Have you ever wondered what it takes to assemble the most powerful rocket NASA has ever built? Watch documentary footage of our Space Launch System (SLS) rocket's transformation into the over-300-foot-tall launch vehicle that will return humanity to the Moon.Starting with manufacturing and ending with stacking operations inside NASA Kennedy Space Center's Vehicle Assembly Building, this is only the beginning of SLS's path to the pad.
QuoteHave you ever wondered what it takes to assemble the most powerful rocket NASA has ever built? Watch documentary footage of our Space Launch System (SLS) rocket's transformation into the over-300-foot-tall launch vehicle that will return humanity to the Moon.Starting with manufacturing and ending with stacking operations inside NASA Kennedy Space Center's Vehicle Assembly Building, this is only the beginning of SLS's path to the pad.
This upcoming launch will be louder than shuttle of course, but will it be the loudest seen (heard) at the cape? The liftoff thrust is higher than the Saturn V, but with the sound suppression system I can imagine it possibly still being quieter.
I have been a fan of all of the videos released over the past few years really going over Artemis, SLS, Orion, Gateway, etc. They have varied in tone and what in particular they showcase, from animations to cinematic footage. Might have to have a marathon with the family on L-1.One good PR step would be to give it a name, preferable one that isn't Mega Moon Rocket. I just have a hard time seeing the term "SLS" catch endearment in the public dialogue. People even now still call any launch a "shuttle" launch (but that may have less to do with the name "shuttle" and more to do with its long list of flights and being a cultural icon).I have seen, at least since rollout for launch, people refer to the stack as "Artemis". The launch vehicle of the Shuttle program was the Shuttle, but really Artemis is a broader program consisting of several launchers, so not quite parallel.
Quote from: shintoo on 08/23/2022 06:33 pmI have been a fan of all of the videos released over the past few years really going over Artemis, SLS, Orion, Gateway, etc. They have varied in tone and what in particular they showcase, from animations to cinematic footage. Might have to have a marathon with the family on L-1.One good PR step would be to give it a name, preferable one that isn't Mega Moon Rocket. I just have a hard time seeing the term "SLS" catch endearment in the public dialogue. People even now still call any launch a "shuttle" launch (but that may have less to do with the name "shuttle" and more to do with its long list of flights and being a cultural icon).I have seen, at least since rollout for launch, people refer to the stack as "Artemis". The launch vehicle of the Shuttle program was the Shuttle, but really Artemis is a broader program consisting of several launchers, so not quite parallel.Artemis? Orion? Then they should call SLS Zeus.
Quote from: Robotbeat on 08/23/2022 07:38 pmQuote from: shintoo on 08/23/2022 06:33 pmI have been a fan of all of the videos released over the past few years really going over Artemis, SLS, Orion, Gateway, etc. They have varied in tone and what in particular they showcase, from animations to cinematic footage. Might have to have a marathon with the family on L-1.One good PR step would be to give it a name, preferable one that isn't Mega Moon Rocket. I just have a hard time seeing the term "SLS" catch endearment in the public dialogue. People even now still call any launch a "shuttle" launch (but that may have less to do with the name "shuttle" and more to do with its long list of flights and being a cultural icon).I have seen, at least since rollout for launch, people refer to the stack as "Artemis". The launch vehicle of the Shuttle program was the Shuttle, but really Artemis is a broader program consisting of several launchers, so not quite parallel.Artemis? Orion? Then they should call SLS Zeus.Except to be consistent with Apollo, they should call the rocket Jupiter, carefully mixing up Greek and Roman mythology in the approved manner. Sadly, there was already a Jupiter rocket.
In Greek mythology, Orion was a giant huntsman whom Zeus (or perhaps Artemis) placed among the stars as the constellation of Orion.
Quote from: DanClemmensen on 08/23/2022 07:44 pmQuote from: Robotbeat on 08/23/2022 07:38 pmQuote from: shintoo on 08/23/2022 06:33 pmI have been a fan of all of the videos released over the past few years really going over Artemis, SLS, Orion, Gateway, etc. They have varied in tone and what in particular they showcase, from animations to cinematic footage. Might have to have a marathon with the family on L-1.One good PR step would be to give it a name, preferable one that isn't Mega Moon Rocket. I just have a hard time seeing the term "SLS" catch endearment in the public dialogue. People even now still call any launch a "shuttle" launch (but that may have less to do with the name "shuttle" and more to do with its long list of flights and being a cultural icon).I have seen, at least since rollout for launch, people refer to the stack as "Artemis". The launch vehicle of the Shuttle program was the Shuttle, but really Artemis is a broader program consisting of several launchers, so not quite parallel.Artemis? Orion? Then they should call SLS Zeus.Except to be consistent with Apollo, they should call the rocket Jupiter, carefully mixing up Greek and Roman mythology in the approved manner. Sadly, there was already a Jupiter rocket.Direct had no qualms with reusing the name Jupiter, and you could say SLS evolved from that design. I used to think Jupiter IV was a good name - the rocket is even big and orange. But I also could see plenty of the public confused why a rocket named Jupiter isn't headed for Jupiter. It almost was though, lol. Jupiter, or Jupiter IV, maybe sounds a little too old-school to some folks at NASA, but lots of people like the old-school NASA image.Zeus is the perfect name. The first line of the Orion (mythology) wikipedia page:QuoteIn Greek mythology, Orion was a giant huntsman whom Zeus (or perhaps Artemis) placed among the stars as the constellation of Orion. Seems like a no-brainer.
I know someone posted this before, the ideal name for SLS is Albatross.
I would call SLS, Ares IV.
Quote from: yg1968 on 08/23/2022 10:36 pmI would call SLS, Ares IV. It kinda does look like Ares IV, except the upper stage is way shorter.
Quote from: ZachS09 on 08/23/2022 11:00 pmQuote from: yg1968 on 08/23/2022 10:36 pmI would call SLS, Ares IV. It kinda does look like Ares IV, except the upper stage is way shorter.Ares IV never existed. There was an Ares V under Constellation but no Ares IV.
