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Mar 29, 2013

Rocket fairing almost ready for deployment test in vacuum chamber. Man lift on right for scale http://t.co/BLOTThWFvw

212 likes155 RT44 replies
Jun 25, 2017

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

450 likes37 RT35 replies
Nov 7, 2012

View of Grasshopper test rocket from the water tower. Note SUV and person nearby for sense of size. http://t.co/r9yuTRGL

153 likes184 RT33 replies
Feb 9, 2013

Next Grasshopper rocket test is called the Johnny Cash Hover Slam (yeah baby!). Might be our first smoking crater...

118 likes192 RT51 replies
Feb 25, 2012

Dragon spaceship and Falcon 9 rocket just completed final assembly at Cape Canaveral http://t.co/4GrSr3VU

111 likes204 RT33 replies
Nov 3, 2012

First flight of 10 story tall Grasshopper rocket using closed loop thrust vector & throttle control http://t.co/NH24BQMH http://yfrog.us/f362mloybjbosdefkdeoytqsz

123 likes188 RT34 replies
Jun 24, 2019

@Some1gee @Erdayastronaut @13ericralph31 @HarryStoltz1 @flcnhvy It’s a factor. Main reason is that FFSC is the ultimate architecture for converting propellant into rocket velocity.

472 likes16 RT12 replies
Apr 30, 2012

Flight computer aborted rocket hold down firing. Anomaly addressed. Cycling systems to countdown http://t.co/iUi4XdQ3

93 likes196 RT25 replies
Jul 15, 2013

Just completed full mission duration firing of next gen Falcon 9 booster. V proud of the boost stage team for overcoming many tough issues.

136 likes163 RT44 replies
Dec 24, 2012

Cowboy riding the rocket no problemo http://t.co/YZdNpwX3

186 likes139 RT38 replies
Apr 19, 2019

@rune_ea @Erdayastronaut @DJSnM @torybruno @lrocket Exactly

465 likes8 RT12 replies
Dec 24, 2012

Single camera view of the 40 meter rocket hover http://t.co/Zlh7xC7T http://youtu.be/Zz-NYeH-CEY

106 likes171 RT24 replies
Feb 26, 2022Viral spike

@FedorovMykhailo Starlink service is now active in Ukraine. More terminals en route.

728.9K likes119.6K RT24.9K replies
Sep 22, 2012

First test flight hop of our Grasshopper VTVL rocket! http://t.co/oomI5vSB http://yfrog.us/0wusutopshpepnbpmodbgnosz

87 likes169 RT34 replies
Feb 22, 2012

@NASA launched a rocket into the northern lights http://t.co/tR2cSeMV

154 likes146 RT13 replies
May 9, 2024Viral spike

Given the terrible flooding in Rio Grande do Sul, @Starlink will donate 1000 terminals to emergency responders and make usage for all terminals in the region free until the region has recovered. I hope the best for the people of Brazil. https://t.co/NK6kjz7Iag

497.9K likes68.7K RT24.7K replies
Dec 2, 2013

The gas generator is a small rocket engine that powers the turbopump, which produces 7000 horsepower & weighs 160 lbs

145 likes122 RT62 replies
Apr 20, 2016

@dannysparker Aiming for relaunch in 3 to 4 months, pending detailed examination and 10X refiring of a returned booster

260 likes84 RT10 replies
Jan 15, 2013

What it feels like to ride a rocket http://t.co/b5vhLvqg http://youtu.be/nUV6oqCFrFU

108 likes147 RT36 replies
Jan 4, 2026Viral spike

In support of the people of Venezuela 🇻🇪 [@Starlink] Starlink is providing free broadband service to the people of Venezuela through February 3, ensuring continued connectivity.

507.7K likes54.0K RT14.8K replies
May 26, 2018

@ninoles @medickinson @thephysicsgirl Using “rocket science” non-ironically in a bio is never a good sign, especially if you work on 🚀🔬

386 likes12 RT6 replies
Jan 6, 2022Viral spike

Starlinks with “lasers” deployed to orbit https://t.co/Y1eg9gl7sJ

852.7K likes9.2K RT11.3K replies
Sep 15, 2013

Will do another static fire of rocket to make sure all is good & AF needs to test ICBMs, so probable launch Sept 29/30.

105 likes121 RT45 replies
Feb 5, 2017

@FifthRocket Did you read my tweets? I attacked it hard. Did not defend.

