Quote from: Zero Zen on 02/22/2013 03:29 amThe man sure knows how to inspire, I like his spirit.Welcome to the forum.I hope they inspire us with a funding stream this time.
The man sure knows how to inspire, I like his spirit.
Quote from: QuantumG on 02/22/2013 03:48 amQuote from: Zero Zen on 02/22/2013 03:29 amThe man sure knows how to inspire, I like his spirit.Welcome to the forum.I hope they inspire us with a funding stream this time.Don't be so cynical.
At least we can say with great confidence that they have more money than Golden Spike.
Seriously: Dennis Tito flew to ISS for a lot of money against the fierce resistance of NASA. That gives him at least some level of credibility on the funding and organizational side.
What about including a space suit and so opening the Dragon hatch early on, push out your supplies tied to a rope and so have more room. Then about once a month, put on the suit, pull in another month's supply and push out a month's amount of trash.Then, while passing by Venus & Mars, go for an EVA to get the full experience.
QuoteSeriously: Dennis Tito flew to ISS for a lot of money against the fierce resistance of NASA. That gives him at least some level of credibility on the funding and organizational side.yep.. and that credibility will be completely shot if he stands up next week and says "we're looking for sponsors and we're planning to do a crowd funding campaign"
G'day,I think many hear are forgetting something . This expedition has more in common with Raphaela Le Gouvello voyages who wind surfed the Atlantic, Pacific and Indian oceans or Justin Jones and James Castrission who were the first to Kayak the Tasman Sea. Its for adventurer-astronauts not NASA-astronauts. Forgot about the BEAM. Save the extra mass for something else like backups. Put the consumables in the trunk. In fact wrap them around a air lock so it can do double duty as a solar storm shelter. The astronauts stay in the 10sqM volume of the Dragon. These are tough adventurer-explorers NASA civil servants.
I think a good way to get everybody's attention would be to announce that he has placed a deposit for a FH launch in 2018.
I would say that Dragonrider/Falcon Heavy represents the most probable selection as other vehicles are further away from completion and this concept has a time-critical departure window.
G'day,I think many hear are forgetting something . This expedition has more in common with Raphaela Le Gouvello voyages who wind surfed the Atlantic, Pacific and Indian oceans or Justin Jones and James Castrission who were the first to Kayak the Tasman Sea. Its for adventurer-astronauts not NASA-astronauts. Forgot about the BEAM. Save the extra mass for something else like backups. Put the consumables in the trunk. In fact wrap them around a air lock so it can do double duty as a solar storm shelter. The astronauts stay in the 10sqM volume of the Dragon.
I hate space projects that list inspiration as a primary goal. Be inspiring by achieving something worthwhile!
Radiation, weightlessness and duration will be demonstrated as not being showstoppers.
Quote from: guckyfan on 02/22/2013 12:09 pmRadiation, weightlessness and duration will be demonstrated as not being showstoppers.These are already proved to a great extent. If you want to demonstrate >1 year self-sufficiency and reliability would it not be better to try out this in lunar orbit first, just in case something breaks down and you have to abort?Tito's mission is that it either works or you may have dead bodies on free return trajectory.
Heard bits about this, another exciting but probably needs a load of money, drive:MEDIA ADVISORY & INVITATIONFeb. 20, 2013 The Planets are Aligning for a Once-in-a-Generation Space JourneyJoin us for a special press conference at The National Press Club WHAT:The Inspiration Mars Foundation, a newly formed nonprofit organization led by American space traveler and entrepreneur Dennis Tito, invites you to attend a press conference detailing its plans to take advantage of a unique window of opportunity to launch an historic journey to Mars and back in 501 days, starting in January 2018. This “Mission for America” will generate new knowledge, experience and momentum for the next great era of space exploration. It is intended to encourage all Americans to believe again, in doing the hard things that make our nation great, while inspiring youth through Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics (STEM) education and motivation. The Inspiration Mars Foundation is committed to accelerating America’s human exploration of space as a critical catalyst for future growth, national prosperity, new knowledge and global leadership. WHO: · Miles O’Brien, moderator· Dennis Tito, chairman of Inspiration Mars Foundation and the first private space traveler· Taber MacCallum, chief executive officer and chief technology officer of Paragon Space Development Corporation and crew member for two-year mission in Biosphere 2· Dr. Jonathan Clark, associate professor of Neurology and Space Medicine at Baylor College of Medicine and space medicine advisor for the National Space Biomedical Research Institute· Jane Poynter, president and chairwoman of Paragon Space Development Corporation and crew member for two-year mission in Biosphere 2 WHEN:Wednesday, Feb. 27, 2013 at 1 p.m.· 45-minute press conference, followed by Q&A period WHERE:The National Press Club529 14th St NW, 13th floorWashington D.C.
So a daily half hour tv spot per day with high lights?Plus an internet subscription for live feeds, updates, and past info?Multiple sponsors?I would think the would want to send two sets of crews as a back up plan. More for launch failure than in space travel.
Quote from: guckyfan on 02/22/2013 12:09 pmRadiation, weightlessness and duration will be demonstrated as not being showstoppers.These are already proved to a great extent. If you want to demonstrate >1 year self-sufficiency and reliability would it not be better to try out this in lunar orbit first, just in case something breaks down and you have to abort?
And so what? That's the risk of all explorers.
half-way through the flight, you get to see and photograph a world and its moons that no human has ever seen with their unaided eyes before then that will be something that will make even the most jaded Joe Six-Pack sit up and say "Wow!" Then they'll be picking up their 'phone or opening an email form to ask their Congressman why NASA isn't doing something like this when that crazy Tito guy has done it.