SpaceX Starship - Important Changes - Crew Dragon Parachute Praised By NASA
Added 2019-09-26 16:51:54 +0000 UTCWelcome to Episode 37 of What about it!?
In this Episode, we will take a look at some very important changes to the SpaceX Starship MK1 being built in Boca Chica Texas right now. The nose has undergone some drastic changes. We will also take a look at the general construction progress and last but not least, we will take a look at the recent SpaceX Crew Dragon parachute test, and why even NASA is praising it.
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Agreed. NASA should just rethink their SLS approach and look at other oportunities for the moon landing planned for 2024. If you have the time, watch this. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qv77piv5zK0
2019-09-27 21:30:59 +0000 UTCLove NASA but sometimes I get the feeling that they move the line when it comes to certification to suit the situation, in recent times the relationship between SpaceX and NASA is heading in the right direction (Yes Up) and the praise is always rewarding π RIP C201 π Another fantastic and informative episode Felix π After the tweet from Jimbo the Bozo on the 27th September 2019 that relationship is set to sour! or are they going to kiss and make up after the tweet on the 4th October 2019
2019-09-27 03:01:20 +0000 UTCPete, yeah, it's just the smartest solution. Like mentioned in the episode, Elon said probably one would be enough on Mars, but more would be the safer approach. Not more is known at the moment. Elon said though, that he will cover the topic on Saturday!
2019-09-26 19:02:07 +0000 UTCNot over here ;)
2019-09-26 18:17:57 +0000 UTCYour answer about how Starship will use aerobraking to slow itself down upon arrival at Mars is fascinating; initially I thought they might use the vacuum engines to do the job but I guess saving fuel is more important than getting the astronauts on the ground as fast as possible. Do you have any idea how many orbits and how much time Starship will require to complete the aerobraking? At the very least it will give the astronauts lots of time to do some sightseeing of the Mars globe from an elliptical orbit. (Pete)
2019-09-26 18:05:05 +0000 UTCMagellan is pronounced ma-jel-an.
Dori Ownbey
2019-09-26 17:28:51 +0000 UTC
