Live! Falcon Heavy, world's most powerful rocket, maiden flight

[nuffsaid]

Moreover, this kind of fun launch is far more likely to interest and excite the imaginations of future young scientists than launching a lump of concrete into space.

As mentioned before, I think it belittles it, shown by the Guardian putting more emphasis on the car in space, and questioning it, than the success of the launch and re-entry which is what should be the lasting impression. Their front page today had a big pic of the car with the headline 'Space Oddity' and then a smaller headline explaining the success of the rocket itself - shame. If it wasn't for the car the article would have centred on the huge success and achievement of Musk, and those involved, instead it had a sly dig at Musk and the pic would have been of the 2 rockets landing, which was awesome. That might be rubbish journalism, but there was no need to give them ammunition in the first place.

 

[Lord Camomile]

If it wasn't for the car the article would have centred on the huge success and achievement of Musk, and those involved

I do get why it's frustrating, but again my point would be if it wasn't for the car the article probably wouldn't have been on the front page at all.

 

[editor]

As mentioned before, I think it belittles it...

Thanks for your opinion. Perhaps you might wonder why it's out of step with hundreds of years of successful product launches that have also harnessed publicity, gimmicks, showbiz and glitz?

 

[gosub]

I do get why it's frustrating, but again my point would be if it wasn't for the car the article probably wouldn't have been on the front page at all.

Its not like it was the first time he's got launch and land to work.
Have got a much clearer idea of how large a payload this commercial operator can put into space

 

[Crispy]

Another important thing proved by this test is that they can design and test a large and complex rocket almost entirely on the computer and have it work first time. Bodes well for BFR.

 

[a_chap]

The best amateur footage I've seen so far:

 

[Spymaster]

The best amateur footage I've seen so far:

I find it impossible to watch that without a massive grin on my face.

 

[editor]

I know we're only in February, but I'm not sure if 2018 will be able to surpass that video of those two rocket stages landing together.

 

[RainbowTown]

I know we're only in February, but I'm not sure if 2018 will be able to surpass that video of those two rocket stages landing together.

It was like something out of Thunderbirds .

 

[8ball]

Thanks for your opinion. Perhaps you might wonder why it's out of step with hundreds of years of successful product launches that have also harnessed publicity, gimmicks, showbiz and glitz?

I think you’ve answered the question perfectly. There’s nothing out of step about it in terms of hyped glitzy product launches. I think nuffsaid would agree.

 

[Baronage-Phase]

It was like something out of Thunderbirds .

Yep. I thought that too...only I didn't have the guts to post it...

 

[Mumbles274]

Epic x 2million

Here's my take on the car bit/space stuff is a waste thing

People moan that space exploration takes place when there is still poverty but poverty happens because humans don't as a collective work for everyone, they are selfish and make boarders, countries, create wealth and base it on the lottery of where you are born and who you are born too and the luck that goes with that. We don't chose to end poverty, or end wars because it isn't cost effective to the person with money and we follow the money

Science isn't like that. Science is for everyone. It is for all people to use, to know and shows that the way humans exist is broken, we should all be glad for science. It is accessible to everyone, from the rocket scientists to the school children. Space science has broken barriers between nations that on earth still 'fight' and one day science will guide humans much more closely. Thats what rockets do, they give hope, hope that humankind will become just that.. Kind. These rockets will take satelites into orbit that show factors in climate change, land use, all sorts of things for the global good, for cheaper, meaning more science gets done. Quid pro quo

As for the car, its a device, maybe just a device to raise science's profile and you reach more people, make it fun. People that love space science and all that are in awe of a double booster rocket landing... Some people think less of it because... er...car!?!?

I know what im focusing on

 

[8ball]

(Just watching it now.. not sure if it’s the same broadcast everyone else watched - guy from SpaceX is explaining stuff)

 

[gosub]

I know we're only in February, but I'm not sure if 2018 will be able to surpass that video of those two rocket stages landing together.

The Trump headshot?

 

[Magnus McGinty]

The NHS is strapped for cash
But whitey’s on the moon

 

[Baronage-Phase]

I think the view of the earth and the view of space as seen from the car is fantastic.
The image is completely surreal....and whimsical and fascinating because it's not over the top science with a capital S. It's science as fun.
And that will appeal to everyone and hopefully spark the imaginations of children to investigate science for themselves.

I was a bit sceptical at first but having watched the footage numerous times....it's pretty fantastic.

 

[8ball]

The Trump headshot?

<3 lights come on in the Pentagon...>

 

[gosub]

The NHS is strapped for cash
But whitey’s on the moon

?? You think Musk isn't paying his fair share of UK tax? US tax point of view he's just shown up massive government inefficency

 

[gosub]

<3 lights come on in the Pentagon...>

Pretty sure they were already working on it :-p

 

[beesonthewhatnow]

 

[8ball]

Wow - they really cut it tight loading the fuel...

 

[8ball]

Pretty sure they were already working on it :-p

One of them was the “potential cost saving” light.

 

[a_chap]

Wow - they really cut it tight loading the fuel oxidiser...

Fixed that for you.

 

[8ball]

Fixed that for you.

Fair enough, I was kind of simplifying. 30 secs to go...

 

[beesonthewhatnow]

Put on some headphones and turn them up as loud as they will possibly go.

 

[8ball]

Whoah - that was the coolest thing I’ve seen in a while.

 

[spitfire]

Put on some headphones and turn them up as loud as they will possibly go.

Will play that on the front room system tomorrow, sub ON.

If I did it now there would be......repercussions.

 

[T & P]

I know we're only in February, but I'm not sure if 2018 will be able to surpass that video of those two rocket stages landing together.

If there is another launch this year we could see all three modules landing successfully. But I don’t think that’d top it for me tbh. The feeling of watching the boosters landing last night truly was one of raw awe and amazement.

 

[8ball]

Some livid folks on the Flat Earth forums at the moment...

 

[8ball]

Anyone know whether there’s any centre core footage, or whether there’s likely to be?