Space Geeks

[CBoukal]

Were they able to salvage the payload from that first failed flight?

Nope total loss

 

[ChuckJr]

I haven't looked into their reasoning, but seems like most rockets try to launch as close to the equator as possible where this launch was from Alaska. Glad they made it up without a hitch!

To clarify, I understand why most rocket launches are from as close to the equator as feasible, just unsure of why this company launches from so far north.

 

[CBoukal]

I haven't looked into their reasoning, but seems like most rockets try to launch as close to the equator as possible where this launch was from Alaska. Glad they made it up without a hitch!

The cool thing about Astra is their rocket is designed to fit inside a shipping container. So it can be easily transported and produced off site.

 

[CBoukal]

There is an upcoming launch today, I don't see a live stream for it. Expected launch is 11am CST. It will lift off from Kazakhstan with 3 astronauts to dock with the ISS. The reading below is interesting, but what's really interesting about this is the difference that SpaceX has made by going private sector.. Look at the comparison pictures at the bottom

Information on the launch

Soyuz MS-21 | Soyuz 2.1a

ROSCOSMOS is set to launch Soyuz MS-21 to the ISS on March 18, 2022 from the Baikonur Cosmodrome in Kazakhstan.

everydayastronaut.com

What they will be in on the flight up and the return to earth on this flight. (Remember they are ramming a 3rd guy in there also)


What the ride up and back with SpaceX looks like

 

[CBoukal]

There is an upcoming launch today, I don't see a live stream for it. Expected launch is 11am CST. It will lift off from Kazakhstan with 3 astronauts to dock with the ISS. The reading below is interesting, but what's really interesting about this is the difference that SpaceX has made by going private sector.. Look at the comparison pictures at the bottom

Information on the launch

Soyuz MS-21 | Soyuz 2.1a

ROSCOSMOS is set to launch Soyuz MS-21 to the ISS on March 18, 2022 from the Baikonur Cosmodrome in Kazakhstan.

everydayastronaut.com

What they will be in on the flight up and the return to earth on this flight. (Remember they are ramming a 3rd guy in there also)
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What the ride up and back with SpaceX looks like
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UPDATE: Pushed out 1 day, so now tomorrow @ 11am CST

 

[CBoukal]

The Launch above is on track for 11am CST today.

Live stream Link:

 

[xyz123]

Dang... none of that vid is in English!

It's still cool though..

 

[Pugman1943]

Thanks for posting Chad. The engines are a beast. Would have enjoyed seeing this live.

 

[CBoukal]

Thanks for posting Chad. The engines are a beast. Would have enjoyed seeing this live.

You can watch that link now if you want. Granted its not Live, however its a lot quicker this way.

 

[xyz123]

You can watch that link now if you want. Granted its not Live, however its a lot quicker this way.

Do you get the NASA channel in your TV lineup?

 

[CBoukal]

Do you get the NASA channel in your TV lineup?

I watch it on their app yeah.

 

[xyz123]

I watch it on their app yeah.

Some of the ISS streams are just amazing to view.. watching them point out certain places or geographic events can be captivating. Seeing the entire country's current weather occurring and comparing both coasts in just a few seconds.

Or during the Northern Lights. The aurora borealis vids from the space station are mesmerizing. Even if I have to do it at Bill Shatner's age, I would give all I have to go up someday.

And props to him and all those stairs at 90! That alone was a feat.

 

[xyz123]

I watch it on their app yeah.

Combating earthbound threats is something that has always fascinated me too.

You see this yet Chad?

 

[CBoukal]

Tomorrow a few rich people are going to be doing rich people things. They are going to be riding Jeff Bezos's penis rocket into "sub-orbit" again. It was cool the first few times, now it's a competition on who has more money to burn.... I suppose it's fitting the rocket looks like a giant ..... well I've already said it once in in this post and I don't need Brad getting to excited.

Link with info on launch and who is paying the big money.

New Shepard | NS-20

NS-20 presents the fourth flight of humans on New Shepard and the first flight for Blue Origin in 2022. A total of six humans will fly.

everydayastronaut.com

Launch should be live streamed on their page and on their website

https://www.youtube.com/c/blueoriginchannel

Home | Blue Origin

Blue Origin was founded by Jeff Bezos with the vision of enabling a future where millions of people are living and working in space for the benefit of Earth.

www.blueorigin.com

 

[Pugman1943]

Have you wondered if this isn't tax deductible? Those launches cost some serious change, but if it's data is shared by NASA etc. maybe there is a benefit.

