CatastrophicFailure Posted October 10, 2018 Share Posted October 10, 2018 (edited) 13 minutes ago, Mitchz95 said: Good news is, it's almost over. because I had to. So all the cool stuff is gonna happen in 2019 right? Right?? I don’t wanna be this old before... Edited October 10, 2018 by CatastrophicFailure Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nightside Posted October 10, 2018 Share Posted October 10, 2018 45 minutes ago, CatastrophicFailure said: because I had to. So all the cool stuff is gonna happen in 2019 right? Right?? I don’t wanna be this old before... The resemblance to Bezos is uncanny. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tater Posted October 10, 2018 Share Posted October 10, 2018 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cubinator Posted October 10, 2018 Share Posted October 10, 2018 Hmmmmm.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sh1pman Posted October 10, 2018 Share Posted October 10, 2018 54 minutes ago, tater said: A contract for the company that doesn’t even have an orbital rocket yet, but nothing for the leader of commercial launch market? Yea, that seems fair. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CatastrophicFailure Posted October 10, 2018 Share Posted October 10, 2018 3 minutes ago, sh1pman said: A contract for the company that doesn’t even have an orbital rocket yet, but nothing for the leader of commercial launch market? Yea, that seems fair. Two companies. Ares I OmegA barely even counts as vaporware right now. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tater Posted October 10, 2018 Share Posted October 10, 2018 (edited) These are contracts to develop new vehicles/technologies, not to launch payloads. F9 b5 and FH are existing LVs, they don't need to be developed. Ditto Atlas, Delta IV H, etc. The whole point of dev contracts is to increase the breadth of possible launch providers and capabilities. Edited October 10, 2018 by tater Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sh1pman Posted October 11, 2018 Share Posted October 11, 2018 1 hour ago, tater said: These are contracts to develop new vehicles/technologies, not to launch payloads. F9 b5 and FH are existing LVs, they don't need to be developed. Ditto Atlas, Delta IV H, etc. The whole point of dev contracts is to increase the breadth of possible launch providers and capabilities. Yeah, it’s not like SpaceX has an awesome new launch vehicle in the works that can use all the funding it can get. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tater Posted October 11, 2018 Share Posted October 11, 2018 28 minutes ago, sh1pman said: Yeah, it’s not like SpaceX has an awesome new launch vehicle in the works that can use all the funding it can get. Did they even ask for EELV funding for BFR? They didn't for FH. They might not want the meddling. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tater Posted October 15, 2018 Share Posted October 15, 2018 Blue just re-did their web page. Not too much to see, but it's something... https://www.blueorigin.com/ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tater Posted October 15, 2018 Share Posted October 15, 2018 Another video from Blue. Really just a sales pitch for NS flights. What we need is a date for crew, and a price tag for customers, lol. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Racescort666 Posted October 15, 2018 Share Posted October 15, 2018 53 minutes ago, tater said: Another video from Blue. Really just a sales pitch for NS flights. What we need is a date for crew, and a price tag for customers, lol. Have they adjusted their payload yet? I have been under the impression that with the switch to hydrolox upper stage that they would see a pretty good bump in payload. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tater Posted October 15, 2018 Share Posted October 15, 2018 5 minutes ago, Racescort666 said: Have they adjusted their payload yet? I have been under the impression that with the switch to hydrolox upper stage that they would see a pretty good bump in payload. The stats seem the same, but I'd bet they are sandbagging the value right now to GEO. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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Ultimate Steve Posted October 15, 2018 Share Posted October 15, 2018 6 minutes ago, tater said: Not really any new technical info, they say that NS has a recorded voice rather than a flight attendant. Pictures from the article: Spoiler hk Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Spaceception Posted October 15, 2018 Share Posted October 15, 2018 (edited) On 10/10/2018 at 7:40 PM, tater said: These are contracts to develop new vehicles/technologies, not to launch payloads. F9 b5 and FH are existing LVs, they don't need to be developed. Ditto Atlas, Delta IV H, etc. The whole point of dev contracts is to increase the breadth of possible launch providers and capabilities. This And while it'd be nice for SpaceX to get some dough for the BFR, it might be better to stay mostly private (I say mostly, since the Air-force did partially fund some Raptor development) But we're getting off topic I'd really like to see more of their plans for New Glenn, I know Blue Moon is a part of it, but it could do a lot. Is there any news on plans to get it man-rated? I don't know if they plan to take part in ISS resupply or anything, but they would be in a good position to help with the DSG. Favorite part of the article As the capsule comes off the ground, someone spots a remarkable thing: a living creature underneath the capsule. A horned lizard, frozen in confusion, has its mouth agape as if to say, “What the love?!” The reptile had been minding its own business, thinking whatever thoughts a sunbather might have on a hot July day, when an object from outer space landed on it. Bezos’ laugh booms from here to the Diablos. Edited October 15, 2018 by Spaceception Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CatastrophicFailure Posted October 15, 2018 Share Posted October 15, 2018 23 minutes ago, Ultimate Steve said: hk In addition to skipping the flight attendant, looks like they’re saving some mass by going with screens instead of windows. Might test passengers’ breath-holding ability but at least it won’t get stuffy inside on those hot Texas days. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MaverickSawyer Posted October 15, 2018 Share Posted October 15, 2018 1 hour ago, CatastrophicFailure said: In addition to skipping the flight attendant, looks like they’re saving some mass by going with screens instead of windows. Might test passengers’ breath-holding ability but at least it won’t get stuffy inside on those hot Texas days. Smartass. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Josh IN SPACE Posted October 16, 2018 Share Posted October 16, 2018 18 hours ago, tater said: Can't help but gawk at that Saturn V every time I see it in one of these comparisons. Truly massive. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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sh1pman Posted October 16, 2018 Share Posted October 16, 2018 On 10/11/2018 at 4:54 AM, tater said: Did they even ask for EELV funding for BFR? They didn't for FH. They might not want the meddling. Now we know! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CatastrophicFailure Posted October 16, 2018 Share Posted October 16, 2018 5 hours ago, tater said: That bottom one confirms it, it does have wings! They should get Red Bull as a sponsor. Should be a dang impressive thing to see landing. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Racescort666 Posted October 16, 2018 Share Posted October 16, 2018 5 hours ago, tater said: Is that an F150 for scale? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mikegarrison Posted October 17, 2018 Share Posted October 17, 2018 What has always struck me is that they encourage people to get out of their seats and float around in New Shepard -- but boy oh boy you better get back into your seat pretty damn quickly when it's time. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ultimate Steve Posted October 17, 2018 Share Posted October 17, 2018 1 hour ago, mikegarrison said: What has always struck me is that they encourage people to get out of their seats and float around in New Shepard -- but boy oh boy you better get back into your seat pretty damn quickly when it's time. If I was paying a quarter of a million dollars to go into space, I would want to float around a bit. I can almost guarantee that most people agree with that sentiment! Although I agree with you, it is crucially important to inform the passengers of when they should get back in. If one of the seats broke in flight, that would be probably the most important game of musical chairs in the history of the world. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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