Space X's launch of a Tesla Sports Car into space

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02-06-2018, 02:55 PM

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Got to take the sport cap off to Elon Musk, I watched the launch and it was awesome.

I also think Musk is generating a lot of distractions ( last week it was flame throwers) from the problems with the Model 3

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02-06-2018, 03:09 PM

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Pretty damn cool

Its a trip to see the rockets come back in reverse and land, not used to seeing that.

And land at exactly the same time on pads next to each other. The whole launch was very impressive. I liked all the employees hooting and cheering at their Hawthorne, CA plant.

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02-07-2018, 03:50 AM

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The boosters landing was unreal. Unfortunately the third rocket malfunctioned and crashed into the water.

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02-07-2018, 04:35 AM

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How did I miss this launch?

All the media wants to cover is the damn Eagles winning the SB. Dilly dilly and WTF that means.

As said above, all very kool but I hope David Bowie is getting royaltie$.

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02-07-2018, 05:19 AM

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Every time I watch the dual landing I just shake my head knowing this is real and not some Hollywood film. Awesome to say the least.

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02-07-2018, 05:55 AM

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The boosters landing was unreal. Unfortunately the third rocket malfunctioned and crashed into the water.

Thanks for that info, Jim. They didn't even mention that on the nightly news. During the live feed the screen just went blank as the center section approached the barge.