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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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GeorgeZimZam 10:17 AM 10-05-2024

Just offering @FAANews some tea 🤣🤣 https://t.co/R3PnZjzQHc

— Elon Musk (@elonmusk) October 5, 2024

:-)
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philfree 02:31 AM 10-06-2024
It is so weird to look up in the late night/early morning sky and see these bright stars that are really satellites. Those things look really close. Go outside and look!
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GeorgeZimZam 05:34 PM 10-06-2024
Originally Posted by GeorgeZimZam:





NASA and SpaceX are standing down from the Oct. 10 launch attempt of the agency’s #EuropaClipper mission due to anticipated hurricane conditions in the area.

The next launch opportunity will be assessed after Hurricane Milton passes.

More: https://t.co/n0P0KPmxMn pic.twitter.com/9ALCNOcmv4

— NASA's Kennedy Space Center (@NASAKennedy) October 6, 2024



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GeorgeZimZam 05:51 PM 10-07-2024
Originally Posted by GeorgeZimZam:
First stage booster returning to earth never gets old. Cannot wait for Starship Flight 5, and attempted Mechazilla "catch" of the Super Heavy booster! (And it sounds like it will be happening earlier than "Late November," after all...perhaps the weekend of Chiefs' week 6 bye; i.e. 2 weeks from today!)

Starship’s fifth flight test is preparing to launch as soon as October 13, pending regulatory approval → https://t.co/hibmw2lVv1 pic.twitter.com/Suw1kKLHiE

— SpaceX (@SpaceX) October 7, 2024



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Fish 05:57 PM 10-07-2024
Originally Posted by GeorgeZimZam:

:-)
Suck em, China!


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GeorgeZimZam 10:20 AM 10-08-2024


Spoiler!


https://www.spacex.com/launches/miss...rship-flight-5
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DaFace 10:23 AM 10-08-2024
It's curious that SpaceX is hyping up that launch when the FAA has very directly said they aren't going to clear it to launch until late November. Guess we'll see who blinks.
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GeorgeZimZam 05:40 PM 10-08-2024
Originally Posted by DaFace:
It's curious that SpaceX is hyping up that launch when the FAA has very directly said they aren't going to clear it to launch until late November. Guess we'll see who blinks.

A updated issued statement by the FAA does no longer mention the late November target date. pic.twitter.com/nmE9wEhNj3

— Adrian Beil (@BCCarCounters) October 8, 2024

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GeorgeZimZam 07:32 PM 10-08-2024

SpaceX may receive FAA license for next Starship launch in time for Sunday attempt https://t.co/dr0CS3ndMf

— CNBC (@CNBC) October 8, 2024


Spoiler!


http://archive.today/pFoeV
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GeorgeZimZam 03:20 PM 10-09-2024


Pls no scrub!
So excited—this time around I'll get to attend the flight test at Starbase. Will be watching from along the Rio Grande and the perimeter of the exclusion zone.
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GeorgeZimZam 04:39 PM 10-09-2024

FYI: If everything stays the same, SpaceX Starship IFT-5 and Falcon Heavy Europa Clipper will both launch on Sunday!

IFT-5 = 7:00 a.m. CT

FH Europa = 12:12 p.m. ET pic.twitter.com/NXnkAWVtD6

— S.E. Robinson, Jr. (@SERobinsonJr) October 9, 2024

Originally Posted by :
RocketLaunch.Live: The Europa Clipper mission is designed to explore Jupiter’s icy moon Europa, which is believed to harbor an ocean beneath its thick ice shell. This NASA mission will investigate whether Europa has the necessary conditions to support life by performing nearly 50 flybys of the moon. Equipped with state-of-the-art instruments, the spacecraft will gather data about the moon’s surface, ice structure, and potential water plumes. These observations will help scientists understand Europa’s composition and its potential for harboring life beneath its ice-covered ocean​.

Europa Clipper's payload includes a range of scientific tools such as ice-penetrating radar, spectrometers, and thermal imaging systems, which will help reveal the moon’s internal structure and composition. The spacecraft will be protected from Jupiter’s intense radiation by a specially designed vault to shield its electronics. With its enormous solar arrays, the spacecraft is also one of the largest NASA has ever built for a planetary mission​.

The launch date is currently targeted for Sunday, October 13, 2024 at 4:12 PM (UTC).

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GloryDayz 09:09 PM 10-09-2024
Originally Posted by GeorgeZimZam:
This is silly, maybe SpaceX needs to locate to somewhere where they can move at their own pace instead of the FAA's...
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4th and Long 09:33 PM 10-09-2024
Originally Posted by GloryDayz:
This is silly, maybe SpaceX needs to locate to somewhere where they can move at their own pace instead of the FAA's...
Since SpaceX needs to obtain a vehicle operator license from the FAA to launch and land its Starship/Super Heavy rocket, they would have to move out of the country.
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GloryDayz 09:42 PM 10-09-2024
Originally Posted by 4th and Long:
Since SpaceX needs to obtain a vehicle operator license from the FAA to launch and land its Starship/Super Heavy rocket, they would have to move out of the country.
Exactly, that's what I mean. Perhaps a country like Jamaica could use having SpaceX working from their land?

It's an idea that's way out there, but the FAA needs to work faster.
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4th and Long 09:45 PM 10-09-2024
Originally Posted by GloryDayz:
Exactly, that's what I mean. Perhaps a country like Jamaica could use having SpaceX working from their land?

It's an idea that's way out there, but the FAA needs to work faster.
In fear of this thread moving to DC, I'll just say that your idea would take away a lot of hard working American jobs.
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