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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
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Glossary
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Fish 01:37 PM 01-04-2022

Coolest selfie. NASA scientists post photo with James Webb telescope (via Reddit). I’m excitedly anticipating what this will reveal about the universe. pic.twitter.com/bycAJ0ndWg

— Jeremy Jojola (@jeremyjojola) January 2, 2022

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DaFace 02:52 PM 01-04-2022
This is a pretty cool site that lets you follow along with the various deployment steps as they happen.

https://www.jwst.nasa.gov/content/we...tExplorer.html
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eDave 10:21 PM 01-04-2022
Originally Posted by DaFace:
Damn, that's a lot more boxes checked than I would have guessed!
This sunshield deployment and tensioning is where I thought they had the most risk.
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Donger 01-05-2022, 03:25 PM
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DaFace 06:30 PM 01-05-2022

CONFIRMED: “The world’s most sophisticated tripod” has not only deployed but also latched!

Each of the struts for this tripod, which helps #NASAWebb’s secondary mirror direct light into the instruments, is about 25 feet long (7.6 m)! https://t.co/QTAt5yn8zF #UnfoldTheUniverse pic.twitter.com/UtAMG95c9t

— NASA Webb Telescope (@NASAWebb) January 5, 2022

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eDave 06:32 PM 01-05-2022
"We have a telescope."

Fully capable of sending data now, regardless of full mirror deployment. Mirrors already in place far exceed the capabilities of Hubble.

The instruments need to be cooled still. And that cryocooler is a fascinating bit of engineering.
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Donger 03:21 PM 01-06-2022
SpaceX is targeting Thursday, January 6 for a Falcon 9 launch of 49 Starlink satellites to low Earth orbit from Launch Complex 39A (LC-39A) at Kennedy Space Center in Florida. The instantaneous launch window is at 4:49 p.m. EST, or 21:49 UTC, and a backup opportunity is available on Friday, January 7 at 4:28 p.m. EST.

Falcon 9's first stage booster supporting this mission previously launched GPS III-4, GPS III-5, and Inspiration4. Following stage separation, Falcon 9’s first stage will land on the A Shortfall of Gravitas droneship, which will be stationed in the Atlantic Ocean.

A live webcast of this mission will begin about 15 minutes prior to liftoff.


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Donger 03:38 PM 01-06-2022
Stream is live. T-11:30
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DaFace 03:48 PM 01-06-2022
Beautiful day for a launch. I really need to get down there sometime.
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Donger 03:48 PM 01-06-2022
Gonna be a pretty one.
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Scooter LaCanforno 05:07 PM 01-06-2022
Originally Posted by DaFace:
Beautiful day for a launch. I really need to get down there sometime.
I saw it while driving over the causeway this afternoon. You need to show up when they do the booster landing at the Cape.
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DaFace 05:17 PM 01-06-2022
Originally Posted by Scooter LaCanforno:
I saw it while driving over the causeway this afternoon. You need to show up when they do the booster landing at the Cape.
Yeah, I've kind of had it in my mind that I'd try to make it down for a FH launch this year. Damn hard to plan for moving targets, though.
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unlurking 03:50 PM 01-07-2022
NASA live streaming final mirror unfolding tomorrow....


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Donger 03:52 PM 01-07-2022
:-)


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DaFace 10:16 AM 01-08-2022

The James Webb Space Telescope is now fully deployed. This is a remarkable engineering achievement that 99 percent of the world will not appreciate. But those of us who know, know. And we are in awe.

— Eric Berger (@SciGuySpace) January 8, 2022

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Fish 07:34 PM 01-08-2022
Originally Posted by Donger:
:-)

Now witness the power of this fully deployed and operational telescope!
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