Space thread of things that actually exist and we can prove it.

[Syn7]

That's pretty awesome especially for a private company. Below is another clip of the same launch from different angles. The mannequin in the black hat propped up on the side was a nice touch.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=orUjSkc2pG0

IMO, NASA needs to leave the near earth ops to the privates and get back to the frontiers. To me, their job is to pave the way for the privates, not unlike the early expeditions out of europe that were state sponsored and ultimately lead to the American colonies or Louis and Clark which paved the way for the westward migrations.

With exception to the research being done on vessels like the ISS which are very important. Especially the studies on the effects of long term living in space on the mind and body.

[sanjuro_ronin]

I think what needs to be worked on and developed is a propulsion system that will make space travel viable.
Until that...

[David Jamieson]

I think what needs to be worked on and developed is a propulsion system that will make space travel viable.
Until that...

They're on it Bro.
http://www.nasa.gov/centers/glenn/about/fs21grc.html

[sanjuro_ronin]

They're on it Bro.
http://www.nasa.gov/centers/glenn/about/fs21grc.html

They've been on it for awhile.
Can't wait when they discover warp speed :D

[David Jamieson]

They've been on it for awhile.
Can't wait when they discover warp speed :D

I think it will be a matter of creating a device that facilitates spooky quantum interaction to occur. So, getting there.

I'm sure it will be happy accident that leads to the discovery.
spooky quantum actions are 10k faster than the constant.
Which is trippy.

here's a not bad little write up about it.
http://www.livescience.com/27920-quantum-action-faster-than-light.html

[MightyB]

http://blogs.discovermagazine.com/badastronomy/files/2012/04/tysonplait_throwdown.jpg
..........

[David Jamieson]

wait, i thought those guys were on the same team?

[MightyB]

NASA’s Mars Rover Drew a ***** on the Surface of Mars (http://laughingsquid.com/nasas-mars-rover-drew-a-*****-on-the-surface-of-mars/)

click the link to see the pic

[MightyB]

http://ts3.mm.bing.net/th?id=H.4646468417094566&pid=1.7
..........

[Syn7]

Don't hold your breath. Humans won't be leaving the solar system in your lifetime(MAYBE when you're an old man). That's just how it is. Even if we could create an engine capable of doing it in a timely matter, that still doesn't address the MANY other issues we need to sort out in order to make such travel a reality.

For now you guys are gonna have to settle for robots and pictures.

[Syn7]

https://lh4.googleusercontent.com/-f9UR9hpJLBk/UXfvMHUYLdI/AAAAAAAANxA/QYzQfWR2h38/w497-h373/hubble_1280x800.jpg

Hubble Space Telescope (launched, April 25, 1990)

[hskwarrior]

https://lh4.googleusercontent.com/-f9UR9hpJLBk/UXfvMHUYLdI/AAAAAAAANxA/QYzQfWR2h38/w497-h373/hubble_1280x800.jpg

oh i'm fukkin giddy over here. oooooooo i just can't handle it....the hubble telescope was launched in 1990. I think i'm going to have joyous overload.

[hskwarrior]

Nase discovered this on a cave in mars

http://blog.niceproduce.com/wp-content/uploads/2007/10/shiny-space-junk.jpg

[hskwarrior]

Nasa has revently discovered a Mcdonald's branch out in space for the late night hungry space travelers.

http://www.freakingnews.com/pictures/92500/Space-Junk-Food-92619.jpg

[Syn7]

You have the emotional intelligence of a six year old....... Child. :rolleyes:


This is what happens when people aren't educated. They get giddy over garbage and get bored by amazing **** they have no hope of understanding. It's a sad sad state. I actually feel sorry for you a lil. But just a lil.

[hskwarrior]

You have the emotional intelligence of a six year old....... Child.



oh you are jutht too thentitive. ya sniveling cabbage patch baby.

