SpaceX successfully launches two humans into orbit

Post by keiferski » Sat, May 30, 2020, 7:40 PM UTC

rkagerer wrote: post #5

Every time they say "Bob and Doug" I keep thinking Bob and Jeb

Post by avmich » Sat, May 30, 2020, 7:40 PM UTC

catalogia wrote: post #51

avmich wrote: post #20

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Buran had non-toxic components for RCS. Kliper was planned with non-toxic RCS. Soyuz spacecraft at least has non-toxic components for capsule RCS, so when the capsule lands, it doesn't need to be approached in a chemical protection suit. It's not a question of choices - there are choices. I suspect it's a question which is considered less important so far, so SpaceX didn't pay that much attention to it, considering t…

For Kerosene/Gaseous Oxygen like Buran used, you'd need some sort of sparkplug right? That seems inherently less reliable. > so SpaceX didn't pay that much attention to it That's quite an assumption. They didn't decide as you would have, so they must not have thought about it much?

Post by sidcool » Sat, May 30, 2020, 7:42 PM UTC

Post by ilrwbwrkhv » Sat, May 30, 2020, 7:43 PM UTC

Post by tiborsaas » Sat, May 30, 2020, 7:43 PM UTC

NiceWayToDoIT wrote: post #46

Who else has prepared snacks and beer? I can feel blood in my ears how excited I am. Good luck SpaceX & NASA!