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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.

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Old 05-27-2020, 03:58 PM   #2836
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I just watched Bob and Doug get into the elevator with about 8 other people. Surely they all got tested recently, right?
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Old 05-27-2020, 04:01 PM   #2837
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I just watched Bob and Doug get into the elevator with about 8 other people. Surely they all got tested recently, right?
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Old 05-27-2020, 04:04 PM   #2838
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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?
To some extent, it's based on the probability of success. But it's also based on how much money people ask for and how much work there is to be done. SpaceX's proposal was probably lower since they're just modifying Starship, and it's also a bit unlikely that it'll work.

Note that it was just a development contract (basically paying the companies to do the engineering work). The actual contracts for who will actually be selected to develop their systems will depend on how things go in the next year or two.
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Old 05-27-2020, 04:13 PM   #2839
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Old 05-27-2020, 04:16 PM   #2840
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To some extent, it's based on the probability of success. But it's also based on how much money people ask for and how much work there is to be done. SpaceX's proposal was probably lower since they're just modifying Starship, and it's also a bit unlikely that it'll work.

Note that it was just a development contract (basically paying the companies to do the engineering work). The actual contracts for who will actually be selected to develop their systems will depend on how things go in the next year or two.
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Old 05-27-2020, 04:31 PM   #2841
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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.
Jesus, I hope you're kidding. I don't want that at all. I want America to get back in the business of putting Americans in space. ASAP. Not hitching a ride with the Russians like we're ****ing Bulgaria or something.
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Old 05-27-2020, 04:40 PM   #2842
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I just watched Bob and Doug get into the elevator with about 8 other people. Surely they all got tested recently, right?
They aren't pussies.
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Old 05-27-2020, 04:45 PM   #2843
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Jesus, I hope you're kidding. I don't want that at all. I want America to get back in the business of putting Americans in space. ASAP. Not hitching a ride with the Russians like we're ****ing Bulgaria or something.
Yep.
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Old 05-27-2020, 05:23 PM   #2844
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It's clear to me we need to get the launching the hell out of shit hole Florida. Bring the Astronauts back to land, not the Pacific Ocean. Nevada or Arizona possibly Utah. The command center is fine in Houston its a fine State, **** anything Flourida.
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Old 05-27-2020, 07:22 PM   #2845
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It's clear to me we need to get the launching the hell out of shit hole Florida. Bring the Astronauts back to land, not the Pacific Ocean. Nevada or Arizona possibly Utah. The command center is fine in Houston its a fine State, **** anything Flourida.
Ain't gonna happen. There's a huge advantage in launching as close to the equator as possible.
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Old 05-27-2020, 07:50 PM   #2846
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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.

You're confusing SpaceX with NASCAR.
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Old 05-27-2020, 09:44 PM   #2848
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Ain't gonna happen. There's a huge advantage in launching as close to the equator as possible.
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