trotter Posted May 27 First manned launch of the SpaceX Falcon rocket. First time US astronauts have been launched into space from the USA since 2011. Watch live here: As an aside, the side-by-side landing of the two Falcon Heavy boosters is one of the sexiest things I've ever seen... Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Mauricio Pinilla Posted May 27 Is this essential travel? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
The Real Maroonblood Posted May 27 16 minutes ago, trotter said: First manned launch of the SpaceX Falcon rocket. First time US astronauts have been launched into space from the USA since 2011. Watch live here: As an aside, the side-by-side landing of the two Falcon Heavy boosters is one of the sexiest things I've ever seen... Is there’s a place on it for Trump? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
been here before Posted May 27 (edited) Should be able to see it passing over Edinburgh around 9.45 https://www.edinburghlive.co.uk/news/you-able-see-nasa-space-18315828 If you cant see it then Apollo 13 is in ITV 4 tonight... Edited May 27 by been here before Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
been here before Posted May 27 (edited) The weathers not looking too great. Update or a decision in about 6 minutes. Edited May 27 by been here before Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Salad Fingers Posted May 27 Bugger. Imagine getting psyched up for that and then having to get off and get out all that gear again. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
graygo Posted May 27 Planned for Saturday now. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Gone Posted May 27 Imagine being the astronauts. My erse would be going Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
graygo Posted May 27 Meant to ask, what speed does this fecker go at that it can go from Florida to Edinburgh in 15 minutes? 🥺 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Salad Fingers Posted May 27 Just now, graygo said: Meant to ask, what speed does this fecker go at that it can go from Florida to Edinburgh in 15 minutes? 🥺 17,000mph in space. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
graygo Posted May 27 4 minutes ago, Salad Fingers said: 17,000mph in space. It's not slow then. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Sharpie Posted May 27 Its no going anywhere cancelled because of weather, Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
milky_26 Posted May 27 11 minutes ago, graygo said: It's not slow then. still see a white van man in the rear view mirror tailgating Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
PortyJambo Posted May 29 Wee game of "dock with the space station" to keep you amused whilst waiting. https://iss-sim.spacex.com/?fbclid=IwAR2sgudMoPBXVbAaZA_2Z32djh6G0sV_a9TwqsvMTiOeQEQp5d7Fn_F0GcY Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
The Frenchman Returns Posted May 29 Space Force has started on Netflix, Steve Carell and John Malkovich starring. On Trump - His words, boots on the Moon in 2024. Actually, he said boobs on the Moon, but we believe that to be a typo. Amusing so far. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
jb102 Posted May 30 Ready for the wtf was that thread tonight? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
been here before Posted May 30 3 hours to go. Dont know if we'll see it over Edinburgh tonight. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
been here before Posted May 30 (edited) Seems we can. Pretty much the same as Wednesday. https://www.edinburghlive.co.uk/news/how-watch-space-x-rocket-18334816 Edited May 30 by been here before Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
kila Posted May 30 57 minutes ago, been here before said: Seems we can. Pretty much the same as Wednesday. https://www.edinburghlive.co.uk/news/how-watch-space-x-rocket-18334816 Great sky for it tonight, sun will reflect it all perfectly for us Kind of sad these events no longer get the fanfare, it's mind boggling what humanity is about to do (again). Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Gone Posted May 30 What direction am I looking? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Furious Styles Posted May 30 5 minutes ago, Jeff said: What direction am I looking? Up Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Gone Posted May 30 6 minutes ago, Furious Styles said: Up Sound advice! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Furious Styles Posted May 30 5 minutes ago, Jeff said: Sound advice! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
kila Posted May 30 1 hour ago, been here before said: Seems we can. Pretty much the same as Wednesday. https://www.edinburghlive.co.uk/news/how-watch-space-x-rocket-18334816 5 minutes ago, Furious Styles said: Who to believe! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
The Real Maroonblood Posted May 30 1 minute ago, kila said: Who to believe! Fake news. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Gone Posted May 30 I'm nervous for the guys. Could never do it myself Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
kila Posted May 30 (edited) Intense, 1 minute to go! Edited May 30 by kila Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
kila Posted May 30 Successful stage separation I'm sweating watching this! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
been here before Posted May 30 1st stage coming back... Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
been here before Posted May 30 Passing Canada already! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
been here before Posted May 30 I hope Im not the only one clapping them as they fly over. #clap4thespaceman. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Gone Posted May 30 Heading out to the garden now Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
been here before Posted May 30 Stage one back on the drone ship Of Course I Still Live You Those things landing is utter rocket porn. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Tazio Posted May 30 Shown live or a time lag? Very bold to be truly live after Challenger. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Smack Posted May 30 Any particular direction to look in? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Cade Posted May 30 1 hour ago, Smack said: Any particular direction to look in? up Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Gone Posted May 30 Too bright here but some great videos on twitter Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Seymour M Hersh Posted May 31 Is there a point to this or is it just Musk's massive ego? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Cade Posted May 31 Just so everybody has another option other than the Russians for putting people into space. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
redjambo Posted May 31 On 30/05/2020 at 20:33, been here before said: Stage one back on the drone ship Of Course I Still Live You Those things landing is utter rocket porn. The name is a nod to the science fiction of Iain M Banks whose Culture novels had them naming ships things like "So Much For Subtlety", "Just Read The Instructions" and "Of Course I Still Love You". https://theculture.fandom.com/wiki/List_of_spacecraft_in_the_Culture_series Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
AlimOzturk Posted June 1 13 hours ago, Seymour M Hersh said: Is there a point to this or is it just Musk's massive ego? Can't think of anything other than positive in this. Humanity and space travel will be what ultimately saves the human race from going extinct one day or another. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
been here before Posted June 1 2 hours ago, AlimOzturk said: Can't think of anything other than positive in this. Humanity and space travel will be what ultimately saves the human race from going extinct one day or another. Its a funny thing Space travel. You see them blasting off in these massive rockets into 'space' and think its all Star Wars and travelling to the ends of the univerese, going these massive distances. Its quite a thing to think the ISS is only 253 miles up which is pretty much the length of the 5hr drive from my house to Derby. Or up to Elgin and back. When you consider the lives, time, cost, expertise and effort gone into that its quite mind boggling what lies ahead. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
alwaysthereinspirit Posted June 1 I've watched it fly "over" my house the last two nights. Pretty cool to watch it coming over at 17,150 miles an hour. At the exact time and direction posted. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
redjambo Posted June 1 6 hours ago, AlimOzturk said: Can't think of anything other than positive in this. Humanity and space travel will be what ultimately saves the human race from going extinct one day or another. Very much this. We need to expand off this planet in order to ultimately survive. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Tazio Posted June 1 4 hours ago, redjambo said: Very much this. We need to expand off this planet in order to ultimately survive. By sheer chance I saw a YouTube video last night about the effect space has on your body even after a matter of weeks. The obvious things like the effect weightlessness has on your skeleton and muscles, but more surprising is that it damages your eyes as they have a very specific pressure in them that is effected. I guess we’ll have to wait until we reach the science fiction ability if anti gravity devices. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
