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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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Donger 05:46 PM 02-25-2016
"God help us. We're in the hands of engineers."
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DaFace 05:47 PM 02-25-2016
Damn. Wonder what happened.
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DaFace 05:48 PM 02-25-2016
Sounds like they're really struggling with the supercooled LOX. I hope that "improvement" doesn't end up being a giant pain the ass.
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Donger 05:49 PM 02-25-2016
Originally Posted by DaFace:
Damn. Wonder what happened.
Sound like they weren't sure that they'd get full LOX tanks before ignition.
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MIAdragon 05:52 PM 02-25-2016
Seriously you can't fuel the tanks quick enough....
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GloryDayz 05:52 PM 02-25-2016
GDI , scrubbed.
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DaFace 05:54 PM 02-25-2016
Originally Posted by MIAdragon:
Seriously you can't fuel the tanks quick enough....
It's a new (essentially) propellant, so it seems like they are having trouble getting the kinks worked out with it.

(sigh)

It's funny - watching rocket launches is not that dissimilar to watching sports when it comes down to it. Lots of waiting, a lot of minor disappointment, and every once in a while you feel like you got kicked in the nuts.
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Hydrae 05:55 PM 02-25-2016
I have to say that it cool that they over 80k viewers on the webcast. I like that people are showing this much interest.
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eDave 05:58 PM 02-25-2016
The trouble is in keeping the LOX at the right temp. Too early and it's too warm. Too late and you miss a full load like today.
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DaFace 06:00 PM 02-25-2016
Originally Posted by eDave:
The trouble is in keeping the LOX at the right temp. Too early and it's too warm. Too late and you miss a full load like today.
Yeah, I'm just hoping that the problems are just a matter of getting the kinks worked out. They're really banked on the extra power from the F9FT, so it'd be pretty disappointing if it ended up causing a lot of long-term issues.
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TribalElder 06:10 PM 02-25-2016
The rocket is like the Chiefs in the playoffs
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DaFace 06:14 PM 02-25-2016
Originally Posted by TribalElder:
The rocket is like the Chiefs in the playoffs
At least none of its key parts have fallen apart so far.
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Hog's Gone Fishin 06:24 PM 02-25-2016
I'm heading down there as we speak . Don't worry guys , I study Rocket science in my spare time. I'll get er launched.
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Dave Lane 06:58 PM 02-25-2016
Originally Posted by Hog Farmer:
I'm heading down there as we speak . Don't worry guys , I study Rocket science in my spare time. I'll get er launched.
Jack that bitch off!!
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DaFace 09:04 PM 02-25-2016
The shot that could've been...


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