[QUOTE=ironman17;38233547]I wonder when SpaceX will consider developing large "space guns" that launch things into orbit. They could also probably do well to consider R&Ding affordable durable shuttlecraft.[/QUOTE]
US Navy's laser weapon technology attached to a satellite with solar panels. Sounds good.
I never figured out how to pronounce SpaceX without it sounding like "spay sex."
Space Ex
[QUOTE=Bradyns;38227702]I'm still amazed at the Falcon 9 rockets engineering.. It's systems can correct an engine-out automatically, re-adjust to continue on the same trajectory and compensate for the lost thrust.
Fucking wizardry.[/QUOTE]
That's some fucking Kerbal Space Program right here.
[QUOTE=Swebonny;38228061]Not really, but the old Saturn V could survive one engine failure.[/QUOTE]
Ah Saturn V
We really should launch another one of those. No real reason needed, Just because they look and sound amazing
Plus i'd love to see one launch in person
Please NASA :3
[QUOTE=BreenIsALie;38247049]Ah Saturn V
We really should launch another one of those. No real reason needed, Just because they look and sound amazing
Plus i'd love to see one launch in person
Please NASA :3[/QUOTE]
There were plans to make a second run of them with better engines, but JPL was opposed to giant rockets.
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