Space Exploration

[OrangeTsar]

At this rate we’ll be back on the moon before the Bowling Green game.

Speaking of which, football on the moon, with 1/6 gravity and no air resistance, is something I want to live long enough to see. 3000 yard pass completions and field goals

 

[VolStrom]

I so want to franchise the first 7-11 in orbit.

Get behind the Pilot/Flying J, the Haslams take preference.

 

[Grand Vol]

Get behind the Pilot/Flying J, the Haslams take preference.

Only if I can take them to orbit with me

 

[VolStrom]

Only if I can take them to orbit with me

Please do and make sure you keep plenty of sharp objects nearby their spacesuits.

 

[twoffo]

Speaking of spacesuits:

 

[Grand Vol]

Speaking of spacesuits:

It costs a billion for space suits we've had for the last 60 years?

 

[hog88]

It costs a billion for space suits we've had for the last 60 years?

Come on man, they gotta make sure the colors match and don't offend anyone.

 

[Grand Vol]

Come on man, they gotta make sure the colors match and don't offend anyone.

I mean, I get it. The Apollo era suits were not easy to use or move around in. They were really over-engineered for the purpose they served, but they did work.

I understand with the "sustainable" presence we want to establish the suits will have to change and be more "user friendly." But I'm just thinking a billion in development is a tad much.

But then again, NASA had spent $20 billion to "develop" rocket technology that's been around since the 70s and will cost $2 billion every time they light the engines.

 

[Grand Vol]

But I do love Elon trolling yet again lol

 

[hog88]

I mean, I get it. The Apollo era suits were not easy to use or move around in. They were really over-engineered for the purpose they served, but they did work.

I understand with the "sustainable" presence we want to establish the suits will have to change and be more "user friendly." But I'm just thinking a billion in development is a tad much.

But then again, NASA had spent $20 billion to "develop" rocket technology that's been around since the 70s and will cost $2 billion every time they light the engines.

It's insane the way our government issues development contracts.

 

[Grand Vol]

It's insane the way our government issues development contracts.

Oh, I'm well aware lol

Little known fact, but did you know the Apollo suits were made by Playtex, a notable women's undergarment company?

 

[hog88]

Oh, I'm well aware lol

Little known fact, but did you know the Apollo suits were made by Playtex, a notable women's undergarment company?

I did not know that.

 

[Grand Vol]

I did not know that.

If you ever have the time, watch the HBO Miniseries "From the Earth to the Moon." Produced by Tom Hanks (serious space nerd) and goes in seriously in depth on the background of the Apollo program.

 

[hog88]

If you ever have the time, watch the HBO Miniseries "From the Earth to the Moon." Produced by Tom Hanks (serious space nerd) and goes in seriously in depth on the background of the Apollo program.

I'll do that, thanks.

Our drive to the moon culminating with the landing must have been an exciting time to be alive. Hope I'm still kicking when we get to Mars.

 

[Matt2496]

I love that we get to hear his construction engineers discussing things with Elon.

Fascinating stuff.

 

[Matt2496]

Also, you can see the SpaceX employees' passion and enthusiasm for what they are doing. Very reminiscent of the drive that the Apollo program had.

 

[Orangeburst]

I love that we get to hear Elon talking to his construction engineers.

Fascinating stuff.

You know what I take about this? Vested. Not some bureaucratic interest that can blame everyone but themself.

 

[CagleMtnVol]

 

[CagleMtnVol]

 

[Hunerwadel]

Blue Origins doesn't look or act like a loser around Huntsville:

Blue Origin announces ‘hiring blitz’ at Alabama rocket engine plant

 

[Grand Vol]

According to something I saw, the HLS contract is just for the first round. Apparently, there's a sustainable round 2 that eventually will go out to bid which is why Dynetics didn't contest the decision.

 

[Wireless1]

It costs a billion for space suits we've had for the last 60 years?

You'd think the Smithsonian would rent them some slightly used for a few million.

 

[OrangeTsar]

Get behind the Pilot/Flying J, the Haslams take preference.

Nope. SpaceX launching out of Texas. The rights MUST go to Buc—ees

 

[twoffo]

 

[Orangeburst]

Holy smokes..that is beyond Apollo grade stuff.