Posted: 4/21/2014 7:13:55 PM EDT
Pretty fricken cool.
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Here are some pictures that I took the day before the falcon 9 test. This is one of the smaller engines being fired on a horizontal test stand. I was running a tractor in a field that borders SpaceX property.
I have quite a few pictures of some of the different engine tests. I also have a few different videos but I can't figure out how to post them from my photobucket account. I get text messages from SpaceX about all of the test that they do, because the guy I work for farms all the ground around the facility. |
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Because Apple Was very confused there for a minute. Thought "no dude, that's google." |
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Well if the space station ever orbits at 500 feet, SpaceX is set. Quoted:
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It just lands vertically? That's it? I guess you don't understand how big of a deal that is. SpaceX has already ressuplied the ISS. 
They just launched the third resupply mission a couple days ago.
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The landing part is the key. It lands and can then be reused. The goal is to have a reusable rocket. A controlled landing helps with that goal. Quoted:
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It just lands vertically? That's it? The landing part is the key. It lands and can then be reused. The goal is to have a reusable rocket. A controlled landing helps with that goal. And this is just a research vehicle. Later the tech will be used to return the first stage boosters from the Falcon 9 and Falcon Heavy rockets. |