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What is the reason they cut the stream for events like this? Just so they can shift focus by writing a press release saying how they could salvage the most impo
by polack 11y ago
What is the reason they cut the stream for events like this? Just so they can shift focus by writing a press release saying how they could salvage the most important stuff before the video hits the news?
- atroyn 11y agoThey didn't cut the stream, the satellite link to the drone ship failed - SpaceX wasn't getting telemetry either.
- polack 11y agoOK, thanks for the clarification. Guess that could indicate something worse took place after the leg breaking then :(
- ncallaway 11y agoIt could indicate that, but the satellite connection that far out at sea is pretty flaky. A standard landing — with engine exhaust could also have cut the feed. Hell, even the pitching of the ocean could be enough to break the satellite connection. I think we'll have to wait and see to know more.
- mcpherrinm 11y agoThe video feed from the drone ship is via satellite. You need a gyro system to keep the dish pointed at your satellite. These systems often can't keep up in rough seas.