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#4523140 - 05/30/20 07:35 PM Re: SpaceX Manned Launch [Re: Arthonon]  
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Wow, I haven't been keeping up...so the booster lands on a drone ship? This whole thing is all kinds of awesome!



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The sun is in the east
Even though the day is done
Two suns in the sunset, hmph
Could be the human race is run
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#4523141 - 05/30/20 07:41 PM Re: SpaceX Manned Launch [Re: Arthonon]  
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19 hours to ISS. How far is the ISS? SpaceX seem to do everything tsimpler and smoother than NASA. Look at the control room. A few rows of tables, a few tech at each table, and that's it. Not crowded and full of consoles like a NASA control room.


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#4523142 - 05/30/20 07:41 PM Re: SpaceX Manned Launch [Re: Arthonon]  
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Great launch, congrats to all involved.
I bet Elon is pumped smile


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#4523143 - 05/30/20 07:45 PM Re: SpaceX Manned Launch [Re: Arthonon]  
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Yes the first stage section lands on a drone ship with the name OF COURSE I STILL LOVE YOU.

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Autonomous_spaceport_drone_ship#Of_Course_I_Still_Love_You

There is also another one with the name JUST READ THE INSTRUCTIONS.


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#4523144 - 05/30/20 07:45 PM Re: SpaceX Manned Launch [Re: MarkG]  
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Originally Posted by MarkG
Wow, I haven't been keeping up...so the booster lands on a drone ship? This whole thing is all kinds of awesome!



They've done it dozens of times now, reflown the same booster as many as 5 times.


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#4523145 - 05/30/20 07:45 PM Re: SpaceX Manned Launch [Re: Arthonon]  
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Elon Musk didn't just make American history today, he made world history, and on multiple counts at the same time.

#4523147 - 05/30/20 07:46 PM Re: SpaceX Manned Launch [Re: NoFlyBoy]  
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Originally Posted by NoFlyBoy
19 hours to ISS. How far is the ISS? SpaceX seem to do everything tsimpler and smoother than NASA. Look at the control room. A few rows of tables, a few tech at each table, and that's it. Not crowded and full of consoles like a NASA control room.


I'm sure an orbital rendezvous is much more complicated than simple distance. smile

And welcome to 2020, I guess? <shrug>



The rusty wire that holds the cork that keeps the anger in
Gives way and suddenly it’s day again
The sun is in the east
Even though the day is done
Two suns in the sunset, hmph
Could be the human race is run
#4523148 - 05/30/20 07:48 PM Re: SpaceX Manned Launch [Re: Arthonon]  
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The Dragon is also very minialistic in it's interior design, and the new suits are quite a change from the old we've used to see.

#4523153 - 05/30/20 08:09 PM Re: SpaceX Manned Launch [Re: F4UDash4]  
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Originally Posted by F4UDash4
Originally Posted by MarkG
Wow, I haven't been keeping up...so the booster lands on a drone ship? This whole thing is all kinds of awesome!



They've done it dozens of times now, reflown the same booster as many as 5 times.


Here's a binaural video of that (and a launch) that REALLY displays the sonic booms of the returning boosters.

If you have multiple setups use whatever has the best speakers you own, and crank it as loud as you can get away with.

I don't recommend headphones unless your speakers are really weak or crappy and your headphones are way better...

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ImoQqNyRL8Y

#4523154 - 05/30/20 08:10 PM Re: SpaceX Manned Launch [Re: Arthonon]  
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Back in my day we used *real* rockets! old_simmer biggrin

Now I want to tour Kennedy Space Center again, or maybe Johnson in Houston.

EDIT: I was alive for all Saturn V launches (but only 2 months old for first flight).

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The rusty wire that holds the cork that keeps the anger in
Gives way and suddenly it’s day again
The sun is in the east
Even though the day is done
Two suns in the sunset, hmph
Could be the human race is run
#4523155 - 05/30/20 08:11 PM Re: SpaceX Manned Launch [Re: Arthonon]  
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If you miss the live launch:



You can download the YouTube video by entering the YouTube link

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=W36QKRS_t5k

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https://www.y2mate.com/en19



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#4523156 - 05/30/20 08:17 PM Re: SpaceX Manned Launch [Re: Arthonon]  
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Zamzow, that was cool, thanks.

I remember the landing booster now (as well as the 'Heavy Metal' car). Hope my memory isn't already starting to slip.



The rusty wire that holds the cork that keeps the anger in
Gives way and suddenly it’s day again
The sun is in the east
Even though the day is done
Two suns in the sunset, hmph
Could be the human race is run
#4523169 - 05/30/20 09:45 PM Re: SpaceX Manned Launch [Re: Arthonon]  
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I SAW almost all the Saturn Launches, including the early Saturn I. From the beach a 1/4 from my house. Approx 30 mi s of the pad.


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#4523200 - 05/31/20 01:25 AM Re: SpaceX Manned Launch [Re: Arthonon]  
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#4523209 - 05/31/20 02:21 AM Re: SpaceX Manned Launch [Re: Arthonon]  
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#4523216 - 05/31/20 03:09 AM Re: SpaceX Manned Launch [Re: Arthonon]  
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Take a tour of the Dragon (which they've given another name, watch the video to hear it) on orbit with Bob and Doug:


https://youtu.be/nIgJsw4D3q4



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#4523222 - 05/31/20 05:24 AM Re: SpaceX Manned Launch [Re: Arthonon]  
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Have the DirecTV DVR set to record ISS docking at 9AM on NASA station, but I plan to watch it live.



The rusty wire that holds the cork that keeps the anger in
Gives way and suddenly it’s day again
The sun is in the east
Even though the day is done
Two suns in the sunset, hmph
Could be the human race is run
#4523230 - 05/31/20 06:44 AM Re: SpaceX Manned Launch [Re: Arthonon]  
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Went outside tonight with my 10 year old son and watched as the ISS flew over our house, followed shortly after by a small rapidly moving star- the Crew Dragon capsule carrying Bob and Doug.
So very cool to be able to witness the pursuit of the space station taking place right over our home!

I'm also excited that a private company has this capability and that they can make it available to whoever they want.


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#4523235 - 05/31/20 09:21 AM Re: SpaceX Manned Launch [Re: Arthonon]  
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With the style of the suits, the minimalist consoles and the fact they can float about in polo shirts and trousers...I'm having 2001 flashbacks. what a wonderful achievement and a privilege to watch the live stream.
However, still some twats commenting that it is all faked.



#4523239 - 05/31/20 10:41 AM Re: SpaceX Manned Launch [Re: Arthonon]  
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floating in polo shirt and trousers was pretty common on the space shuttle also. The suits are for launch/reentry when they need to be extra protected.

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