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Keith 𝕏
@islandkman · Mar 9, 2019
Is it possible to use thrusters to slowdown for a re-entry?
Elon Musk
@elonmusk · Mar 9, 2019
Best to use a giant brake pad, aka heat shield
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Ajith Shanmugam
@ajithshan · Mar 9, 2019
Is this a real design by tesla
Elon Musk
@elonmusk · Mar 9, 2019
No
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NASA
@NASA · Mar 8, 2019
.@SpaceX’s #CrewDragon returned to Earth with a splash in the Atlantic Ocean off Florida’s eastern shore at 8:45am ET, completing an end-to-end flight test to the @Space_Station and back as part of our @Commercial_Crew Program. Learn more: nasa.gov/commercialcrew
Elon Musk
@elonmusk · Mar 9, 2019
Dragon 2 was designed to land using thrusters, with parachutes as backup. Switched to chutes as primary, due to difficulty of proving safety, but Dragon can still do it.
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The Onion
@TheOnion · Mar 9, 2019
Word ‘Innovate’ Said 650,000 Times At SXSW So Far trib.al/ZPFcbg4
Elon Musk
@elonmusk · Mar 9, 2019
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Marques Brownlee
@MKBHD · Mar 9, 2019
Ok well played @elonmusk @Tesla
Elon Musk
@elonmusk · Mar 9, 2019
😉
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Elon Musk
@elonmusk · Mar 8, 2019
Replying to @Astronotic_s
27,000 km/h
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Bot
@BPSYT1 · Mar 8, 2019
Any news on raptor or starhopper?
Elon Musk
@elonmusk · Mar 8, 2019
Raptor on way to Hopper. Will be mounted to vehicle next week.
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Everyday Astronaut
@Erdayastronaut · Mar 8, 2019
They set a hell of a bar. Still impressed by the NK-33, well and that whole family that was born from that engine. Impressive stuff!
Elon Musk
@elonmusk · Mar 8, 2019
NK-33 & RD 170/180 are exceptional
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РОСКОСМОС
@roscosmos · Mar 8, 2019
Генеральный директор Роскосмоса Дмитрий Рогозин (@Rogozin):
«Дорогие коллеги, @JimBridenstine и @elonmusk! От имени Роскосмоса поздравляю вас с успешным завершением первого тестового полёта нового космического корабля...
Elon Musk
@elonmusk · Mar 8, 2019
Thank you on behalf of SpaceX! We have always admired your rocket/spacecraft technology.
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Barack Obama
@BarackObama · Mar 8, 2019
The Crew Dragon’s been on quite a ride since I last saw it—congrats to @NASA and @SpaceX on a successful return! We invested in the @Commercial_Crew program to strengthen the U.S. space program for the long haul, and it’s great to see that happening.
Elon Musk
@elonmusk · Mar 8, 2019
Thank you on behalf of the people of SpaceX!
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Josh Olin
@JD_2020 · Mar 8, 2019
How’d the insides hold up?!
Elon Musk
@elonmusk · Mar 8, 2019
All good, system maintained room temperature within spacecraft
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@YoBigBrotha · Mar 8, 2019
Cool what material prevents the spacecraft from vaporizing during reentry?
Elon Musk
@elonmusk · Mar 8, 2019
Phenolic impregnated carbon ablator, version 3
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Elon Musk
@elonmusk · Mar 8, 2019
Atmospheric entry at 17,000 mph is like a meteor & will vaporize steel. Burn marks below are on cold side. Main heatshield on bottom.
SpaceX@SpaceX· Mar 8, 2019Crew Dragon is on SpaceX’s recovery vessel—completing the spacecraft’s first test mission!
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RPM’s TESLA Accessories
@RPMTESLA · Mar 8, 2019
@elonmusk my loot box said I was invited to the next Tesla event. Can I come to the Model Y unveiling so I can order 1? Mark
Elon Musk
@elonmusk · Mar 8, 2019
Yes, invitations go out tomorrow
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Jonathan Comeau 🇨🇦
@comeaujo · Mar 7, 2019
I thought the vast majority of V2 were just being uncorked to a max of 145 kWh?
Elon Musk
@elonmusk · Mar 7, 2019
Getting rid of peak power splitting across two bays & updated software with battery warmup results in >2X improvement in fleet charge time
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Elon Musk
@elonmusk · Mar 7, 2019
Replying to @flcnhvy
We will spend 3 or 6 months with public beta of V3 in North America, make sure there are no corner case issues & then begin buildout worldwide.
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Elon Musk
@elonmusk · Mar 7, 2019
Latest software improves Tesla Supercharger times by up to 25% for all Tesla S/X/3 worldwide, incl original 2012 Model S. Not splitting power across 2 Supercharger stalls helps all cars up to 50%.
≡Aland≡@Alandbru· Mar 7, 2019Hi @elonmusk @tesla all tesla of the market will be compatible with the battery conditioning? or will there be exceptions? 🤔
Elon Musk
@elonmusk · Mar 7, 2019
Those improvements are independent of Supercharger V3 power increase from 135kW to 250+kW. All factors considered, charge time will drop by factor of 4 best case & more than 2 for whole Tesla fleet. Effectively, this more than doubles total WW Supercharger system throughput.
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Elon Musk
@elonmusk · Mar 7, 2019
Latest software improves Tesla Supercharger times by up to 25% for all Tesla S/X/3 worldwide, incl original 2012 Model S. Not splitting power across 2 Supercharger stalls helps all cars up to 50%.
≡Aland≡@Alandbru· Mar 7, 2019Hi @elonmusk @tesla all tesla of the market will be compatible with the battery conditioning? or will there be exceptions? 🤔
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PolyBork
@PolyBork · Mar 7, 2019
@elonmusk
Elon Musk
@elonmusk · Mar 7, 2019
So true 🤣
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Elon Musk
@elonmusk · Mar 7, 2019
Extremely important merch
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