News Changes to the SpaceX BFR rocket.

[steph]

It keeps venting something

 

[Urwumpe]

It keeps venting something

Venting now is OK, that has to be expected. If it vents through newly forming vents, thats a concern.

 

[GLS]

It keeps venting something

Should have lots of prop left, as it didn't carry any payload.

 

[Urwumpe]

Nice BBQ roll, but the music is a crime against humanity.

 

[diogom]

Sounds like the internal prop transfer is complete.

And payload bay door closing.

 

[GLS]

Looks like a jammed PLB door...

 

[GLS]

Looks like a jammed PLB door...

It jerked a bit now...

 

[GLS]

Passing 200Km...

 

[GLS]

https://twitter.com/x/status/1768270310199935299

https://twitter.com/x/status/1768274097836896411

 

[GLS]

No engine relight...

 

[GLS]

Live video is back 130Km... still lots of maneuvering....

 

[GLS]

120Km, looks like it lost control...

 

[GLS]

Flaps moving, but still rolling fast

 

[Urwumpe]

Too much roll. That looks bad.

 

[GLS]

Plasma visible

 

[GLS]

I never cheered when I lost control during reentry....

 

[GLS]

Should break up any minute now...

 

[Urwumpe]

I never cheered when I lost control during reentry....

Thats why we are not permitted to work at SpaceX.

But the flaps do a great job.

 

[GLS]

LOS: 25707Km/h 65Km

 

[GLS]

The plasma really was cool