Author Topic: OMG it's the SpaceX Party Thread! (Read 478950 times)

e of pi · « **Reply #1820 on:** 08/14/2012 05:29 pm »

Quote from: MondoMor on 08/14/2012 05:22 pm

This is exciting. My trip to Hawthorne to install our equipment is still on and tentatively scheduled for September sometime. The Dragon for SPX-1 will probably have left by then (dang).

One of my colleagues recently went in there, and all he was able to see was offices. He doesn't drip raw space-nerd enthusiasm like I do, so I have some small hope of seeing the production floor.

Best of luck with that! I dropped by on vacation, but all I got to see was the lobby, so...hope you can do better.

Chris Bergin · « **Reply #1821 on:** 09/22/2012 01:40 pm »

1820 posts and 123,000 reads for a party thread!?! No wonders I'm on bread and water after paying the hosting costs each month!

So I guess this was a good idea, based on keeping the specific threads clear of randomness, but the size of this thread suggests we need a second party thread for this CRS-1/SpX-1 mission....

....might need to think up a new, humorous - but topical to the mission - thread title.

Rocket Science · « **Reply #1822 on:** 09/22/2012 02:24 pm »

Quote from: Chris Bergin on 09/22/2012 01:40 pm

1820 posts and 123,000 reads for a party thread!?! No wonders I'm on bread and water after paying the hosting costs each month!

So I guess this was a good idea, based on keeping the specific threads clear of randomness, but the size of this thread suggests we need a second party thread for this CRS-1/SpX-1 mission....

....might need to think up a new, humorous - but topical to the mission - thread title.

We’ll get Hamilton to spot you a few quid…

Orbiter · « **Reply #1823 on:** 09/30/2012 06:26 pm »

L-7 days!

Go Falcon 9! Give Dragon a nice ride uphill, look forward to orbit!

kch · « **Reply #1824 on:** 09/30/2012 06:39 pm »

Quote from: Chris Bergin on 09/22/2012 01:40 pm

So I guess this was a good idea, based on keeping the specific threads clear of randomness ...

A *very* good idea!

Quote from: Chris Bergin on 09/22/2012 01:40 pm

... but the size of this thread suggests we need a second party thread for this CRS-1/SpX-1 mission....

Absolutely -- thanks, Chris!

rickl · « **Reply #1825 on:** 09/30/2012 06:50 pm »

Yes, there should definitely be a new party thread.

I don't think we'll ever see another thread like this one. It was a one-of-a-kind, because of the pent-up anticipation. It was a year and a half between COTS-1 and COTS-2+, and also the first all-up Dragon mission.

SpacexULA · « **Reply #1826 on:** 09/30/2012 08:15 pm »

Quote from: rickl on 09/30/2012 06:50 pm

Yes, there should definitely be a new party thread.

I don't think we'll ever see another thread like this one. It was a one-of-a-kind, because of the pent-up anticipation. It was a year and a half between COTS-1 and COTS-2+, and also the first all-up Dragon mission.

Ohh, there is plenty to person yourself to death with on SpaceX

1st Falcon Heavy Static Fire (squee)
1st Dragon ground abort
1st Dragon in flight abort (sqeeee!)
1st Vandenberg Falcon 1.1 with 1st Fairing
1st Dragon Lab

Yea I think the next Party thread will be even more interesting given the hopefully steady background of CRS flights. Like a party with a steady delivery of new beer.

Halidon · « **Reply #1827 on:** 09/30/2012 08:19 pm »

The abort tests and anything to do with Heavy are likely to generate the sort of heavy traffic that made the Party Thread such a good idea.

cambrianera · « **Reply #1828 on:** 09/30/2012 08:28 pm »

Quote from: SpacexULA on 09/30/2012 08:15 pm

Yea I think the next Party thread will be even more interesting given the hopefully steady background of CRS flights. Like a party with a steady delivery of new beer.

That's why I like Spacex, a steady flow of new things coming !
(and I would add Grasshopper high jumps in the list !)

jtrame · « **Reply #1829 on:** 10/01/2012 12:07 am »

Maybe something new later this week when they finally show the Dragon for this flight.

Typically SpaceX would have posted prep pictures on the company website and Facebook. Could be they are saving something back to surprise us with.

Or could be a different explanation. Ok, back to the party...

SpacexULA · « **Reply #1830 on:** 10/01/2012 12:14 am »

Quote from: jtrame on 10/01/2012 12:07 am

Maybe something new later this week when they finally show the Dragon for this flight.

Typically SpaceX would have posted prep pictures on the company website and Facebook. Could be they are saving something back to surprise us with.

Or could be a different explanation. Ok, back to the party...

Considering they are ejected anyway they could paint the Solar panel and nose cap fairings bright Red White and blue with huge SpaceX logos in the middle.

No way it's happening, but would be fun.

dragon44 · « **Reply #1831 on:** 10/01/2012 03:23 pm »

SpaceX shop just opened. No patches

http://shop.spacex.com/

ChefPat · « **Reply #1832 on:** 10/01/2012 04:01 pm »

Quote from: dragon44 on 10/01/2012 03:23 pm

SpaceX shop just opened. No patches

http://shop.spacex.com/

I just sent them a question about patches. I see the KSC Gift shop doesn't any for this mission either.

simonbp · « **Reply #1833 on:** 10/01/2012 04:53 pm »

I, for one, am greatly disappointed that they don't sell the Merlin shown with the models. False advertising!

Also, their shipping & handling ain't cheap...

kevin-rf · « **Reply #1834 on:** 10/01/2012 05:42 pm »

Quote from: simonbp on 10/01/2012 04:53 pm

I, for one, am greatly disappointed that they don't sell the Merlin shown with the models. False advertising!

Also, their shipping & handling ain't cheap...

What, you expect free shipping & handling on a Merlin?

Hopalong_Chris · « **Reply #1835 on:** 10/01/2012 05:49 pm »

Quote from: kevin-rf on 10/01/2012 05:42 pm

Quote from: simonbp on 10/01/2012 04:53 pm
I, for one, am greatly disappointed that they don't sell the Merlin shown with the models. False advertising!

Also, their shipping & handling ain't cheap...

What, you expect free shipping & handling on a Merlin?

Alas, they do not ship across the pond as yet.

Chris Bergin · « **Reply #1836 on:** 10/01/2012 05:51 pm »

Quote from: Hopalong_Chris on 10/01/2012 05:49 pm

Quote from: kevin-rf on 10/01/2012 05:42 pm
Quote from: simonbp on 10/01/2012 04:53 pm
I, for one, am greatly disappointed that they don't sell the Merlin shown with the models. False advertising!

Also, their shipping & handling ain't cheap...

What, you expect free shipping & handling on a Merlin?

Alas, they do not ship across the pond as yet.

Well that's a pile of bollocks then.

kevin-rf · « **Reply #1837 on:** 10/01/2012 06:06 pm »

ITAR

peter-b · « **Reply #1838 on:** 10/01/2012 06:21 pm »

Does any NSF forumite feel like setting up a clandestine intercontinental t-shirt smuggling ring?

Nomadd · « **Reply #1839 on:** 10/01/2012 06:28 pm »

Quote from: peter-b on 10/01/2012 06:21 pm

Does any NSF forumite feel like setting up a clandestine intercontinental t-shirt smuggling ring?

Actually, there was a huge one being run out of L2, but now that you've mentioned it on the public side they'll have to shut it down.