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Sanrith Descartes
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Bezos can afford a new rocket.Blue Origin rocket goes boom.
After Blue Origin’s rocket explodes, its spacecraft makes a dramatic escape
There were no passengers on board this flight carrying scientific instruments.arstechnica.com
Kiroy
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The way that capsule shot off, i'm really curious what the G's were. Looks like it would have liquified people.
Just from eyeballing the video, it increased speed by over 100 mph is less than a second. That's quite a kick in the seat. If that wouldn't have injured crew, the 40 seconds of freefall after the boost would have them in both cardiac arrest and in need of fresh pants.
Video timestamped to RUD:
Ukerric
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Scott "FLY SAFE!!!" Manley seemed to think the G were harsh, but eminently survivable for that short duration.
Kharzette
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The Gs would be interesting to know. I remember Maldonado's F1 crash in monaco spiking over 100, anything over 30 I think and you are required to go the medical center even if you walk away.
How much are fighter ejection seats? I've heard you can tear a retina loose with those but dunno if it is true.
How much are fighter ejection seats? I've heard you can tear a retina loose with those but dunno if it is true.
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Cybsled
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Any rocket powered ejection system is going to be rough. For fighter jets, for example, if your limbs aren't in the proper position when it goes off, you can literally break your arms/legs because the force is so powerful. Even if you do it properly, your spine can get perma fucked up by the forces at play. In terms of Gs, I've seen figures around 10-20 on average.
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The problem isn't hydrogen. Hydrogen has been used since the beginning of space flight; the Saturn V made use of a hydrogen fueled upper stage.
Just bad engineering and maintenance. Again this is a jobs program, not a program meant to build a good rocket.
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that hydrogen paste i have read about might come in handy for rockets.
www.popularmechanics.com
though that might be more for energy production.
Hydrogen in Paste Form Could Power the Devices of Tomorrow
It looks gross now, but won't be when it's powering your devices.
though that might be more for energy production.
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Something you mix with water and slowly releases energy? Rockets need hydrogen in the explosive form, so definitely not something useful for rocketry. Sounds a bit contrived for electronics too, with the water stage. That said, haven't reviewed their studies, so that's an off the wall comment.that hydrogen paste i have read about might come in handy for rockets.
Hydrogen in Paste Form Could Power the Devices of Tomorrow
It looks gross now, but won't be when it's powering your devices.
though that might be more for energy production.
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JWST - Neptune
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New Webb Image Captures Clearest View of Neptune’s Rings in Decades - NASA
NASA’s James Webb Space Telescope shows off its capabilities closer to home with its first image of Neptune. Not only has Webb captured the clearest view of this distant planet’s rings in more than 30 years, but its cameras reveal the ice giant in a whole new light.
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SpaceX Starship orbital flight 'highly likely' in November, Elon Musk says
But late October is still in play as well.
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NASA cancels Artemis I launch attempt but delays roll back decision
NASA is buying some time with this decision.
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Unsurprising. Hydrogen may offer the best performance, but it is finicky.NASA cancels Artemis I launch attempt but delays roll back decision
NASA is buying some time with this decision.
Sanrith Descartes
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Those fuckers know Artemis isnt going to go up without blowing up or crashing so they just keep delaying the inevitable.NASA cancels Artemis I launch attempt but delays roll back decision
NASA is buying some time with this decision.