[QUOTE=masser;501042]So, in some sense, we're "just" doing something we've already done before, but with updated instrumentation, tools and controls.[/QUOTE]Set the controls for the heart of the Sun.

[QUOTE=xilman;501051]Set the controls for the heart of the Sun.[/QUOTE]

Careful with that axe, Eugene.

[QUOTE=masser;501062]Careful with that axe, Eugene.[/QUOTE]
Aaaarrrgh!

SpaceX are about to launch. [URL="https://www.spacex.com/webcast"]Live streaming for anyone who cares[/URL]....

[QUOTE=chalsall;501591]SpaceX are about to launch. [URL="https://www.spacex.com/webcast"]Live streaming for anyone who cares[/URL]....[/QUOTE]

When I grow up I want to be Musk....

[QUOTE=chalsall;501591]SpaceX are about to launch. [URL="https://www.spacex.com/webcast"]Live streaming for anyone who cares[/URL]....[/QUOTE]

I watched the stream on my mobile while on the road (I was not the driver.)

SpaceX really seems to have a winning strategy, and a pretty regular commercial launch schedule. Almost 3 tons of "stuff" into orbit, on a reusable vehicle ain't shabby, either.

[QUOTE=kladner;501704]SpaceX really seems to have a winning strategy, and a pretty regular commercial launch schedule. Almost 3 tons of "stuff" into orbit, on a reusable vehicle ain't shabby, either.[/QUOTE]Should have another launch on Wednesday (#20). The last one was the 3rd launch of the same booster. 2019 they plan to do a 24-48 turn around on a first stage.

[QUOTE=Uncwilly;501706]Should have another launch on Wednesday (#20). The last one was the [U]3rd launch of the same booster[/U]. 2019 they plan to do a [U]24-48 turn around on a first stage[/U].[/QUOTE]
:shock:

[QUOTE=kladner;501721]:shock:[/QUOTE]

?

[QUOTE=axn;501724]?[/QUOTE]
The two items emphasized show progress on multiple fronts. Upping the reuse numbers, with speedy turn-arounds bespeak a practiced, smooth running system.