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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
Spoiler!


Glossary
Spoiler!

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Old 04-27-2017, 06:54 AM   #991
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Old 04-27-2017, 06:56 AM   #992
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You guys, I know this is super old news and is basically the convention at this point, but the vertical landing is just SO scifi. I can't believe it's actually happening. One of the few stupid things that were seen as futuristic back in the 50's and on has actually come to fruition.
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Old 04-30-2017, 05:28 PM   #993
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Old 04-30-2017, 06:10 PM   #994
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Updated the countdown. They're aiming for 7:15am Eastern tomorrow morning. I doubt I'll make it, but who knows.
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Old 05-01-2017, 05:28 AM   #995
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They couldn't show anything with the second stage doing its thing, but they were able to keep a ground camera on the first stage the entire time. Pretty cool to be able to see all of the adjustments it makes on the way back.

Now back to sleep for me.
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Old 05-01-2017, 05:36 AM   #996
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T'was perfect. As always. And yeah, the classified payload cut the show 's little short. That's cool.

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Old 05-01-2017, 09:29 AM   #997
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Here are the best shots from this morning:

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You can also watch the full webcast (it's short) here:

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Old 05-01-2017, 11:19 AM   #998
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Those landing camera shots are incredible.

And hey!, I've been unbanned from /r/SpaceX! Lesson learned; No more saying how hot the stream host girl is.

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Old 05-01-2017, 11:27 AM   #999
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Old 05-01-2017, 01:06 PM   #1000
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I'd love to know what camera gear they used to get the primary stage separation and flip, now THAT'S a tele-closo lens right there!
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Old 05-01-2017, 04:01 PM   #1001
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Watched it from the Cape this morning. Hell of a Sonic Boom when the rocket came back down.
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Old 05-01-2017, 07:38 PM   #1002
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I'd love to know what camera gear they used to get the primary stage separation and flip, now THAT'S a tele-closo lens right there!
Probably this one:



https://www.photo.net/discuss/thread...camera.496933/
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Old 05-01-2017, 07:43 PM   #1003
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Those landing camera shots are incredible.

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lol
They are super touchy over there. I don't even bother to post.
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Old 05-01-2017, 08:13 PM   #1004
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That dude one-up'd this lady!

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Old 05-01-2017, 08:25 PM   #1005
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They are super touchy over there. I don't even bother to post.
Every once in a while I'll post in a launch thread. They're kind of fun if you use reddit-stream.com.

That's about it, though. They're WAY too full of themselves to have an entertaining conversation. r/spacexlounge isn't bad, but it's pretty slow-moving.
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