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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

Spoiler!


How to Watch a Live Launch
Spoiler!


Where to Learn More
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Glossary
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DaFace 09:25 AM 09-29-2019
Originally Posted by 65TPT:
Wow, That guy was fun to watch.
I really enjoy Tim's stuff - both his live hosting of events and his videos that explain rocket concepts in depth. It's cool to have an "everday" guy who spends his time learning this stuff and explaining to those of us without aerospace engineering degrees. Plus, it's like we get to vicariously live though him when he goes out to all of these super cool launches and events.
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DaFace 09:33 AM 09-29-2019
For those who don't care enough to watch the full event, here's the updated concept animation:

Starship will be the most powerful rocket in history, capable of carrying humans to the Moon, Mars, and beyond pic.twitter.com/LloN8AQdei

— SpaceX (@SpaceX) September 29, 2019


The main thing we learned from this whole deal is that it's gonna have two flaps (and two on the top) rather than three fins. It'll enter the atmosphere kind of like a flyer in a wing suit and use the flaps to kind of belly flop into the drag to slow it down. The extra "fin" would just be wasted weight on the back there, so they nixed it. The legs will be a completely separate system now.

Hoping for a 20km hop for the prototype in 1-2 months.
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unlurking 10:15 AM 09-29-2019
I love Elon Musk, but he's really hard to watch his presentations. When he gets into the details he can be a great speaker, but it's really hard when he's trying to sell. Especially earlier on, as he always starts out nervous.


Not much new here, but I loved his response about Bridenstine 1 minute into this interview...

https://www.cnn.com/2019/09/29/busin...ost/index.html

My statement on @SpaceX's announcement tomorrow: pic.twitter.com/C67MhSeNsa

— Jim Bridenstine (@JimBridenstine) September 27, 2019




Originally Posted by Troll Elon:
Wait, did he say Commercial Crew or SLS?

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Hog's Gone Fishin 08:50 PM 09-30-2019

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DaFace 11:58 AM 10-01-2019

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GloryDayz 03:27 PM 10-01-2019

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GloryDayz 06:24 AM 10-18-2019
Fun watch (live)... And some history too!


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SuperBowl4 08:44 AM 10-18-2019
Waste of money
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eDave 11:56 PM 11-04-2019

SpaceX team has completed 13 successful tests in a row of upgraded Mark 3 parachutes for Crew Dragon. Most recent test demonstrated the parachute system’s ability to land the spacecraft safely in the unlikely event that one of the four main parachutes fails. pic.twitter.com/VJzDeS8UAG

— SpaceX (@SpaceX) November 3, 2019



https://www.space.com/spacex-crew-dr...s-success.html
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Hydrae 07:10 PM 11-11-2019
Another successful SpaceX launch today. 4th flight for the 1st stage (and landing!) and 2nd for the fairing which has never been done before. 60 more satellites deployed for Starlink.

https://www.spacex.com/webcast
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GloryDayz 09:55 PM 11-13-2019
For your next useless/boring conference call...


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MagicHef 03:47 PM 11-20-2019
Oops, Starship Mk1 is no more.

https://twitter.com/NASASpaceflight/...589303296?s=19
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DaFace 03:53 PM 11-20-2019
Originally Posted by MagicHef:
Oops, Starship Mk1 is no more.

https://twitter.com/NASASpaceflight/...589303296?s=19
Ha. Oops. Hope they learned something at least.

Wonder if they'll be able to salvage any of it or if they'll just scrap the whole thing and move on with Mk2.
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DaFace 03:59 PM 11-20-2019
Sounds like they'll likely just move on.

Absolutely, but to move to Mk3 design. This had some value as a manufacturing pathfinder, but flight design is quite different.

— Elon Musk (@elonmusk) November 20, 2019

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DaFace 04:02 PM 11-20-2019
Thankfully, this one didn't blow up this time.

#ICYMI �� Last week, @SpaceX completed a series of static fire engine tests of the #CrewDragon spacecraft.

The tests will help validate the launch escape system for the in-flight abort demonstration planned as part of @NASA's Commercial Crew Program.

��: https://t.co/xsSedwxanU pic.twitter.com/iCDGD8G4ir

— NASA Commercial Crew (@Commercial_Crew) November 20, 2019

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