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From the before and after videos I assume he would have opened the component up and added some type of noise dampening product inside. The rattle wasn't caused from the contact between the component and the door, but rather coming from the inside of the component. It's a shame he didn't post...

Just to expand further on what other replies suggested, the landing deck is indeed 300 feet long by 170 feet wide. The legspan of the rocket is approximately 70 feet according to this article from space.com. So if the rocket misses the target length-wise it can miss by up to 115 feet (300/2 -...

Enhanced version:

money.cnn.com/2014/05/06/news/companies/tesla-sales/index.html?hpt=hp_t2 I'm pretty sure this has nothing to do with demand, but rather because of the supply constraint that still exists and Tesla entering foreign markets. Yes/No?

Tesla and SpaceX founder Elon Musk has a knack for getting others to fund his ventures.

Orbital, ATK Announce $5-billion Merger | Ares

Also, found this excellent article on the current status of this legal action (read the comments too): SpaceX EELV suit updates Space Politics

Wow. I mean, wow. All I can say is well done Senator.

The Orbcomm website has an update posted April 22,2014: http://www.orbcomm.com/networks/og2-launch Based on this next thread at nasaspaceflight.com I'm lead to believe that the Orbcomm dates are the most recent and most accurate SpaceX Falcon 9 v1.1 - Orbcomm OG2- TBD - DISCUSSION THREAD...

So much for bookmarking the page (page not found).

The moon notwithstanding, I would have to think that Falcon 1 Flight 4 would have been higher than this.

Update: SpaceX rocket raised in anticipation of today's launch

Some info about the next two SES satellite launches. SES Books SpaceX Falcon 9 for Hybrid Satellite’s Debut | SpaceNews.com

Nice summary of how we got here: The growing importance of NASAs Commercial Crew Program | NASASpaceFlight.com

Also this RD - 180 The Russian Backbone of the US Space Program | ASP

Interesting developments Breaking News: Proposal Seeks End To Atlas V AmericaSpace

Great article. Poor form by the OP. Rather than quote the whole article verbatim, just quote 1-2 paragraphs and then link to the story. Maybe the OP or a mod can tidy this up? Tesla execs secretly visit S.A. - San Antonio Express-News

Worked from Canada. Looks like this is the transcript, with bonus footage not aired: Tesla and SpaceX: Elon Musk's industrial empire - CBS News

Update on the program released by NASA. NASA Commercial Crew Partners Complete Space System Milestones | NASA

We haven't had one of these yet where there wasn't a delay. Mods, you know the drill. Please update the Thread title with the new date of March 30.

I took it as not comparing it to Nasa Commercial Crew (as SpaceX is not certified for this yet), but rather comparing it to Nasa Commercial Cargo.

Air Force response to Musk: Shelton Fires Back at SpaceX | SpaceNews.com

Didn't realise there was more than one set of legs to watch on this launch: NASA's Robonaut To Receive Its Legs - Space News - redOrbit

Strange, the report I read said the weather looked good for the pre-dawn launch: http://www.floridatoday.com/article/20140313/SPACE/303130013/Pre-dawn-weather-looks-good-Sunday-SpaceX-launch?nclick_check=1 Also, here is the official mission press kit: PRESS KIT: CRS-3 MISSION | SpaceX

Arrrggghh! I was set up! regardless, you probably want to move my last post to the politics black hole thread.

She's a rookie, and won't last long writing articles like that for Fox News:

I don't see any rush for them to get the Falcon Heavy going this year. As much as I would also like to see it, I don't see many missions hitting the manifest yet, and they do have a lot on their plate right now.

I love in the static fire photo how you can clearly see the legs in the retracted position.

Nasa considering using SpaceX "Red Dragon" to return samples from Mars: DailyTech - NASA Considering SpaceX "Red Dragon" for Returning Mars Samples to Earth

Nasa TV coverage begins at 3:15am on Sunday morning: NASA - The National Aeronautics and Space [...] (via noodls) / NASA Coverage Set for March 16 SpaceX Mission to Space Station

Read the summary of public comments and agency responses: http://www.state.nj.us/mvc/pdf/About/9b_Licensing_Service_Final_Adoption_March_2014.pdf

Nice article on SpaceX and Reusability. The Space Review: Rocket reusability: a driver of economic growth

Brief Steve Jurvetson interview about SpaceX; Space-for-All at HobbySpace March.6.14

HVM's link isn't a live link, so it should still be good whenever you find yourself in front of a flash-capable device. Boy, they should call her "Feisty" Feinstein! I found her direct questions at the end of the hearing very enlightening, particularly when ULA's Gass more or less said 'no' to...

GAO: Lack of EELV Pricing Transparency Could Hamstring Launch Negotiations | SpaceNews.com I think ULA is going to have a lot of uncomfortable questions to answer at today's Senate Appropriations Subcommittee hearing. I bet Elon is just going to sit back and enjoy the show.

Asteroid 2014 DX110 Flyby Live Stream: Watch Near-Earth Encounter With 98-Foot Asteroid Here [VIDEO] Looks like live stream starts around 4pm EST today.

Twitter / pbdes: Orbcomm CEO: Our SpaceX launch, ... edit: can a mod please correct the spelling of Orbcomm for me in the thread title? Thanks!

Maybe split this off to a separate thread, since it's a separate article? I would have missed this one if I didn't come back to this thread!

Car makers to offer iPhone platform Apple unveils "CarPlay" system for in-car iPhone use - Mar. 3, 2014

Elon on KSC 40 groundbreaking ceremony (6 years old).

SpaceX outlines CRS-3 landing legs plan toward first stage recovery ambitions | NASASpaceFlight.com

Todays Space Headlines: Russia Ready to Unveil New Rocket : Discovery News SES Positioned To Overtake Intelsat in Revenue | SpaceNews.com Powerful New Next-Gen US/Japan GPM Satellite to Revolutionize Global Precipitation Observations and Climate Science Research

Interview with SpaceX head of engine development: SpaceXs propulsion chief elevates crowd in Santa Barbara | Pacific Coast Business Times

SpaceX Falcon 9 lands 2 more SES Satellite launches (2015 & 2016) Updated: SES Books Falcon 9 for 2016 Launch | SpaceNews.com

Cross-posted here: New Polymer Could End Battery Fires, Quadruple Efficiency perhaps consider merging the threads?

Not sure if the fair use provision also covers comments to articles or not, but it makes me uneasy when I see something this size cut and pasted from another site. Perhaps the poster should consider just quoting 1 or 2 paragraphs from the comment?

Another fly in the ointment for Arianespace: http://www.space-travel.com/reports/Lighter_engines_a_headache_for_satellite_launcher_Ariane_999.html

As SpaceX has now successfully launched 3 Falcon 9 v1.1, and has potentially qualified itself to bid on future EELV contracts with the Department of Defense (pending review), perhaps we can use this thread to keep together all relevant information. Here is a great article to use as a starting...

More old info: Boeing and SpaceX Win NASA Awards $1.1 Billion for Commercial Space Development - WSJ.com

New Polymer Could End Battery Fires, Quadruple Efficiency | Autopia | Wired.com Very interesting discovery. Even if it's potential is still years away.