Astronomy / Space Starhopper's 150 meters hover test in 10 minutes!
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Seems like something had failed during first test, unfortunately I've missed it 
Yeah, they've stopped the test in T+0.8s
The engine was JUST about to be ignited.
They are leaving the possibility for another try, later (in a couple hours, though, so too bad for us Europeans who need to sleep)
Oh well. This is what tests and test vehicles are for. Definitely better than destroying everything within 500 meters and shattering all windows.
The engine was JUST about to be ignited.
They are leaving the possibility for another try, later (in a couple hours, though, so too bad for us Europeans who need to sleep)
Oh well. This is what tests and test vehicles are for. Definitely better than destroying everything within 500 meters and shattering all windows.
Seems like there will be another test...in like 6 hours. Definitely not staying up for that. Actually good for you Europeans, it'll be late morning while I'd have to be up at 4 in the morning or something Unless I misunderstood the time.
Unless I misunderstood the time.Honestly, now after rewatching the attempt, I don't think they are going to re-try today.Seems like there will be another test...in like 6 hours. Definitely not staying up for that. Actually good for you Europeans, it'll be late morning while I'd have to be up at 4 in the morning or something
It very much seemed like an engine problem and as the Raptor is the main thing they are testing, I think they're going to want to take their time with it.
From the way it shook and twitched just before the ignition (and the subsequent abort) it could either be gimballing problem (in which case it could take days to investigate) or a fuel delivery problem, which means probably turbo pumps as this is their first closed cycle engine and it could have fuel mixing bugs.
In either case it looked serious. And after the Dragon, they're probably going to want to avoid another spectacular fireball.
But yeah, I'm going to bed, now, so maybe they're gonna suprise me, tomorrow.
Happy not to have lost my time watching this show.
Yeah, it's like watching liquid oxygen evaporate.Happy not to have lost my time watching this show.
So, no news on possible test today seems like.
There is. They are targeting 4pm central (9pm UTC) as another possible try.
Next attempt in about an hour.
Everyday Astronaut Tim is streaming from the site here:
Source: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=m0MTtqzzf-U
Or maybe there will be an official stream as well.
Everyday Astronaut Tim is streaming from the site here:
Or maybe there will be an official stream as well.
Oh for goodness' sake. Right when I have to leave the house...it's in about an hour Oh well.
Oh well.WATER TOWERS CAN FLYYYY!
Well, that was quite a sight. It was like watching UFO prop from 1950s movie actually flying.