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SpaceX plans ocean platform landing

Discussion in 'SpaceX' started by Grendal, Oct 28, 2014.

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  1. jeff_adams

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    Maybe SpaceX avoids having to deal with Blue Origin patent issues by moving so quickly to land?
     
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    Fine-tuning Falcon 9 landing focuses on throttle valve response | NASASpaceFlight.com

    A detailed breakdown of the landing attempt.

    There might be an attempt to land the booster on land for the Jason 3 launch out of Vandenberg. It seems they will use the ASDS for the CRS-7 attempt.

    Other things of note: The first booster recovered will be taken to Spaceport America here in New Mexico to thoroughly test how much abuse it can take. The second recovery will likely be reused and used to launch something to LEO. The current timetable is late 2016 for that. That is assuming they are successful in two recoveries this year.
     

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