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[Orbis]

They think people could go to Mars in that? But that thing looks pretty tiny for something that'd have to make such a long journey.

I haven't seen the concepts for a Mars mission but I'd imagine they'd dock with another module for the long journey to Mars. The Orion capsule would in that case provide a means to get astronauts to orbit, for general living space on the way to and from Mars (as part of a larger structure as I said), and for Earth re-entry.

 

[davepoobond]

I think we have a good idea on how to park objects in orbit around a planet.

 

[RoKKeR]

I haven't seen the concepts for a Mars mission but I'd imagine they'd dock with another module for the long journey to Mars. The Orion capsule would in that case provide a means to get astronauts to orbit, for general living space on the way to and from Mars (as part of a larger structure as I said), and for Earth re-entry.

Yeah, this is correct. The Orion seems like it can be utilized in different ways given the mission/other vessels available.

 

[M3d10n]

this seems like a very bad plan that could very easily backfire.

The asteroid they plan to catch is only 8 meters wide. The one that crashed on Russia in 2013 was 20 meters wide. It would just disintegrate in the atmosphere if it fell on Earth.

 

[Escape Goat]

But Orion is bankrupt.

 

[Tuck]

I thought Obama killed this?

 

[Woorloog]

I dislike the name. I keep thinking the Project Orion, ie nuclear pulse propulsion...

 

[Deadly Cyclone]

That's not Orion... this is Orion:

Spoiler

Our cat is named Orion.

On-topic, good on NASA. Can't wait to see how this turns out.

 

[Schrade]

That's not Orion... this is Orion:

Spoiler

Our cat is named Orion.

On-topic, good on NASA. Can't wait to see how this turns out.

Must...to prevent war the galaxy is on Orion's buh buh belt.

 

[Chittagong]

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2024/2025 if Mars One happens.

Mars One? Cmon son.

 

[RoKKeR]

NASA put this picture/illustration up today, not sure if it's new/old but it has some neat stuff. Them pimping "Journey To Mars" is exciting in the sense that they can actually talk about it and (hopefully) mean it.

And here's a cool Flash thing (ugh) that shows more about Orion. http://www.nasa.gov/externalflash/orionfirstflight/

 

[A Fish Aficionado]

This looks cool. I love launch pad/assembly superstructures.

 

[Deleted member 80556]

Damn, I didn't know that the test was this soon! I'm hyped! I hope everything goes to plan.

 

[akira28]

Cool. Take off, orbit, splashdown.

Just like Kerbal.

 

[RoKKeR]

Launch tomorrow morning! Won't be able to catch it live but I'll be following the progress throughout the day... Really hope it goes well, it's a big step for the program going forward.

 

[Jezbollah]

Enjoy today. The next Orion mission isnt for another three years..

 

[Blizzard]

Speaking of orbits being easy, are they affected at all if say, you start cutting big chunks off of an asteroid you are mining? Or will you have to attach station-keeping rockets to hold the thing in position?

 

[Sibylus]

The asteroid they plan to catch is only 8 meters wide. The one that crashed on Russia in 2013 was 20 meters wide. It would just disintegrate in the atmosphere if it fell on Earth.

That small? Do they have a candidate already selected?

 

[Blizzard]

From spaceflightnow.com (http://spaceflightnow.com/2014/12/04/photos-gantry-rolled-back-to-reveal-orion/):

 

[Nozem]

From spaceflightnow.com (http://spaceflightnow.com/2014/12/0...):/url][/QUOTE] Thanks for my new wallpaper!

 

[whiteninja]

I'll be able to see this in person since I live so close only problem of course is still the traffic.

 

[Nozem]

 

[antonz]

Its exciting stuff. Hopefully NASA and SpaceX can keep developing on schedule so we can start getting out and exploring again and of course tell Russia to blow itself when it comes to the Space Station.

 

[Eternal_0]

I'm at Kennedy Space Center right now getting ready for the launch! I'm always pumped every time I come here!

 

[Tesseract]

i'll be looking east

 

[Blizzard]

I'm at Kennedy Space Center right now getting ready for the launch! I'm always pumped every time I come here!

While you're there, you should tell them to switch to Twitch instead of Livestream. I can't even load the stream anymore, and it's 2+ hours away from launch.

 

[antonz]

http://www.ustream.tv/nasahdtv

NASA stream explaining the mission and various details

 

[melichrous]

I'm at Kennedy Space Center right now getting ready for the launch! I'm always pumped every time I come here!

I'm hoping this goes well for them.

I'd love to be able to watch a launch in person, but I'm in the UK so I'll just have to settle for the live stream of the launch if I'm still at home by then.

 

[Eternal_0]

While you're there, you should tell them to switch to Twitch instead of Livestream. I can't even load the stream anymore, and it's 2+ hours away from launch.

Haha, wish I could. I just got on the bus and they're already having problems giving us the disclaimer. They're telling us that it'll go off just as planned. Here's hoping I can get some good video!

 

[Shining Sunshine]

Is it going to be powered by love? I was told love transcends space and time.

 

[Blizzard]

Technically it may be Spaceflight Now's fault, since the NASA animation stream seemed to be fine, but the other stream has been dead. It's back up for now.

Is it going to be powered by love? I was told love transcends space and time.

Of course, what did you think was in those giant orange tanks?

 

[Stereogatari]

I dislike the name. I keep thinking the Project Orion, ie nuclear pulse propulsion...

 

[Eternal_0]

At the Saturn V center. They're showing a NASA tv stream here. You can also view it on Ustream, although there's a delay. Maybe you all can catch it there? Might have better luck there than with some of the other streams.

 

[Blizzard]

Another nice picture, but not wallpaper-sized (from https://twitter.com/nasa_orion):

 

[DBT85]

About time. Hope it all goes well!

I've done it in KSP ;-)

 

[Disorientator]

Can't wait.

Hope everything goes as planned.

Next New-generation countdown clock at work:

 

[leadbelly]

I really don't like the design of that thing.

I can't imagine the aesthetical beauty of the craft was ever considered in the design process. I think making a craft that doesn't get anyone killed was what concerned them most.

 

[maquiladora]

No go :-(

Edit : A boat within the restricted range.

 

[kami_sama]

Stream doesn't work. Any streams that are better than the one from nasa?

 

[antonz]

Stream doesn't work. Any streams that are better than the one from nasa?

http://www.ustream.tv/nasahdtv

is smooth for me

 

[operon]

Foul ranges suck

 

[leadbelly]

Apparently some cunt on a boat just off the coast. lol

 

[Eternal_0]

No go :-(

Edit : A boat within the restricted range.

I haven't been hearing of any problems with a boat here. Launch is still a go as of 5 minutes away.

Edit: they just turned on the stream audio after I posted and it's taking forever to post.

 

[Blizzard]

I haven't been hearing of any problems with a boat here. Launch is still a go as of 5 minutes away.

On the radio they said a no-go. Cruise ship heading into Port Canaveral was the suggested most likely cause. *edit* https://twitter.com/nasa_orion says "range & technical issue" so there may be some other problem too.

 

[leadbelly]

On the radio they said a no-go. Cruise ship heading into Port Canaveral was the suggested most likely cause. *edit* https://twitter.com/nasa_orion says "range & technical issue" so there may be some other problem too.

There's no problem with the rocket. It's just some guy in a boat.

 

[maquiladora]

10 minute delay

 

[Eternal_0]

New t0 at 7:17 am!

 

[Chichikov]

Just got home, thank you based boat.

 

[sensi97]

Let's go Orion !
edit: and fuck :/

 

[maquiladora]

4 mins!

Edit : fuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuu