Nightside Posted December 3, 2017 Share Posted December 3, 2017 I think I need clarification on a detail of this latest plan. Is Elon planning on sending up his old Roadster or one of the new models? Either way its not exactly on message from Mr. Reusability. I want to see some details on how he plans to retrieve it once he gets to Mars. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nibb31 Posted December 3, 2017 Share Posted December 3, 2017 1 hour ago, Nightside said: I think I need clarification on a detail of this latest plan. Is Elon planning on sending up his old Roadster or one of the new models? It's his own 1st generation Roadster. 1 hour ago, Nightside said: Either way its not exactly on message from Mr. Reusability. Why not ? Rather than crush it, recycle it as a mass simulator for a test launch. It's better for the planet than using 1.2 tons of concrete. 1 hour ago, Nightside said: I want to see some details on how he plans to retrieve it once he gets to Mars. He doesn't. The plan is to reach a deep space orbit so that it will still be around in billions of years. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PB666 Posted December 3, 2017 Share Posted December 3, 2017 1 minute ago, Nibb31 said: It's his own 1st generation Roadster. Why not ? Rather than crush it, recycle it as a mass simulator for a test launch. It's better for the planet than using 1.2 tons of concrete. He doesn't. The plan is to reach a deep space orbit so that it will still be around in billions of years. He can buy it from himself and write it off as a business expense, Purchased 1 large lithium ION battery and a stereo for rocket with a used car attached to it (Space-time wave generating speakers not attached). Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kerbiloid Posted December 3, 2017 Share Posted December 3, 2017 1 hour ago, Nightside said: Either way its not exactly on message from Mr. Reusability. Just imagine how much this car will cost several decades later, being caught and brought back. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nightside Posted December 3, 2017 Share Posted December 3, 2017 5 minutes ago, kerbiloid said: Just imagine how much this car will cost several decades later, being caught and brought back. I am generally opposed to littering but I am also a sucker for a grand and pointless gesture. Just as long as the darn thing doesn't crash into me while I'm on my way to Mars in a few years, I'm fine with it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
magnemoe Posted December 3, 2017 Share Posted December 3, 2017 18 minutes ago, kerbiloid said: Just imagine how much this car will cost several decades later, being caught and brought back. Several decades would likely to be 8-9 or double digits. But yes it would be an collector item. Main issue is probably plenty of plastic who would not handle deep space well. Its also an pretty expensive performance car and they tend to be treated well, on the other hand the owner and low serial number adds to value. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
YNM Posted December 4, 2017 Share Posted December 4, 2017 Car to Mars ? I thought we already have a nuclear-powered one there... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
_Augustus_ Posted December 4, 2017 Share Posted December 4, 2017 3 hours ago, YNM said: Car to Mars ? I thought we already have a nuclear-powered one there... But it drives really slowly..... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Green Baron Posted December 4, 2017 Share Posted December 4, 2017 Nice shot. Has nobody realized the reflection of the photographer in the camera lens ? The fine dust that is seen all over the cart isn't exactly mechanics- and maybe one day health friendly, i read. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
YNM Posted December 4, 2017 Share Posted December 4, 2017 (edited) 48 minutes ago, _Augustus_ said: But it drives really slowly..... Needs more nuclear rods and electric motor ! I say Tesla and SpaceX get the retrofit ! 29 minutes ago, Green Baron said: Nice shot. Has nobody realized the reflection of the photographer in the camera lens ? The fine dust that is seen all over the cart isn't exactly mechanics- and maybe one day health friendly, i read. Well you never know Also : Edited December 4, 2017 by YNM Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nightfury Posted December 4, 2017 Share Posted December 4, 2017 (edited) 51 minutes ago, Green Baron said: Nice shot. Has nobody realized the reflection of the photographer in the camera lens ? Maybe a dumb question, but how was this photograph made ? Edited December 4, 2017 by Nightfury Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
IncongruousGoat Posted December 4, 2017 Share Posted December 4, 2017 5 minutes ago, Nightfury said: Maybe a dumb question, but how was this photograph made ? It's a collage made by taking a lot of shots, using a camera on one of Curiosity's arms. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ment18 Posted December 4, 2017 Share Posted December 4, 2017 (edited) 9 minutes ago, Nightfury said: Maybe a dumb question, but how was this photograph made ? It is actually dozens of photos stuck together. The arm that the camera is mounted on is just edited out, since it is confusing since it was in many different positions for different parts of the picture and only small parts of it were visible. https://www.universetoday.com/122883/why-dont-we-see-the-curiosity-rovers-arm-when-it-takes-a-selfie/ Edited December 4, 2017 by ment18 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nightfury Posted December 4, 2017 Share Posted December 4, 2017 @ment18 no more likes but thanks! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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regex Posted December 4, 2017 Share Posted December 4, 2017 Got this on the FB today, no citation given but it was apparently tweeted and then deleted. Check the lower left, horizontal integration. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sevenperforce Posted December 4, 2017 Share Posted December 4, 2017 4 minutes ago, regex said: Got this on the FB today, no citation given but it was apparently tweeted and then deleted. Check the lower left, horizontal integration. Yes, that's Falcon Heavy on the bottom left/center, with the second stage ready to be mated to the core. Nose cones on the side boosters are clearly visible. Unfortunately we can't make out much in the way of detail on the special core interstage. They have asked other sites to take down this image, as it evidently was not intended to be released. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DAL59 Posted December 4, 2017 Share Posted December 4, 2017 (edited) 1 minute ago, sevenperforce said: They have asked other sites to take down this image, as it evidently was not intended to be released. They don't want people to see that Falcon Heavy is less than 6 months away? Edited December 4, 2017 by DAL59 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
regex Posted December 4, 2017 Share Posted December 4, 2017 Just now, DAL59 said: They don't want people to see that Falcon Heavy is less than 6 months away? This proves nothing other than that it's lying on its side mostly put together. That could be a mockup for all we know. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sevenperforce Posted December 4, 2017 Share Posted December 4, 2017 2 minutes ago, regex said: This proves nothing other than that it's lying on its side mostly put together. That could be a mockup for all we know. I believe we can be relatively certain it is not a mockup. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
regex Posted December 4, 2017 Share Posted December 4, 2017 (edited) 3 minutes ago, sevenperforce said: I believe we can be relatively certain it is not a mockup. Until I see that thing light its engines on the pad and lift off into space, it's a unicorn I will make no assumptions about. E: Then, AND ONLY THEN, does it deserve a space on "Rockets of the World" posters. Edited December 4, 2017 by regex Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CatastrophicFailure Posted December 4, 2017 Share Posted December 4, 2017 9 minutes ago, sevenperforce said: I believe we can be relatively certain it is not a mockup. This. That thing takes up a huge amount of space, which SpaceX does have a finite amount of. If it’s due for static fire this month, it’s a reasonable conclusion that they’re currently assembling it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheEpicSquared Posted December 4, 2017 Share Posted December 4, 2017 33 minutes ago, sevenperforce said: They have asked other sites to take down this image, as it evidently was not intended to be released. *immediately saves picture* Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
regex Posted December 4, 2017 Share Posted December 4, 2017 Just now, TheEpicSquared said: *immediately saves picture* THE TRUTH IS OUT THERE Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
magnemoe Posted December 4, 2017 Share Posted December 4, 2017 1 hour ago, regex said: Until I see that thing light its engines on the pad and lift off into space, it's a unicorn I will make no assumptions about. E: Then, AND ONLY THEN, does it deserve a space on "Rockets of the World" posters. Its probably an cgi of an mockup, it was deleted because it was rendered on the Mars base who is secret. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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