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@BenjaminCoop3 Getting closer to fairing recovery and reuse. Had some problems with the steerable parachute. Should… https://t.co/6YmUejl5Q4

New titanium grid fins worked even better than expected. Should be capable of an indefinite number of flights with no service.

@mjmdavis Still humans

@TheCocoaNaut Significantly improves control force

Launch at 1:25 delivering 10 satellites for Iridium. Droneship repositioned due to extreme weather. Will be tight. https://t.co/6ZcSG29B74

Closeup of the titanium grid fins. Not painted, as they glow red hot during a fast reentry. https://t.co/Ltrq1Prg2m

@dnathe4th @DJSnM We used to have a (lame) open loop hydraulic system, but that was upgraded to closed about 2 years ago

@CrappyUsername Not only that, it has all the wifis and 3G is coming soon

@CrappyUsername Not only that, it has all the wifis and 3G is coming soon

@EcoHeliGuy Rocket was suddenly slammed sideways right before landing. Heavy gust or something malfunctioned onboard. Reviewing telemetry.

@zerosixbravo @john_gilleran True, but that's a minor factor for rockets

@zerosixbravo @john_gilleran True, but that's a minor factor for rockets

@ClovenLife No, but shielding got fragged every flight. More control authority is for Falcon Heavy, but also enables Falcon 9 to land in heavier winds.

@ClovenLife No, but shielding got fragged every flight. More control authority is for Falcon Heavy, but also enable… https://t.co/mWpvc3JVXK

@DJSnM They will, but the hydraulic system is closed loop, so no fluid lost. They do need more power & energy, but rocket has plenty of that.

@zerosixbravo Slightly heavier than shielded aluminum, but more control authority and can be reused indefinitely with no touch ups

@zerosixbravo Slightly heavier than shielded aluminum, but more control authority and can be reused indefinitely with no touch ups

Flying with larger & significantly upgraded hypersonic grid fins. Single piece cast & cut titanium. Can take reentry heat with no shielding. https://t.co/SmyCCQRt2F

@sajo Sticking to 100

@Emerald0013 It's an aluminum honeycomb cartridge, so only a couple of hours to replace