Author Topic: OMG it's the SpaceX Party Thread! (Read 478954 times)

cro-magnon gramps · « **Reply #180 on:** 05/20/2012 06:21 pm »

Quote from: kevin-rf on 05/20/2012 06:17 pm

Why don't we have party threads for ULA and Obital launches?

give it time Kevin, this is a first experiment, and Chris B has already said it decreased the amount of inane commentary on the other threads

Halidon · « **Reply #181 on:** 05/20/2012 06:59 pm »

Quote from: kevin-rf on 05/20/2012 06:17 pm

Why don't we have party threads for ULA and Obital launches?

Some of my fellow SpaceX fans have a little problem staying on topic. I've had a few posts purged from LIVE threads myself.

Robotbeat · « **Reply #182 on:** 05/20/2012 07:01 pm »

I say we have a party thread for Cygnus!

SpacexULA · « **Reply #183 on:** 05/20/2012 07:03 pm »

Quote from: kevin-rf on 05/20/2012 06:17 pm

Why don't we have party threads for ULA and Obital launches?

Trust me, we will be just as chatty for the ULA and Oribital test launches

Chris Bergin · « **Reply #184 on:** 05/20/2012 08:44 pm »

Quote from: cro-magnon gramps on 05/20/2012 03:56 pm

OMG, Chris will be walking on air!!! YORK WON!!! 1-2 over LUTON!!!

GET IN!!!! One of the happiest days of my life!

Oh and yes, we will extend this party thread option to other events, items of high interest.

Jason1701 · « **Reply #185 on:** 05/20/2012 08:56 pm »

Quote from: Robotbeat on 05/20/2012 07:01 pm

I say we have a party thread for Cygnus!

With all the problems they've been having with the pad, even the propellant flow test might be worthy of a party thread!

majormajor42 · « **Reply #186 on:** 05/20/2012 09:03 pm »

I'd like to think that MSL (which was a ULA launch) will have enough interest to earn a party thread in August.

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corrodedNut · « **Reply #187 on:** 05/20/2012 10:13 pm »

3:44 AM, and I'm in the same time zone. I can't decide, get up early...or pull an all-nighter.

dcporter · « **Reply #188 on:** 05/20/2012 10:35 pm »

Quote from: jimvela on 05/20/2012 03:50 pm

I sure hope not. Reusable capsule. A dragon is a reusable capsule.

Buran is a space shuttle. STS is a space shuttle. X-37B is a space shuttle. Dream chaser will be a space shuttle if it ever flies.

Dragon is a reusable capsule.

Journalists are a dying breed, sadly.

Where does it say that "shuttles" have to have wings??

Orbiter · « **Reply #189 on:** 05/20/2012 10:42 pm »

Quote from: tigerade on 05/20/2012 02:01 pm

Here's some good journalism for ya:

http://news.yahoo.com/video-failed-space-shuttle-launch-really-awkward-165629432--finance.html

Things I learned from this article:
-Falcon 9/Dragon is a "space shuttle"
-This was a "failed" misison
-NASA is spelled out as "N.A.S.A."

That article might be perhaps one, if not the worst article I have ever seen in relation to the space program. Honestly, the writer should feel ashamed.

Orbiter

Antares · « **Reply #190 on:** 05/20/2012 10:43 pm »

Quote from: corrodedNut on 05/20/2012 10:13 pm

3:44 AM, and I'm in the same time zone. I can't decide, get up early...or pull an all-nighter.

Morning person = get up early. Night person = stay up late.

Jim · « **Reply #191 on:** 05/20/2012 11:23 pm »

I will set the alarm for 3:40 and if it launches go to back to bed at sc sep or at 3:44 if it aborts again

Robotbeat · « **Reply #192 on:** 05/20/2012 11:51 pm »

Quote from: majormajor42 on 05/20/2012 09:03 pm

I'd like to think that MSL (which was a ULA launch) will have enough interest to earn a party thread in August.

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Absolutely seconded! That's more exciting than just this demo launch. If this Dragon flight fails, they have another rocket and capsule basically ready to go, and it is pretty similar in capability to HTV/ATV and the earlier Dragon flight. MSL is one of a kind, and is the most impressive spacecraft/vehicle to land on Mars ever, by far. Definitely party thread worthy!!!

jabe · « **Reply #193 on:** 05/21/2012 12:24 am »

Quote from: Jim on 05/20/2012 11:23 pm

I will set the alarm for 3:40 and if it launches go to back to bed at sc sep or at 3:44 if it aborts again

that is my plan...already watched the tidbits on first abort.. doubt they have any new vids for second launch

jb

corrodedNut · « **Reply #194 on:** 05/21/2012 12:32 am »

I like watching the countdown events, but I would also like to see solar array deploy and GNC door opening (knock on wood) some ~2.5 hrs later. Decisions, decisions.

david1971 · « **Reply #195 on:** 05/21/2012 03:32 am »

Quote from: Jim on 05/20/2012 11:23 pm

I will set the alarm for 3:40 and if it launches go to back to bed at sc sep or at 3:44 if it aborts again

I had assumed that Jim didn't need to sleep...

cro-magnon gramps · « **Reply #196 on:** 05/21/2012 03:46 am »

I'm going to have a nap tomorrow, and pull an all nighter;

in the same time zone; just reduce the Mead consumption to after 3:45, either way

these Launch Attempts are too close together for my liver

david1971 · « **Reply #197 on:** 05/21/2012 04:00 am »

Quote from: cro-magnon gramps on 05/21/2012 03:46 am

these Launch Attempts are too close together for my liver

We need a SpaceX drinking game...

cro-magnon gramps · « **Reply #198 on:** 05/21/2012 04:56 am »

Quote from: david1971 on 05/21/2012 04:00 am

Quote from: cro-magnon gramps on 05/21/2012 03:46 am
these Launch Attempts are too close together for my liver

We need a SpaceX drinking game...

last person to see a Falcon Heavy on the pad is the designated driver

beancounter · « **Reply #199 on:** 05/21/2012 05:02 am »

There's exactly 12 hours difference where I am so mid afternoon. Makes a nice change!