[SoCo KungFu]

You have the emotional intelligence of a six year old....... Child. :rolleyes:


This is what happens when people aren't educated. They get giddy over garbage and get bored by amazing **** they have no hope of understanding. It's a sad sad state. I actually feel sorry for you a lil. But just a lil.

He's just ass hurt and trolling now because his ego is all hurt. Responding to him will only turn your thread into another ***** fest. Which is fine I suppose if that's what you want. It appears though your goals are different for this attempt.

[hskwarrior]

He's just ass hurt and trolling now because his ego is all hurt. Responding to him will only turn your thread into another ***** fest. Which is fine I suppose if that's what you want. It appears though your goals are different for this attempt.

you're the only ass hurt one who goes around blocking forum members. sucka

[SoCo KungFu]

you're the only ass hurt one who goes around blocking forum members. sucka

Like a clock, speaking of blocking. thanks for reminding me

[hskwarrior]

loser......LOL

[RenDaHai]

I think what needs to be worked on and developed is a propulsion system that will make space travel viable.
Until that...

They have had a good one since the 50's, they are just not allowed to use it 'cause of fallout and politics. Lots of people agree its a viable idea. If they did it they could have spacecraft the size of cities.

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Project_Orion_(nuclear_propulsion)

[David Jamieson]

I think that trying to explain science to the superstitious mind is something like trying to teach calculus to monkeys.

[David Jamieson]

This explains a lot. :p

http://i.imgur.com/LW662wA.jpg

[bawang]

hows the weight loss frank

[Syn7]

https://lh6.googleusercontent.com/-iXjr9cdBjWA/UP8Et8ofvBI/AAAAAAAAFzw/6Iw-Fjjxx9U/w497-h373/space.gif

[GoldenBrain]

That looks incredibly fun. I wonder if any of the space agencies have created a fighting style for zero gravity? I'd happily accept the contact...$$$! Equal and opposite forces being what they are I bet it'd be a serious challenge. I'm not sure what they'd use it for but it sure would be fun to spar in that environment.

[JamesC]

That looks incredibly fun. I wonder if any of the space agencies have created a fighting style for zero gravity? I'd happily accept the contact...$$$! Equal and opposite forces being what they are I bet it'd be a serious challenge. I'm not sure what they'd use it for but it sure would be fun to spar in that environment.

You just gave me an Ender's Game flashback. I need to read that again...

[GoldenBrain]

You just gave me an Ender's Game flashback. I need to read that again...

When I hear people say "I need to read that again" I'm rarely disappointed in whatever book they are speaking of, so I think I'll move this one to the top of my reading list.

[JamesC]

When I hear people say "I need to read that again" I'm rarely disappointed in whatever book they are speaking of, so I think I'll move this one to the top of my reading list.

I say that because it's the first book I ever read through in a single day. I was only like 16 so it probably has a more nostalgic appeal than anything. Also, they're releasing the movie at the end of the year

[GoldenBrain]

I say that because it's the first book I ever read through in a single day. I was only like 16 so it probably has a more nostalgic appeal than anything. Also, they're releasing the movie at the end of the year

Cool. It's been on my list for a while but I keep bumping it down in favor of other material. Not sure why since it gets great reviews and has won awards. I hate to see a movie before I read the book so I'm definitely going to check it out.


In order to keep from completely hijacking Syn7's thread I'll add a little something from space...

Check out the link below to space.com for a nifty little read on a super-earth planet likely made of diamond called 55-Cancri. There's a video embedded within the article that has some great information about this planet as well as a little tidbit on super critical fluids.

http://www.space.com/18011-super-earth-planet-diamond-world.html

[Syn7]

You just gave me an Ender's Game flashback. I need to read that again...

"Which way is down?"
"The enemy gate!"

It would be a blast to try the partner drills in the battle room.

Good book. I hope the movie does it justice. I doubt they will stay true to the book. It will probably be "modernized". Still, I hope for the best.
Did you read any of the other books in the series? Most people don't like them as much.

I like Bean.

