Launch News SpaceX Falcon 9 v1.2 with JCSAT-14 NET 5 May 2016

[BrianJ]

After taking a look back at the 1st stage landings from CRS-8 and OG-2 missions (both about 30s burn), this mission's burn was less than half that. So, I guess it was three engines(at least in part). Have to try it in Orbiter to get my head around how that works. Apologies to Mr.Musk for doubting the precision of his tweets.

 

[Thunder Chicken]

I so want to see a picture of a hangar full of used Falcon 9 stages in all their burned-in glory.

Wish granted!

https://www.instagram.com/p/BFcFBzgF8WY/?hl=en

 

[Kyle]

I really don't see how they're going to fly this particular stage again. Engine section looks completely ruined.

 

[Urwumpe]

I really don't see how they're going to fly this particular stage again. Engine section looks completely ruined.

Just a bit of WD40... and duct tape.... lots of it....

 

[Artlav]

Engine section looks completely ruined.

Hm? Looks disassembled to me.

 

[DaveS]

The JCSAT-14 stage is the one in the middle. The one to left is the CRS-8 stage while the one the right is the OG-2 stage. They removed and sent the OG-2 M1Ds back to McGregor that's why they're missing on the OG-2 stage.

 

[Kyle]

Hm? Looks disassembled to me.

Yea, that's the OG2 core. I'm talking about JCSAT-14's core. Look at how extensive the burning is around the engines. Maybe it's repairable, but it'll definitely cost $$$.

(photo from NSF)

 

[DaveS]

Yea, that's the OG2 core. I'm talking about JCSAT-14's core. Look at how extensive the burning is around the engines. Maybe it's repairable, but it'll definitely cost $$$.

(photo from NSF)

That's normal charring. SpaceX has coated the base with an ablative. Sure, they have to replace the ablative but I'm sure that they have taken this in account.

 

[n122vu]

I really don't see how they're going to fly this particular stage again. Engine section looks completely ruined.

It appears you're right, relegated to ground testing.

 

[RGClark]

Seemed to be also more than usual residual flames after landing in this case too.

Bob Clark

 

[ADSWNJ]

It's still amazing that they get the option to forensically disassemble a booster that launched a GTO payload. I assume they will learn new things to make the process more robust and safer for future missions. Go SpaceX!

 

[Thunder Chicken]

Yea, that's the OG2 core. I'm talking about JCSAT-14's core. Look at how extensive the burning is around the engines. Maybe it's repairable, but it'll definitely cost $$$.

(photo from NSF)

I'm not sure we're seeing the same photo. It looks to be in good shape to me considering the roasting it has seen. I may be too hardened to this stuff as I used to work in combustion and I have seen some really crazy burned up stuff (e.g. steel beams turned to roasted taffy) This does not strike me as "crazy burned up stuff".

I'm sure they'll dissect it and find some things that need beefing up, but overall doesn't look bad at all to me.

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Here is video of it on the trailer. That's what a rocket should look like. :thumbup:

 

[Andy44]

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