until we have factories in space.
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Posted: 12/23/2018 4:05:23 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By raven:
I can't wait until we have factories in space. |
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TX, USA
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Posted: 12/23/2018 4:10:39 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By Neotopiaman: Sea Dragon is cool, but BFR/Starship will easily beat it on economics because it is fully re-usable. Fuel is cheap, aerospace equipment is expensive (EDIT: fucking ARFcom keeps auto deleting what I try to write here) With BFR/Starship you should be capable of >100 tonnes to orbit for <$10 million. |
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Posted: 12/23/2018 4:13:32 PM EDT
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Inconel is very tough to machine. Especially when TIG welded and you're cleaning up the weld with interrupted cut on a lathe
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TX, USA
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Posted: 12/23/2018 4:14:17 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By Neotopiaman: Cryoformed 3xx stainless steel alloys as strong as titanium alloys: https://apps.dtic.mil/dtic/tr/fulltext/u2/a397053.pdf |
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WI, USA
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Posted: 12/23/2018 6:41:42 PM EDT
[#20]
I make springs out of Stinkonel for the Aerospace industry,
PITA. |
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NH, USA
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Posted: 12/23/2018 6:44:13 PM EDT
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Posted: 12/23/2018 6:49:47 PM EDT
[Last Edit: TontoGoldstein]
[#22]
Rockdale? McGregor?
Looks like Pantex near Amarillo. |
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NH, USA
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Posted: 12/23/2018 6:50:28 PM EDT
[#23]
Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By TontoGoldstein:
Rockdale? McGregor? |
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Posted: 12/23/2018 6:58:53 PM EDT
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Rearden Metal...
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Posted: 12/23/2018 7:05:59 PM EDT
[#25]
They should also have production versions of their Raptor engine on the test stand soon
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Posted: 12/23/2018 7:09:03 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By Neotopiaman: Boca Chica |
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Posted: 12/23/2018 7:10:32 PM EDT
[#27]
Neat
but the photo looks like someone building a corn silo |
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Posted: 12/23/2018 7:20:40 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By Neotopiaman: BFR/Starship flying before SLS would the ultimate slap in the face to oldspace considering SpaceX was just an overgrown hobby rocket company when Ares/SLS started development. |
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Posted: 12/23/2018 7:27:40 PM EDT
[Last Edit: Chokey]
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NH, USA
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Posted: 12/23/2018 7:39:11 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By Yobro512: If true then that’s world changing. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0qo78R_yYFA The SpaceX BFR/Starship was designed from the outset to be a system to deliver stuff to space for the lowest possible cost. It's look has changed a bit since the video above but the concept still works the same. -Fully re-usable -Also uses cheapest fuel source (Methane i.e. NG) that can also be sourced from other planets/moons -Can re-fuel itself in orbit to go beyond LEO -Booster lands right back on launch pad to allow for quick operations |
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Posted: 12/23/2018 7:53:06 PM EDT
[#31]
Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By j0eschm0:
I know we love to shit on musk, but damn if SpaceX hasn't been a fucking miracle. |
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Posted: 12/24/2018 12:42:33 AM EDT
[#32]
Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By phonegunner:
Rearden Metal... |
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Posted: 12/24/2018 12:44:28 AM EDT
[#33]
You should be here when they test.
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Posted: 12/24/2018 12:57:20 AM EDT
[#34]
its crazy this was fantasy 4 years ago, now they are up to 66 launch and like 30 recovery's, one of which has now landed 3 times.
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Posted: 12/24/2018 1:08:05 AM EDT
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Transparent aluminum?
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Posted: 12/24/2018 1:18:25 AM EDT
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By Willmar:
Transparent aluminum? https://hackaday.com/2018/04/03/whats-the-deal-with-transparent-aluminum/ |
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Posted: 12/24/2018 1:40:36 AM EDT
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By Orion_Shall_Rise:
its crazy this was fantasy 4 years ago, now they are up to 66 launch and like 30 recovery's, one of which has now landed 3 times. I'll never forget when I saw them land the first rocket it was almost unbelievable. Now it's just standard operating procedure. |
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Posted: 12/24/2018 1:58:39 AM EDT
[#38]
Seems fitting it's being built in Texas.
I love reading about this stuff. |
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Posted: 12/24/2018 2:05:31 AM EDT
[Last Edit: Atomic_Ferret]
[#39]
Musk is a bit nutty and a huckster at times but if I found myself with his net worth I would do some of what he is doing.
At least he isn't sitting around pontificating about global warming and wealth inequality like Bill Gates. "We are gonna build spaceships" is a whole lot better IMO. |
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Posted: 12/24/2018 2:27:14 AM EDT
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By M855Bukkake:
If BFR works out, why bother? Cheaper to build it here and launch it. Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By M855Bukkake:
Originally Posted By raven:
I can't wait until we have factories in space. |
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Posted: 12/24/2018 4:33:34 AM EDT
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By rabidus:
Forging steel in space would be 100x stronger. Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By rabidus:
Originally Posted By M855Bukkake:
Originally Posted By raven:
I can't wait until we have factories in space. 
Any links or cites? I’ve always been curious about any possible differences, but I haven’t seen anything substantive. |
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Posted: 12/24/2018 5:16:11 AM EDT
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By Variable556:
Any links or cites? I’ve always been curious about any possible differences, but I haven’t seen anything substantive. Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By Variable556:
Originally Posted By rabidus:
Originally Posted By M855Bukkake:
Originally Posted By raven:
I can't wait until we have factories in space.
Any links or cites? I’ve always been curious about any possible differences, but I haven’t seen anything substantive. |
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Posted: 12/24/2018 5:26:33 AM EDT
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It really just cracks me up how retardedly huge that thing is, how quickly it's coming together and the attitudes of the people who are building it
This country has its problems but dammit I wouldn't trade it for anything. |
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Posted: 12/24/2018 5:50:47 AM EDT
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I mean, what the fuck is NASA actually DOING these days? And why would anyone who is qualified to do this stuff ever want to work for NASA ever again?
Does anyone realistically think that NASA will ever fly any manned missions ever again? Space X will be building weekend condos on Mars while NASA is still driving remote controlled cars around and looking at pebbles. |
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Posted: 12/24/2018 9:06:53 AM EDT
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Posted: 12/24/2018 9:40:38 AM EDT
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By Chokey:
https://pbs.twimg.com/media/DvKmsU1V4AE9Xqr.jpg |
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Posted: 12/24/2018 9:43:04 AM EDT
[#47]
Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By DK-Prof:
Unlikel SLS, I believe STARSHIP/BFR will actually fly ... and I cannot wait to see it! Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By DK-Prof:
Originally Posted By Neotopiaman:
Starship/BFR will be the largest, most powerful rocket ever built |
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Posted: 12/24/2018 10:01:28 AM EDT
[Last Edit: AJE]
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Posted: 12/24/2018 10:03:40 AM EDT
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Originally Posted By Grendel-OK:
I mean, what the fuck is NASA actually DOING these days? And why would anyone who is qualified to do this stuff ever want to work for NASA ever again? Does anyone realistically think that NASA will ever fly any manned missions ever again? Space X will be building weekend condos on Mars while NASA is still driving remote controlled cars around and looking at pebbles. |
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Posted: 12/24/2018 10:15:04 AM EDT
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By AJE:
Just because they aren't sending humans doesn't mean they aren't doing anything. 
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