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Are those modern or older?

I was under the impression it was standard now? Maybe Canada vs US difference?

Edit: not standard as in code, just that it's what usually happens now.

Don't worry, if SS ends up being a failure for any reason they'll blame him, but if it succeeds they'll be silent or say it was dumb luck or he had nothing to do with it.

The number is also reset now, just in case you aren't up to date.

The 2nd stage failed on a Starlink mission around a month ago. Some problem with a valve that was part of some test measurement equipment that allowed ice to then build up and damage the engine. All satellites were lost as they couldn't make orbit due to the insertion failure from the engine.

And F9 has the record for 363 successful consecutive launches, and more successful consecutive landings than any other vehicle has (edit: consecutive successful) launches.

The next behind them is 100 launches.

Maybe in 5-10 years unless it's a Chinese OEM.

We'll get there though.

A 300m version, hopefully much sooner.

Thanks! 🎂

TIL, thanks.

If it's a post disease treatment isn't it just a cure vs a vaccine then?

Switching to a NEMA 5-20 is easier and most modern houses are already wired to support it with no changes other than the plug which is a 5 minute job. (Don't just assume you're okay though, get it checked out) you also don't give up what might be your only accessible plug for 120v things.

That'll take you from 7kmh to 11/12kmh which doesn't seem like much but is actually quite a lot when the average commute in the USA is already less than what a 5-15 will do. Easily an extra 50km a day if its parked after work. The 5-20 also makes it more capable during the winter months.

I have a small commute into town and have been fine on a regular 120v plug the entire time.

The only time it's annoying is when we come home from a road trip and we didn't charge longer to get home with more. Then it takes days to build up (which is fine our commute is small) but for emergency situations I'd kinda rather have it be higher faster.

Edit: all that being said though... efficiency wise 120v takes a hit and $ per kw/h you are paying more to use 120v

Well kudos bored guy on the internet. It was a riveting read.