361 likes7 RT9 replies
May 26, 2018

@ssBlueStockings @ninoles @medickinson @thephysicsgirl It’s cool for kids & if used in a fun way, but if you called yourself a “rocket scientist” in aerospace, they would think you’re 🙃

346 likes9 RT14 replies
Jan 12, 2025Viral spike

Apologies to those expecting Cybertruck deliveries in California over the next few days. We need to use those trucks as mobile base stations to provide power to Starlink Internet terminals in areas of LA without connectivity. A new truck will be delivered end of week.

292.9K likes25.6K RT7.9K replies
May 25, 2017

@FBeuster There will be a combined booster static fire. Maybe a few.

276 likes32 RT24 replies
May 22, 2016

@SchaFFFFFF Flight 24 is def capable of flying again, but it makes sense to apply ground delta qual to rocket w toughest entry conditions.

243 likes45 RT17 replies
May 20, 2012

Simulations show launch ok with bad valve. Still, better to stop & fix. Recalling rockets after launch is not an option.

38 likes138 RT33 replies
Jul 23, 2024Viral spike

Starlink is now active in a Gaza hospital with the support of @UAEmediaoffice and @Israel

255.0K likes22.9K RT17.5K replies
Feb 28, 2023Viral spike

First Starlink v2 satellites reach orbit https://t.co/0l08568mJ9

280.1K likes21.2K RT12.2K replies
Apr 30, 2012

Woohoo, rocket hold down firing completed and all looks good!!

40 likes131 RT34 replies
Mar 22, 2024Viral spike

Some Falcon landing shots https://t.co/yv4FJjHVNq

289.3K likes17.5K RT8.4K replies
Mar 9, 2013

Will show Johnny Cash hover slam rocket video for the first time in about 15 mins. Test footage only 36 hrs old. #SXSW

51 likes116 RT44 replies
Mar 5, 2022Viral spike

Starlink has been told by some governments (not Ukraine) to block Russian news sources. We will not do so unless at gunpoint. Sorry to be a free speech absolutist.

504.3K likes67.8K RT25.2K replies
May 20, 2022Viral spike

Super excited to be in Brazil for launch of Starlink for 19,000 unconnected schools in rural areas & environmental monitoring of Amazon! 🇧🇷 🌳 🛰 ♥️

540.8K likes47.4K RT26.7K replies
Sep 16, 2024Viral spike

It has been 18 years since the first Falcon flight of Falcon 1 failed https://t.co/Ha6ynd8cry

347.3K likes22.6K RT7.3K replies
Jun 29, 2024Viral spike

Unmodified picture of the Falcon launch https://t.co/n9LHYLEiGb

322.8K likes18.7K RT7.8K replies
Nov 24, 2015

@TobiasVdb The F9 booster can reach low orbit as a single stage if not carrying the upper stage and a heavy satellite.

180 likes52 RT12 replies
Oct 7, 2012

Time lapse video of rocket roll out http://t.co/nuHKYrEH Now 3 hours 45 mins to lift off... http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2T1dfNoNV7k&feature=youtu.be

63 likes105 RT19 replies
Apr 21, 2013

Congratulations to @OrbitalSciences! “@CNETNews: Orbital's Antares rocket makes successful test flight http://t.co/y7bwdDMGCi” http://cnet.co/17QCmKa

64 likes106 RT10 replies
Apr 11, 2026Viral spike

Falcon has landed https://t.co/7Lt1sfMs1H

296.4K likes20.0K RT8.0K replies
Oct 15, 2022Viral spike

The hell with it … even though Starlink is still losing money & other companies are getting billions of taxpayer $, we’ll just keep funding Ukraine govt for free

462.0K likes33.8K RT54.4K replies
May 11, 2012

Landing gear of the mega thrust propulsive landing rocket done (next gen Falcon). First hops soon. http://t.co/JwkynmfL http://img.ly/i5JQ

35 likes105 RT22 replies
Oct 2, 2024Viral spike

Starlink terminals will now work automatically without need for payment in the areas affected by Hurricane Helene

273.1K likes43.5K RT12.6K replies
Feb 14, 2026Viral spike

Dragon is docked with @Space_Station https://t.co/nrX1aDJsBz

327.2K likes21.1K RT9.2K replies
Nov 20, 2012

Was misquoted by BBC as saying "Europe's rocket has no chance". Just said the [Franco-German] Ariane 5 has no chance, so go with Ariane 6.

52 likes88 RT29 replies
Jun 25, 2017

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

234 likes6 RT8 replies
Apr 25, 2018Viral spike

Oh btw I’m building a cyborg dragon

358.9K likes77.4K RT12.7K replies
Sep 27, 2016

@rocketrepreneur Meant to say 200 AR for production vac engine. Dev will be up to 150. Beyond that, too much flow separation in Earth atmos.

168 likes24 RT15 replies
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