Author Topic: SpaceX BFS - Phase 1 - StarHopper - Photos and Updates (Read 3283004 times)

Chris Bergin · « **Reply #340 on:** 03/22/2019 08:23 pm »

Storage tanks are purging now.

Nomadd · « **Reply #341 on:** 03/22/2019 08:57 pm »

About 20ea 70-100 second long jet engine sounds, not too loud. Could they be doing preburner testing?

Answers only on the discussion thread.

Chris Bergin · « **Reply #342 on:** 03/22/2019 09:11 pm »

Looks like detanking. Still a good test day!

Space OurSoul · « **Reply #343 on:** 03/22/2019 09:12 pm »

I happened to catch a large out-flow apparently under the berm, and what looks like the methane flare burning directly behind the taller tanks.

Nomadd · « **Reply #344 on:** 03/22/2019 09:25 pm »

Burning methane and dumping oxygen.

bocachicagal · « **Reply #345 on:** 03/22/2019 11:50 pm »

I took these pics this morning but had trouble posting them.

(Everyone hogging the 4G - the webcasts were struggling too - Chris).

bocachicagal · « **Reply #346 on:** 03/22/2019 11:54 pm »

A pic of the launch site after the testing was over.

bocachicagal · « **Reply #347 on:** 03/23/2019 02:11 pm »

A new sign has been posted off hwy4 before you reach SpaceX control center area. I think we all knew this was coming.

gongora · « **Reply #348 on:** 03/23/2019 05:05 pm »

There is a drone thread now. Use it.
https://forum.nasaspaceflight.com/index.php?topic=47734.0

Dave G · « **Reply #349 on:** 03/24/2019 10:39 am »

Local news article from The Brownsville Herald, posted Saturday, March 23:
SpaceX cleared for more testing; FAA restricts air space for Boca Chica activity

Quote from: The Brownsville Herald

The airspace restrictions are scheduled to be in effect from 8 a.m. until 5 p.m. on Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday.

Cameron County Judge Eddie Treviño Jr. said yesterday afternoon he signed an order at SpaceX’s request extending the closures of a portion of State Highway 4 to Boca Chica Beach so SpaceX can continue testing.

Those closures will occur from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m., Treviño said.

The order states that Tuesday and Wednesday closures can be used if SpaceX doesn’t utilize the Monday closures.

Wargrim · « **Reply #350 on:** 03/24/2019 04:42 pm »

While RGV Aerial Photography currently can not fly until the legal situation is clear enough to be on the safe side, he posted some ground photos on Twitter. Starhopper and Orbital Prototype are both featured.

https://twitter.com/RGVaerialphotos/status/1109817981280882689

FutureSpaceTourist · « **Reply #351 on:** 03/24/2019 07:26 pm »

https://twitter.com/austinbarnard45/status/1109914018150600709

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Just another average day for the crews @SpaceX
Taken:3/24/19

bocachicagal · « **Reply #352 on:** 03/25/2019 12:31 am »

A pic from this evening. The SpaceX RV has left the launch site. I think that is a good sign.

Chris Bergin · « **Reply #353 on:** 03/25/2019 11:35 am »

https://twitter.com/SpacePadreIsle/status/1110156812689555456

As always. Note when venting is observed and we'll go from there per any potential of Raptor firing up for a few seconds.

FutureSpaceTourist · « **Reply #354 on:** 03/25/2019 11:41 am »

Additional livestream:

FutureSpaceTourist · « **Reply #355 on:** 03/25/2019 01:11 pm »

https://twitter.com/spacepadreisle/status/1110174303843246080

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Sheriff just advised road closure will begin at 9:30am. (UTC - 5) livestream will remain until road closure at which time we will move to a new location and set up an additional livestream on the http://SPadre.com YouTube Channel.

FutureSpaceTourist · « **Reply #356 on:** 03/25/2019 01:47 pm »

Alternative live stream - same webcam mounted high as last week but not bouncing around today!

RocketLover0119 · « **Reply #357 on:** 03/25/2019 02:55 pm »

Tim Dodd, the everyday astronaut will be going live soon:

Duncan Idaho · « **Reply #358 on:** 03/25/2019 04:52 pm »

Spadre livecam Nr.2
A little bit shaky due to the Wind.

EDIT:
at the moment no more LIVE!

FutureSpaceTourist · « **Reply #359 on:** 03/25/2019 05:42 pm »

https://twitter.com/nextspaceflight/status/1110248148012814337

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.@Erdayastronaut reporting that the SpaceX fire truck has departed the pad. Looks like fueling may be imminent. #StarHopper #SpaceX