[Technology] Space news [ISS, SpaceX etc]

[schmunk]

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Bull$hit mastery?

They didn't expect it to go perfectly - before launch Elon Musk gave odds of 1/3 on it landing back safely in one piece. Other than the speed of the final descent (and perhaps one of the engines flaming out too early on the ascent?) they hit all their targets.

This isn't really something they can do in secret, so we get to see all the failed attempts before they get it perfect. They had similar teething issues with their earlier rockets.

 

[zefarelly]

They hit the big target. quite hard by the look of it.

 

[Cheshire Cat]

They didn't expect it to go perfectly - before launch Elon Musk gave odds of 1/3 on it landing back safely in one piece. Other than the final bit (and perhaps one of the engines flaming out too early on the ascent?) they hit all their targets.

This isn't really something they can do in secret, so we get to see all the failed attempts before they get it perfect. They had similar teething issues with their earlier rockets.

They definitely hit the ground.

 

[Deleted member 22389]

SN8 was an amazing watch. Now on to SN9.

 

[Pint of Ale and a Burger]

His ships falling back to earth and landing I find more interesting and fascinating than the take off bit.

 

[schmunk]

His ships falling back to earth and landing I find more interesting and fascinating than the take off bit.

It is, to be fair, a much harder task! I think even I could make a rocket fly upwards for a bit. After that...

 

[Pint of Ale and a Burger]

It is, to be fair, a much harder task! I think even I could make a rocket fly upwards for a bit. After that...

Yes I agree,firing rockets upwards seems pretty normal now and hasn't really changed from the 1960s.
The landings are fantastic,defenetley 21st century stuff.when they land well it looks like a sci go film and even when it goes wrong like in this case,it's still the most calm and controlled "crash" I've seen.
It really is amazing

 

[Bozza]

There's a Delta IV Heavy launch due in 40 minutes or so...

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tGDCcdGPd7A

 

[TommyJ]

firing rockets upwards seems pretty normal

Yes I agree,firing rockets upwards seems pretty normal now and hasn't really changed from the 1960s.
The landings are fantastic,defenetley 21st century stuff.when they land well it looks like a sci go film and even when it goes wrong like in this case,it's still the most calm and controlled "crash" I've seen.
It really is amazing

We live in great times. Space companies are simply visualizing the "awesomeness" of this time for society. Some using
reusable steps. Others print parts, engines, or rockets on 3D printers. They send rockets into orbit on recycled plastic fuel. And much more. We should enjoy it, but ...

 

[Bozza]

Hot Fire Engine Test for the Artemis Moon Rocket later this evening:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ELHOXi2t3lk

 

[Official Old Man]

Thanks, on it.

 

[Chicken Run]

On the subject of the potential lunar landing in 2024 and the the first woman to step on the moon which one of these amazing Astronauts ( apparently contenders) would you like to go to the moon and back with?

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[Chicken Run]

I think anyone from the middle row!

Megan first choice though.


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[Pevenseagull]

Don't have my normal levels of enthusiasm for today's space news. A remarkable testimony to what an utter **** I think Branson is.

https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/science-environment-55699262

 

[Pondicherry]

On the subject of the potential lunar landing in 2024 and the the first woman to step on the moon which one of these amazing Astronauts ( apparently contenders) would you like to go to the moon and back with?

Are we still allowed to do this? I guess so. Anyway here is Tracy Caldwell Dyson on the red carpet looking slightly more presentable. Apart from her obvious attractions, I thought with a surname like that she could give the moon a quick hoover when she got there.

 

[dazzer6666]

On the subject of the potential lunar landing in 2024 and the the first woman to step on the moon which one of these amazing Astronauts ( apparently contenders) would you like to go to the moon and back with?

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Needs to be done in true ‘Countdown’ style of course.

I’ll have one from the top, two from the middle and one from the bottom please Rachel

 

[Bozza]

Another SpaceX Starlink launch due off at 13:02 tomorrow (Wednesday)

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=41KyX6egRKE

 

[Driver8]

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[Bozza]

SpaceX attempting a 10km test flight of Starship SN9 today, but a very wide launch window.

There's a stream already live...

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FpQwQx4Q_Dc

 

[Bozza]

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