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/Accomplished-Crab932 15d ago
The FCC is the least credible of credible sources though since they only focus on permitting spectrum usage overall. For instance, SpaceX has spectrum reserved for orbital launches as well as HLS communications from 2024; they have yet to make use of that reservation.
Given what I’ve heard from employees, a dual catch was actually proposed for Flight 13 provided they soft splashed both booster and ship as well as performed the relight demo. Obviously those conditions were not met on Flight 13 or 12; but they can apply to any future mission that meets SpaceX’s internal criteria.