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Tagged with spacex falcon-heavy
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Onboard recording of trans-Mars injection
Is there any video recording of the Falcon Heavy trans-Mars injection burn from onboard cameras?
The live feed of the Tesla Roadster and Starman orbiting Earth cycled through multiple cameras ...
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Does the low gravity on Moon eliminate the need for a launch pad/flame trench for a reusable rocket launch?
I'm new to rocket science and I learned how the rockets do not reach full thrust immediately and isn't really stable for the initial couple of seconds - hence the need for "launch clamps" and a ...
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Spacex NASA GOES-U 2024 contract to use Falcon Heavy?
https://www.nasa.gov/press-release/nasa-awards-launch-services-contract-for-goes-u-mission
Why would they use Falcon-Heavy instead of Falcon-9 FT for the GOES-U 2024 satellite launch?
Falcon-9 FT has ...
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Space-X Falcon-9 and Falcon Heavy fuel consumed for landing
The question is, how much fuel is used by each of above rockets for landing (in % of whole fuel of the rocket) as a function of three following components - payload, orbit and descend trajectory (land/...
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What is this black rod in falcon heavy on both boosters?
There are black rods on both boosters and are connected with each other.One is thicker than other two.What is its purpose?
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Do the maximum launch capability figures of Falcon Heavy includes payload adaptor fairings or launch vehicle adaptors?
I would like to learn if stated payload capabilities of Falcon Heavy includes PAF. According to Falcon User's Guide, SpaceX has two different PAF for Falcon 9. In the said document, smaller PAF doesn'...
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What is the cost breakdown of a Falcon Heavy launch?
I don't know if this was already asked, but I'm very curious about the cost breakdown of a Falcon Heavy launch and what the difference is from Falcon 9's cost per launch. Would it be more or less per ...
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Does the 90 million cost for the Falcon Heavy include everything?
SpaceX says that it costs them 90 million each time to launch a Falcon Heavy, does this include fuel? If I where to purchase a Falcon Heavy launch, how much would it cost me to launch it, buying my ...
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What's up with Star Man's Roadster's suspension?
On Earth, a vehicle's weight compresses the suspension, and the wheel rims are generally designed to closely fit the contour of the tires with only a small gap between. Take away that weight, the ...
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Could the Starman/Roadster spacecraft have targeted a well defined heliocentric orbit if it had wanted to?
Does the FH upper stage have things like inertial guidance, star cameras, GPS/GNSS, and/or other helpful equipment that would have allowed it to do careful thrust vectoring during the 3rd and final ...
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What is the reliability of the Merlin engine?
I know that Merlin is extremely reliable, at least over 99%. I do know of one time when one failed, on Falcon 9's fourth launch. SpaceX had used hundreds, if not thousands, of them. I assume there is ...
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How to view the Feb 6, 2018 Falcon Heavy launch?
Will the Feb 6, 2018 SpaceX Falcon Heavy launch from KSC be visible in Boca Raton/ Deerfield Beach area?
Is there a good site for determining viewing ranges for launches?
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