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Does anyone know what that pulsing visible in the mylar of the second stage was? I've watched several SpaceX launches, and never noticed such a long-period (ab
by Baeocystin 7y ago
Does anyone know what that pulsing visible in the mylar of the second stage was? I've watched several SpaceX launches, and never noticed such a long-period (about a second) repeating 'thump' before.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?time_continue=504&v=riBaVeDTEWI#t=17m2s https://www.youtube.com/watch?time_continue=504&v=riBaVeDTEW... is when you can first see it. It's visible in the top view looking at the satellites as well.
- rblatz 7y agoI noticed that too! I texted a friend that works at SpaceX asking why does it look like the second stage has a heartbeat. I don’t have an answer but I’ll post back if I get one.
- soulofmischief 7y agoAt 18:00 it looks like a membrane inside the satellite stack is also pulsing?