Space and Science BS Thread

I also have no idea why he didn't go with a Dynarig .. there's a design that supports a helipad.

 

Be on the lookout for brain controlled Starships in the near future:

https://arstechnica.com/science/202...s-paralyzed-person-type-by-imagining-writing/


Meanwhile, Bezos be like where am I gonna land my helicopter...

 

Edit: never mind, postponed until Friday:

https://twitter.com/NASA_Wallops/status/1392608689685663748?s=20

Might have been discussed already, but if it goes tonight keep an eye out!
https://www.clickorlando.com/weathe...TWU-lYfBUyh1puK58xqWB9-fZiOqaGZQFa-dka16PY#//

 

Some random tweets:

https://twitter.com/Thom_astro/status/1392425701731717122?s=20

https://twitter.com/AJamesMcCarthy/status/1392275887169544192?s=20

Edit- the Moon Mars Occultation pic is available for a limited time:
https://www.tacomaworld.com/threads/space-and-science-bs-thread.300689/page-244#post-25687141

 

It's really fun to see the orbital dynamics at work in that - start at lower altitude to get in front of the station, then boost slightly higher than it to slow down and drop back 'down' towards it ... then start ignoring orbital dynamics once you're close enough.

 

https://apps.fcc.gov/els/GetAtt.html?id=273481

Something intersting for y'all nerds.

 

Perspective (from today’s ARS Rocket Report)


In flying 10 times since early March 2019, this single booster has now flown nearly as many missions as SpaceX's primary US launch competitor. Since the first flight of B1051, United Launch Alliance has flown a total of 11 missions with expendable rockets—two Delta IV launches, two Delta IV Heavy missions, and seven Atlas V rockets.

 

In keeping with the Bezos bashing...

https://arstechnica.com/science/202...at-nasa-after-spacex-moon-lander-award/?amp=1

 

Exciting overall especially if they continue with the video feeds but a bit disappointed in the end game.

Thanks!

 

The wagons are being circled.

Does SpaceX have the capital and momentum to make it a go if US govt funding starts to evaporate??

 

Sounds like they're sacrificing the first orbital booster. Or testing to see if it would survive a water landing. I could see them using that in an emergency. If it does break apart they could soften the water by highly aerating it right before landing. Might be an option for their offshore platforms.

 

Elon has said he doesn't want to get very much into NASA's debt with this project, so maybe.

 

Insomnia’s a crazy thing..

Looked at this again and noticed the pic of the full stack Starship on the cover seemed dated. Three fins on the Orbital section.

Made me wonder if this document and the contents are current. With Elon’s propensity to continuously iterate, maybe some of the details have evolved.

Full blown conjecture for sure- I’m just excited to witness all this.

 

Bye bye 30th and 45th Space Wings.. sort of:

https://www.airforcemag.com/ussf-unveils-space-systems-commands-structure/

I’ll miss the SW designation- the new one reminds me of a Mormon sect but I guess it’s a more accurate description.

 

https://www.cnn.com/style/article/russian-space-film-scli-intl-scn/index.html

So much for Tom Cruise being the first...

 

I mean I hate Hollywood, but I'll take any space race I can get!!

 

Rocket Lab’s sending an Electron in a few minutes.

https://youtu.be/Zw3sIUyfSfc


Edit- They’re in a a hold...

Edit 2 - good launch, MECO and stage separation.

I don’t know if it was a frozen picture but it looked like the second stage Rutherford did not ignite. This pic stayed up for a few seconds before it dropped out to MC. They then announced loss of telemetry. Hopefully it’s just that and all is nominal..

Edit 3- loss of mission:

https://twitter.com/RocketLab/status/1393531340188913665?s=20

Second failure in two years, last year’s was attributed to the second stage too.

Edit 4- wrapping it up, almost..

https://www.rocketlabusa.com/about-us/updates/rocket-lab-experiences-anomaly-during-launch

 

We have company on Mars.

https://arstechnica.com/science/202...o-attempt-a-highly-ambitious-landing-on-mars/

Probably based on designs from here in the U.S.

 

Shooting for 6:56 pm EST

https://www.spacex.com/launches/index.html

Edit:

https://twitter.com/SpaceX/status/1393701970855165952?s=20

https://twitter.com/SpaceX/status/1393704251801497600?s=20

 

Launched and landed