The Space Thread

[ratcatcher]

I think WW2 accelerated our technological development, there would have been no space missions without rockets. Should we have another world war so we can continue to develop?

 

I think we have drained all we can from space for now, time we started getting our shit together on our planet. When we have a Mars rover already there, spending billions sending a human there is just fucking stupid.

 

Oh and living in caves, we are just one meteorite from going back there, never forget that.

 

Wars do accelerate technological development. But they arent the only means nor does it mean rocketry wouldnt have been further development. Despite what you allude to, rockets were in existence long before WW2.

 

As for suggesting we have 'drained all' from space (WTF does that mean?), that's laughable. And yes, we would be one meteorite away from living in caves if we followed your stupidity. Thankfully, we're not and wont.

[ratcatcher]

Launch clock re set to 12 minutes due to issues 'down range.' A boat has strayed into the over fly area. There's also an issue with the second stage of the Delta IV lifting vehicle.

 

EDIT. clock held on 12 minutes.

[ratcatcher]

Hmmm. NASA TV now saying clock held at T Minus 4 minutes (how I've missed that!) aand will be re set to 9 minutes once the boat is out of the launch area.

[ratcatcher]

New launch time announced as 12.17 UK time.

[Guest davelfc]

War fuels technology cumcatcher, anyway as pricks on here go on ignore, consider yourself added to that list.

[ratcatcher]

Orion transferred to own internal power in readiness for launch

[ratcatcher]

War fuels technology cumcatcher, anyway as pricks on here go on ignore, consider yourself added to that list.

 

You're such a dick. Do your research.

[ratcatcher]

Launch has OK to go.

[ratcatcher]

Launch clock re starts at 4 minutes.

 

There has been a hold at 3.50 minutes due to wind speed?

[ratcatcher]

Launch is still on hold but Flight Director confirms launch window is still open for approximately another 2 hours 13 minutes.

[ratcatcher]

Orion returned to external power to standby for launch and save internal power.

[Bjornebye]

Orions belt.

[ratcatcher]

All internal systems 'Go' for launch. Launch scheduled for 12.55(?) UK time.

[ratcatcher]

Launch clock re starts at T Minus 4.00 minutes.

[ratcatcher]

Orion transfers to internal power. Further hold announced at T Minus 3.05 minutes!!

 

Wind speed violation detected. Either its windy or there's a faulty sensor. Might put today's launch in jeopardy.

 

Orion transferred to external power.

[Captain Turdseye]

Does anyone know when England and Sri Lanka play the fourth ODI?

[Bjornebye]

what the fuck is happening?

[Captain Turdseye]

what the fuck is happening?

 

I'm having a chicken salad butty before I leave.

[ratcatcher]

Launch is on hold. Orion is transferred to internal power. Launch expected in 7 minutes. All internal systems are go.

[ratcatcher]

Launch scheduled for 12.26 UK time.

[ratcatcher]

Launch countdown re starts at 4.00 minutes.

[ratcatcher]

Hold at 3.10 minutes.

[Dr Nowt]

The A35 is all snarled up at Junction 3, near Lyme Regis.  Lorry turned over trying to dodge a fox. 

[ratcatcher]

Launch held because fuel valve did not close at anticipated time.

[Bjornebye]

You know where you are with a bag of quavers

 

Fucking lovely these