AtomicTech Posted October 6, 2021 Share Posted October 6, 2021 2 hours ago, GuessingEveryDay said: It's time to play "WWISTDP?!" (Which Way is the Dragon Pointing™️) Let's hope that it's up. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
StrandedonEarth Posted October 6, 2021 Share Posted October 6, 2021 2 hours ago, GuessingEveryDay said: It's time to play "WWISTDP?!" (Which Way is the Dragon Pointing™️) Fiery end down, as usual 2 hours ago, GuessingEveryDay said: It's time to play "WWISTDP?!" (Which Way is the Dragon Pointing™️) Fiery end down, as usual, but in this case the fiery end will be pointing in the direction of travel Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sevenperforce Posted October 6, 2021 Share Posted October 6, 2021 Carriage being lifted into place on the launch tower. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tater Posted October 6, 2021 Share Posted October 6, 2021 So what is the red structure? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sevenperforce Posted October 7, 2021 Share Posted October 7, 2021 1 hour ago, tater said: So what is the red structure? Looks like a temporary mount Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kerbiloid Posted October 7, 2021 Share Posted October 7, 2021 (edited) 9 hours ago, zolotiyeruki said: I love the fact that Dragon has red and green navigation lights, just like an airplane. Just a cosplay of Soyuz Spoiler (#10 on the scheme, green зелёный, red красный, two whites белый). Edited October 7, 2021 by kerbiloid Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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magnemoe Posted October 7, 2021 Share Posted October 7, 2021 12 hours ago, Terwin said: I would not be surprised if they were obeying the same law.... Doubt the lights is related to airplane regulations, most likely its to visually confirm orientation then docking. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kerbiloid Posted October 7, 2021 Share Posted October 7, 2021 (edited) And this didn't help Soyuz-3 which was trying to dock Soyuz-2 at the night side, being overturned, until spent the safe amount of fuel and had to return. So, they are mostly becauze colored lights look nice. Edited October 7, 2021 by kerbiloid Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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cubinator Posted October 7, 2021 Share Posted October 7, 2021 6 hours ago, Beccab said: It looks like a giant 3D printer part. It probably isn't, but I wonder if they would ever want to build such a thing. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JoeSchmuckatelli Posted October 7, 2021 Share Posted October 7, 2021 7 hours ago, Beccab said: That looks like one of those screw rods that allows pretty precise alignment of the shuttle along the length of the rod. With small, light stuff that's not a problem - but if it's heavy and mechanical I'd be worried about binding if it's supporting /pushing something heavy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Beccab Posted October 7, 2021 Share Posted October 7, 2021 The crane is preparing for GSE 8 rollout, which will complete the orbital farm. It is also possible something else will be rolled out as well given the lenght of the closure Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CatastrophicFailure Posted October 7, 2021 Share Posted October 7, 2021 Quote On 2th October… The Tooth of October… Somehow fitting. 16 hours ago, tater said: So what is the red structure? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Meecrob Posted October 7, 2021 Share Posted October 7, 2021 8 hours ago, magnemoe said: Doubt the lights is related to airplane regulations, most likely its to visually confirm orientation then docking. The regulation regarding lights on aircraft is to make it so one can visually confirm orientation at night. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JoeSchmuckatelli Posted October 7, 2021 Share Posted October 7, 2021 2 hours ago, JoeSchmuckatelli said: That looks like one of those screw rods that allows pretty precise alignment of the shuttle along the length of the rod. With small, light stuff that's not a problem - but if it's heavy and mechanical I'd be worried about binding if it's supporting /pushing something heavy Derp. I just learned a new phrase: "Linear Actuator" SMH Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
zolotiyeruki Posted October 7, 2021 Share Posted October 7, 2021 3 hours ago, JoeSchmuckatelli said: That looks like one of those screw rods that allows pretty precise alignment of the shuttle along the length of the rod. With small, light stuff that's not a problem - but if it's heavy and mechanical I'd be worried about binding if it's supporting /pushing something heavy The "shuttle" is usually supported by a separate rail, so that the screw sees no radial load, only axial. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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JoeSchmuckatelli Posted October 7, 2021 Share Posted October 7, 2021 Dear Space X, Your Boat Naming Scheme is more interesting than your Dragon Capsule Names. Please quit letting committees put bland, previously used names on these. Consider "Falling with Style" for Dragon 5? Joe Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rakaydos Posted October 7, 2021 Share Posted October 7, 2021 5 minutes ago, JoeSchmuckatelli said: Dear Space X, Your Boat Naming Scheme is more interesting than your Dragon Capsule Names. Please quit letting committees put bland, previously used names on these. Consider "Falling with Style" for Dragon 5? Joe The "committee" in question is the first crew. You want a better name, buy a new-build Dragon capsule flight and name it yourself. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Beccab Posted October 7, 2021 Share Posted October 7, 2021 8 minutes ago, Rakaydos said: The "committee" in question is the first crew. You want a better name, buy a new-build Dragon capsule flight and name it yourself. This^, crew dragons are named by the first crew to fly on it. If you don't like endurance blame it on Expedition 67 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JoeSchmuckatelli Posted October 7, 2021 Share Posted October 7, 2021 53 minutes ago, Rakaydos said: The "committee" in question is the first crew. You want a better name, buy a new-build Dragon capsule flight and name it yourself. Fine - let's start a go fundme so I can be the first person taller than 6'4" into space - we need to push back against the tyranny of the short! THEN we can have a ship named 'Falling With Style " Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mikegarrison Posted October 7, 2021 Share Posted October 7, 2021 22 minutes ago, JoeSchmuckatelli said: Fine - let's start a go fundme so I can be the first person taller than 6'4" into space - we need to push back against the tyranny of the short! THEN we can have a ship named 'Falling With Style " There are definitely some people I would fund to go into space, as long as they promised never to return. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Beccab Posted October 7, 2021 Share Posted October 7, 2021 Love GSE 8 is in the air! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Beccab Posted October 8, 2021 Share Posted October 8, 2021 https://www.cnbc.com/2021/10/08/elon-musks-spacex-valuation-100-billion.html SpaceX reached a valuation of over 100 billions, becoming the second most valuable company in the world up from 74 billions in last february Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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