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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
Spoiler!

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unlurking 06:54 AM 05-17-2017
Agreed. Was disappointed they didn't show it. Also wanted to watch any fairing recovery attempts, but have not seen any update on that so not sure if there was one.
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DaFace 08:34 PM 05-24-2017
Getting closer....

Static fire test of a Falcon Heavy side booster completed in McGregor, TX last week. This booster previously launched Thaicom 8. pic.twitter.com/nWrNCXtu13

— SpaceX (@SpaceX) May 25, 2017



I think that just leaves the other side booster to test. Current NET is August for Heavy.
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unlurking 07:17 AM 05-25-2017
Yeah, that's the second time they've tested that core with the booster nose cone in place. The first time was a couple months ago if I remember right. Curious as to why they are doing it again, after putting the main core on the stand and testing it. Still waiting for a static fire of the other booster. Wonder if the center core and second side booster will get tested twice.

Really can't wait for the full stack test fire at KSC! They better have some seriously awesome video of that!
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allen_kcCard 08:16 AM 05-25-2017
I'm curious when they do those static fires if they have the booster anchored down enough to be able to hold down a full thrust, and if so, what sort of lockdown that takes to hold that mother down. Either that or the fire is a fraction of the full blown version?
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unlurking 08:53 AM 05-25-2017
Originally Posted by allen_kcCard:
I'm curious when they do those static fires if they have the booster anchored down enough to be able to hold down a full thrust, and if so, what sort of lockdown that takes to hold that mother down. Either that or the fire is a fraction of the full blown version?
/r/SpaceX has some great discussion on stuff like this. You'll find this very topic being talked about in the current top 2 threads. From this one...

https://www.reddit.com/r/spacex/comm...t_of_a_falcon/

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Originally Posted by /u/SuperSMT:
Yes, they do test at the full thrust of a launch. They use very strong clamps at the base of the rocket that hold on to the structure just above the engines. Here's what they look like.

https://imgur.com/r/spacex/dWRXLOV
https://i.imgur.com/dWRXLOV.gifv

For long duration tests at McGregor, they'll also put a heavy weight on top of the rocket, tied to the ground with long cables. As the fuel runs out on a long test, the rocket's thrust to weight ratio greatly increases, so extra hold down strength is needed.

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DaFace 10:54 AM 05-28-2017

Static fire test of Falcon 9 complete—targeting June 1 launch from historic Pad 39A for Dragon’s next resupply mission to the @Space_Station pic.twitter.com/LjG6JdVtCo

— SpaceX (@SpaceX) May 28, 2017



We're on for Thursday. They're really holding to this two week cadence lately. It's impressive if they can keep it up and not blow anything up.

This one will be a landing at LZ-1, so it'll come back to land after sending Dragon on its way to ISS.
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DaFace 07:02 AM 06-01-2017
Launch day bump.


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GloryDayz 12:43 PM 06-01-2017
Originally Posted by DaFace:
Launch day bump.

Alarm set. Woot... Thank you fine Sir..
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eDave 01:21 PM 06-01-2017
Spaceflight Now stream is now live:

https://spaceflightnow.com/2017/06/0...status-center/
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DaFace 03:35 PM 06-01-2017
Scrubbed due to lightning in the area. Next window is Saturday at 5:07pm Eastern.
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unlurking 06:44 AM 06-02-2017
Actually kind of glad. Wasn't able to watch yesterday, but tomorrow I can.
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DaFace 02:41 PM 06-03-2017
Streams are live.
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eDave 03:07 PM 06-03-2017
Go for launch. Light that candle.
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DaFace 03:12 PM 06-03-2017
Love that we're getting Stage 1 video the whole way down.
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unlurking 03:12 PM 06-03-2017
Agreed. Looking forward to the Dragon solar array deploy as well.
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