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Re: SpaceX

#221 Post by TheGreenGoblin » Sat Jan 16, 2021 9:18 pm

Boac wrote: ↑
Sat Jan 16, 2021 9:16 pm
 I have seen an estimate that the Starship is approximately 1000 times CHEAPER that Artemis! Not sure about payload comparisons.

Now T-40 at 2115Z. If they don't hurry up I will have to delay my cocoa. :))
I can go and relieve myself. The excitement =)) was almost too much for my bladder!
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#222 Post by Boac » Sat Jan 16, 2021 9:21 pm

Thanks for sharing that with us. :))
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#223 Post by Boac » Sat Jan 16, 2021 9:26 pm

These 'live' feeds are balls-aching when there is a delay. Lots of 'fill-in' chat. I'm out until 2140. I'll get the cocoa on.
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#224 Post by TheGreenGoblin » Sat Jan 16, 2021 9:28 pm

One has to have the patience of Job to watch these countdown oriented tests... ;)))

I had time to make a cup of tea as well... all set now...
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#225 Post by Woody » Sat Jan 16, 2021 9:28 pm

Definitely missing Raymond Baxter and James Burke :D
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#226 Post by TheGreenGoblin » Sat Jan 16, 2021 9:30 pm

Woody wrote: ↑
Sat Jan 16, 2021 9:28 pm
 Definitely missing Raymond Baxter and James Burke :D
Yes, RIP Raymond Baxter...

Although the lady commentator here has a certain elegant charm.
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#227 Post by PHXPhlyer » Sat Jan 16, 2021 9:39 pm

I liked James Burke's "Connections" shows on Public Broadcasting over here. :YMAPPLAUSE:
I also have the companion books. :-bd

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#228 Post by PHXPhlyer » Sat Jan 16, 2021 9:42 pm

Test expected within an hour.
More tea?

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#229 Post by TheGreenGoblin » Sat Jan 16, 2021 9:43 pm

Looking at the NASA control room. Where are the men in suits with buzz cuts and firm jaws being conducted by a steely eyed Gene Krantz? Some, a bunch of sloppy T shirted hippies, that look a little like me.... =))
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#230 Post by TheGreenGoblin » Sat Jan 16, 2021 9:43 pm

PHXPhlyer wrote: ↑
Sat Jan 16, 2021 9:42 pm
 Test expected within an hour.
More tea?

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Indeed! More tea vicar! :))

Looks like Boac has fallen asleep. Probably the cocoa.... =))
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#231 Post by TheGreenGoblin » Sat Jan 16, 2021 10:00 pm

Sitting here listening to the hiss of propellant/oxygen being vented. They will have to replenish if this goes on any longer....

My better half has just walked past, saw the screen, looked at me askance and rolled her eyes and shook her head! =))
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#232 Post by Boac » Sat Jan 16, 2021 10:02 pm

Yup - dropped off there - getting near my bedtime.
Where are the men in suits with buzz cuts and firm jaws
There's a guy in there with a Monkey Jacket and flat cap - maybe come to discuss picking up some scrap metal? I suppose it could be BM's taxi driver picking up a fare...................... Hello there! Want to buy one of my pillows or mugs?
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#233 Post by TheGreenGoblin » Sat Jan 16, 2021 10:04 pm

Boac wrote: ↑
Sat Jan 16, 2021 10:02 pm
 Yup - dropped off there - getting near my bedtime.
Where are the men in suits with buzz cuts and firm jaws
There's a guy in there with a Monkey Jacket and flat cap - maybe come to discuss picking up some scrap metal? I suppose it could be BM's taxi driver picking up a fare...................... Hello there! Want to buy one of my pillows or mugs?
=))

Where is howling mad bm tonight I wonder?
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#234 Post by PHXPhlyer » Sat Jan 16, 2021 10:13 pm

Why is the time stamp, upper left ~10 minutes ahead? :-?

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#235 Post by TheGreenGoblin » Sat Jan 16, 2021 10:16 pm

PHXPhlyer wrote: ↑
Sat Jan 16, 2021 10:13 pm
 Why is the time stamp, upper left ~10 minutes ahead? :-?

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UTC looks right but local is ten minutes ahead as you say? ...

09 minutes away, perhaps that is the Terminal Count window...

Somebody give Boac a shake... we might be GO!
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#236 Post by Boac » Sat Jan 16, 2021 10:19 pm

Hope they fix that water leak before they go.
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#237 Post by TheGreenGoblin » Sat Jan 16, 2021 10:21 pm

Boac wrote: ↑
Sat Jan 16, 2021 10:19 pm
 Hope they fix that water leak before they go.
I wish I hadn't drunk so much tea... =))
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#238 Post by Boac » Sat Jan 16, 2021 10:22 pm

Sounds like you have a prostate like mine...............
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#239 Post by TheGreenGoblin » Sat Jan 16, 2021 10:23 pm

Boac wrote: ↑
Sat Jan 16, 2021 10:22 pm
 Sounds like you have a prostate like mine...............
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Re: SpaceX

#240 Post by TheGreenGoblin » Sat Jan 16, 2021 10:29 pm

Oops... those shock diamonds looked good while they lasted...
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