4:33p today space X will launch a manned flight today. Damn I hope it goes OK. It might not happen as the weather is crappy today in Florida. We will never be a civilized nation when bad weather can stop a rocket launch
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4:33p today space X will launch a manned flight today. Damn I hope it goes OK. It might not happen as the weather is crappy today in Florida. We will never be a civilized nation when bad weather can stop a rocket launch
This is the first step to faster flights and going to the moon/Mars.
It’s amazing that musk and crew can pull of these reused rockets. Musk is intent in getting to Mars. Let’s hope today is a good first stepQuote:
Originally Posted by Master
I'm excited for not only a return to the space race from America but also from a private company! I can't tell you how disappointed I was that Obama turned NASA into a Muslim outreach service. Yeah so apparently Arabic people helped with early math and Indians invented the concept of 0 and all, but I mean you can't be as far along as NASA had been and then decide to make a u-turn to big up some folks who have been dead hundreds of years. Since people like 'Abd al-Hamīd ibn Turk (quadratics), Abū Sahl al-Qūhī (centers of gravity), and Abu'l-Hasan al-Uqlidisi (arithmetic) what have Muslim people provided more than anyone else? Space is literally above and should figuratively be above getting involved in race and religion.
"When I became the NASA administrator, (President Obama) charged me with three things," Bolden said in the interview which aired last week. "One, he wanted me to helpre-inspire children to want to get into science and math; he wanted metoexpand our international relationships; and third, and perhaps foremost, he wanted me to find a way to reach out to the Muslim world and engage much more with dominantly Muslim nations to help them feel good about their historic contribution to science, math and engineering." - Charles Bolden
"engage much more with dominantly Muslim nations to help them feel good about their historic contribution to science, math and engineering."
So our tax dollars were spent not on "getting to Mars" or creating better more advanced travel systems, but a self-esteem project for Muslim nations. Fucking pathetic.
Elon Musk is a funny dude, he's very interesting in this day and age. Could be a modern day Tycoon/Robber Baron, could be a Howard Hughes-esque dreamer.
People who worship Elon musk are sicophants.
think the people who are clamoring to suck Musk's dick (especially after the Falcon Heavy launch) need to calm down a little bit.
Everyone is throwing around "Elon Musk did this" and "Elon is going to save the world" and so on, but really at this point he's just a guy with some (very good) ideas and a big bank account.
I'm not saying he doesn't deserve any credit, the guy has accomplished more than many people ever will, but he hasn't done it alone. Between Tesla and SpaceX there are armies of engineers working on various projects. He might have had the idea for reusable rocket boosters but it's unlikely that he was the guy who designed the whole system and all the stuff that went into it.
How's the Armenian space program?Quote:
Originally Posted by NoSavingByTheBell
Reddddddder-than-Red Herring rides in on his horse again!Quote:
Originally Posted by El KabongHow's the Armenian space program?Quote:
Originally Posted by NoSavingByTheBell
Sit on it Potsie
Those NASA aims sound laudable, education and raising awareness are good values. Better that than cause division and hate perpetuated by the current president.Quote:
Originally Posted by El Kabong
Yeah hey maybe if England did that a few thousand British girls would have been better off. Maybe that's the issue over there eh? Those guys had poor self esteem and if they would have heard of the Muslim developments in math and algebra they would have chosen a different path than child rape.Quote:
Originally Posted by Master
Guess we should have tried it here would have solved everything. Obama is a genius. :rolleyes:Quote:
Originally Posted by El KabongYeah hey maybe if England did that a few thousand British girls would have been better off. Maybe that's the issue over there eh? Those guys had poor self esteem and if they would have heard of the Muslim developments in math and algebra they would have chosen a different path than child rape.Quote:
Originally Posted by Master
