PakledHostage Posted June 11 Share Posted June 11 1 hour ago, kerbiloid said: So strange... Making photos while being deadly thirsty... This does seem odd. Something is missing from the story. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DDE Posted July 11 Share Posted July 11 On 6/11/2024 at 10:17 AM, DDE said: Two French citizens attempted to infiltrate Baikonur; one dead through dehydration - source. https://ria.ru/20240611/baykonur-1952116166.html Three "European" tourists intruding, caught, tried by the (Russian) 26th Garrison Court Martial, convicted and expelled. https://ria.ru/20240711/bajkonur-1958923140.html Apparently there aren't any jurisdiction issues after all. I've poked around the court's website, couldn't find the case file (not that I necessarily would). Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
darthgently Posted July 11 Share Posted July 11 1 hour ago, DDE said: Three "European" tourists intruding, caught, tried by the (Russian) 26th Garrison Court Martial, convicted and expelled. https://ria.ru/20240711/bajkonur-1958923140.html Apparently there aren't any jurisdiction issues after all. I've poked around the court's website, couldn't find the case file (not that I necessarily would). After the Russian anti-satellite test it wouldn't be surprising if other nation states became very curious Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kerbiloid Posted July 11 Share Posted July 11 2 hours ago, DDE said: Three "European" tourists intruding, caught, tried by the (Russian) 26th Garrison Court Martial, convicted and expelled. https://ria.ru/20240711/bajkonur-1958923140.html I'd suggest a special prize for the Baikonur "tourists". As they are fond of space so much, a free suborbital travel back to home. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DDE Posted July 24 Share Posted July 24 Oleg Artemiev's sage advice on what to do during a first contact event: "Got a smartphone? Do a selfie" https://ria.ru/20240724/kosmonavt-1961663118.html Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Codraroll Posted July 31 Share Posted July 31 Summary of Russian orbital launches so far in 2024 (8) and the planned missions for the rest of the year (6, although I suppose more could be announced on short notice - although so could delays): https://www.russianspaceweb.com/2024.html At least the numbers seem to be going the right way compared to 2023. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DDE Posted August 9 Share Posted August 9 TP-82's failed competitor TOZ-81 Mars. 5-round, bull-pup revolver, field-swappable between .410 smoothbore and 5.45 mm rifled, with folding bayonet OK, that's enough Internet for today... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kerbiloid Posted August 9 Share Posted August 9 The bayonet is for the case when the bear is not frightened with shots, and they have to finish him. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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Nuke Posted August 15 Share Posted August 15 (edited) On 8/9/2024 at 12:27 PM, kerbiloid said: The bayonet is for the case when the bear is not frightened with shots, and they have to finish him. the world of alaskan bear pistols is actually kind of interesting. we got the two largest species of bears in this state. both require significant stopping power. often huge calibur (.45 magnum at the small end) in a small package. mean little wrist breakers. bears are usually elusive and when you run into them its usually in too close quarters to draw a rifle. unfortunately no bayonets (would be cool if it popped out automatically after firing your last round). ive only ever seen blackbear down here (there were four bear in trash reports this week, two on my street). Edited August 15 by Nuke Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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tater Posted August 17 Author Share Posted August 17 Progress: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
darthgently Posted August 17 Share Posted August 17 2 hours ago, tater said: Progress: The numbers in the lower left center of the docking overlay are clearly distance, relative speed, and x, y, axis offsets, but what are the other numbers? I was trying to figure out which is rotation or roll relative to port axis. Maybe all 3 rotations are in there? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DDE Posted August 22 Share Posted August 22 "Music of the Spheres". Leodr swears this is totally just an aged-up version of someone's kid who comissioned a painting. The commenters, alongside myself, are having none of it. Spoiler I'm guessing this south-western phenotype is just this pervasive. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kerbiloid Posted August 22 Share Posted August 22 2 hours ago, DDE said: 'm guessing this south-western phenotype is just this pervasive. Idk about the phenotype, but what's this? Spoiler The Latin heretics have drawn a Western note key on the icon instead of the archaic Greek/Cyrillic letters??? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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DDE Posted September 9 Share Posted September 9 Old Zenit facilities about to be gutted for Soyuz-5/Baiterek https://t.me/space78125/3013 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kerbiloid Posted September 9 Share Posted September 9 3 hours ago, DDE said: Old Zenit facilities about to be gutted for Soyuz-5/Baiterek https://t.me/space78125/3013 After all, the AmG6 slab is ~1.75x4.4 m. 7x1.75/pi = 3.9 m (Zenith) 3x4.4/pi = 4.1 m (Soyuz-5). Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tater Posted September 11 Author Share Posted September 11 This will put 12 people on ISS, there are also 4 at Tiangong, and 4 on Polaris Dawn. So we already have 20 humans on orbit at once. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DAL59 Posted September 11 Share Posted September 11 3 hours ago, tater said: This will put 12 people on ISS, there are also 4 at Tiangong, and 4 on Polaris Dawn. So we already have 20 humans on orbit at once. There's only 3 on Tiangong Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tater Posted September 12 Author Share Posted September 12 1 hour ago, DAL59 said: There's only 3 on Tiangong Oh, I thought there were 4, my bad. https://whoisinspace.com 19 in space right now. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DDE Posted October 5 Share Posted October 5 Soyuz-L, an LM orbital testbed. Come on, make that horrible pun (the LK wasn't the problem with N1-L3, after all). Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
darthgently Posted October 6 Share Posted October 6 Spoiler The humor in this statement revolves around a play on words involving the names of space equipment and a cheeky reference to historical space program challenges: 1. **Soyuz-L and "LM" Orbital Testbed**: Here, "LM" could be referring to the Lunar Module used by Apollo missions, but in this context, it's likely a playful misdirection. The Soyuz-L was actually used for testing the Soviet Union's LK lunar lander in Earth's orbit, not an American LM (Lunar Module). The pun lies in suggesting that it's an "LM" (which might imply Lunar Module to those familiar with Apollo terminology), when it's actually related to the LK, creating a mix-up for those in the know. 2. **Horrible Pun**: The pun isn't directly stated but implied through the setup. By suggesting it's an "LM" (possibly misinterpreting as Lunar Module), one might expect a pun like "Soyuz-L, where 'L' stands for 'Lunar Module' testbed," which would be incorrect and thus 'horrible' because it's intentionally misleading about what "L" actually refers to in Soyuz-L. 3. **N1-L3 Problem**: The N1-L3 was the Soviet Union's lunar program, where N1 was the rocket and L3 was the mission designator for lunar missions. The N1 rocket had numerous catastrophic failures, not because of the LK (Lunar Module equivalent), but due to issues like engine failures, structural integrity, and quality control. The statement humorously deflects blame from these well-known issues to the LK, which wasn't the primary problem, hence the quip "the LK wasn't the problem with N1-L3, after all." This line is funny because it's a wry acknowledgment that while the LK might not have been flawless, it was far from being the main reason for the N1's failures. 4. **Space Enthusiast In-Joke**: This humor is tailored for space enthusiasts who know the intricacies and failures of both the Soviet and American space programs. It's the kind of niche humor where the knowledge of specific spacecraft, missions, and historical contexts adds layers of appreciation for the wit. The humor here is quite dry and relies on a deep understanding of space history, where the actual technical details and historical outcomes are twisted into a pun or a playful misdirection. It's the kind of humor that might make space engineers or historians chuckle, appreciating the nod to the complexities and sometimes the ironies of space exploration history. Courtesy of Grok Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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