Earlier quoted context omitted.
It's been up and down several times over the past few weeks. It only takes a couple hours to move it in or out. The fact that Falcon 9/Heavy only support horizontal integration is a bot of an issue for some payloads (particularly those with people, or big optics). SpaceX will be adding vertical integration (the ability to mount the payload after the rocket is vertical) to its pad at LC-39A.
Are they? I was under the impression that crew can be loaded via the Crew Access Arm with the rocket vertical, but Dragon would still be integrated horizontally.
SpaceX’s Falcon Heavy launch is reportedly set for February 6th
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#22Earlier quoted context omitted.
Are they? I was under the impression that crew can be loaded via the Crew Access Arm with the rocket vertical, but Dragon would still be integrated horizontally.
Dragon likely will be integrated horizontally but some national security payloads need vertical integration.
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#23Earlier quoted context omitted.
Dragon likely will be integrated horizontally but some national security payloads need vertical integration.
Why do some national security payloads need vertical integration?
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#24On HN, there's no harm in simply waiting until a thing happens.
https://hn.algolia.com/?query=%22announcement%20of%20an%20an...
Re: SpaceX’s Falcon Heavy launch is reportedly set for February 6th
#25I sure wish I could see this one in person. Maybe one of the later Falcon Heavy flights once the hype has made the tickets more accessible and affordable. Heck, last year I was able to get to see a Falcon 9 launch for no additional cost beyond admission, so maybe it won't even be that long.