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Dadhawk · 09-12-2024, 04:04 PM

OK, ugm, yeah..

Maybe it's just me but the SpaceX "spacewalk" was very disappointing. It was more like "sticking my head out the window" than a "spacewalk".

Frankly, if I'd been the guy paying for this I would have said. "Look, I want a real spacewalk, you know with my feet outside the ship and maybe even enough umbilical to actually, you know, float in space. Call me when you're ready".

Ultramaroon · 09-12-2024, 09:19 PM

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Originally Posted by Dadhawk

OK, ugm, yeah..

Maybe it's just me but the SpaceX "spacewalk" was very disappointing. It was more like "sticking my head out the window" than a "spacewalk".

Frankly, if I'd been the guy paying for this I would have said. "Look, I want a real spacewalk, you know with my feet outside the ship and maybe even enough umbilical to actually, you know, float in space. Call me when you're ready".

lol I can totally picture the scene I'd make saying that.

Now I'm emotionally prepared for the crushing disappointment. Will watch.

Ultramaroon · 09-12-2024, 09:29 PM

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Originally Posted by Dadhawk

Honestly I found it boring.

My parents took my brother and me when it came out. I cried when HAL died.

Dadhawk · 02-20-2025, 03:19 PM

Turns out I know a soon to be astronaut. One of my Fraternity brothers from college is going to be on Blue Origin NS-30 this coming Tuesday. Guess I should have stayed closer in touch over the years!

Spuds · 02-20-2025, 08:09 PM

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Originally Posted by Dadhawk

Turns out I know a soon to be "astronaut". One of my Fraternity brothers from college is going to be on Blue Origin NS-30 this coming Tuesday. Guess I should have stayed closer in touch over the years!

FIFY. (Sorry, it had the be done). That's cool for real though.

Sapphireho · 02-20-2025, 09:47 PM

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Originally Posted by Dadhawk

Turns out I know a soon to be astronaut. One of my Fraternity brothers from college is going to be on Blue Origin NS-30 this coming Tuesday. Guess I should have stayed closer in touch over the years!

What fraternity?

Dadhawk · 02-21-2025, 12:10 PM

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Originally Posted by Sapphireho

What fraternity?

Theta Chi

Dadhawk · 02-21-2025, 12:12 PM

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Originally Posted by Spuds

FIFY. (Sorry, it had the be done). That's cool for real though.

True. He's the first to admit he really isn't but he does get wings. I also know he'd rather be in something he could pilot.

I asked if he need me to come along to carry his luggage, but he declined.

Dadhawk · 03-07-2025, 11:20 AM

Well, if you didn't watched the flight of Starship 8 spoiler alert....

...that was hugely disappointing. Booster 3, Starship 0. I thought for sure they would make it into orbit on this round. Then again, it's sort of hard to fly straight when all your steering engines (the center three) go out and you have two big ass engines on one side continue to fire at full throttle.

It re-enforces my concern that Starship does not have a launch escape plan for passengers, in the same way the Shuttle didn't have one.

Also, Space X now owns the only two space flights where they exploded above the Karman Line (in space). Technically I suppose the Apollo 13 command module explosion was above the line but it wasn't immediately catastrophic.

Even the booster, which they did catch, had engine restart issues. Two of the engines didn't restart as they should have.

blsfrs · 03-07-2025, 12:45 PM

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Originally Posted by Dadhawk

Well, if you didn't watched the flight of Starship 8 spoiler alert....

...that was hugely disappointing. Booster 3, Starship 0. I thought for sure they would make it into orbit on this round. Then again, it's sort of hard to fly straight when all your steering engines (the center three) go out and you have two big ass engines on one side continue to fire at full throttle.

It re-enforces my concern that Starship does not have a launch escape plan for passengers, in the same way the Shuttle didn't have one.

Also, Space X now owns the only two space flights where they exploded above the Karman Line (in space). Technically I suppose the Apollo 13 command module explosion was above the line but it wasn't immediately catastrophic.

Even the booster, which they did catch, had engine restart issues. Two of the engines didn't restart as they should have.

I bet when DOGE hears about this, they will cut the budget by 80%.

Dadhawk · 01-17-2026, 03:15 PM

Artemis II rolled out to the launch pad today. Multiple YouTube channels covered it live, although it's a bit like watching paint dry, but still amazing to see something that big being transported vertically 4 miles.

Dadhawk · 04-01-2026, 12:08 PM

Big day for Artemis II. Looks like all systems are go for launch after 6:00pm tonight (4/1). Hope this isn't an elaborate (and costly) April Fools joke!!

wbradley · 04-02-2026, 09:59 AM

So far so good except there is one malfunction reported.

