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NASA set to test Orion spacecraft (deep space exploration) Thursday
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John Kowalski
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Why do englishman speaking people say onion an orion differently?
everyday math
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Stream won't work anymore...
The Elite
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Epsilon-delta
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Another abort. Fuck.
Dreadnought
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NOOOOO
GasProblem
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Fuel valve not closing :/
Coreda
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It's fun until one douche says "bla bla bla go" and slows it down.
Dreadnought
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Yes I love that part
In the last round earlier there was a special snowflake who replied "Ready to proceed"... We all know that kind of guy who wants to be unique lol.
The Purple Pill
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phew, I didn't miss it.
playing interstellar soundtrack in the background. xD
playing interstellar soundtrack in the background. xD
RyanardoDaVinci
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I like how their solution to the valve issue was basically "turn it off and on again." 
I like how their solution to the valve issue was basically "turn it off and on again."
Ctrl Alt Del.
If that fails, give it a couple of knocks with a hammer.
ScepticMatt
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Don't get your hopes up - in it's current form, a SLS based manned mission to mars is probably a pipe dream. Let me explain:
1. You need a large number of SLS launches for a human mission to mars.
NASA currently has neither enough budget nor enough core production facilities .
2. SLS launches are very expensive, and much cheaper alternatives could be available soon.
SpaceX prepares for its first falcon heavy launch mid 2015, will have 2/3 of the LEO payload of SLS Block I for 1/10 of the price.
3. Private companies can develop super-heavy lift boosters too, and they could be ready far in advance of SLS Block II.
SpaceX is currently developing a new engine called Raptor for a new booster. It has a far higher payload target than SLS Block II, and they plan to be ready more than a decade earlier - without government funding.
(other companies are developing new engines and boosters too)
I'm in favour of human missions to mars. But do you think the senate will continue to fund SLS once much cheaper alternatives are ready and available?
Fixed price contracting like what NASA uses for the commercial crew program makes much more sense.
1. You need a large number of SLS launches for a human mission to mars.
NASA currently has neither enough budget nor enough core production facilities .
2. SLS launches are very expensive, and much cheaper alternatives could be available soon.
SpaceX prepares for its first falcon heavy launch mid 2015, will have 2/3 of the LEO payload of SLS Block I for 1/10 of the price.
3. Private companies can develop super-heavy lift boosters too, and they could be ready far in advance of SLS Block II.
SpaceX is currently developing a new engine called Raptor for a new booster. It has a far higher payload target than SLS Block II, and they plan to be ready more than a decade earlier - without government funding.
(other companies are developing new engines and boosters too)
I'm in favour of human missions to mars. But do you think the senate will continue to fund SLS once much cheaper alternatives are ready and available?
Fixed price contracting like what NASA uses for the commercial crew program makes much more sense.
that's because it's missing the inner lining.
That's an enormous "if".
Do you see a competitive market developing for a mars mission?
Honest question, I'm not an expert on the economics of space travel.
In my very not expert opinion, I think the most that you can hope is like the situation you have in air force jet fighters, when very small numbers (read:2) of bids have to assume a huge r&d risk (or get paid for that by the government). I wouldn't say the next gen jet fighter has been an extremely efficient or cost effective story.
In any case, I think first phase space exploration should be publically funded (though of course, the private sector always plays a big part of it), it's a high risk, long term investment that is problematic for a for profit company, but ideal for the government.
And we can totally afford it, there's no reason not to go all in on mars.
We don't know that. They could in fact be named Mark instead of Matt. Or maybe even Lucy!
radios shipping overview
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Will this be able to replace the Soyuz for US needs, in case the Russians decide to deny use of it?
What do you mean nothing happens?
Lock at that shit, action packed!
p.s.
It's probably just me, but it looks like we're flipping the bird to space.
Fuck you space! we're going to make you our bitch!!
I liked the night-time views better.
Looks like a Pink Floyd concert.
the feels
Most people may realize that. I just wish they would confirm it now so I could try to sleep instead of waiting another half hour. (Since clearly, the space program should cater to my sleep schedule)
Yes. As would the SpaceX Falcon 9 v1.1 once it's capsule is finished and the rocket becomes human rated.
Pink Floyd would be louder even at launch lol
There is just under a half hour left.
ScepticMatt
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In theory, possible someday.
In practice: Way too expensive, other US vehicles ready much earlier. ISS might not even exist anymore.
Without sufficient government or angel investing, not until we already have a mars habitat, if then. With either, sure.
I'm criticising SLS, not government funded mars missions in general.
Thanks, I guess?
My name is in fact Matthias
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