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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
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Where to Learn More
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Glossary
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eDave 06:59 PM 01-23-2019
SpaceX’s new test rocket topples over thanks to strong Texas winds

A prototype of SpaceX’s next big rocket fell over and sustained damage in south Texas, thanks to high winds in the area. Images from SpaceX’s facility in Boca Chica, Texas show part of the vehicle sideways on the ground and slightly crumpled. The damage from the mishap will take a few weeks to repair, according to CEO Elon Musk.

https://www.theverge.com/2019/1/23/1...ca-chica-texas
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Hydrae 07:36 PM 01-23-2019
Oops
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DaFace 12:41 PM 01-24-2019
I do wonder about that issue even in the long term. There aren't a lot of good places to store a vehicle that large, so they'll definitely have to figure out how to deal with weather at some point (looks like sooner than later).
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Donger 12:36 PM 01-29-2019
https://www.forbes.com/sites/jonatha.../#2eb4eaa55e5a
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eDave 10:40 PM 01-29-2019
SpaceX’s Mr. Steven barely misses Falcon 9 fairing catch

Twitter responses are pretty funny.

One of Mr. Steven’s final West Coast fairing recovery tests before shipping out for the East Coast. Wait for it… pic.twitter.com/A7q37Gpllu

— SpaceX (@SpaceX) January 30, 2019



https://www.teslarati.com/spacex-mr-...g-catch-video/
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eDave 09:34 PM 01-30-2019
Pretty cool:

A fresh block 5 booster departing SpaceX HQ! #falcon9 #oversizeload #rocketroad @SpaceX @Teslarati @w00ki33 @13ericralph31 pic.twitter.com/ZKLHnY6iZT

— TomCross (@_TomCross_) October 6, 2018


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DaFace 11:07 PM 01-30-2019
It'd be a trip to see that rolling down the street.
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DaFace 10:10 PM 02-03-2019
First firing of the new engine. Make sure to turn your volume on for the second video (but not up too loud).

First firing of Starship Raptor flight engine! So proud of great work by @SpaceX team!! pic.twitter.com/S6aT7Jih4S

— Elon Musk (@elonmusk) February 4, 2019



pic.twitter.com/yFhNx3fiOD

— Elon Musk (@elonmusk) February 4, 2019


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Donger 07:03 AM 02-04-2019
Is that the engine for the "main/first stage"?
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unlurking 10:21 AM 02-04-2019
Originally Posted by Donger:
Is that the engine for the "main/first stage"?
They will use Raptor for both Starship (7) and Super Heavy (31). They'll optimize for each vehicle, but I've seen comments claiming this is a non-optimized version.

Here's a fan attempt to sync audio...

https://streamable.com/nl6y7
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DaFace 10:30 AM 02-04-2019
Originally Posted by unlurking:
They will use Raptor for both Starship (7) and Super Heavy (31). They'll optimize for each vehicle, but I've seen comments claiming this is a non-optimized version.
Correct. At first, they'll use the exact same engine on both. Once the system is up and running, they'll branch them into vacuum-optimized and sea-level-optimized versions. (This same concept is used on the F9, where they're all Merlin 1D engines, but the ones are the second stage are vacuum-optimized - M-Vacs.)
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Donger 01:11 PM 02-04-2019
Thanks fellas. Can't wait to see it fly. But I still want another Heavy launch.
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unlurking 01:33 PM 02-04-2019
Originally Posted by Donger:
Thanks fellas. Can't wait to see it fly. But I still want another Heavy launch.
Me too. Two coming up, one in March and one in April. Mostly looking forward to DM-1 next month though and DM-2 in June. This is going to be one heck of a year for SpaceX.
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GloryDayz 01:37 PM 02-04-2019
I can't wait for this thread to get to the next page, whenever I click on it, it always goes back to post #1970..

Here, let me help...
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unlurking 01:40 PM 02-04-2019
Originally Posted by GloryDayz:
I can't wait for this thread to get to the next page, whenever I click on it, it always goes back to post #1970..

Here, let me help...
Same problem here. Come on page 41!
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