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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 06-03-2021, 11:34 AM   #4321
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It's weird to see such a nice, clean rocket.
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Old 06-03-2021, 11:37 AM   #4322
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Less clean now. I feel better.
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Old 06-03-2021, 11:37 AM   #4323
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Whoa!! Amazing video of the landing.
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Old 06-03-2021, 11:38 AM   #4324
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Definitely the best landing video I've seen.
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Old 06-03-2021, 11:40 AM   #4325
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Separation video was wild too.
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Old 06-07-2021, 08:44 AM   #4326
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Mildly interesting news:



Despite my general lack of enthusiasm for Blue Origin's style, it's nice that they're finally going to fly humans, and having Bezos himself on board will generate plenty of discussion. Maybe someday they'll actually be relevant in the broader landscape of space exploration.
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Old 06-07-2021, 01:59 PM   #4327
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lol @ the attempt to compare New Shepard to the Soyuz.
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Old 06-07-2021, 06:18 PM   #4328
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Good for Bezos. I wonder if the timing has anything to do with his resignation.
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Old 06-07-2021, 06:28 PM   #4329
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I hope they perfect these systems and get the price down so I can get into space before I die.
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Old 06-07-2021, 06:45 PM   #4330
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I hope they perfect these systems and get the price down so I can get into space before I die.
I personally think Virgin Galactic @ $200K is reasonable at this time. Certainly as an opening rate.
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Old 06-12-2021, 12:47 PM   #4331
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I hope they perfect these systems and get the price down so I can get into space before I die.
Got a few dozen million laying around?

Blue Origin auctions seat on first spaceflight with Jeff Bezos for $28 million


https://www.cnbc.com/2021/06/12/jeff...8-million.html
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Old 06-17-2021, 09:10 AM   #4332
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Old 06-17-2021, 09:56 AM   #4333
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Old 06-17-2021, 10:19 AM   #4334
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That landing looked a little iffy for a while...
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Old 06-17-2021, 10:51 AM   #4335
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I didn't catch it live, but aside from being a little off center, the landing looked OK to me. What am I missing?

The crowd reaction was a little odd, too.
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