[Syn7]

In order to keep from completely hijacking Syn7's thread I'll add a little something from space...


Fighting in space totally applies. :) I'm sure wombat combat covers it.


And just to be clear...


The myth that satellites remain in orbit because they have "escaped Earth's gravity" is perpetuated further (and falsely) by almost universal misuse of the word "zero gravity" to describe the free-falling conditions aboard orbiting space vehicles. Of course, this isn't true; gravity still exists in space. It keeps satellites from flying straight off into interstellar emptiness. What's missing is "weight", the resistance of gravitational attraction by an anchored structure or a counterforce. Satellites stay in space because of their tremendous horizontal speed, which allows them — while being unavoidably pulled toward Earth by gravity — to fall "over the horizon." The ground's curved withdrawal along the Earth's round surface offsets the satellites' fall toward the ground. Speed, not position or lack of gravity, keeps satellites in orbit around the earth. - James Oberg

It's interesting how certain misnomers become acceptable. Even the people in space who know better use the word.

[GoldenBrain]

Fighting in space totally applies. :) I'm sure wombat combat covers it.


And just to be clear...



The myth that satellites remain in orbit because they have "escaped Earth's gravity" is perpetuated further (and falsely) by almost universal misuse of the word "zero gravity" to describe the free-falling conditions aboard orbiting space vehicles. Of course, this isn't true; gravity still exists in space. It keeps satellites from flying straight off into interstellar emptiness. What's missing is "weight", the resistance of gravitational attraction by an anchored structure or a counterforce. Satellites stay in space because of their tremendous horizontal speed, which allows them — while being unavoidably pulled toward Earth by gravity — to fall "over the horizon." The ground's curved withdrawal along the Earth's round surface offsets the satellites' fall toward the ground. Speed, not position or lack of gravity, keeps satellites in orbit around the earth. - James Oberg


It's interesting how certain misnomers become acceptable. Even the people in space who know better use the word.


Hahaha, wombat combat!!! :D I had to look this one up a few months ago and it still cracks me up.

About zero gravity... I think it's just a case of accepted nomenclature. I understand that there isn't 100% zero gravity in space, but it's just easier to say it that way. Still, I appreciate your precision.

[Syn7]

https://lh5.googleusercontent.com/-2shWtDCTQSQ/UX3PPWNnZNI/AAAAAAABWy0/xCgo2jjI6Do/w543-h615/381418_590370484315362_1894580607_n+%25281%2529.jp g

[MightyB]

Short but very funny clip about Science.

Watch: An Astrophysicist Explode Live On Stage (http://www.upworthy.com/watch-an-astrophysicist-explode-live-on-stage-2?c=bl3)

[David Jamieson]

Because CANADA!!!!

http://www.cbc.ca/gfx/images/news/photos/2013/04/30/5specimen-8694157272_a1323.jpg

[Syn7]

I see your nickle and throw down a Chris Hadfield!

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GPtfciFFN1M

[Syn7]

Short but very funny clip about Science.

Watch: An Astrophysicist Explode Live On Stage (http://www.upworthy.com/watch-an-astrophysicist-explode-live-on-stage-2?c=bl3)

All the videos from the Origins project are great. That one was really good too. It's not very often that you get all those guys on one stage. Lawrence Krauss is putting in some serious overtime on that one. You guys should watch the whole thing, it's all pretty good.

[Syn7]

Chris Hadfield transfers command of the International Space Station today


http://ca.news.yahoo.com/blogs/geekquinox/chris-hadfield-transfers-command-international-space-station-today-164648158.html

[Syn7]

Canadian astronaut Hadfield describes feeling banged-up after return to gravity

http://ca.news.yahoo.com/canadian-astronaut-hadfield-describes-feeling-banged-return-gravity-141333961.html

[Syn7]

If you are in any position to possibly witness a nice aurora, tonight and tomorrow would be a good time to look.

[Syn7]

Area51


https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wlMzYWzIi0Y