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Why hasn’t SpaceX sent anything to Mars yet?
SpaceX has the rockets to send some payload to Mars. The Falcon heavy can carry up to 16.8 tons to Mars according to this answer: Why can Falcon Heavy bring 4.2 times as much mass to Mars than F9, but ...
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Will Roadster ever encounter Mars?
During it first closest approach to Mars, it was a mere 5 million miles away from the red planet. According to observer.com, it's ultimate fate will be to crash into the Earth or Venus. However, since ...
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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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Can we get to Mars today using current rockets/technology?
I was wondering if, using the rockets we have today (I'm guessing the most likely candidate is the Falcon Heavy), we could send at least 1 human to Mars. For arguments sake, let's ignore the fact it ...
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Why didn't they launch the Falcon Heavy to be injected into Mars orbit?
With SpaceX's mission of getting a human colony, why would they launch the roadster into the astroid belt and not actually attempt to inject it into mars orbit?
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Could SpaceX land on the moon today?
Now that SpaceX has a bunch of flown Block 4 Falcon 9 rockets laying around, could they theoretically do a mission to the Moon with landing even if it's just a rocket with no payload? Does it work out ...
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How close will the Tesla Roadster with Starman actually get to Mars?
I know the long term outlook is quite difficult to say, but how close will the Tesla Roadster actually get to Mars on it's first orbit around the Sun?
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How deep into space will the live feed from Starman remain active?
Assuming they keep it streaming for us to watch, at what distance will it no longer broadcast?
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How long will it take for Starman to get to Mars?
How long will it take for the Starman to get to Mars? I'm following the incredible launch of the Heavy Falcon and Starman, and would like to know. Thanks!
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Falcon Heavy path and propulsion to Mars
Has SpaceX provided any details on their specific plans for the trajectory of the Falcon Heavy payload propulsion on its trip out as far as Mars orbit? I'm wondering if they have made public whether ...
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How can Elon Musk's Tesla actually reach Mars orbit?
So the payload of the maiden Falcon Heavy flight will be... Elon Musks's Tesla
This is one part publicity stunt (it's going to be playing David Bowie's Space Oddity, if for nothing more than the ...
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How long would a Falcon Heavy last in orbit around Mars before degrading?
Elon Musk made another characteristic splash recently with his plan to launch a Falcon Heavy into orbit around Mars, with the bonus payload of his personal Tesla Roadster inside.
Of course, it's an ...
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Second powerful Falcon Heavy for Mars, most powerful Saturn V for Moon?
The Apollo spacecraft, launched by Saturn V, the most powerful rocket ever build, could only take 3 man to the Moon. But how can SpaceX's Falcon Heavy, second to Saturn, take seven crew to Mars on a ...
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