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"will be upgraded" sounds like a bit more than 'a' test. Certainly testing the Skydiver entry and descent.
I'm betting on a parafoil trip to Mr Steven for the landing since he teased sonething like that last April (see post 2).
https://twitter.com/elonmusk/status/1060253333116473344
Elon Musk ✔ @elonmusk
Mod to SpaceX tech tree build: Falcon 9 second stage will be upgraded to be like a mini-BFR Ship
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Anner J. Bonilla
@annerajb
Replying to @elonmusk
When?
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Elon Musk ✔ @elonmusk
Aiming for orbital flight by June
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Everyday Astronaut @Erdayastronaut
Replying to @elonmusk @annerajb
How will it propulsively land? The MVac would be too high TWR and have flow separation at sea level... or will this just be to practice the reentry regime?
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Elon Musk ✔ @elonmusk
Wont land propulsively for those reasons. Ultra light heat shield & high Mach control surfaces are what we cant test well without orbital entry. I think we have a handle on propulsive landings.
3:17 PM - Nov 7, 2018
"will be upgraded" sounds like a bit more than 'a' test. Certainly testing the Skydiver entry and descent.
I'm betting on a parafoil trip to Mr Steven for the landing since he teased sonething like that last April (see post 2).
https://twitter.com/elonmusk/status/1060253333116473344
Elon Musk ✔ @elonmusk
Mod to SpaceX tech tree build: Falcon 9 second stage will be upgraded to be like a mini-BFR Ship
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Anner J. Bonilla
@annerajb
Replying to @elonmusk
When?
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Elon Musk ✔ @elonmusk
Aiming for orbital flight by June
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Everyday Astronaut @Erdayastronaut
Replying to @elonmusk @annerajb
How will it propulsively land? The MVac would be too high TWR and have flow separation at sea level... or will this just be to practice the reentry regime?
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Elon Musk ✔ @elonmusk
Wont land propulsively for those reasons. Ultra light heat shield & high Mach control surfaces are what we cant test well without orbital entry. I think we have a handle on propulsive landings.
3:17 PM - Nov 7, 2018
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