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Is the relationship between the FAA and space companies really as hostile as people allude to?

yabones 3y ago
I can't speak on the relationship between FAA & Spacex, but I can't imagine it's great considering the public statements that have been made (ie. Twitter). But, FAA takes safety incredibly seriously. Range safety is top priority, and a malfunction of flight termination gear would be a showstopper. If there is indeed a serious design problem with their FTS it would ground the vehicle for a lot longer than the 1-2 months they're claiming for next test flight.
- krisoft 3y ago
  > it would ground the vehicle for a lot longer This is what Elon is quoted to be saying. [1] "The longest item on that [requirements to next launch] is probably requalification of the flight termination system" > the 1-2 months they're claiming for next test flight Do you have a source for that claim? 1: https://tlpnetwork.com/news/2023/04/starship-ift-postlaunch-update https://tlpnetwork.com/news/2023/04/starship-ift-postlaunch-...
  - s1artibartfast 3y ago
    Elon sated 2 months the day of the launch and again in the interview discussed in this thread. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mmIqSPux3FY https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mmIqSPux3FY
    - krisoft 3y ago
      Thank you for your response! (And you have such an excellent user name!) I don't want to sound like a stickler but I'm not hearing him claim 1-2 months for the next test flight. That is the specific thing I'm asking about. I even downloaded the subtitles and was reading through it. Are you maybe confused about this part? "I think from a technique from a rocket standpoint and Pad standpoint we are probably ready to launch in uh six to eight weeks" Or maybe this one "and hopefully be ready to fly again in a couple months uh once again". That's not a claim that in 1-2 months they will fly again. That is a hope that in a few months they will be able. A "couple months" can be very well more than 2, and a hope is not a promise.
      - s1artibartfast 3y ago
        Thanks! Those were the parts I was talking about and I agree it is far from a firm claim or commitment. Even "plans" are subject to uncertainty. If I recall correctly, There was also a bit where he talked about expectations/aspirations for 4-5 launches this year.
      - s1artibartfast 3y ago
        PS, where does krisoft come from? It sounds familiar?
        krisoft 3y ago
        Ah. Thank you for asking. It is a very mundane thing. Literally my name (Krisztian) + soft for software. :) I choose it when I was very young as a "brand" for the programs I was writing.
        s1artibartfast 3y ago
        Makes sense, thanks!

I can't speak on the relationship between FAA & Spacex, but I can't imagine it's great considering the public statements that have been made (ie. Twitter). But, FAA takes safety incredibly seriously. Range safety is top priority, and a malfunction of flight termination gear would be a showstopper. If there is indeed a serious design problem with their FTS it would ground the vehicle for a lot longer than the 1-2 months they're claiming for next test flight.

krisoft 3y ago
> it would ground the vehicle for a lot longer This is what Elon is quoted to be saying. [1] "The longest item on that [requirements to next launch] is probably requalification of the flight termination system" > the 1-2 months they're claiming for next test flight Do you have a source for that claim? 1: https://tlpnetwork.com/news/2023/04/starship-ift-postlaunch-update https://tlpnetwork.com/news/2023/04/starship-ift-postlaunch-...
- s1artibartfast 3y ago
  Elon sated 2 months the day of the launch and again in the interview discussed in this thread. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mmIqSPux3FY https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mmIqSPux3FY
  - krisoft 3y ago
    Thank you for your response! (And you have such an excellent user name!) I don't want to sound like a stickler but I'm not hearing him claim 1-2 months for the next test flight. That is the specific thing I'm asking about. I even downloaded the subtitles and was reading through it. Are you maybe confused about this part? "I think from a technique from a rocket standpoint and Pad standpoint we are probably ready to launch in uh six to eight weeks" Or maybe this one "and hopefully be ready to fly again in a couple months uh once again". That's not a claim that in 1-2 months they will fly again. That is a hope that in a few months they will be able. A "couple months" can be very well more than 2, and a hope is not a promise.
    - s1artibartfast 3y ago
      Thanks! Those were the parts I was talking about and I agree it is far from a firm claim or commitment. Even "plans" are subject to uncertainty. If I recall correctly, There was also a bit where he talked about expectations/aspirations for 4-5 launches this year.
    - s1artibartfast 3y ago
      PS, where does krisoft come from? It sounds familiar?
      - krisoft 3y ago
        Ah. Thank you for asking. It is a very mundane thing. Literally my name (Krisztian) + soft for software. :) I choose it when I was very young as a "brand" for the programs I was writing.
        s1artibartfast 3y ago
        Makes sense, thanks!