Master, we are talking about NASA here. Not international outreachQuote:
Originally Posted by MasterGuess we should have tried it here would have solved everything. Obama is a genius. :rolleyes:Quote:
Originally Posted by El KabongYeah hey maybe if England did that a few thousand British girls would have been better off. Maybe that's the issue over there eh? Those guys had poor self esteem and if they would have heard of the Muslim developments in math and algebra they would have chosen a different path than child rape.Quote:
Originally Posted by Master
So a rocket launch called due to weather, we are not yet civilized. Damn astronauts gotta be some of the bravest people on the planet. I had a cool ride in a military jet which is absolutely mindblowing, parachuted which was beyond intense, the shit those astronauts experience I didn’t even touch but they were some of the most moments of my life. The risk and overall experience of an astronaut is beyond the beyond
We should really take time to thank Neanderthals who first dreamed of flight. We are truly standing on the shoulders of giants.Quote:
Originally Posted by walrusMaster, we are talking about NASA here. Not international outreachQuote:
Originally Posted by MasterGuess we should have tried it here would have solved everything. Obama is a genius. :rolleyes:Quote:
Originally Posted by El KabongYeah hey maybe if England did that a few thousand British girls would have been better off. Maybe that's the issue over there eh? Those guys had poor self esteem and if they would have heard of the Muslim developments in math and algebra they would have chosen a different path than child rape.Quote:
Originally Posted by Master
No wonder why we are a bunch of pansies today.Quote:
Originally Posted by El KabongWe should really take time to thank Neanderthals who first dreamed of flight. We are truly standing on the shoulders of giants.Quote:
Originally Posted by walrusMaster, we are talking about NASA here. Not international outreachQuote:
Originally Posted by MasterGuess we should have tried it here would have solved everything. Obama is a genius. :rolleyes:Quote:
Originally Posted by El KabongYeah hey maybe if England did that a few thousand British girls would have been better off. Maybe that's the issue over there eh? Those guys had poor self esteem and if they would have heard of the Muslim developments in math and algebra they would have chosen a different path than child rape.Quote:
Originally Posted by Master
no, here's a pansy:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lalQ3ABWIZA
I was talking about NASA, I did not being up Muslim criminals in the UK.Quote:
Originally Posted by walrusMaster, we are talking about NASA here. Not international outreachQuote:
Originally Posted by MasterGuess we should have tried it here would have solved everything. Obama is a genius. :rolleyes:Quote:
Originally Posted by El KabongYeah hey maybe if England did that a few thousand British girls would have been better off. Maybe that's the issue over there eh? Those guys had poor self esteem and if they would have heard of the Muslim developments in math and algebra they would have chosen a different path than child rape.Quote:
Originally Posted by Master
Either did I but why would an agency like NASA be tasked with such a chore, is that their mission statementQuote:
Originally Posted by MasterI was talking about NASA, I did not being up Muslim criminals in the UK.Quote:
Originally Posted by walrusMaster, we are talking about NASA here. Not international outreachQuote:
Originally Posted by MasterGuess we should have tried it here would have solved everything. Obama is a genius. :rolleyes:Quote:
Originally Posted by El KabongYeah hey maybe if England did that a few thousand British girls would have been better off. Maybe that's the issue over there eh? Those guys had poor self esteem and if they would have heard of the Muslim developments in math and algebra they would have chosen a different path than child rape.Quote:
Originally Posted by Master
I said it was laudable and it was the 3rd aim. Somehow it caused offence.Quote:
Originally Posted by walrusEither did I but why would an agency like NASA be tasked with such a chore, is that their mission statementQuote:
Originally Posted by MasterI was talking about NASA, I did not being up Muslim criminals in the UK.Quote:
Originally Posted by walrusMaster, we are talking about NASA here. Not international outreachQuote:
