Space - The Final Frontier

One thing we all need to keep in mind is that space is still a very dangerous place. Travel, even to LEO is not as "routine" as we've come to expect.

God speed to the crew.
 
camfused said:
My understanding is there were helium leaks in the propulsion system.

Rumor has it that SpaceX will bring the astronauts home, instead of Boeing.
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The Dragon capsule will dock, its hatch flung open, and there will be Elon Musk, come to the rescue!

With THC vapes for everyone!
 
Out in space I would think it's humanity against the rest. So if SpaceX need to step in and offer the Starliner crew a lift home both parties would be fine with that.

And it would give Boeing a chance of updating the Starliner without taking too much risk first.
 
Christine said:
Out in space I would think it's humanity against the rest. So if SpaceX need to step in and offer the Starliner crew a lift home both parties would be fine with that.

And it would give Boeing a chance of updating the Starliner without taking too much risk first.
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Yes, I think there would be a lot of cooperation where the crew is concerned. Who wouldn't help to keep brave men and women safe.
 
I just saw that Blue Origin is suing to limit the number of SpaceX launches from Florida claiming environmental damage. I guess they better hope they don't need a ride home from the space station.
 
joesxm3 said:
I just saw that Blue Origin is suing to limit the number of SpaceX launches from Florida claiming environmental damage. I guess they better hope they don't need a ride home from the space station.
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Blue Origin will first need to develop a manned spacecraft capable of achieving orbit.
 
Yes, I'm sure Blue Origin is deeply concerned about the environment. It has nothing at all to do with trying to tie the hands of the competition. No. They wouldn't do that. Not in Corporate America!

Just like all those waterfront property owners who oppose offshore wind farms. All those poor sea birds! They are so precious! We only want to protect the birds! It's got nothing to do with our view!
 
Space X is going to destroy ISS in 2030. That should be fun viewing. Set a calendar notice :popcorn:
  • NASA will have a spacecraft from Elon Musk’s SpaceX guide the International Space Station’s destruction after its retirement in 2030.
  • The agency awarded an $843 million contract to SpaceX to build the so-called “U.S. Deorbit Vehicle.”
  • The SpaceX-built vehicle will effectively destroy the ISS by pushing the station into reentry from orbit.
 
JackJester said:
Space X is going to destroy ISS in 2030. That should be fun viewing. Set a calendar notice :popcorn:
  • NASA will have a spacecraft from Elon Musk’s SpaceX guide the International Space Station’s destruction after its retirement in 2030.
  • The agency awarded an $843 million contract to SpaceX to build the so-called “U.S. Deorbit Vehicle.”
  • The SpaceX-built vehicle will effectively destroy the ISS by pushing the station into reentry from orbit.
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Heh, heh, $43 mil for the de-orbit rocket and $800 mil for insurance!??

Hope I'm around for the firew*rks!
 
OOPS!

wccftech.com

China's SpaceX Falcon 9 Inspired Rocket Escapes From Test Pad & Flies Away

A Chinese rocket being developed by a private company escaped from the launch pad during a static fire attempt and crashed some distance away from the test site. The rocket, Tianlong-3, uses nine kerosene powered engines and is designed to land vertically, similar to SpaceX's Falcon 9. This...
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A Chinese rocket being developed by a private company escaped from the launch pad during a static fire attempt and crashed some distance away from the test site. The rocket, Tianlong-3, uses nine kerosene powered engines and is designed to land vertically, similar to SpaceX's Falcon 9. This latest test comes soon after footage from China showed an operational rocket crashing on Earth after successfully launching a satellite. Tianlong-3's manufacturer, Space Pioneer, assured the press in a release that no casualties were reported from the test. China's Tianlong-3 Test Rocket Escapes From Test Pad & Flies Briefly Before Crashing Mishaps […]
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SpaceX makes it look easy at times, but space travel is still hard.
 
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