Space In General

[CodeRedR51]

Tomorrow!

 

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Starship 20 is currently undergoing testing while stacked on Booster 4. I assume they are testing the fueling equipment.

 

[EngieDiesel]

Our little pal Ingenuity got some software upgrades which has extended its mission lifetime into September, possibly longer. 🚁

Several of these upgrades have led to reduced navigation errors during flight, which increases both flight and landing safety. A recent software change already on the rotorcraft frees Ingenuity from its previously programmed maximum altitude of 50 feet (15 meters). The altitude gains could result in incremental increases in both air speed and range. A second upgrade allows Ingenuity to change airspeed as it flies. Another enables it to better understand and adjust to changes in terrain texture during flight. Future software upgrades may include adding terrain elevation maps into the navigation filter and a landing-hazard-avoidance capability.

 

[Joey D]

The European Space Agency has suspended ExoMars, a joint Mars mission with Roscosmos.

It's unfortunate too since the mission itself seemed promising in providing more analysis to determine whether life ever existed on Mars or not. Something like this seems like it would be perfect for Musk to step in and join forces with the ESA.

 

[CodeRedR51]

Everyday Astronaut is live for SLS rollout, which should be around 5pm EDT.

 

[EngieDiesel]

The European Space Agency has suspended ExoMars, a joint Mars mission with Roscosmos.

It's unfortunate too since the mission itself seemed promising in providing more analysis to determine whether life ever existed on Mars or not. Something like this seems like it would be perfect for Musk to step in and join forces with the ESA.

I'd rather we didn't allow one privately owned company to have that much of a lock on the global space exploration scene, regardless of whether it's Elon or someone else running it. There are an increasing of European based aerospace companies that are making notable progress and could use those Euros more than SpaceX to get their development programs up to par within a reasonable timeframe.

 

[CodeRedR51]

Rollout is starting now!

 

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The future of America's space programs right here. 👌

And a little Raptor action.

 

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Edit:

 

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Starship 20 was removed from its place on top of Booster 4. Rumor has it that testing may be finished with these two and they will likely be replaced by Starship 24 and Booster 7 for the orbital flight.

 

[CodeRedR51]

One Web was using the Russian Soyuz to get their satellites into orbit. The last mission was on the pad ready to go when the war started, but Russia refused to launch it. So, gotta do what you have to do...

 

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Booster 4 was removed from the launch platform and may be on its way to scrap. Booster 7 should be heading to the pad shortly.



Edit: and here it comes



Also...

 

[CodeRedR51]

👎

 

[EngieDiesel]

NASA is already offering a contract for the second lunar lander. No Elons allowed, though.

"We expect to have two companies safely carry astronauts in their landers to the surface of the Moon under NASA's guidance before we ask for services, which could result in multiple experienced providers in the market," Lisa Watson-Morgan, program manager for the Human Landing System Program at NASA's Marshall Space Flight Center, confirmed in a statement.

Details on the upcoming Sustaining Lunar Development contract are expected to be announced in the next few weeks. NASA wants to diversify its lunar transport options as it looks to sustain a human presence on the Moon with the hopes of establishing a long-term base there to explore Mars and beyond.

 

[CodeRedR51]

NASA is already offering a contract for the second lunar lander. No Elons allowed, though.

Well he already has the first contract, so no need for the 2nd one. (which is a lot less money too)

 

[EngieDiesel]

Well he already has the first contract, so no need for the 2nd one. (which is a lot less money too)

And it makes sense from a long term practical standpoint as well. Having multiple companies that can provide the needed hardware for lunar missions reduces the chances of a launch date being missed if one runs into delays, and also cuts down on time between launches when they need to get stuff up there in a reasonable timeframe, if building a permanent base is actually viable.

 

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[Touring Mars]

The Sun in UV

 

[TexRex]

The Sun in UV

A little something to set the mood.

 

[Touring Mars]

A little something to set the mood.

****ing great post mate - the perfect soundtrack and a great idea to be able to use both posts at the same time, 👌

 

[CodeRedR51]

Booster 7 was transported to the launch site early this morning.

 

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Successful ride share mission this morning.

 

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Booster 7 is currently undergoing its first proofing test. Time-lapse:

 

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The AXIOM-1 mission with SpaceX is in progress. The booster safely landed for the 5th time and the crew are on their way to the ISS.

 

[Dennisch]

We are going to the Moon!

 

[Joey D]

So I'm not saying it was aliens, but the world did lose its mind sometime around 2014:



Seriously though, it's kind of cool that we have confirmation of an interstellar object entering the Earth's atmosphere and striking an unpopulated part of the planet. Not sure what we can do to study that, but there has to be some educational value there.

 

[CodeRedR51]

Apparently one of the guys that went up on the Axiom flight the other day is a former SCCA Runoffs champion.

Runoffs Champ Enters Space

The year was 2000, and Larry Connor found himself with a genuine shot at winning the Formula Atlantic SCCA National Championship Runoffs at Mid-Ohi...

www.scca.com

 

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