• threelonmusketeers@sh.itjust.worksOPM
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    20 days ago

    Given Dragon’s shape and mass distribution, I would not have thought it could float in a different orientation. Interesting to know that they have planned for that.

    As for the capsule’s long-term seaworthiness, it would probably do fine, though I’m less certain about its occupants. Power could be an issue, since Dragon ditches its solar panels before reentry.

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      20 days ago

      I would not have thought it could float in a different orientation

      Me either. But they call that orientation “Stable 1”, possibly implying they’ve accounted for other stable orientations, and some non-stable situations.

      Here was the first time I heard that term (with Bob & Doug): https://www.youtube.com/live/tSJIQftoxeU?t=6h29m34s

      The commentator then gives some explanation.