Falcon Heavy launch 1130 our time today

[BigRedRage]

https://www.nbcnews.com/mach/scienc...eavy-rocket-make-its-maiden-flight-ncna845096


http://www.spacex.com/webcast

For its maiden launch, the Falcon Heavy will be carrying a special payload from Musk’s electric car company: a red Tesla Roadster. Initially, Musk said he intended to put the car into orbit around Mars, but the current plan is to send the car into an elliptical orbit around the sun.

That doesn't mean the tesla is leaving the rocket and will just be floating around in space, does it?

 

[Brian in Mesa]

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[Kel Varnsen]

https://www.nbcnews.com/mach/scienc...eavy-rocket-make-its-maiden-flight-ncna845096


http://www.spacex.com/webcast



That doesn't mean the tesla is leaving the rocket and will just be floating around in space, does it?

From what I’ve read, it’s not really clear, but I don’t think it does.

I hope someone makes a fuel efficiency projection for this car over the next few thousand years. [emoji38]

 

[BigRedRage]

From what I’ve read, it’s not really clear, but I don’t think it does.

I hope someone makes a fuel efficiency projection for this car over the next few thousand years. [emoji38]

I'm assuming the rocket is in orbit and the car is inside the rocket.

 

[Kel Varnsen]

I'm assuming the rocket is in orbit and the car is inside the rocket.

I think so, but who knows what Musk is up to. Lol.

This is gonna be cool. That rocket is a monster!

 

[BigRedRage]

I wish it wasn't on youtube, ill have to just watch it later when im home.

 

[BillsCarnage]

This is gonna be cool. That rocket is a monster!

Uh yeah, by a long shot.

Think about this the next time you're on a loaded Southwest flight.

With the ability to lift into orbit nearly 64 metric tons (141,000 lb)---a mass greater than a 737 jetliner loaded with passengers, crew, luggage and fuel--Falcon Heavy can lift more than twice the payload of the next closest operational vehicle, the Delta IV Heavy, at one-third the cost.

 

[Kel Varnsen]

Uh yeah, by a long shot.

Think about this the next time you're on a loaded Southwest flight.

[emoji50]

 

[Kel Varnsen]

I can’t wait to see the engines land.

 

[MadCardDisease]

Looks like closer to 1pm Arizona time

 

[BillsCarnage]

Looks like closer to 1pm Arizona time

Yeah the upper atmosphere winds are higher than expected.

 

[MadCardDisease]

That doesn't mean the tesla is leaving the rocket and will just be floating around in space, does it?

Watch the video:

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It shows how it is supposed to work if everything goes to plan. The Tesla will be flying around the sun in orbit.

Looks like 1:45pm Arizona time is the current launch time.

 

[puckhead]

Godspeed, Falcon!

 

[puckhead]

The stream has begun.

 

[puckhead]

I love the sports arena atmosphere.

 

[Kel Varnsen]

I love the sports arena atmosphere.

This is exciting!

 

[puckhead]

T- 15:00!!!!

 

[Kel Varnsen]

Watch the video:

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It shows how it is supposed to work if everything goes to plan. The Tesla will be flying around the sun in orbit.

Looks like 1:45pm Arizona time is the current launch time.

This is hilarious in an awesome way.

 

[Kel Varnsen]

The car’s gonna go 40,000 kph. That’s like Chris Sanders on the 101.

 

[puckhead]

The car’s gonna go 40,000 kph. That’s like Chris Sanders on the 101.

Zing!

 

[puckhead]

The video production is fantastic!

 

[BigRedRage]

man I wish youtube wasn't blocked at work

 

[Kel Varnsen]

The video production is fantastic!

This is amazing!

I love hearing the employees cheer. They should be so proud!

 

[Kel Varnsen]

man I wish youtube wasn't blocked at work

Oh, man. You’d love this.

 

[puckhead]

The boosters are on their way back!