SpaceX

[JRod0802]

NASA deems SpaceX Dragon worthy of the ISS, locks in April 30th launch date -- Engadget

 

[Norbert]

Didn't find a video for the Flight Readiness Review, but here are the slides:

Notes:
RLV and Space Transport News NASA/SpaceX flight readiness review on NASA TV

Sides:
http://www.nasa.gov/exploration/commercial/cargo/graphics_041612.html

 

[Norbert]

Actually the notes page above also contained a link to the video recording:

NASA Public, NASA Public NASAtelevision on USTREAM. Science

EDIT: The SpaceX Flight Readiness Review starts at a few seconds after 38:30.

 

[JRod0802]

Thanks!

 

[doug]

Actually the notes page above also contained a link to the video recording:

NASA Public, NASA Public NASAtelevision on USTREAM. Science

EDIT: The SpaceX Flight Readiness Review starts at a few seconds after 38:30.

The above link cuts off during the Q&A, but that continues here:
NASA Public, NASA Public NASAtelevision on USTREAM. Science

 

[doug]

There's also this link: http://www.nasa.gov/exploration/commercial/cargo/spacex_index.html

 

[Norbert]

Video from one of the Astronauts on the International Space Station, describing the Dragon mission.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?feature=player_embedded&v=9mxHskEK_Os

You can tell they are desparate for fresh fruit!

 

[Larry Chanin]

Elon via twitter one hour ago:

Elon Musk‏@elonmusk

Am pushing launch back approx a week to do more testing on Dragon docking code. New date pending coordination with @NASA.

The wife and I were going to drive out there to see the launch. I guess we'll have to postpone our plans.

Larry

 

[BYT_P1837]

SpaceX Billionaire Elon Musk On The Business And Future Of Space Travel - Forbes

 

[daniel]

I'd really like to know how long they expect the round-trip to Mars to be, and what sort of living conditions the astronaut(s) will have on the space ship. I know there's talk that it would be cheaper to send a person or people and then supply them forever than to make the round trip, but I cannot see anybody making the commitment on the first flight there. Either an astronaut making the commitment to go and never come back, or a company or government making the commitment to send supplies for the rest of that astronaut's life. Personally, I would not trust any government or company to keep such a commitment past the next general election or corporate CEO's term of office.

 

[zack]

SpaceX test again delayed up to 1 week for docking code testing

SpaceX launch put off for a week • The Register

I'm glad they're delaying it to make sure everything's perfect, but I'm also on tenterhooks regarding this.

 

[bonnie]

SpaceX only has one try to get it right. No do overs. I'm glad they're holding off until ready.

 

[JRod0802]

This forum is for *Tesla* related news and events

Maybe this belongs here?

SpaceX

 

[doug]

^^ Thanks. Moved.

 

[doug]

I'd really like to know how long they expect the round-trip to Mars to be, and what sort of living conditions the astronaut(s) will have on the space ship. I know there's talk that it would be cheaper to send a person or people and then supply them forever than to make the round trip, but I cannot see anybody making the commitment on the first flight there. Either an astronaut making the commitment to go and never come back, or a company or government making the commitment to send supplies for the rest of that astronaut's life. Personally, I would not trust any government or company to keep such a commitment past the next general election or corporate CEO's term of office.

"Left for dead" tends to be bad PR. :crying:

Per our previous conversation, John Glenn was 77 when he went up on the Shuttle.

 

[Adm]

https://twitter.com/#!/elonmusk/status/194882663599968256

Just confirmed with @NASA that May 7th is go for launch of Falcon 9 & Dragon to the Space Station

 

[JRod0802]

Actually the notes page above also contained a link to the video recording:

NASA Public, NASA Public NASAtelevision on USTREAM. Science

EDIT: The SpaceX Flight Readiness Review starts at a few seconds after 38:30.

The above link cuts off during the Q&A, but that continues here:
NASA Public, NASA Public NASAtelevision on USTREAM. Science

I just got finished watching these (finally). Maybe I'm just getting used to Elon, but I think that was the best job I've seen him do in speaking on camera in a professional manner.

 

[daniel]

"Left for dead" tends to be bad PR.

Yeah, but would you bet your life on a cost-cutting politician or corporate CEO putting PR and your life above a cost-cutting crusade?

Per our previous conversation, John Glenn was 77 when he went up on the Shuttle.

Interesting. But he was probably stronger and healthier at 77 than I will be or than I am even now. And he probably does not get seasick on rocking chairs and porch swings, as I do. :crying:

 

[Norbert]

Video: Wireds Elon Musk | Wired Science | Wired.com

(About the upcoming flight to the ISS.)

EDIT: And about the steps towards Mars civilization. Round trips as well as one-way.

 

[BYT_P1837]

And about the steps towards Mars civilization. Round trips as well as one-way.

One way, hope property taxes are kept low for immigrating Marsions?