Damn that weather didnt look good all day...it was such a small window to get it in and weather didnt cooperate.
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On the plus side, the weekend launch watch will definitely include beer
Haha, fair!On the plus side, the weekend launch watch will definitely include beer
Yep, but completely understandable considering the stakes. And they’ve got another two windows this weekend.so disappointing...
Yeah, for sure. If it was my ass strapped to the giant rocket I'd want no question!Yep, but completely understandable considering the stakes. And they’ve got another two windows this weekend.
Haha! They actually were too... I chuckled when one of the astronauts tugged at their straps.Yeah, for sure. If it was my ass strapped to the giant rocket I'd want no question!
I watch the Discovery Channel's documentary last night after Deadliest Catch and I've had it on the Discovery Channel ever since the coverage started today at 2:00. I was always fascinated by the space shuttle as a kid so this is really cool to watch and a nice distraction from everything else.
Astronauts are incredibly brave, because they have seen where and how some of this stuff is made, and they still strap on the spacecraft and fly.
I remember that NASA was in denial for a quite a while that a simple piece of foam could have caused so much damage. They didn't believe it until they actually tested shooting a piece at the tiles and saw what happened.I've worked for three companies that supplied materials to the Space Shuttle, including the adhesive that glued the thermal tiles to the orbiter, and the cargo bay liner. The most interesting was a startup that supplied the key ingredient to all four in-orbit repair capabilities that were required to allow the fleet to return to flight after Columbia. I was in charge of the "plant" that we built from parts from chemical boneyards and Home Depot. Astronauts are incredibly brave, because they have seen where and how some of this stuff is made, and they still strap on the spacecraft and fly. Some of the highest technology is made by the most primitive of processes.
Yep, but completely understandable considering the stakes. And they’ve got another two windows this weekend.
Absolutely. I have the utmost respect for them...
It's a very sobering feeling to be up in space and realize that one's safety factor was determined by the lowest bidder on a government contract. - Alan ShepardAstronauts are incredibly brave, because they have seen where and how some of this stuff is made, and they still strap on the spacecraft and fly.
Former or current test pilots. I can say that for certainty at least with the Canadian program.It takes a certain breed to begin with. Many of our astronauts were former military test pilots.
I remember that NASA was in denial for a quite a while that a simple piece of foam could have caused so much damage. They didn't believe it until they actually tested shooting a piece at the tiles and saw what happened.
. Astronauts are incredibly brave, because they have seen where and how some of this stuff is made, and they still strap on the spacecraft and fly. Some of the highest technology is made by the most primitive of processes.
SpaceX attempted to launch a crew into space for docking at the ISS. That launch was scheduled for this afternoon but cancelled due to weather. There are two more windows of opportunity for launch; this Saturday and Sunday. Especially relevant because the last manned space flight originating from USA was in 2011.What did I miss??
2011 was the last shuttle launch? That long ago? Damn!!! Time really is flying!SpaceX attempted to launch a crew into space for docking at the ISS. That launch was scheduled for this afternoon but cancelled due to weather. There are two more windows of opportunity for launch; this Saturday and Sunday. Especially relevant because the last manned space flight originating from USA was in 2011.
Yep... I was surprised too!!201
2011 was the last shuttle launch? That long ago? Damn!!! Time really is flying!