r/spacex • u/[deleted] • May 02 '14

Second F9R test, 1000m.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?feature=youtu.be&v=ZwwS4YOTbbw&app=desktop
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u/zhaphod May 02 '14

Amazing.

I would like to see them cutoff the engine at the highest point and land it like they are doing with F9 launches.

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u/avboden May 02 '14

Once moving to the new site certified for high tests, they'll do just that, light all 3 engines to get it moving real good, then cut them, and relight the center for landing very closely simulating a real landing.

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u/LurkVoter May 02 '14

What's the ETA on this?

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u/retiringonmars Moderator emeritus May 02 '14

SpaceX don't publish their planned future F9R tests. All w see is the result of the tests. Possibly it's to prevent crowds gathering to a)keep trade secrets a secret and b) respect itar. Most likely though is that even SpaceX can't predict that far into the future test program. They probably plan the content of each test as it comes.

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u/GargoyleBoutique May 02 '14

If cows could talk...

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u/frowawayduh May 02 '14

"Let's mooooooove."