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Space and Science BS Thread

Discussion in 'Off-Topic Discussion' started by Monster Coma, Oct 29, 2013.

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  1. Jan 5, 2021 at 2:49 PM
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    https://xkcd.com/2014/

    But more seriously, having worked for a big defense contractor on a 'too big to fail' contract, no one has an incentive to push to match that timeline, and every incentive to push that launch date back.
     
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  2. Jan 5, 2021 at 3:01 PM
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    That's pretty cool. Oh, and I'd love to see it launch and work as advertised.
     
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  3. Jan 5, 2021 at 3:25 PM
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  4. Jan 5, 2021 at 4:10 PM
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    Ain't no Hubble Servicing Mission going there anytime soon, lol
     
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  5. Jan 6, 2021 at 9:16 AM
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    Shoutout to @PzTank for the awesome SN8 swag and a little New Years surprise! :rofl::rofl::rofl::fistbump:
    I still watch that belly flop in amazement. Certainly shows how much they can utilize their data across different platforms!

    20CBAB75-C4AD-4081-B3A6-A6B99F200BDE.jpg
     
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    Saaaame here! Thanks @PzTank !

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    I can't believe I just found this thread!
     
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    ONE OF US! ONE OF US! ONE OF US!!!

    Oh, sorry. I meant to say, welcome, pull up a chair and discuss all things space and science here!
     
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    Haha, Thanks! I guess without going through all 180 pages, do people post astrophotography here ?
     
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    71st successful landing - dead center.
    4th for this F9
     
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