SpaceX seems to just be calling it "LC-39A" with no distinguishing nomenclature between the two pads. But yes, normal nomenclature should indicate that this is technically LC-39D.
Interesting! A satellite slot dispenser!This would be useful for Starlink deployment scenarios!
Hi,
does anyone have any current info about RCS on the SuperHeavy booster 7? (Is it going to have any?)
For some reason I am wondering about these cowls/nozzles seen mid-way up, either side......
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Maybe just vents?
I remember Elon dropping a few hints/comments a while ago, but I can't find a darn thing with google now.
Many thanks,
Brian
Thanks! I shall go and recheck the Everyday Astronaut vid for clues and see if I can find the relevent testing vids.I think the latest on that is the Everyday Astronaut tour a couple of months back (Part 1 being the most relevant). IIRC, RCS is 100% tank vents of excess gas, so is the Ship. In recent testing there's been those two vents (probably another pair around the back, not sure now), and 4 near the grid fins, 90 degrees apart.
Ah! Yes, that's what I wanted to see.As far as the vents go, I guess best is shortly after the static fires, when they depress and open them all. Not sure all would be used as RCS though.
I agree. Let me have a think about the best way to do that.It would be practical if you could select a 'From' tank, being either the main-, reserve- or payload fuel tank. That would allow for a scenario where the Starship only has do dock once.