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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
Spoiler!


Glossary
Spoiler!

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DaFace 01:51 PM 07-08-2019
Cool, thanks for the bump. Hopefully it'll show up on PBS streaming (since I don't even bother with an antenna these days, and PBS isn't on Hulu).
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eDave 06:41 PM 07-17-2019
SpaceX’s ‘Starhopper’ bursts into flames during static fire test

SpaceX’s test vehicle, a small-scale demonstration craft for some Starship components, caught fire after what appears to be a fuel leak or dump following an otherwise successful static fire test last night. It’s not clear why the craft suddenly burst into flames, or whether it was seriously or even superficially damaged.

The “Starhopper,” as SpaceX has been calling it, is a much smaller-scale version of the Starship craft the company has in development, meant to test them out in a live-fire environment and even perform short flights called hops — hence the name. It’s being assembled and operated at SpaceX’s facilities in Boca Chica, Texas.

https://techcrunch.com/2019/07/17/sp...tic-fire-test/


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DaFace 11:56 AM 07-18-2019
Yeah, that looked pretty intense. Thankfully, seems like the damage was relatively light, though.

Regarding Starhopper in South Texas, hearing from multiple sources that the "fireball" during Tuesday night's test caused no significant damage. Some minor repairs may be needed. SpaceX will proceed cautiously, with the "hop" test coming perhaps in days or few weeks.

— Eric Berger (@SciGuySpace) July 18, 2019

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DaFace 09:58 AM 07-24-2019
Launch tonight, though weather is looking a bit iffy.

Falcon 9 and Dragon are vertical ahead of tonight’s resupply mission to the @Space_Station. Weather is 30% favorable for the instantaneous launch window at 6:24 p.m. EDT, 22:24 UTC→ https://t.co/gtC39uBC7z pic.twitter.com/S5t9KxvmAG

— SpaceX (@SpaceX) July 24, 2019

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DaFace 04:03 PM 07-24-2019
There's a storm threatening, but for the moment we're still on...

T-30 minutes until Falcon 9 launch of Dragon; team is monitoring weather conditions. Webcast will go live ~15 minutes before liftoff → https://t.co/gtC39uBC7z

— SpaceX (@SpaceX) July 24, 2019

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DaFace 04:26 PM 07-24-2019
Scrubbed. Tomorrow's not looking much better, but we'll see.
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RINGLEADER 05:57 PM 07-24-2019
Originally Posted by DaFace:
Scrubbed. Tomorrow's not looking much better, but we'll see.
Where is it launching from?
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DaFace 06:48 PM 07-24-2019
Originally Posted by RINGLEADER:
Where is it launching from?
CCAFS in Florida.
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savchief 09:03 PM 07-24-2019
LightSail 2 Successfully Deploys Solar Sail

The Planetary Society’s LightSail 2 spacecraft has successfully deployed the large, aluminized Mylar sail it will use to raise its orbit solely with sunlight.

http://www.planetary.org/blogs/jason...loys-sail.html
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DaFace 09:38 PM 07-25-2019
In case anyone's bored, they're probably going to test Starhopper in the next 5-10 minutes. Everyday Astronaut is live streaming it.


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DaFace 09:49 PM 07-25-2019
Hopper has hopped!
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GloryDayz 09:49 PM 07-25-2019
Originally Posted by DaFace:
In case anyone's bored, they're probably going to test Starhopper in the next 5-10 minutes. Everyday Astronaut is live streaming it.

Watching..
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DaFace 09:50 PM 07-25-2019
It's tough to see, but you can definitely catch the top of the dome rising above the smoke.

STARHOPPER HAS HOPPED! @SpacePadreIsle stream:https://t.co/KylvHIDFp7 pic.twitter.com/QqyCP3yYhk

— Chris B - NSF (@NASASpaceflight) July 26, 2019

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DaFace 09:51 PM 07-25-2019
Originally Posted by GloryDayz:
Watching..
If you just tuned in, go back about 5 minutes.
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DaFace 09:52 PM 07-25-2019

MAN, THAT WAS COOL! I wish I could’ve stayed there and saw it, but it was still amazing to watch nonetheless!

��: @Erdayastronaut’s stream ft. @thejackbeyer! pic.twitter.com/xlXjr2LgqE

— Tyler Gray (@TylerG1998) July 26, 2019

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