 

[xyz123]

Have you wondered if this isn't tax deductible? Those launches cost some serious change, but if it's data is shared by NASA etc. maybe there is a benefit.

Well, it's a rather basic business model and the costs of running it would qualify for tax write-offs like any other business. He's selling a service-based experience.

So is the guy who owns the tilt-a-whirl at your county fair. Business related expenses would be deductible. Plus he's charging something like a quarter mil per seat.

I wonder if he did something like granted a free ride for the Make A Wish foundation would he be able to write down the "retail" cost of the flight?

That would be interesting to see how it was treated.

 

[CBoukal]

Tomorrow a few rich people are going to be doing rich people things. They are going to be riding Jeff Bezos's penis rocket into "sub-orbit" again. It was cool the first few times, now it's a competition on who has more money to burn.... I suppose it's fitting the rocket looks like a giant ..... well I've already said it once in in this post and I don't need Brad getting to excited.

Link with info on launch and who is paying the big money.

New Shepard | NS-20

NS-20 presents the fourth flight of humans on New Shepard and the first flight for Blue Origin in 2022. A total of six humans will fly.

everydayastronaut.com

Launch should be live streamed on their page and on their website

https://www.youtube.com/c/blueoriginchannel

Home | Blue Origin

Blue Origin was founded by Jeff Bezos with the vision of enabling a future where millions of people are living and working in space for the benefit of Earth.

www.blueorigin.com

Delayed till Thursday.

 

[CBoukal]

Tomorrow a few rich people are going to be doing rich people things. They are going to be riding Jeff Bezos's penis rocket into "sub-orbit" again. It was cool the first few times, now it's a competition on who has more money to burn.... I suppose it's fitting the rocket looks like a giant ..... well I've already said it once in in this post and I don't need Brad getting to excited.

Link with info on launch and who is paying the big money.

New Shepard | NS-20

NS-20 presents the fourth flight of humans on New Shepard and the first flight for Blue Origin in 2022. A total of six humans will fly.

everydayastronaut.com

Launch should be live streamed on their page and on their website

https://www.youtube.com/c/blueoriginchannel

Home | Blue Origin

Blue Origin was founded by Jeff Bezos with the vision of enabling a future where millions of people are living and working in space for the benefit of Earth.

www.blueorigin.com

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Home | Blue Origin

Blue Origin was founded by Jeff Bezos with the vision of enabling a future where millions of people are living and working in space for the benefit of Earth.

www.blueorigin.com

 

[CBoukal]

Coming up on April 6th (tentative) Musk is going to tell Bezos to "hold his beer". SpaceX is going to launch their new "crew dragon 2" for the first time with 4 space tourists (first time for this also). This mission will dock with the ISS where they will spend 8 days. The total mission time is 10 days, 1 up, 8 getting in the way of the scientists aboard the ISS, and 1 down. I know Dan said above the rumored $250,000+ is the price tag for Blue Origin's 10 minute flight to space. One of the passengers of this SpaceX flight was swinging his balls around and said he paid 50 MILLION for this flight. In comparison, it's worth every penny on what you get with SpaceX verses the Blue Origin's bang for your buck.

Thinking about it, how ingenious is this on the part of SpaceX. Although they don't come out and say it, I assume this is a resupply mission also. So NASA and the Russians are paying SpaceX to bring supply's to the space station. Then Axiom is paying them to bring these tourists up there as well. Both are paying what I assume is full price for the trip up and back.

Here is a link in case you want to learn more, or find out who is traveling into space. This is where you can find the link for the liftoff as we get closer.

Axiom Space Mission 1 | Falcon 9 Block 5

SpaceX is set to launch the first fully private mission to the International Space Station on the Axiom Space Mission 1.

everydayastronaut.com

 

[CBoukal]

Possible SpaceX launch today with just a satellite or two. Launch window opens at 11:15am CST or in 30 minutes.

Information Link:

Transporter 4 | Falcon 9 Block 5

SpaceX will launch their fourth dedicated SSO rideshare on the Transporter-4 mission from SLC-40 at Cape Canaveral Space Force Station.

everydayastronaut.com

Video Feed Link

SpaceX

SpaceX designs, manufactures and launches advanced rockets and spacecraft.

www.spacex.com