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NASA Orion Question
Posted on 12/8/14 at 9:21 am
Posted on 12/8/14 at 9:21 am
Do they re-use the capsule tested for the next flight or do they build new one prior to each flight?
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Posted on 12/8/14 at 9:28 am to Bloodworth
I'll add to that question:
Why is there even a return capsule? If we launch your arse into deep space are you really coming home?
I'll hang up and listen.
Why is there even a return capsule? If we launch your arse into deep space are you really coming home?
I'll hang up and listen.
Posted on 12/8/14 at 9:31 am to Tactical Insertion
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If we launch your arse into deep space are you really coming home?
Yes, I'd imagine that NASA will be launching the Mars missions with the intentions of the astronauts coming home.
Posted on 12/8/14 at 9:32 am to Bloodworth
This thread already blew my mind.
Posted on 12/8/14 at 9:33 am to Bloodworth
The Orion MCV will be reusable.
Posted on 12/8/14 at 9:33 am to Tactical Insertion
My guess is that the capsule is recycled and used over and over. Was hoping a bigger space geek than me could educate me.
Posted on 12/8/14 at 9:33 am to Bloodworth
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Do they re-use the capsule tested for the next flight
The Orion capsules are supposed to be reusable. Whether they do so for the test article remains to be seen. I believe it wasn't a "complete" capsule, in other words not people ready.
Posted on 12/8/14 at 9:35 am to elprez00
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The Orion capsules are supposed to be reusable. Whether they do so for the test article remains to be seen. I believe it wasn't a "complete" capsule, in other words not people ready.
Thanks... I am already looking forward to the next mission...especially with the new SLS Rocket.
Posted on 12/8/14 at 9:45 am to GetCocky11
quote:it'll be like Laika. Years after the first "deep space" mission, the world will know that the astronauts were never going to make it home. They'll cover it up with lies about how they died for a while. And, then we'll get the truth years later.
Yes, I'd imagine that NASA will be launching the Mars missions with the intentions of the astronauts coming home.
Posted on 12/8/14 at 9:53 am to Bloodworth
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Do they re-use the capsule tested for the next flight or do they build new one prior to each flight?
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Well, that one worked...Lets get to work on an exact match so that we know it will work
Posted on 12/8/14 at 10:02 am to Bloodworth
They re-use a large portion of the capsule, but the underbelly thermal protection system must be taken off after a re-entry and re-installed with a new coating for each subsequent flight.
Posted on 12/8/14 at 10:04 am to Yat27
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The Orion MCV will be reusable.
And will serve as a casket for the return flight
Posted on 12/8/14 at 10:16 am to Bloodworth
The next test flight will use a new spacecraft.
Posted on 12/8/14 at 10:44 am to Bloodworth
They are reusable. There is more than one (for testing purposes) although there is only one complete model. They are crafted at the Michoud Assembly Facility in New Orleans by the best friction stir welders on earth
Posted on 12/8/14 at 10:57 am to Bloodworth
I'll add a question. You land on Mars and put astronauts there. How do they get off of Mars? Do they erect a launch pad on Mars somehow?
I know how we did it during the Apollo years but I'm sure Mars has more gravity than the moon.
I know how we did it during the Apollo years but I'm sure Mars has more gravity than the moon.
This post was edited on 12/8/14 at 11:07 am
Posted on 12/8/14 at 11:36 am to KingRanch
Am I the only one that thinks that landing a man on Mars is perhaps the dumbest idea man has come up with? Especially since we already know without a doubt that it's uninhabitable? Landing on the moon was different with it being....well; our moon.
I love our space program and at one time it kicked arse. I just think this project is a huge waste of money.
I love our space program and at one time it kicked arse. I just think this project is a huge waste of money.
Posted on 12/8/14 at 11:37 am to KingRanch
Mars has 38% of the gravity of Earth. The first Mars mission will be an orbital mission (i.e. no landing, similar to our Moon missions). Any landing mission like Mars One will be a one-way trip. It would be too difficult to launch enough fuel into space from Earth for the trip there, touchdown, return to orbit, and trip home. With that being said, over 78,000 people signed up for a one way trip to Mars via Mars One, so there is no shortage of volunteers
Posted on 12/8/14 at 11:38 am to bamarep
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Am I the only one that thinks that landing a man on Mars is perhaps the dumbest idea man has come up with? Especially since we already know without a doubt that it's uninhabitable? Landing on the moon was different with it being....well; our moon.
You better hope OMLandshark doesn't see this shite or you're fricking dead, son.
Posted on 12/8/14 at 11:38 am to KingRanch
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but I'm sure Mars has more gravity than the moon.
How sure are you?
Posted on 12/8/14 at 11:39 am to Yat27
quote:It'll take Chicken 17 years to get all the blood off the Christmas lights.
You better hope OMLandshark doesn't see this shite or you're fricking dead, son.
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