ChiefsPlanet Mobile
Page 294 of 381
« First < 194244284290291292293294 295296297298304344 > Last »
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!

[Reply]
Donger 01:05 PM 07-25-2021

I have at last had time to create a movie showing the complete sol-133 #MarsHelicopter flight. They went a loooong way with this one. pic.twitter.com/NtacoGbyC8

— Scott "Black Lives Matter" Maxwell (@marsroverdriver) July 18, 2021

[Reply]
DaFace 01:11 PM 07-25-2021
Damn. Do we know how far it traveled? Looked like a few hundred yards.
[Reply]
Donger 01:17 PM 07-25-2021
Originally Posted by DaFace:
Damn. Do we know how far it traveled? Looked like a few hundred yards.
2,051 feet.
[Reply]
DaFace 01:24 PM 07-25-2021
Originally Posted by Donger:
2,051 feet.
That's crazy. Glad it's holding up so well.
[Reply]
Easy 6 01:40 PM 07-25-2021
Originally Posted by Donger:
I honestly have no idea what was actually expected of it, but that distance seems a pretty underwhelming IMO
[Reply]
DaFace 01:46 PM 07-25-2021
Originally Posted by Easy 6:
I honestly have no idea what was actually expected of it, but that distance seems a pretty underwhelming IMO
It's a robot flying on Mars. You've got to calibrate your expectations.

In rough numbers, thats about how far Perseverance can go in 3 days at max speed.
[Reply]
Easy 6 01:49 PM 07-25-2021
Originally Posted by DaFace:
It's a robot flying on Mars. You've got to calibrate your expectations.

In rough numbers, thats about how far Perseverance can go in 3 days at max speed.
Fair enough, the problem must be on my end

I just assumed it would be able to roam further afield
[Reply]
Donger 01:50 PM 07-25-2021
Originally Posted by Easy 6:
I honestly have no idea what was actually expected of it, but that distance seems a pretty underwhelming IMO
It's flown almost a mile now, in an environment which is equivalent to flying a helicopter on Earth at 87,0000 feet. And, it has to stay in RF range of the rover.
[Reply]
BigRedChief 07:08 PM 07-25-2021
What if UFO’s are just billionaires from other planets?
[Reply]
eDave 11:02 PM 07-25-2021

[Reply]
DaFace 03:45 PM 07-29-2021
Get your shit in gear, Russia!

ICYMI: Earlier today, the Russian Nauka module inadvertently fired its thrusters while docked to the @Space_Station. Mission Control teams corrected the action and all systems are operating normally. The crew was never in any danger. Stay tuned for a media telecon later today: pic.twitter.com/bjuDmdiZu5

— NASA (@NASA) July 29, 2021


As a result, Starliner's demo launch is postponed until next week. (But hopefully they'll finally get up there.)

The launch of Boeing’s Starliner spacecraft to the space station is expected to be postponed from Friday.

Ground teams are assessing a problem that caused unexpected thruster firings on the newly-arrived Nauka module at the station.

��: @mdcainjr https://t.co/JZ5VZXAB57 pic.twitter.com/kKioXfxyQU

— Spaceflight Now (@SpaceflightNow) July 29, 2021

[Reply]
DaFace 03:47 PM 07-29-2021
Also, this is nuts.

Completing feed system for 29 Raptor rocket engines on Super Heavy Booster pic.twitter.com/uARWx2HYTr

— Elon Musk (@elonmusk) July 29, 2021

[Reply]
unlurking 07:47 PM 07-29-2021
Originally Posted by DaFace:
Also, this is nuts.

I love the fact that there are 23 people standing inside the booster in that picture. Gives a sense of how large Starship really is.
[Reply]
Donger 11:40 AM 08-02-2021


Grid fins on BN4!
[Reply]
DaFace 11:43 AM 08-02-2021
While Starship is obviously the most exciting thing going on right now, ULA/Boeing are finally going to try again for their ISS-bound test tomorrow. Fingers crossed nothing else goes wrong.

��LAUNCH COUNTDOWN // #AtlasV #Starliner #OFT2
��️: 8.3.21➡️ broadcast 12:30 pm ET; launch 1:20 pm ET
ℹ️: https://t.co/VIynIdVS23
��: https://t.co/TkZHqbXk9E pic.twitter.com/8ilyAKHRU6

— ULA (@ulalaunch) July 31, 2021

[Reply]
Page 294 of 381
« First < 194244284290291292293294 295296297298304344 > Last »
Up