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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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GloryDayz 05:14 PM 08-01-2020
Cool stuff. Such a cool time to live in...
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mlyonsd 05:40 PM 08-01-2020
Skies clearing nicely here. Hopefully it won't be too light when they pass over at 9:12. Thanks Coogs.
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Donger 05:41 PM 08-01-2020
Does the hinged nose cone stay open, or does it close? I presume the latter.
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DaFace 07:07 PM 08-01-2020
Originally Posted by Donger:
Does the hinged nose cone stay open, or does it close? I presume the latter.
I think they only close it for the final descent, but it does close eventually. I think they keep it open as long as possible due to the instrumentation that's in there. Don't hold me to that, though.
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Coogs 07:12 PM 08-01-2020
Originally Posted by mlyonsd:
Skies clearing nicely here. Hopefully it won't be too light when they pass over at 9:12. Thanks Coogs.
It's clearing here too. Sunset is at 8:41. Not sure if it will be dark enough at 9:12 but gonna find out.
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DaFace 07:13 PM 08-01-2020
Originally Posted by Coogs:
It's clearing here too. Sunset is at 8:41. Not sure if it will be dark enough at 9:12 but gonna find out.
Almost certainly dark enough for ISS. Dragon may be iffy though.
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DaFace 07:28 PM 08-01-2020
If I'm interpreting it right, Dragon is moving FASTER than ISS at this point, so if you guys are out looking for it, I THINK that it'll be out front - not behind.
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Coogs 07:41 PM 08-01-2020
Originally Posted by DaFace:
If I'm interpreting it right, Dragon is moving FASTER than ISS at this point, so if you guys are out looking for it, I THINK that it'll be out front - not behind.
Good to know. Thanks DaFace.
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DaFace 07:45 PM 08-01-2020
Originally Posted by Coogs:
Good to know. Thanks DaFace.
I could be wrong. I'm digging around, and some have seen it behind. Regardless, look both directions but in the same plane.
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Coogs 07:49 PM 08-01-2020
Will do. Partly cloudy here in North Central Kansas, but there are some patches of very clear sky. Gonna be iffy.
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DaFace 07:57 PM 08-01-2020
Originally Posted by Coogs:
Will do. Partly cloudy here in North Central Kansas, but there are some patches of very clear sky. Gonna be iffy.
Same on my end. Hoping we get some clearing here in the next hour.
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Coogs 07:58 PM 08-01-2020
Northwest of Hawaii right now. 14 minutes or so until it passes over my sight line.
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Coogs 08:07 PM 08-01-2020
Getting ready to hit the vertex of the curve right off the coast north of Washington State, and heading to the Southeast. About time to go watch the sky!
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mlyonsd 08:17 PM 08-01-2020
Watching it fade away. No dragon though.
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Coogs 08:21 PM 08-01-2020
My wife and I picked up the space station straight north, and were able to follow it for about 3 minutes until it exited in the east. We couldn't decided if we saw the dragon or not. If so, they were very close together. We couldn't decide if it was right in front. It was sort of like a double vision type of thing. Either way... Very Cool. May try it again at 10:48.
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