The Space Thread

[Mudface]

1 hour ago, Dougie Do'ins said:

https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/science-environment-52855029

Their costumes are shit these days.

[Anubis]

5 hours ago, Mudface said:

Their costumes are shit these days.

 

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The helmets are 3D-printed and the gloves are touchscreen-sensitive.

 

But their primary purpose remains the same - to protect crew members from depressurisation, where air is lost from the capsule. The suits also ensure astronauts have sufficient oxygen and regulate their temperature. A communications link and breathable air are provided via a single "umbilical" cable in the seat that plugs in to the suit.

 

The Starman suits, as they've been called, are all in one piece and customised for the astronaut. Their look was conceived by Hollywood costume designer Jose Fernandez, who has worked on Captain America: Civil War and Batman v Superman: Dawn of Justice.

 

 

[Anubis]

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Aerospace giant Boeing also has a contract with Nasa to carry astronauts to the space station in its CST-100 Starliner spacecraft. It has developed a pressure suit to protect astronauts during the key phases of launch and re-entry.

 

 

 

[Dougie Do'ins]

Exact time you can see the SpaceX Nasa Crew Dragon rocket over the UK tonight

 

The rocket will lift-off at around 9.30pm UK time and if it all goes to plan, it means we could see the rocket flying over the UK 15 minutes later, which will be around 9.45-9.50pm.

 

NASA will provide streaming coverage of prelaunch, launch and ISS docking activities through NASA TV, reports Cnet.

 

At around 9.50pm, eager skywatchers should look to the west to stand the best chance to see it, although it will only be visible for a few minutes.

 

Here's the link to the live streaming coverage on NASA's Youtube channel

 

https://www.liverpoolecho.co.uk/news/liverpool-news/exact-time-spacex-nasa-rocket-18320577?__twitter_impression=true&utm_campaign=exchange&utm_medium=display&utm_source=taboola

[TheHowieLama]

The suits do look like something out of a Mel Brooks movie.

[Anubis]

Thought launch was 8.22pm. Logged on twenty ministers ago and the countdown indicated around half-eight.

[Bjornebye]

22 minutes ago, Anubis said:

Thought launch was 8.22pm. Logged on twenty ministers ago and the countdown indicated around half-eight.

8 minutes is fuck all really its not long till they go and get that bastard asteroid 

[Anubis]

1 minute ago, Bjornebye said:

8 minutes is fuck all really its not long till they go and get that bastard asteroid 

I was responding to what Mick posted that said 9.30pm.

 

Anyway, weather is playing up again so it may not happen.

[Bjornebye]

7 minutes ago, Anubis said:

I was responding to what Mick posted that said 9.30pm.

 

Anyway, weather is playing up again so it may not happen.

Oh. Sorry 

[dockers_strike]

Looking good for lift off at 3.22pm Eastern which is about 8.22pm BST. NASA says weather is 50/50 right now but still hoping to launch.

 

 

[Anubis]

James T Kirk in the house.

[Anubis]

Very disappointed the capsule touchscreens aren’t in the style of the controls on the bridge of the Enterprise D.

[Bobby Hundreds]

In the UK, what time should I look to the sky if I want to see this.

[Bjornebye]

3 minutes ago, Bobby Hundreds said:

In the UK, what time should I look to the sky if I want to see this.

Don't be so ridiculous Bobby. Its cloudy as fuck 

[Bobby Hundreds]

I've got eye drops 

[Anubis]

10 minutes ago, Bobby Hundreds said:

In the UK, what time should I look to the sky if I want to see this.

About an hour after launch. But it depends where you are and how much sky you have. Let’s just say it’s unlikely.

 

https://www.google.co.uk/amp/s/metro.co.uk/2020/05/30/when-see-spacex-rocket-launch-uk-12779888/amp/

[dockers_strike]

We just need Kor to turn up now but sadly John Colicos is no longer with us!

[Bjornebye]

12 minutes ago, Anubis said:

About an hour after launch. But it depends where you are and how much sky you have. Let’s just say it’s unlikely.

 

https://www.google.co.uk/amp/s/metro.co.uk/2020/05/30/when-see-spacex-rocket-launch-uk-12779888/amp/

Hang on what? I thought he was just taking the piss. Nice one, its been blue sky for a week you could still see Charlie Adams penalty and now an actual spaceship could be visible its cloudy? Anyone who voted brexit is a cunt. Im sick of it 

[TheHowieLama]

We are Code Red - Code Red

 

 

If this gets scrubbed again for weather they should just keep the two fellas in the capsule to cut down on the lead time tomorrow.

[dockers_strike]

Kind of reminds me of the anticipation waiting for a Saturn V to lift off.

 

NASA saying good for launch!

[dockers_strike]

Wonder if Gene Krantz is watching?

[dockers_strike]

Apparently you might be able to catch a glimps of the Falcon \ ISS at about 10:15pm tonight if live in the south west of the country. Not certain we'd be able to see it from Liverpool and if so, will be very low in the sky travelling from west, eastwards.

[dockers_strike]

Ooh, look flattards, Earth curvature!

[dockers_strike]

Fucking amazing getting that 1st stage back with a controlled landing on the barge!

[ZonkoVille77]

Impressive stuff