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DaFace 06-01-2014 09:40 AM

Space Exploration megathread
 
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



How to Watch a Live Launch


Where to Learn More
Spoiler!


Glossary
Spoiler!

SAUTO 06-01-2014 09:43 AM

Out
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SAUTO 06-01-2014 09:44 AM

Well unless shit gets REALLY jacked up here, but still probably out.
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DaFace 06-01-2014 09:44 AM

Original OP:

SpaceX expects manned flight to ISS in 2016-2017

I've always casually paid attention to what SpaceX is up to, but I had no idea they were this far along. I'll post a few articles and videos, but here are the high points:
  • It's a three-stage system, and their goal is that ALL THREE will be 100% reusable, dramatically reducing the cost of space flight.
  • The crazy thing about that is that the three stages will all land themselves on land (no splashdowns, no parachutes) right back at the launch site.
  • The passenger module can handle up to seven crew at a time (compared to 3 for the Soyuz), again increasing the ability to move people back and forth easily.
  • As you might imagine, the technology in this thing is way beyond the Shuttle or Soyuz, so in theory, it'll be considerably safer since it can handle more situations automatically.

Here's the announcement page from SpaceX to get you started.

http://www.spacex.com/news/2014/05/3...ned-spacecraft

http://i.imgur.com/jnQ46Iw.jpg
http://i.imgur.com/2FX9xBe.jpg

And here's a general CNN article from CNN with some videos. I'll try and post the good ones.

http://www.cnn.com/2014/05/29/us/spacex-new-spacecraft/

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Here's an animation of the capsule re-entry and landing:

<iframe width="640" height="360" src="//www.youtube.com/embed/Cf_-g3UWQ04" frameborder="0" allowfullscreen></iframe>

DaFace 06-01-2014 09:46 AM

Here's a test flight of the main rocket landing itself. This one is way cool. I wouldn't have guessed you could have that much control using thrusters on the bottom like that.

<iframe width="640" height="360" src="//www.youtube.com/embed/ZwwS4YOTbbw" frameborder="0" allowfullscreen></iframe>

SAUTO 06-01-2014 09:47 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by DaFace (Post 10663604)
Here's an animation of the capsule re-entry and landing:

<iframe width="640" height="360" src="//www.youtube.com/embed/Cf_-g3UWQ04" frameborder="0" allowfullscreen></iframe>

That cartoon makes me feel a little better about it.
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DaFace 06-01-2014 09:47 AM

And here's the entire unveil event if you're in the mood for the in-depth look:

<iframe width="640" height="360" src="//www.youtube.com/embed/yEQrmDoIRO8" frameborder="0" allowfullscreen></iframe>

BlackHelicopters 06-01-2014 09:52 AM

Amazing

DaFace 06-01-2014 09:56 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by JASONSAUTO (Post 10663611)
That cartoon makes me feel a little better about it.
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The rocket test is even more impressive. They are hoping to have these things land themselves so softly that they can reassemble, refuel, and relaunch in only a couple days.

They've got a long way to go, but if they can pull it off, it will DRAMATICALLY decrease the cost of space flight as we know it.

SAUTO 06-01-2014 09:59 AM

It is pretty ****ing cool
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unlurking 06-01-2014 10:13 AM

Ars has some cool photos. One of the console, once rotated 180° and cropped, is now my wallpaper.

http://arstechnica.com/science/2014/...space-capsule/

http://cdn.arstechnica.net/wp-conten...5/DSC_2168.jpg

unlurking 06-01-2014 10:17 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by DaFace (Post 10663626)
The rocket test is even more impressive. They are hoping to have these things land themselves so softly that they can reassemble, refuel, and relaunch in only a couple days.

They've got a long way to go, but if they can pull it off, it will DRAMATICALLY decrease the cost of space flight as we know it.

Even more impressive is that the engines are 3D printed. I thought I misheard Tony, err, I mean Elon, when he said that.

Quote:

Originally Posted by 3DPrint.com
http://3dprint.com/4740/spacex-dragon-2-3d-print/
So, how is SpaceX able to produce such a powerful thruster, at minimal costs, and still meet the strict deadlines set by their client, NASA? For one, they use 3D printing. That’s right, the most advanced manufacturer of rockets and spacecraft on the planet, relies on a process called direct metal laser sintering, to create one of the most important components of the SuperDraco thruster, the combustion chamber for the engine. The chambers are 3D printed with a material called Inconel, which is very high performance nickel chromium superalloy, known for its amazing strength and toughness.

Obligatory test firing video!

<iframe src="//www.youtube.com/embed/lIGVi_rMFGw" allowfullscreen="" frameborder="0" height="315" width="560"></iframe>

Chief_For_Life58 06-01-2014 10:19 AM

yeah I was reading about this yesterday. pretty awesome elon musk is the man

Chief_For_Life58 06-01-2014 10:20 AM

they want to 3d print everything so they can eventually print everything in space and we can build the death star

mnchiefsguy 06-01-2014 10:33 AM

****ing cool. Thanks for posting it!


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