Originally Posted by MasterGuess we should have tried it here would have solved everything. Obama is a genius. :rolleyes:Quote:
Originally Posted by El KabongYeah hey maybe if England did that a few thousand British girls would have been better off. Maybe that's the issue over there eh? Those guys had poor self esteem and if they would have heard of the Muslim developments in math and algebra they would have chosen a different path than child rape.Quote:
Originally Posted by Master
True.Quote:
Originally Posted by MasterI said it was laudable and it was the 3rd aim. Somehow it caused offence.Quote:
Originally Posted by walrusEither did I but why would an agency like NASA be tasked with such a chore, is that their mission statementQuote:
Originally Posted by MasterI was talking about NASA, I did not being up Muslim criminals in the UK.Quote:
Originally Posted by walrusMaster, we are talking about NASA here. Not international outreachQuote:
Originally Posted by MasterGuess we should have tried it here would have solved everything. Obama is a genius. :rolleyes:Quote:
Originally Posted by El KabongYeah hey maybe if England did that a few thousand British girls would have been better off. Maybe that's the issue over there eh? Those guys had poor self esteem and if they would have heard of the Muslim developments in math and algebra they would have chosen a different path than child rape.Quote:
Originally Posted by Master
You can understand my confusion then what with NASA sending people into space and developing new technology for space exploration but also providing a boost of self esteem to Muslims worldwide without whose ancestors we'd never have left the ground and perhaps engaging those very people would get them to build and fly rockets instead of doing things which aren't socially acceptable.Quote:
Originally Posted by Master
Elon is living in 2050
No offense was taken, the us has plenty of agencies to make everyone feel better. NASA is to build rockets and track satellites. It seems disagreement is interpreted is offense these days.....sad. But pray for Brock, he will be well again
what was the weather like?Quote:
Originally Posted by walrus
I heard after the fact but I guess there were tornado warnings in the area. I’m hearing Saturday in Florida May be shitty again.Quote:
Originally Posted by TICwhat was the weather like?Quote:
Originally Posted by walrus
warnings? so what was the weather like?Quote:
Originally Posted by walrusI heard after the fact but I guess there were tornado warnings in the area. I’m hearing Saturday in Florida May be shitty again.Quote:
Originally Posted by TICwhat was the weather like?Quote:
Originally Posted by walrus
I attempted to answer your question I don’t live in Florida.Quote:
Originally Posted by TICwarnings? so what was the weather like?Quote:
Originally Posted by walrusI heard after the fact but I guess there were tornado warnings in the area. I’m hearing Saturday in Florida May be shitty again.Quote:
Originally Posted by TICwhat was the weather like?Quote:
Originally Posted by walrus
thanks, i'll try to watch some footage of it to find outQuote:
Originally Posted by walrusI attempted to answer your question I don’t live in Florida.Quote:
Originally Posted by TICwarnings? so what was the weather like?Quote:
Originally Posted by walrusI heard after the fact but I guess there were tornado warnings in the area. I’m hearing Saturday in Florida May be shitty again.Quote:
Originally Posted by TICwhat was the weather like?Quote:
Originally Posted by walrus
I just heard it was thunderstorms that cancelled the launch. Launch is scheduled for today but they have a short window for the same reason.Quote:
Originally Posted by TICthanks, i'll try to watch some footage of it to find outQuote:
Originally Posted by walrusI attempted to answer your question I don’t live in Florida.Quote:
Originally Posted by TICwarnings? so what was the weather like?Quote:
Originally Posted by walrusI heard after the fact but I guess there were tornado warnings in the area. I’m hearing Saturday in Florida May be shitty again.Quote:
Originally Posted by TICwhat was the weather like?Quote:
Originally Posted by walrus
Apparently it’s 50/50 for today. My guess is it will be cancelled as they will want to be as careful as possible. I do hope to watch this m
Perfect launch, booster returned to earth perfectly so far so good
That was very cool.
