tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4901205574058136834.post6667874802766163071..comments2024-03-26T20:17:30.126-07:00Comments on Every Blade of Grass: SpaceX Loses One On The Paddrjimhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05647484115197408897noreply@blogger.comBlogger8125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4901205574058136834.post-82185078176817165622016-09-02T18:17:26.660-07:002016-09-02T18:17:26.660-07:00Current "rumors" are that it was caused ...Current "rumors" are that it was caused by a failure of the "intertank" structure in the upper stage. <br /><br />This is a bulkhead that separates the LOX from the fuel in the upper stage.<br /><br />Still no clue on the source of ignition, but with that much metal moving around, and the electrical connections being disrupted, the chances of a spark some where are high.<br /><br />When the bulkhead ruptures, the fuel and LOX will mix, and ANY small source of ignition will set it off...drjimhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05647484115197408897noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4901205574058136834.post-7263218877225547852016-09-02T17:35:44.719-07:002016-09-02T17:35:44.719-07:00FTS should NOT have been active.FTS should NOT have been active.Old NFOhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16404197287935017147noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4901205574058136834.post-21727280047993407472016-09-02T15:52:39.345-07:002016-09-02T15:52:39.345-07:00No, that would have looked entirely different. Thi...No, that would have looked entirely different. This was more of "point" initial explosion rather than something large like an engine firing.<br /><br />There's some speculation that the Flight Termination System may have inadvertently activated.drjimhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05647484115197408897noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4901205574058136834.post-83868586007179422016-09-02T15:51:08.694-07:002016-09-02T15:51:08.694-07:00Initial reports are it started at or near where th...Initial reports are it started at or near where the upper stage LOX vent is locateddrjimhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05647484115197408897noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4901205574058136834.post-22821531922956787632016-09-02T09:04:52.650-07:002016-09-02T09:04:52.650-07:00Looked like the final stage inadvertently fired......Looked like the final stage inadvertently fired...Old NFOhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16404197287935017147noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4901205574058136834.post-62551002203969244842016-09-02T06:35:46.134-07:002016-09-02T06:35:46.134-07:00Appears the fire started on one of the upper stage...Appears the fire started on one of the upper stages first.Well Seasoned Foolhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16670165728759453075noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4901205574058136834.post-28148165176112058842016-09-01T14:30:55.350-07:002016-09-01T14:30:55.350-07:00Yeah, and since this was a "Full Up" sta...Yeah, and since this was a "Full Up" static test firing of the engines, the payload (AMOS-6 satellite) was onboard.<br /><br />The insurance company is going to have to pay the full amount, which is generally in the $300~$400 million range.drjimhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05647484115197408897noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4901205574058136834.post-3231834326876246652016-09-01T14:24:30.665-07:002016-09-01T14:24:30.665-07:00Ouch. That's gonna leave a mark on the budget....Ouch. That's gonna leave a mark on the budget...Rev. Paulhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04588179227576383679noreply@blogger.com