No joke, the fan in the new bathroom (urine collection system) is stuck.

Need dozens of engineers to help unstick that mission critical fan.

bcj · 04-02-2026, 10:14 AM

What a bunch of soft nellies. Back in the day, we'd just light a match.

09-12-2024, 04:04 PM	#757
Dadhawk Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2012 Drives: '13 FR-S (#3 of 1st 86) Location: Powder Springs, GA Posts: 20,119 Thanks: 39,701 Thanked 25,478 Times in 11,613 Posts Mentioned: 187 Post(s)	OK, ugm, yeah.. Maybe it's just me but the SpaceX "spacewalk" was very disappointing. It was more like "sticking my head out the window" than a "spacewalk". Frankly, if I'd been the guy paying for this I would have said. "Look, I want a real spacewalk, you know with my feet outside the ship and maybe even enough umbilical to actually, you know, float in space. Call me when you're ready". __________________ Olivia 05/03/2012 - 01/06/2024. 231,146 glorious miles. Visit my Owner's Journal where I wax philosophic on all things FR-S Post your 86 or see others in front of a(n) (in)famous landmark. What fits in your 86? Show us the "Junk In Your Trunk".

02-20-2025, 03:19 PM	#760
Dadhawk Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2012 Drives: '13 FR-S (#3 of 1st 86) Location: Powder Springs, GA Posts: 20,119 Thanks: 39,701 Thanked 25,478 Times in 11,613 Posts Mentioned: 187 Post(s)	Turns out I know a soon to be astronaut. One of my Fraternity brothers from college is going to be on Blue Origin NS-30 this coming Tuesday. Guess I should have stayed closer in touch over the years! __________________ Olivia 05/03/2012 - 01/06/2024. 231,146 glorious miles. Visit my Owner's Journal where I wax philosophic on all things FR-S Post your 86 or see others in front of a(n) (in)famous landmark. What fits in your 86? Show us the "Junk In Your Trunk".

03-07-2025, 11:20 AM	#765
Dadhawk Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2012 Drives: '13 FR-S (#3 of 1st 86) Location: Powder Springs, GA Posts: 20,119 Thanks: 39,701 Thanked 25,478 Times in 11,613 Posts Mentioned: 187 Post(s)	Well, if you didn't watched the flight of Starship 8 spoiler alert.... ...that was hugely disappointing. Booster 3, Starship 0. I thought for sure they would make it into orbit on this round. Then again, it's sort of hard to fly straight when all your steering engines (the center three) go out and you have two big ass engines on one side continue to fire at full throttle. It re-enforces my concern that Starship does not have a launch escape plan for passengers, in the same way the Shuttle didn't have one. Also, Space X now owns the only two space flights where they exploded above the Karman Line (in space). Technically I suppose the Apollo 13 command module explosion was above the line but it wasn't immediately catastrophic. Even the booster, which they did catch, had engine restart issues. Two of the engines didn't restart as they should have. __________________ Olivia 05/03/2012 - 01/06/2024. 231,146 glorious miles. Visit my Owner's Journal where I wax philosophic on all things FR-S Post your 86 or see others in front of a(n) (in)famous landmark. What fits in your 86? Show us the "Junk In Your Trunk".

01-17-2026, 03:15 PM	#767
Dadhawk Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2012 Drives: '13 FR-S (#3 of 1st 86) Location: Powder Springs, GA Posts: 20,119 Thanks: 39,701 Thanked 25,478 Times in 11,613 Posts Mentioned: 187 Post(s)	Artemis II rolled out to the launch pad today. Multiple YouTube channels covered it live, although it's a bit like watching paint dry, but still amazing to see something that big being transported vertically 4 miles. __________________ Olivia 05/03/2012 - 01/06/2024. 231,146 glorious miles. Visit my Owner's Journal where I wax philosophic on all things FR-S Post your 86 or see others in front of a(n) (in)famous landmark. What fits in your 86? Show us the "Junk In Your Trunk".

04-01-2026, 12:08 PM	#768
Dadhawk Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2012 Drives: '13 FR-S (#3 of 1st 86) Location: Powder Springs, GA Posts: 20,119 Thanks: 39,701 Thanked 25,478 Times in 11,613 Posts Mentioned: 187 Post(s)	Big day for Artemis II. Looks like all systems are go for launch after 6:00pm tonight (4/1). Hope this isn't an elaborate (and costly) April Fools joke!! __________________ Olivia 05/03/2012 - 01/06/2024. 231,146 glorious miles. Visit my Owner's Journal where I wax philosophic on all things FR-S Post your 86 or see others in front of a(n) (in)famous landmark. What fits in your 86? Show us the "Junk In Your Trunk".

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