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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. Dec 11, 2022 at 9:49 AM
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    Wow!
     
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  3. Dec 11, 2022 at 10:55 AM
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  5. Dec 11, 2022 at 1:34 PM
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  8. Dec 11, 2022 at 1:57 PM
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    I wonder how that would feel after days or weeks of zero gravity, low gravity, or straight line accel.
     
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  9. Dec 11, 2022 at 2:08 PM
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  10. Dec 11, 2022 at 2:55 PM
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  11. Dec 11, 2022 at 7:11 PM
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    How long did it take to get Orion on the boat?
     
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  12. Dec 11, 2022 at 7:39 PM
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  13. Dec 11, 2022 at 7:40 PM
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    From when? They had to wait awhile before they could even approach it.
     
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  14. Dec 11, 2022 at 7:51 PM
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    I don’t know but NASA did say that part of the test would be to let the capsule sit for a while to ensure that it remains afloat for more than enough to accommodate a delayed retrieval.
     
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  15. Dec 12, 2022 at 6:36 AM
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    Well...this is potentially exciting news.

    Reports: US scientists expected to announce long-awaited nuclear fusion breakthrough
    https://www.cnn.com/2022/12/12/politics/nuclear-fusion-energy-us-scientists-climate/index.html

    The US Department of Energy is expected to announce Tuesday that scientists have for the first time successfully produced a nuclear fusion reaction resulting in a net energy gain, according to the Financial Times and The Washington Post.

    The result of the experiment would be a massive step in a decadeslong quest to unleash an infinite source of clean energy that could help end dependence on fossil fuels. Researchers have for decades attempted to recreate nuclear fusion – replicating the fusion that powers the sun.
     
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    Now that you've wasted all that money on solar... :D
     
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  17. Dec 12, 2022 at 7:17 AM
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    FUSION = $$$$$$$$$ > SOLAR = $

    Money spent on solar ain't ever wasted money.
     
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    https://www.ft.com/content/4b6f0fab-66ef-4e33-adec-cfc345589dc7

    Could be one of those historic events in human history. Like discovery of the wheel, harnessing fire, Cochran’s first warp flight…
     
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  19. Dec 12, 2022 at 8:21 AM
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    Except when Vesuvius erupts or nuclear winter hits. JK, fusion is still a "little ways" off on the reality horizon.
     
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  20. Dec 12, 2022 at 8:23 AM
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    Vesuvius I ain't worried about.

    Yellowstone I am VERY MUCH worried about. If that sucker goes, our problems will last a LONG time.
     
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