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Old 06-01-2014, 09:40 AM  
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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
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Glossary
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Old 05-27-2020, 02:36 PM   #2821
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Old 05-27-2020, 02:36 PM   #2822
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This is probably a dumb guy question, but why can't they just pause the count for 15 minutes or so and then go?

Asking CP because of course we have a bunch of rocket surgeons here
Because the launch is timed so that the rocket can catch up to the Space Station.
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Old 05-27-2020, 02:38 PM   #2823
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They're aiming for the ISS, which is moving. If you don't launch at the right time, you miss the station. All ISS launches will have an instantaneous launch windows (which basically means they have to launch at the exact second or not at all).
Thank you. I'll work up a hot take about why they can't just give it some more gas now
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Old 05-27-2020, 02:39 PM   #2824
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This is old news but everyone knows if they are in the path of the ISS during a night flyover they can see it with the naked eye.
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Old 05-27-2020, 02:42 PM   #2825
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Thank you. I'll work up a hot take about why they can't just give it some more gas now
That gets a bit more complicated, but the simplified version is that braking takes as much fuel accelerating, and you're trying to match the speed of the ISS exactly. They do have the ability to adjust a tiny bit, but it takes a TON of extra fuel to make up any more time than a second or two.
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Old 05-27-2020, 02:42 PM   #2826
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This is probably a dumb guy question, but why can't they just pause the count for 15 minutes or so and then go?

Asking CP because of course we have a bunch of rocket surgeons here
You serious, Clark?
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Old 05-27-2020, 03:09 PM   #2827
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It sucks, but I understand the super anal level of caution. If they have a Challenger incident on their first attempted manned launch, we'll be sending our guys up through Russia for the next ten years.
So, let's be honest. Watching a rocket blast off is about as entertaining as watching water drip from a faucet. We ALL watch hoping deep down inside that suckers gonna explode and of course nobody gets hurt.
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Old 05-27-2020, 03:13 PM   #2828
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So, let's be honest. Watching a rocket blast off is about as entertaining as watching water drip from a faucet. We ALL watch hoping deep down inside that suckers gonna explode and of course nobody gets hurt.
I don't hope for this at all.
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Old 05-27-2020, 03:15 PM   #2829
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So, let's be honest. Watching a rocket blast off is about as entertaining as watching water drip from a faucet. We ALL watch hoping deep down inside that suckers gonna explode and of course nobody gets hurt.
CLEARLY you have not been watching SpaceX
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Old 05-27-2020, 03:15 PM   #2830
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Old 05-27-2020, 03:15 PM   #2831
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I don't hope for this at all.
I've seen your picture. I can tell you lie .
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Old 05-27-2020, 03:22 PM   #2832
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You serious, Clark?
No.
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They're both test pilots who have done two shuttle missions. These guys have taken (calculated) risks their entire lives, so this is practically just another day at the office.
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Old 05-27-2020, 03:29 PM   #2834
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Here's the link where you can figure out if its possible to see the space station pass over your area with the naked eye.

We visited some campers couple of months ago away from the city lights, Used this site to find it. Was really cool. Think I posted pics on here somewhere?


https://spotthestation.nasa.gov/
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Old 05-27-2020, 03:43 PM   #2835
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Hey, guys, I recently saw the different amounts of money NASA was giving the three private players (may have been here actually) and SpaceX was receiving by far the lowest amount. I think Blue Origin may have been #1?

Do you know why that is the case?
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