It really is. Granted they have a long way to go but it’s great to see success this far along. Amazing to see that booster return to earth the way it does. Elon put together a hell of a team of engineers. My wife was actually in discussions with a company she decided she didn’t want to pursue the job as it would involve training the astronauts on a certain tech but on 3rd shift. She didn’t like the idea of having to work those hours. Damn I’d love to meet an astronaut let alone spend some time working with them.Quote:
Originally Posted by Spicoli
Any idea how long they're scheduled to stay up? That would have been awesome to be that close to the programs. My Father got to do some work on some of the Project Gemini crafts when he was metalsmithing when Uncle Sam first got ahold of him. Took a lot of pride in that leading up to 69'.Quote:
Originally Posted by walrusIt really is. Granted they have a long way to go but it’s great to see success this far along. Amazing to see that booster return to earth the way it does. Elon put together a hell of a team of engineers. My wife was actually in discussions with a company she decided she didn’t want to pursue the job as it would involve training the astronauts on a certain tech but on 3rd shift. She didn’t like the idea of having to work those hours. Damn I’d love to meet an astronaut let alone spend some time working with them.Quote:
Originally Posted by Spicoli
I think I read they will be at the station for 3 months. Damn so your pops worked for project Gemini? Does your family have any heirlooms from his involvement? Pretty damn cool to say you were involved in the early days.Quote:
Originally Posted by SpicoliAny idea how long they're scheduled to stay up? That would have been awesome to be that close to the programs. My Father got to do some work on some of the Project Gemini crafts when he was metalsmithing when Uncle Sam first got ahold of him. Took a lot of pride in that leading up to 69'.Quote:
Originally Posted by walrusIt really is. Granted they have a long way to go but it’s great to see success this far along. Amazing to see that booster return to earth the way it does. Elon put together a hell of a team of engineers. My wife was actually in discussions with a company she decided she didn’t want to pursue the job as it would involve training the astronauts on a certain tech but on 3rd shift. She didn’t like the idea of having to work those hours. Damn I’d love to meet an astronaut let alone spend some time working with them.Quote:
Originally Posted by Spicoli
Anyway about 19 hours till they dock with the station. The station is moving at 17k mph and they have to dock with the pressure of a kiss. I imagine a lot can go wrong
I remember as a kid he had some huge on site pics I believe of 4 and 5, crews shaking hands with the command pilots and such. He looked like a little kid meeting Santa ffs ;D. I even brought the Apollo framed shots to school once for show and tell lol. Those shots of early astronauts were so damn distinguished, beaming with pride. The entire project really motivated the branches of service. We were able to salvage his project service ribbons for both the USN and USAF and my sister has a single small plaque from the work they did but everything else was lost to 'Michael'. Still though, awesome memories.Quote:
Originally Posted by walrusI think I read they will be at the station for 3 months. Damn so your pops worked for project Gemini? Does your family have any heirlooms from his involvement? Pretty damn cool to say you were involved in the early days.Quote:
Originally Posted by SpicoliAny idea how long they're scheduled to stay up? That would have been awesome to be that close to the programs. My Father got to do some work on some of the Project Gemini crafts when he was metalsmithing when Uncle Sam first got ahold of him. Took a lot of pride in that leading up to 69'.Quote:
Originally Posted by walrusIt really is. Granted they have a long way to go but it’s great to see success this far along. Amazing to see that booster return to earth the way it does. Elon put together a hell of a team of engineers. My wife was actually in discussions with a company she decided she didn’t want to pursue the job as it would involve training the astronauts on a certain tech but on 3rd shift. She didn’t like the idea of having to work those hours. Damn I’d love to meet an astronaut let alone spend some time working with them.Quote:
Originally Posted by Spicoli
Anyway about 19 hours till they dock with the station. The station is moving at 17k mph and they have to dock with the pressure of a kiss. I imagine a lot can go wrong
When I saw the interior where the crew sits and noticed it’s loaded with touchscreens, kind of like sitting in an iPhone it made me think how much more computing power the iPhone I’m using has than the Gemini and Apollo missions. I don’t think they can even be compared in numbers. I get torn on the space program as it is a very big expenditure and we have a shitload of people hurting down here on the ground and yet it is a noble effort
here we come mars