Hey folks, will be in LA for work, and planned to swing by unannounced at SpaceX/Tesla Design Studio tomorrow afternoon. What should one expect to see if anything? Am I insane for expecting anything?
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So that's what that huge pipe is! When I was at the Hawthorne Supercharger last month, for only the second time, my wife and I noticed that huge pipe but did not realize what it was.The test track is built right alongside Jack Northrop ave across from SpaceX hq
Just a 1 mile straight track. Enough to allow them to test acceleration, deceleration, and pod retrieval in case of pod loss of power.So that's what that huge pipe is! When I was at the Hawthorne Supercharger last month, for only the second time, my wife and I noticed that huge pipe but did not realize what it was.
Is it a loop or a single straight piece of track?
Just a 1 mile straight track. Enough to allow them to test acceleration, deceleration, and pod retrieval in case of pod loss of power.
NASA can see the writing on the wall: SpaceX is going to be ready to go to Mars long before they are.You get a sense, talking to people, that NASA people has a very mixed view of SpaceX; they're supportive, but a little wary
As we crossed the street to get back to the car, we saw that a door was open. They were prepping for a night time transport operation. Never found out what exactly, but there was a lot of activity. One first stage was sitting inside with blue coverings on installed nozzles... So yeah, why am I not camping out there right now...
The stage you see below did not have nozzles. We could see three first stages from the sidewalk.
Yes thanks. Sure did have a blast!Wow these are some great pictures. Looks like you had a great day. I wasn't aware that the test track will be done so early, it is great to see that they are making progress. I am looking forward to the next launch at Sunday.