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SpaceX and other space stuff
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When I got up to pee, I look out the window. I didn’t see anything either…
I've done that before.
Ruined the carpet.
"...caused a vibration throughout the observatory..."
Uhhh... they do realize that the rocket they are strapping it to will generate a huge amount of vibration for the entire ride to space, don't they?
DART launch tonight at 1:20 AM EST.
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Some interesting Warp Drive info:
Warp drives: Physicists give chances of faster-than-light space travel a boost
Warp drives: Physicists give chances of faster-than-light space travel a boost
The brightest comet of the year, Leonard, is approaching Earth. Here's how to see it.
The Virtual Telescope Project will stream the comet on Dec. 3 at 10 p.m. EST.
The Virtual Telescope Project will stream the comet on Dec. 3 at 10 p.m. EST.
Very reddish exhaust flame from first stage against the dark sky. Wife and I watched until just after stage separation. Second stage was a small moving dot. We're 140 miles away.
Came back inside to make some BLT sandwiches. All hail the culinary delight that is...The BLT.
Learned something new today while trying to figure out how dark it'd be at launch, about 40 minutes after sunset. There are three types of twilight. Civil, Nautical, Astronomical. Designations apply for morning and evening. Time wise, more or less, 30 minutes apart for each. Never knew any of this.
What's the Difference Between Twilight and Dusk?.
Came back inside to make some BLT sandwiches. All hail the culinary delight that is...The BLT.
Learned something new today while trying to figure out how dark it'd be at launch, about 40 minutes after sunset. There are three types of twilight. Civil, Nautical, Astronomical. Designations apply for morning and evening. Time wise, more or less, 30 minutes apart for each. Never knew any of this.
What's the Difference Between Twilight and Dusk?.
https://www.space.com/rocket-lab-neutron-rocket-reusability-development-update
Gee, that Rocket Lab nose cone looks a lot like the one in the James Bond flick "You Only Live Twice".
Rocket Lab Neutron:
And the one from Bond's arch villain Ernst Stavro Blofeld, the leader of SPECTRE:
Gee, that Rocket Lab nose cone looks a lot like the one in the James Bond flick "You Only Live Twice".
Rocket Lab Neutron:
And the one from Bond's arch villain Ernst Stavro Blofeld, the leader of SPECTRE:
Anybody know if Peter Beck has a Persian cat?https://www.space.com/rocket-lab-neutron-rocket-reusability-development-update
Gee, that Rocket Lab nose cone looks a lot like the one in the James Bond flick "You Only Live Twice".
Rocket Lab Neutron:
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And the one from Bond's arch villain Ernst Stavro Blofeld, the leader of SPECTRE:
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Solar eclipse in Antarctica, satellite view.
Same eclipse from a plane over the Antarctic.
(uncredited images pulled off Twitter)
Same eclipse from a plane over the Antarctic.
(uncredited images pulled off Twitter)
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Hubble is back in action. The Webb launch is scheduled for the 22nd.
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Mars helo, Ingenuity, flew its 17th flight this past Sunday, 05 Dec.
During the last 10 feet (3 meters) while descending for landing, it lost contact with the rover. Seems to be due to hilly terrain between the two. Other than that, a good flight, helo is still healthy.
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During the last 10 feet (3 meters) while descending for landing, it lost contact with the rover. Seems to be due to hilly terrain between the two. Other than that, a good flight, helo is still healthy.
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The underside of Virgin Orbit's B747-4, "Cosmic Girl."
Taken at Long Beach Airport, CA (KLGB). One of the advantages of working Airport Operations.
Aircraft maintenance was my life for over 20 years, which, of course, flight line activities and ops were a big part, ashore and afloat. Rewarding job I enjoyed. I miss the smell of burning JP-5 in the morning LOL.Taken at Long Beach Airport, CA (KLGB). One of the advantages of working Airport Operations.
Always enjoy the pics you post.
Did Maintenance, for American Trans Air's B737-8's, B757-2&3, and the marvelous L-1011, before I got into Airport Ops. Loved it!
A pretty discouraging article about SpaceX and Boca Chica.
While Elon Musk looks up, residents down below say his rockets make life unbearable
While Elon Musk looks up, residents down below say his rockets make life unbearable
another cool launch and landing, never gets old for me to watch....i'd go in a sec if offered...
I know the "NS" in their flight numbers means "New Shephard", but to me, it says "Not Space". 
