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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
Spoiler!


Glossary
Spoiler!

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Donger 10:47 AM 09-01-2024
"The SpaceX Falcon 9 vehicle may return to flight operations while the overall investigation of the anomaly during the Starlink Group 8-6 mission remains open, provided all other license requirements are met," FAA officials wrote in a statement late Friday (Aug. 30). SpaceX made the return to flight request on Aug. 29 and the FAA gave approval on Aug. 30.
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DaFace 10:47 PM 09-06-2024
Starliner made it back largely without incident. Astronauts would have been fine.

And safely landed.

Remember that in an emergency those 'stranded' astronauts would have ridden this home. pic.twitter.com/BHmFZEUULg

— Scott Manley (@DJSnM) September 7, 2024

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GeorgeZimZam 11:04 PM 09-06-2024
Originally Posted by DaFace:
Starliner made it back largely without incident.
Good to see a happy ending!

Originally Posted by DaFace:
Astronauts would have been fine.
I don't know about you, but I would not have risked a return trip on it.
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Donger 01:10 PM 09-09-2024
SpaceX is targeting Tuesday, September 10 at 3:38 a.m. ET for Falcon 9’s launch of Polaris Dawn to low-Earth orbit from Launch Complex 39A at NASA’s Kennedy Space Center in Florida. There are two additional launch opportunities within the four-hour window at 5:23 a.m. ET and 7:09 a.m. ET. If needed, backup opportunities are available on Wednesday, September 11 at the same times.

A live webcast of this mission will begin about 3.5 hours prior to liftoff, which you can watch here and on X @SpaceX.

The Dragon spacecraft supporting this mission previously flew Crew-1 to and from the International Space Station, and Inspiration4, the first all-civilian mission to orbit. This will be the fourth flight for the first stage booster supporting this mission, which previously launched Crew-8 and two Starlink missions. Following stage separation, Falcon 9’s first stage will land on the Just Read the Instructions droneship stationed in the Atlantic Ocean.

MISSION OBJECTIVES
During their multi-day mission to orbit, Dragon and the crew will endeavor to reach the highest Earth orbit ever flown since the Apollo program and participate in the first-ever extravehicular activity (EVA) by commercial astronauts wearing SpaceX-developed EVA suits. They will also conduct 36 research studies and experiments from 31 partner institutions designed to advance both human health on Earth and during long-duration spaceflight, and test Starlink laser-based communications in space.

The Polaris Dawn crew will combine their expertise, knowledge, and passion for spaceflight to further human space exploration. This will be the first human spaceflight for Mission Pilot Kidd Poteet, Mission Specialist Sarah Gillis, and Mission Specialist and Medical Officer Anna Menon. Mission Commander Jared Isaacman previously flew to space as commander of Inspiration4. This will also be the first time two SpaceX employees will be part of a human spaceflight crew, providing valuable insight to future missions on the road to making life multiplanetary.
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DaFace 07:27 PM 09-09-2024
Looks like they're on. I'm not gonna stay up for the launch, but I'm excited for the mission.

Game time https://t.co/IiwAvURHjU

— Jared Isaacman (@rookisaacman) September 10, 2024

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GeorgeZimZam 10:27 PM 09-09-2024
Already broadcasting ahead of launch in T-minus 3 hours 11 minutes.

Don’t plan on staying up either though.

Watch live as Falcon 9 launches the @PolarisProgram’s Polaris Dawn crew on a multi-day mission orbiting Earth https://t.co/u1KqQx5AFr

— SpaceX (@SpaceX) September 10, 2024

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DaFace 07:22 PM 09-10-2024
There are currently humans further from earth than there have been in my lifetime (since Apollo). Pretty cool.

Achievement unlocked - apogee 1,400.7 km

Forward bulkhead Draco firing during burn pic.twitter.com/Z7kUTcA2CH

— SpaceX (@SpaceX) September 11, 2024

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GeorgeZimZam 09:12 PM 09-10-2024

A beautiful launch over our nation's capitol as Polaris Dawn launches to space! @PolarisProgram @rookisaacman pic.twitter.com/VGbpm4FRCC

— Austin DeSisto (@AustinDeSisto) September 10, 2024


A @SpaceX rocket carrying the crew of the historic Polaris Dawn mission passes to the east of #Pittsburgh earlier this morning! The rocket was visible just 7 minutes after it launched from Cape Canaveral, FL! @PolarisProgram pic.twitter.com/MObjoL7BJ1

— Dustin McGrew (@dmcgrew) September 10, 2024

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GeorgeZimZam 09:16 PM 09-10-2024
Tropical Storm (now Hurricane) Francine dumped on us here in the Starbase area. Deluged by several days of rain, finally ended this afternoon. Getting to site meant having to drive through South Bay over Highway 4.


But that's not all! Significant Starship Flight 5 licensing delays to top it off.

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DaFace 08:36 AM 09-12-2024
Not much to look at, but spacewalk success!

Commander @rookisaacman has egressed Dragon and is going through the first of three suit mobility tests that will test overall hand body control, vertical movement with Skywalker, and foot restraint pic.twitter.com/XATJQhLuIZ

— SpaceX (@SpaceX) September 12, 2024


This view had to be amazing.

SpaceX and the Polaris Dawn crew have completed the first commercial spacewalk!

“SpaceX, back at home we all have a lot of work to do, but from here, Earth sure looks like a perfect world.” — Mission Commander @rookisaacman during Dragon egress and seeing our planet from ~738 km pic.twitter.com/lRczSv5i4k

— Polaris (@PolarisProgram) September 12, 2024

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GeorgeZimZam 09:43 PM 09-18-2024
Starship Flight 5 not happening any time before late November, due to licensing and regulatory hurdles. Flight 6 testing underway in the meantime.

Six engine static fire of Flight 6 Starship pic.twitter.com/fzJz9BWBn6

— SpaceX (@SpaceX) September 19, 2024

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Bob Dole 03:47 AM 09-19-2024
Originally Posted by GeorgeZimZam:
Starship Flight 5 not happening any time before late November, due to licensing and regulatory hurdles. Flight 6 testing underway in the meantime.

Licensing and regulation FTW!!!
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Bowser 11:43 AM 09-19-2024
Well, this is....different



https://www.usatoday.com/story/graph...5/75260498007/
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DaFace 12:19 PM 09-19-2024
Huh, that's cool. Bummer you can't really see it, though.
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GeorgeZimZam 09:02 AM 09-22-2024


My younger sister is visiting my wife and I here in Deep South Texas. Before taking the SpaceX hovercraft from Starbase over to South Padre Island yesterday evening, we got to venture up to the top level of
Megabay 2. Awesome 360º views of South Bay, Port Isabel, South Padre Island, Boca Chica Village, fully stacked Flight 5 Starship at the Orbital Launch Integration Tower, Gulf of Mexico, and the Rio Grande. Top level nearing completion for special event space and bar. Sadly, no photos permitted.


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