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What is "propulsive passivation" and why will the SpaceX STP-2 mission do it?
The Teslarati article SpaceX’s Falcon Heavy flies a complex mission for the Air Force in launch video discusses the upcoming third Falcon Heavy mission STP-2 and quotes the caption on the linked ...
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What are the perihelion and aphelion distances of the Falcon Heavy second stage?
What are the perihelion and aphelion of the Falcon Heavy second stage containing the Tesla after yesterday's mission?
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No need for gravity assist with Falcon Heavy?
Elon Musk is quoted to have said, after the launch of Falcon Heavy, that «it can launch things direct to Pluto or beyond, no stop needed, don’t even need gravity assist or anything». Now, I am not an ...
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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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