Author Topic: Falcon Heavy success paves the way for open access to space beyond Earth (Read 3325 times)

Chris Bergin · « **on:** 02/09/2018 07:49 pm »

https://www.nasaspaceflight.com/2018/02/falcon-heavy-success-paves-space-beyond-earth/

- By Chris Gebhardt
- Featuring photos by Brady Kenniston for NSF/L2

AncientU · « **Reply #1 on:** 02/09/2018 09:21 pm »

Great article and stunning photos, ChrisG and Brady!

AndyX · « **Reply #2 on:** 02/10/2018 12:47 am »

That's a great retrospective and forward looking article to follow up the launch day article!

freddo411 · « **Reply #3 on:** 02/10/2018 02:42 am »

So based on the projected launch cost saving that FH makes available, one could imagine 4 planetary missions for the price of 3.

Or if we assume a 2 post docs working for 5 years would cost would cost 1 million dollars then JPL could hire 150 to 600 post docs with the saved money to analyze the data.

missinglink · « **Reply #4 on:** 02/10/2018 03:21 am »

Minor typo: "fully expandable configuration" should be "fully expendable configuration"

missinglink · « **Reply #5 on:** 02/10/2018 04:30 am »

I'm talking about this paragraph:

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United Launch Alliance (ULA) is also working on its new vehicle, Vulcan, that will serve as a replacement to the Atlas V and Delta IV rockets. While Vulcan will initially debut in a fully expandable configuration, ULA plans to introduce SMART reuse (no earlier than 2025), where the engine compartment of Vulcan’s first stage will separate after launch and parachute toward the ocean for recovery, refurbishment, and reuse.

DistantTemple · « **Reply #6 on:** 02/10/2018 03:22 pm »

Quote from: AncientU on 02/09/2018 09:21 pm

Great article and stunning photos, ChrisG and Brady!

From the article:

The extraordinary video from this car orbiting Earth makes clear to every young person in America that having a career in the space industry – even actually going to space – is as real, tangible, and achievable as becoming a dentist, a lawyer, a civil engineer, or any other job that requires focus and hard work.

FutureSpaceTourist · « **Reply #7 on:** 02/10/2018 03:58 pm »

Quote from: DistantTemple on 02/10/2018 03:22 pm

Quote from: AncientU on 02/09/2018 09:21 pm
Great article and stunning photos, ChrisG and Brady!
From the article:

The extraordinary video from this car orbiting Earth makes clear to every young person in America that having a career in the space industry – even actually going to space – is as real, tangible, and achievable as becoming a dentist, a lawyer, a civil engineer, or any other job that requires focus and hard work.

Er, that’s from Newt Gingrich’s piece:

http://www.foxnews.com/opinion/2018/02/09/newt-gingrich-spacex-s-falcon-rocket-is-tremendous-step-toward-reasserting-american-leadership-in-space.html

DistantTemple · « **Reply #8 on:** 02/10/2018 04:41 pm »

Quote from: FutureSpaceTourist on 02/10/2018 03:58 pm

Quote from: DistantTemple on 02/10/2018 03:22 pm
Quote from: AncientU on 02/09/2018 09:21 pm
Great article and stunning photos, ChrisG and Brady!
From the article:

The extraordinary video from this car orbiting Earth makes clear to every young person in America that having a career in the space industry – even actually going to space – is as real, tangible, and achievable as becoming a dentist, a lawyer, a civil engineer, or any other job that requires focus and hard work.

Er, that’s from Newt Gingrich’s piece:

http://www.foxnews.com/opinion/2018/02/09/newt-gingrich-spacex-s-falcon-rocket-is-tremendous-step-toward-reasserting-american-leadership-in-space.html

Damn yes. I must have got my windows crossed... Thought I was on the thread about that! I wondered why It hadn't appeared!