Spot the Space Station

[Pkrd]

I wouldn’t be growing potatoes in there with that risk rating for sure.

 

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https://science.nasa.gov/mission/europa-clipper/

Looks like NASA will (hopefully) launch in a week to go check out Europa. Should get there ~ April 2030 (!) to see if it has the "capability to support life".

Yes, the same moon that was forbidden to be landed in in 2001 Space Odyssey.

 

[passedpawn]

https://science.nasa.gov/mission/europa-clipper/

Looks like NASA will (hopefully) launch in a week to go check out Europa. Should get there ~ April 2030 (!) to see if it has the "capability to support life".

Yes, the same moon that was forbidden to be landed in in 2001 Space Odyssey.

That moon has been featured in a bunch of movies. I think it's covered with some frozen liquid or gas... they think there might actually be liquid water there under some ice.

The surface temps of any body that far from the sun are really low, way way below freezing. However, it's quite possible for higher temps down deep, and maybe even temps above freezing. The hope is to find that. (then set a nuclear-powered machine in motion to start generating O2 from H20 (humans do not need the other gasses found in our atmosphere, namely Nitrogen).

A 125# person would only weigh 1# on Europa. That should make for interesting times getting around.

 

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Yep, ice on top (made of water) and water under it at some depth, is believed. Something about the elliptical orbit causing gravitational tugs that create enough thermal energy to keep it that way.

I'm definitely not too knowledgeable but is what I remember. Has the "building blocks" of life...

 

[day_trippr]

Keep an ear out for a Starship launch Sunday or Monday...

https://wccftech.com/spacex-breaks-...ight-5-sunday-launch-catch-abort-in-play/amp/

 

[day_trippr]

Aurora Borealis prediction page: https://www.swpc.noaa.gov/communities/aurora-dashboard-experimental
Tonight and Tomorrow's chances of seeing Northern Lights:

This pic was taken two nights ago quite a ways south of my mountain house in Franconia NH. My timing sux as I went up the next morning and I'm back home tonight. Might still catch a glimpse in MA...

Cheers!

 

[TheDudeLebowski]

Starting up here early on the coast of Maine. Usually doesn't get going until ten. Heard a bunch of kids outside my hotel room. Kids enjoying the show. Sorry for the crappy camera. Has taken abuse. Stay tuned!

 

[TheDudeLebowski]

https://x.com/andy_champagne/status/1844723072110113027?t=giTiuEenWhfyH_wjk3yOWw&s=19

 

[day_trippr]

Starship flight 5 may happen Sunday AM...

 

[day_trippr]

Another link...

https://www.spacex.com/launches/mission/?missionId=starship-flight-5

 

[day_trippr]

Starship 5 is just 10 minutes from launch!

 

[day_trippr]

One hella pricey roman candle....

 

[OakIslandBrewery]

unbelievable launch and catch!!!

 

[Konadog]

Never tell Elon he can't do something, he'll prove you wrong every time!

Both landing were incredible!

 

[OakIslandBrewery]

Never tell Elon he can't do something, he'll prove you wrong every time!

Both landing were incredible!

I still can't believe what happened! I'm watching all the detailed content now.

 

[day_trippr]

A whole bunch of clips of the Starship 5 launch and all the cool doody that followed (listen for the "LET'S GO!!!" at 3:01 )

Cheers!

 

[day_trippr]

If the boss was that uncertain, my takeaway is there shall be drama with every flight for a while

Elon Musk Didn’t Think SpaceX Could Catch Starship Flight 5 Booster On First Attempt

 

[Konadog]

Waiting for this to happen. The fly back should be interesting if it doesn't get foggy.


OneWeb Launch 20

 

[OakIslandBrewery]

A whole bunch of clips of the Starship 5 launch and all the cool doody that folowed (listen for the "LET'S GO!!!" at 3:01 )

Cheers!

I'm still get excited seeing everything! Great video and the close-ups are incredible.

 

[OakIslandBrewery]

If the boss was that uncertain, my takeaway is there shall be drama with every flight for a while

Elon Musk Didn’t Think SpaceX Could Catch Starship Flight 5 Booster On First Attempt

There's already loads of drama with every launch so I don't see his uncertainty being an issue. I think everyone following the developments at Starbase feels that. I really didn't think launch five was going to be a successful catch. I'm so glad it was though.

 

[OakIslandBrewery]

Has there been any mention of the flames shooting from the side of the booster landing? Were they coming from the quick disconnect? I have watched several videos and it sure looks that way.

 

[OakIslandBrewery]

Added to the other four launch patches. Not as large or detailed like the others but still a great keepsake.

 

[day_trippr]

There was discussion in the immediate aftermath but Elon dismissed it as easily solvable...

Cheers!

 

[OakIslandBrewery]

I hope we get to hear how the booster did overall besides the little bits mentioned already.

 

[day_trippr]

Superheavy booster cam view of flight 5 retrieval.



Meanwhile, the booster for flight 6 is moving out to the launch site for testing purposes. No proposed launch date so far...

https://www.teslaoracle.com/2024/10...r-heavy-rocket-to-the-launch-pad-for-testing/

Cheers!

 

[passedpawn]

lol I know you guys will get a kick outta this

 

[day_trippr]

Poor baby

 

[passedpawn]

Poor baby

? You don't see how ludicrous it is worrying about a fish being struck by a falling space ship?

 

[day_trippr]

[shrug] I am not familiar with whatever regulations were involved but someone had a job to do and tried to do it, which apparently made the world's most wealthy person a little irked. Hopefully he's healed up...

Cheers!

 

[passedpawn]

So the answer is no.