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Originally Posted by mikephoen
Oh, I'm well aware. I just prefer a more scientific look at it, and less rah rah type hype.
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It is my understanding that they meant to miss Mars. It was a proof of concept. May is when it is the best window to reach Mars.
http://www.syfy.com/syfywire/update-...ars-into-space
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The second stage and the car will coast in Earth orbit for a few hours, then the engine will reignite and the whole shebang will be on its way into deep space. Mind you, it's not going to Mars itself, but will instead be placed on an elliptical orbit that takes it as close to the Sun as Earth and as far as Mars. This is called a "transfer orbit", showing that the Falcon Heavy is indeed capable of sending packages to Mars.
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