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  1. 02-06-2018, 05:36 PM #1
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    Default SpaceX Falcon Heavy Launch and landing

    If you have not seen the launch of the SpaceX Heavy Falcon and the landing of two of the boosters simultaneously, check the videos here:

    https://twitter.com/search?f=videos&...falcon%20heavy

    Amazing the technology involved in this undertaking.
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    And they even put the Tesla Roadster into space!
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    Watched it live. Impressive!

    But.... where is the center core? The mystery remains.
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    Quote Originally Posted by asp125 View Post
    Watched it live. Impressive!

    But.... where is the center core? The mystery remains.
    From what I just read it apparently ran out of propellant and hit the water at about 300 mph about 100 meters from the ship. Shrapnel landed on the ship and if the cameras on board didn't get clobbered there should be some great video from them.

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    Quote Originally Posted by Bob Denman View Post
    And they even put the Tesla Roadster into space!
    I cant wait to see what the aliens think when they find the Roadster. Comes with a name plate that states "made on Earth by humans."
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    I know what they'll be thinking:



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    the tesla in space reminds me of that scene in 'heavy metal' the movie
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    How about this one from "Voyager"?

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    How many miles will that roadster travel on one battery charge???
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    Quote Originally Posted by Machinegunner View Post
    How many miles will that roadster travel on one battery charge???
    3.22 light years
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    Using solar power to re-charge it should be a breeze!
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    https://m.wimp.com/amateur-video-of-...ster-landings/
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    Saw this picture in a blog I follow. Interesting perspective.

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    Quote Originally Posted by MisterP View Post
    Saw this picture in a blog I follow. Interesting perspective.

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    Quote Originally Posted by Bob Denman View Post
    I know what they'll be thinking:



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