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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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DaFace 04:58 PM 08-19-2021
Originally Posted by MagicHef:
Will BO sue SpaceX as they continue work on SS, since it can be represented as development on HLS?
I suppose it's remotely possible that they could try and keep SpaceX from spending NASA money on it, but it seems crazy unlikely they could make them stop work entirely since the overall goal is Mars.
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unlurking 05:17 PM 08-19-2021
SpaceX has been working on SS for years. HLS is just a side project. Bezos would be laughed out of court. It's worth noting that SpaceX is not an interested party in this case, the court has zero jurisdiction over anything not HLS. It's also worth noting that this is a "voluntary" stay by NASA, not a court order.

SpaceX also has multiple other contracts with NASA, including the development and testing of on-oribit fuel transfer. SpaceX has so many other things going on right now to get SS moving, that this will likely have zero impact on their part of HLS. It will however make great headlines for NASA to say "we were delayed by frivolous lawsuits" when Artmis doesn't launch in '24.

It would also be funny as shit if SS has made orbit before the hearing. :-)
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unlurking 05:18 PM 08-19-2021
Originally Posted by DaFace:
I suppose it's remotely possible that they could try and keep SpaceX from spending NASA money on it, but it seems crazy unlikely they could make them stop work entirely since the overall goal is Mars.
The money they got from NASA was for milestones achieved already. They may get another check on November 1 for more milestones achieved. lol
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unlurking 05:22 PM 08-19-2021
This makes sense...


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unlurking 05:24 PM 08-19-2021
Possibly the most surprising thing (for me anyway), is the complete silence from Elon. It feels like he goaded BO into this with his Twitter trolling, and is now sitting back and watching.
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Donger 08:10 AM 08-26-2021

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Donger 08:31 AM 08-26-2021
T-1:00
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DaFace 08:32 AM 08-26-2021
Gonna be hard for me to give any shits about what BO is up to until they stop emulating the shape of their rocket.
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Donger 08:38 AM 08-26-2021
Originally Posted by DaFace:
Gonna be hard for me to give any shits about what BO is up to until they stop emulating the shape of their rocket.
Emulating the shape of their rocket?

Pretty funny that the cargo in the capsule are "lunar landing material" or whatever she said.
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DaFace 08:39 AM 08-26-2021
Originally Posted by Donger:
Emulating the shape of their rocket?

Sorry, folks.https://t.co/jInOzc0ZUr

— Futurism (@futurism) August 26, 2021

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eDave 08:39 AM 08-26-2021
That thing wobbles. The whole landing looks precarious.
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Donger 08:40 AM 08-26-2021
Originally Posted by DaFace:
Oh...

:-)
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Donger 08:20 AM 08-29-2021

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RINGLEADER 10:22 AM 08-29-2021
Originally Posted by Donger:
The Dragon separation with the sunrise coming over the Earth was spectacular!
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DaFace 12:15 PM 08-29-2021
Astra had another attempt yesterday, but it failed in amusing fashion.

Reviewing flight data and video, two things are very clear - 1) An engine shut down right after launch 2) Everything that happened next made me incredibly proud of our team. Space may be hard, but like this rocket, we are not giving up. #AdAstra pic.twitter.com/2g3n812EaW

— Chris Kemp (@Kemp) August 29, 2021


Remarkably, it managed to right itself and actually made it through part of the mission, but they triggered the FTS system once it was unrecoverable.

Still more exciting than a flying penis launch though.
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