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Elon Musk
@elonmusk · Jun 25, 2017
Closeup of the titanium grid fins. Not painted, as they glow red hot during a fast reentry.
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Dom Narducci
@dnathe4th · Jun 25, 2017
Is this the first closed loop version? I thought some of the early attempts ran out of hydraulic fluid due to it being open
Elon Musk
@elonmusk · Jun 25, 2017
We used to have a (lame) open loop hydraulic system, but that was upgraded to closed about 2 years ago
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Dave
@CrappyUsername · Jun 25, 2017
But does it have Bluetooth?
Elon Musk
@elonmusk · Jun 25, 2017
Not only that, it has all the wifis and 3G is coming soon
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🇨🇦Walter MacVane👀🇨🇦
@EcoHeliGuy · Jun 25, 2017
Was the hard landing due to improper preprogrammed parameters or needing a fourth engine to decelerate from higher velocity?
Elon Musk
@elonmusk · Jun 25, 2017
Rocket was suddenly slammed sideways right before landing. Heavy gust or something malfunctioned onboard. Reviewing telemetry.
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Thiago V Goncalves
@zerosixbravo · Jun 25, 2017
Also probably means the first stage can glide further
Elon Musk
@elonmusk · Jun 25, 2017
True, but that's a minor factor for rockets
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Elon Musk
@elonmusk · Jun 25, 2017
Replying to @ClovenLife
No, but shielding got fragged every flight. More control authority is for Falcon Heavy, but also enables Falcon 9 to land in heavier winds.
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Scott Manley
@DJSnM · Jun 25, 2017
Do the larger fins require more hydraulic fluid for the standard recovery profile?
Elon Musk
@elonmusk · Jun 25, 2017
They will, but the hydraulic system is closed loop, so no fluid lost. They do need more power & energy, but rocket has plenty of that.
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Thiago V Goncalves
@zerosixbravo · Jun 25, 2017
Are they heavier than the originals?
Elon Musk
@elonmusk · Jun 25, 2017
Slightly heavier than shielded aluminum, but more control authority and can be reused indefinitely with no touch ups
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Elon Musk
@elonmusk · Jun 25, 2017
Flying with larger & significantly upgraded hypersonic grid fins. Single piece cast & cut titanium. Can take reentry heat with no shielding.
SpaceX@SpaceX· Jun 24, 2017Falcon 9 and 10 @IridiumComm NEXT satellites are vertical on SLC-4E at Vandenberg Air Force Base in California.
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Sajo Jacob
@sajo · Jun 24, 2017
@elonmusk any plans to increase the battery size up from 100kwh (or even supporting an range upgrade in the future with the current 100D)?
Elon Musk
@elonmusk · Jun 24, 2017
Sticking to 100
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Elon Musk
@elonmusk · Jun 23, 2017
Replying to @Emerald0013
It's an aluminum honeycomb cartridge, so only a couple of hours to replace
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Elon Musk
@elonmusk · Jun 23, 2017
Rocket is extra toasty and hit the deck hard (used almost all of the emergency crush core), but otherwise good
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Elon Musk
@elonmusk · Jun 23, 2017
Falcon 9 will experience its highest ever reentry force and heat in today's launch. Good chance rocket booster doesn't make it back.
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Mayank jain
@shanghai_artist · Jun 23, 2017
Tony stark is real !!!!!
Elon Musk
@elonmusk · Jun 23, 2017
Technically, Ironyman
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Kennedy Space Center Visitor Complex
@ExploreSpaceKSC · Jun 23, 2017
Lucky for you @elonmusk it is on Earth. Consider this your personal invitation to take a test drive.
Elon Musk
@elonmusk · Jun 23, 2017
Thanks! Looks cool.
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Wayward Plane ✈️
@WaywardPlane · Jun 23, 2017
Bacon. Bacon is ALWAYS an easy choice.
Elon Musk
@elonmusk · Jun 23, 2017
Damn, I forgot bacon
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Elon Musk
@elonmusk · Jun 22, 2017
Do want irony on social media?
Elon Musk
@elonmusk · Jun 23, 2017
In life, there are no easy choices …
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Elon Musk
@elonmusk · Jun 22, 2017
Do want irony on social media?
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Elon Musk
@elonmusk · Jun 22, 2017
Must remember that irony and social media are not friends. Keep forgetting. Dammit.
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Elon Musk
@elonmusk · Jun 22, 2017
Replying to @partialobs
Radiation
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