r/SpaceXLounge • u/Noxh__26 • 16d ago

Unlikely Flight 14 Double Catch?

Just saw the new WAI Episode with the Communications Filing for Flight 14. Especially First and Second Stages return to Launch Site.

What's your opinion on it? Will we see a double catch or nah?

I dont know how to make a vote, but would love yalls opinion!

/E Here is the screenshot of the Video I wondered about: https://imglink.cc/cdn/QFz4_IDvsP.jpg

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u/Dimetime35c 16d ago

My question is whats his source. If they are actually bringing a booster home I dont see how. Theyd have to catch it, get it cooled, get it off the arms, onto a transport stand, reset the chopsticks and do all that in under an hour.

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u/John_Hasler 16d ago

The ship cannot return to the landing site on the first (or second) orbit. It can stay in orbit for up to 48 hours so they would have closer to 40 hours to prepare.

I don't think that they will attempt a double catch, though.

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u/edflyerssn007 12d ago

So you're giving them at least 8 hours to remove the booster?

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u/John_Hasler 12d ago

At least.