Elon Musk

Elon Musk @elonmusk

@BenjaminCoop3 Getting closer to fairing recovery and reuse. Had some problems with the steerable parachute. Should… https://t.co/6YmUejl5Q4 — PolitiTweet.org

Elon Musk @elonmusk

New titanium grid fins worked even better than expected. Should be capable of an indefinite number of flights with no service. — PolitiTweet.org

Elon Musk @elonmusk

@mjmdavis Still humans — PolitiTweet.org

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@TheCocoaNaut Significantly improves control force — PolitiTweet.org

Elon Musk @elonmusk

Launch at 1:25 delivering 10 satellites for Iridium. Droneship repositioned due to extreme weather. Will be tight. https://t.co/6ZcSG29B74 — PolitiTweet.org

Elon Musk @elonmusk

Closeup of the titanium grid fins. Not painted, as they glow red hot during a fast reentry. https://t.co/Ltrq1Prg2m — PolitiTweet.org

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@dnathe4th @DJSnM We used to have a (lame) open loop hydraulic system, but that was upgraded to closed about 2 years ago — PolitiTweet.org

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@CrappyUsername Not only that, it has all the wifis and 3G is coming soon — PolitiTweet.org

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@EcoHeliGuy Rocket was suddenly slammed sideways right before landing. Heavy gust or something malfunctioned onboard. Reviewing telemetry. — PolitiTweet.org

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@zerosixbravo @john_gilleran True, but that's a minor factor for rockets — PolitiTweet.org

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@ClovenLife No, but shielding got fragged every flight. More control authority is for Falcon Heavy, but also enable… https://t.co/mWpvc3JVXK — PolitiTweet.org

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@DJSnM They will, but the hydraulic system is closed loop, so no fluid lost. They do need more power & energy, but… https://t.co/sA14IPO1MQ — PolitiTweet.org

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@zerosixbravo Slightly heavier than shielded aluminum, but more control authority and can be reused indefinitely with no touch ups — PolitiTweet.org

Elon Musk @elonmusk

Flying with larger & significantly upgraded hypersonic grid fins. Single piece cast & cut titanium. Can take reentr… https://t.co/LBeh06LzHY — PolitiTweet.org

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@sajo Sticking to 100 — PolitiTweet.org

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@Emerald0013 It's an aluminum honeycomb cartridge, so only a couple of hours to replace — PolitiTweet.org

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Rocket is extra toasty and hit the deck hard (used almost all of the emergency crush core), but otherwise good — PolitiTweet.org

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RT @SpaceX: Webcast of Falcon 9 launch is now live → https://t.co/gtC39uBC7z — PolitiTweet.org

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Falcon 9 will experience its highest ever reentry force and heat in today's launch. Good chance rocket booster doesn't make it back. — PolitiTweet.org

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@shanghai_artist Technically, Ironyman — PolitiTweet.org

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@ExploreSpaceKSC Thanks! Looks cool. — PolitiTweet.org

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RT @SpaceX: Falcon 9 and BulgariaSat-1 vertical on Pad 39A. Today’s two-hour launch window opens at 2:10 p.m. EDT, 18:10 UTC. https://t.co/… — PolitiTweet.org

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@WaywardPlane Damn, I forgot bacon — PolitiTweet.org

Elon Musk @elonmusk

RT @justAfanDavid: @elonmusk like the quote says: “We are our choices.” ― Jean-Paul Sartre — PolitiTweet.org

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In life, there are no easy choices … — PolitiTweet.org

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Do want irony on social media? — PolitiTweet.org

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Must remember that irony and social media are not friends. Keep forgetting. Dammit. — PolitiTweet.org

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@partialobs @SpaceX Radiation — PolitiTweet.org

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@DPazdan Groan — PolitiTweet.org

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@hayskeys7 But RWD with electric is really good in snow (assuming all weather or winter tires), as traction control is far more precise — PolitiTweet.org