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Space Exploration and Sea Landings: The SpaceX Saga
Introduction: A New Approach to Touchdown
The CEO Elon Musk’s SpaceX has always been at the forefront of innovation, constantly pushing the boundaries of what is possible in interstellar travel. In their latest endeavor, SpaceX plans to touchdown both the Booster of Starship and the upper stage of Starship on a unmanned ship in the vast ocean. This unconventional landing method has caught the attention of NASA and is causing quite a commotion in the space community.
A Comeback of Ocean Landings
Initially, SpaceX had considered the concept of landing the Super Heavy rocket engine and the upper stage of Starship on a platform in the ocean. However, this method seemed to be no longer feasible due to the emergence of the Mechazilla tower with its unique “chopstick” arms, capable of grabbing and landing the rocket in a unique way. But now, the possibility of sea landings has returned, and SpaceX is evaluating the use of autonomous drone ships to receive the massive Starship spacecraft.
The Possible Pros of Ocean Landings
In a recent Report on Environmental Consequences (REC) published by the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), it was revealed that SpaceX may be investigating the potential pros of touching down both the Starship second stage and the Super Heavy booster at sea. But what are these positive aspects?
First, let’s talk about landing the Booster. SpaceX has already made significant headway in the recovery and reuse of orbital-class rocket boosters through its Falcon rockets. Instead of coasting 500-1000 kilometers downrange and touching down on a droneship at sea, the boosters performed intricate maneuvers, canceled out their substantial velocities, and boosted themselves back a few hundred kilometers to land on the Florida or California coast. This method, known as the return-to-launch-site (RTLS) landing, is an expensive maneuver that requires a substantial amount of propellant.
On the other hand, the drone ship touchdown is a more cost-effective method. The boosters only need to perform a reentry burn and a single-engine touchdown burn, consuming significantly less propellant compared to an RTLS touchdown. By deciding for drone ship touchdowns, SpaceX can reduce the amount of propellant spent on landings, ultimately increasing payload capacity.
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