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Nzoner's Game Room>Space Exploration megathread
DaFace 09:40 AM 06-01-2014
Since a number of cool things are happening in space exploration these days, we'll widen the scope of this thread a smidge. Conversation about all things space exploration are welcome, whether it be from NASA, SpaceX, ULA, Blue Origin, or anyone else. Chances are most of the discussion will still be about SpaceX since they love to make things public and fun, but nothing's off limits. I'll eventually get around to modifying the OP to include resources for other companies too, but in the meantime, feel free to post any cool stuff you run across.

Lists of Upcoming Missions

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How to Watch a Live Launch
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Where to Learn More
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Glossary
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DaFace 10:56 PM 06-10-2020
I'd forgotten that Rocket Lab is now trying to recover their boosters by catching it under parachute with a helicopter. That's kind of fun.
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jd1020 12:07 AM 06-11-2020
Originally Posted by DaFace:
I'd forgotten that Rocket Lab is now trying to recover their boosters by catching it under parachute with a helicopter. That's kind of fun.
There's the SpaceX way and then the ghetto way.
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GloryDayz 06:47 AM 06-11-2020
Damn high winds!
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DaFace 03:57 PM 06-11-2020
Not that anyone is surprised...

It's official, the James Webb Space Telescope will be delayed again.https://t.co/iNt3vojCaj

— Eric Berger (@SciGuySpace) June 10, 2020

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DaFace 01:08 PM 06-12-2020
I won't be getting up for it, but there's yet another Starlink launch tomorrow morning around 5:30am ET.
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DaFace 11:05 PM 06-12-2020
Rocket Lab is giving it a go again in just a few minutes.
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DaFace 11:18 PM 06-12-2020
Go little guy, go!
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Scooter LaCanforno 02:57 PM 06-13-2020
Everyone missed a spectacular launch this morning. First launch I've ever seen go up and over the horizon. Trail caught the rising sun in the east. Sunrise from the Cape was at 6:38 , launch went up at 5:21. Amazing to watch.
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Donger 03:05 PM 06-13-2020
What were those rings that blew off the second stage nozzle after engine ignition?

https://www.spacex.com/launches/

2:49
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allen_kcCard 04:44 PM 06-13-2020
Originally Posted by Donger:
What were those rings that blew off the second stage nozzle after engine ignition?

https://www.spacex.com/launches/

2:49
Totally a guess, but I would think it is some sort of a buffer ring to both help seal the connection of 1st stage and 2nd stage, and also perhaps something to help ease the separation. Looked like once the 2nd stage lit up the ring pops off from the heat or vibration and is under enough tension that is snaps.
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DaFace 07:32 PM 06-13-2020
Originally Posted by allen_kcCard:
Totally a guess, but I would think it is some sort of a buffer ring to both help seal the connection of 1st stage and 2nd stage, and also perhaps something to help ease the separation. Looked like once the 2nd stage lit up the ring pops off from the heat or vibration and is under enough tension that is snaps.
Yep. It's a cork ring for stability on launch.
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DaFace 09:01 PM 06-13-2020
Originally Posted by Scooter LaCanforno:
Everyone missed a spectacular launch this morning. First launch I've ever seen go up and over the horizon. Trail caught the rising sun in the east. Sunrise from the Cape was at 6:38 , launch went up at 5:21. Amazing to watch.
I didn't watch, but the pics look super cool.


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Donger 01:16 PM 06-15-2020
Interview with Bob and Doug regarding the launch:

https://spaceflightnow.com/2020/06/1...space-shuttle/
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Donger 01:20 PM 06-15-2020
Originally Posted by allen_kcCard:
Totally a guess, but I would think it is some sort of a buffer ring to both help seal the connection of 1st stage and 2nd stage, and also perhaps something to help ease the separation. Looked like once the 2nd stage lit up the ring pops off from the heat or vibration and is under enough tension that is snaps.
But you can see it fly off the engine nozzle. It isn't attached to the the rocket body.
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ptlyon 01:23 PM 06-15-2020
Originally Posted by Donger:
Interview with Bob and Doug regarding the launch:

https://spaceflightnow.com/2020/06/1...space-shuttle/
Like MacKenzie, A?
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