Space Exploration

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“Successful takeoff and landing experiment of the reusable rocket prototype
Today, we conducted Honda's first takeoff and landing experiment, reaching an altitude of 300 meters, using our self-developed reusable rocket prototype.
This success has allowed us to take a significant step forward in the research phase of reusable rockets!
We will continue to challenge ourselves, aiming to create new value in the ultimate environment of space.”

 

[OrangeTsar]

Patiently waiting for flight 10

 

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RUD during testing a few minutes ago.

 

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Massey test facility.

 

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[OrangeTsar]

Can we all just maybe agree to skip Version 2? This thing is indeed cursed.

 

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[OrangeTsar]

They should have had a backup test stand at least under construction

 

[CagleMtnVol]

They should have had a backup test stand at least under construction

I'm betting this doesn't set them back more than 3 or 4 weeks. If that.

 

[OrangeTsar]

I'm betting this doesn't set them back more than 3 or 4 weeks. If that.

All depends on if any of the propellant storage tanks or piping is damaged

 

[CagleMtnVol]

Completely forgot about this.

 

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Falcon 9 lighting up the construction of the Starship launch tower/pad.

 

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Wasn't sure where to put this..

 

[twoffo]

I wasn’t the only one thinking of Heinlein’s story “Waldo” after seeing the presentation:

Would seem to be many use cases for this in space exploration.

 

[TheDeeble]

Not so much space exploration, but still cool. I didn't know this was a thing.

https://www.reddit.com/r/spaceporn/comments/1lqxcsf/nasa_astronaut_on_iss_caught_this_sprite_over/

 

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