SpaceX does it again!!! + Rolling out Starlink - Page 16

mapuc · 05-27-20, 06:03 PM

An off topic input on this Space X adventure

If I had my own company like the Space X. I would give my engineers a task.

Develop a spacecraft that can be launch whatever weather it is and from any place on earth.

Furthermore develop some engine which makes it possible to use 2-3 types of fuel.
Like an engine who can:
1. Taking the spacecraft from earth to space
and
2. Transport in our solar system
and
3. Transport outside our solar system

Number 2 and 3 shall give the spacecraft a speed who shall be 10-15 times higher than it is today.

A Spaces shuttle had a speed around 17500 mph.

Which would mean this spacecraft would have a speed between 175,000 and 262,500 mph When in space.

Markus

Platapus · 05-28-20, 06:26 AM

I am afraid that your engineers would tell you no the problem will be fuel weight. It would be very inefficient to make one engine that can operate in an atmosphere and higher gravity environment and operate in space in a micro gravity environment.

Launching in any weather is not a problem.
Any rocket can be launched in any weather these days.

Whether that launch will be successful and whether the crew survives the launch is the the problem

vienna · 05-28-20, 07:01 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Platapus

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Launching in any weather is not a problem.
Any rocket can be launched in any weather these days.

Whether that launch will be successful and whether the crew survives the launch is the the problem

Picky, picky, picky...

<O>

Platapus · 05-28-20, 08:11 AM

Just like with the SAR COV-2 virus. Killing viruses is easy. Killing viruses without killing the patient is the problem.

mapuc · 05-28-20, 12:11 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Platapus

I am afraid that your engineers would tell you no the problem will be fuel weight. It would be very inefficient to make one engine that can operate in an atmosphere and higher gravity environment and operate in space in a micro gravity environment.

Launching in any weather is not a problem.
Any rocket can be launched in any weather these days.

Whether that launch will be successful and whether the crew survives the launch is the the problem

To stay in this off topic discussion

And you're right.

I guess my scientist would say it's impossible.
They would probably tell me it's more efficient to develop an engine who works in space.
Which would mean, using a standard rocket to send astronaut from earth to space(docking with a space dock) and then use this spacecraft with this space engine to travel in space.

End off topic discussion

Markus

Rockstar · 05-30-20, 02:31 PM

F.A. Ditty Bag its on the way

Jimbuna · 05-30-20, 02:33 PM

Quite an historic moment in space exploration.

Skybird · 05-30-20, 02:41 PM

Congratulations!

I am still stunned by the sight of those rocket poles standing on the ship. Was stunned when i saw it the first time, am still stunned by it today.

Catfish · 05-30-20, 06:32 PM

What you all said, incredible launch, and landing

Onkel Neal · 05-31-20, 12:49 PM

Dragon docked with ISS and crew came aboard.

Onkel Neal · 06-05-20, 06:45 AM

Eighth batch of Starlink satellites, fifth landing success.

Rockstar · 06-05-20, 12:06 PM

Rockstar · 06-05-20, 01:15 PM

Today's coffee is tomorrows coffee

Onkel Neal · 08-08-20, 07:31 AM

Starlink gaining momentum,

Quote:

SpaceX told the FCC in a late July presentation that the company’s Starlink unit is “now building 120 satellites per month” and has “invested over $70 million developing and producing thousands of consumer user terminals per month.”

https://spaceflightnow.com/2020/08/0...nk-satellites/

Splashdown!

tmccarthy · 08-08-20, 11:28 PM

Looks like a shaky lift off and a little fire, still very impressive!

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Platapus Fleet Admiral Join Date: Oct 2006 Posts: 18,957 Downloads: 63 Uploads: 0	I am afraid that your engineers would tell you no the problem will be fuel weight. It would be very inefficient to make one engine that can operate in an atmosphere and higher gravity environment and operate in space in a micro gravity environment. Launching in any weather is not a problem. Any rocket can be launched in any weather these days. Whether that launch will be successful and whether the crew survives the launch is the the problem __________________ abusus non tollit usum - A right should NOT be withheld from people on the basis that some tend to abuse that right.

05-28-20, 08:11 AM	#229
Platapus Fleet Admiral Join Date: Oct 2006 Posts: 18,957 Downloads: 63 Uploads: 0	Just like with the SAR COV-2 virus. Killing viruses is easy. Killing viruses without killing the patient is the problem. __________________ abusus non tollit usum - A right should NOT be withheld from people on the basis that some tend to abuse that right.

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Skybird Soaring Join Date: Sep 2001 Location: the mental asylum named Germany Posts: 40,514 Downloads: 9 Uploads: 0	Congratulations! I am still stunned by the sight of those rocket poles standing on the ship. Was stunned when i saw it the first time, am still stunned by it today. __________________ If you feel nuts, consult an expert.

05-27-20, 06:03 PM	#226
mapuc Fleet Admiral Join Date: Sep 2003 Location: Denmark Posts: 17,905 Downloads: 37 Uploads: 0	An off topic input on this Space X adventure If I had my own company like the Space X. I would give my engineers a task. Develop a spacecraft that can be launch whatever weather it is and from any place on earth. Furthermore develop some engine which makes it possible to use 2-3 types of fuel. Like an engine who can: 1. Taking the spacecraft from earth to space and 2. Transport in our solar system and 3. Transport outside our solar system Number 2 and 3 shall give the spacecraft a speed who shall be 10-15 times higher than it is today. A Spaces shuttle had a speed around 17500 mph. Which would mean this spacecraft would have a speed between 175,000 and 262,500 mph When in space. Markus

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tmccarthy Admiral Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: San Diego, CA Posts: 2,302 Downloads: 270 Uploads: 16	Looks like a shaky lift off and a little fire, still very impressive! __________________