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> SpaceX determined they didn't need super tight tolerances and called it a day Yup! This is my conclusion in the article - the landing box for the Super Heavy
by scottshambaugh 2y ago
> SpaceX determined they didn't need super tight tolerances and called it a day
Yup! This is my conclusion in the article - the landing box for the Super Heavy booster is 5x13x18 meters on each side, with 5-15 degrees of angular tolerance in each of the vehicle axes. So the margins are big enough that you don't need millimeter level precision for the rocket position.
- asdfman123 2y ago> Could you use other real-time distance measurements like laser rangefinding or visual processing? I don’t think so This is the part I question though. Seems like an org as well motivated as SpaceX could easily solve that if it was necessary.
- scottshambaugh 2y agoMy take is that it would probably be possible with enough effort, but there isn't an easy solution. And if you don't need it then the best part is no part. :)