Weekly Space Report: Test Flight 12 Dates!

Highlights:

  • Further discussion of SpaceX’s documentary release

  • Pad 2 Ship Quick Disconnect testing

  • Pad 1 old Propellant Tank removals

  • Not sure if more static fires are required.

  • FAA notices indicate next launch window is May 12 to May 18

  • New test article spotted at Massey’s–no comment from SpaceX.

  • Booster 18 Massey’s failure explained.

  • Booster Static Fire engine damage discussion

  • Falcon Heavy: ViaSat-3 w/ double return to land

  • Falcon 9: Starlink 17-16, Starlink 17-36, Starlink 10-38

  • ULA Atlas-5: Amazon Leo LA-06

  • Arianne 6: Amazon Leo LE-02

  • Blue Moon Mark 1 Lunar Lander Modal Testing passed

  • New Glenn 2nd stage investigation still ongoing

  • NASA JPL Lithium Ion electric thruster tested to 120kW

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