Currently Chilling at 39a... Im the last place that the Falcon stays before launch! But check out the @SpaceXPad39a , the real MVP who actually launches them!
@donindacula@SpaceX 1XXX.X. 1 means first stage, and the three numbers after it mean the core number. The .X is the amount of times that booster has flown.
There's a list here: https://t.co/7taYbSMlqK
MUST WATCH: ELON MUSK AT PORT CANAVERAL
@SpaceX CEO Elon Musk makes a surprise visit to Fishlips at Port Canaveral & given a hero's welcome just hours after the successful Falcon Heavy launch! Make sure to watch 'til the end to hear from Elon!
(Video thanks to Shannon Lydic)
Also, whatever happens with the center core is what happens. That's not what matters. If it's lost that will be fixed.
What matters is that #FalconHeavy cleared the pad, did not blow up, and the second stage is on its way. A historic day. Enjoy it! #SpaceX
Lot of firsts today.
First Heavy launch by SpaceX
First automobile in space
First automobile in orbit
First automobile launched by rocket
First automobile to break the sound barrier
First Heavy launch vehicle that has been used once already
Yeah..
a lot of firsts...
I'm in shock right now. Myself and many, many others have waited a long time for this day. Congratulations to the entire @SpaceX team.
(if you could tell us what happened to the center core though, that'd be great ;)
#FalconHeavy#SpaceX