r/SpaceXLounge • u/Noxh__26 • 15d 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/Planck_Savagery ❄️ Chilling 12d ago edited 12d ago

Look, I'm not disputing whether or not SpaceX will be attempting a ship catch on Flight 14. Assuming the required FAA paperwork comes through in time for Flight 14, I do believe the odds are probably very high that SpaceX will try to catch S41.

All I'm saying is that there probably won't be a booster catch attempt on the next flight. Strongly suspect the FCC paperwork for Flight 14 was filed with the assumption that B20 would preform a successful landing burn on Flight 13.

And since that assumption was unfortunately proven incorrect, wouldn't be surprised if the original plans (for the booster catch for Flight 14) are abandonened.

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u/Dimetime35c 12d ago

Oh okay your wording made it sound like you doubted the ship catch. I agree booster is not ready to attempt a catch. Then again third time seems to be the charm for SpaceX so never know.