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Justan Ohlphart[_2_]

On 5/30/2020 4:26 PM, wrote:
On Sat, 30 May 2020 16:05:35 -0400, "Mr. Luddite"
wrote:

...was spectacular.

This "new" era of the USA's space program is
mind-boggling for those of us who remember
Alan Shepard's first suborbital flight
in "Freedom 7" 59 years ago.

Even more unique is that America's private
industry has taken over the role of designing
and building this next generation spacecraft.

Still blows my mind that they can land the
first stage back on a small, floating barge
to be re-used.

Congrats to SpaceX, NASA and to Elon Musk,
a true technical visionary.

Should also mention that there are at least
three other private companies developing
spacecraft and rockets for future use.

===

Absolutely right, a spectacular achievement and all concerned should
be very proud.

I'm looking forward to their next night launch since we've discovered
that we can see them from here, starting a minute or two after lift
off. We can easily see main engine cutoff and second stage ignition.

I saw the fire for about 2 seconds before it disappeared into the clouds
never to reappear. It's always a thrill to see even a glimpse of a launch.

--
Pity Fat Harry. His ability to produce rational thought on his own, no
longer exists, if it ever did at all.