kmMango

Most of us are reasonable people, I will say that. Politics riles people up. It can turn otherwise reasonable men into screeching howler monkeys. For most of us, a reasonable, calm debate is possible. But all it takes is one person taking offense to a statement and retaliating. Then arguments start, feelings are hurt, offense is taken, and the howler monkeys start screaming. So, in the interest of sanity, there is no politics on this forum.

Excellent point. We could go FTL, just in the wrong direction:D

Banned for using copious amounts of duct tape.

I don't think there is much to gain from mars other than publicity. We should look further ahead. Develop fusion propulsion, and get working on the alcubierre drive. But no space agency will do that.

Banned for being in an interdimensional portal.

Unfortunately, NASA can make something as amazing as stepping out of a spacecraft at 100 km above the ground with the earth rushing past at 17000 mph seem routine.

It angers me people don't care about space. When we need a new planet because we sucked this one dry, maybe they'll care then.

Give NASA 2% of the Federal Budget. See what that gets us.

Detroit has the People Mover. To get from A to B, you have to ride the one train through C, D, E, F-K, and Q.

Banned for living in another dimension.

Banned for going faster than ludicrous speed.

Give this forum 2 weeks, a room full of rocket parts, and a ton of caffeinated beverages. We will either create a warp drive, or obliterate an area of 200 square kilometers.

Another thing I NEVER thought would be said.

I love seeing how much support was given to Whack early on. So many experienced rocketeers reached out to a newbie to show him the ropes. They didn't shun him for being new. They invited him in to "share the coffee". I felt the same way when I joined and saw how much cooperation there was.

"Whackjob" and "minimalist". Two words I never thought I would see in the same sentence.

Buzz Aldrin wants Chinese involvement in a future manned Mars mission. Looking for the article link now

Banned for winning KSP.

Building a better, less goose-like version.

My thoughts exactly

Working on it. G drive being stubborn.

Kerbals are Kerbin's dominant species. As infants, they cling to the backs of their parents, much like infant apes on Earth. Until they are around 5 years old, Kerbals live on a combination of photosynthesis and some plant life. After age 5, Bacteria living on the plants accumulate in the gut of the Kerbal, and their waste becomes the Kerbal's primary food source. This is the reason for their ability to survive in space for such long periods. These bacteria need only minimal nutrients, usually provided in the form of plant matter. The word for this substance in Kerbal translates roughly to "Snacks". When not active for long periods, their metabolism slows. During this time, they once again perform photosynthesis alongside their slowed consumption. In this semi-hibernative state, a kerbal can live for months on the oxygen in their spacesuit, provided they are close enough to the sun. Kerbals Reproduce asexually. The entire species is androgynous, with no males or females. Kerbals can only breed for the period between their 54th year and their 82nd year on average. Once they have produced offspring, they typically enter old age. Kerbals will typically die after 96-118 years. However, if they do not breed, their lifespan is greatly extended. They may live for up to 200 years, but will experience declines in physical ability. Kerbals have sturdy legs to allow motion over the rough terrain of Kerbin. The ancestors of Kerbals did not begin walking upright until around 50,000 years ago, accounting for their unsteady gait.

Decided to start messing with Interstellar. I am quite proud of this. OVER 60,000 DELTA-V!!! Seating for 16 Kerbals Orbital Refueling System High-visibility Cockpit It only uses two mods. Interstellar and B9 for the Wings. Now I just have to get a warp drive in there. My only problem is that it looks like my least favorite animal, the Canadian Goose.

Vanamonde, thank you for your help there. Now, as the second post on this thread says: no flaming, arguments, excessive politics, advocacy, avocados, and disquiet both general and major. NO POLITICS. Only what China and the US have to gain or lose from a partnership.

Just lines of people. Plus I actually think when I fill it out.

And the worst part: in our democracy, only 60% of people vote, and then wonder why things don't change. It takes 20 MINUTES to fill out a ballot.