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What's the consequences IF this satelite hits the other?
Rosalind Franklin?
I could Google it but I prefer it being explained to me.
I could Google it but I prefer it being explained to me.
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Any word yet on where they plan to land it in relation to our rovers?
Just asking because it'd be nice if they could go see if they can get Opportunity or Spirit back online with help from that rover.
It could be sold as a big international goodwill exercise, but with benefits for both long term. Paired/partnered rovers can allow new options when it comes to keeping rovers operational in adverse conditions.
Any word yet on where they plan to land it in relation to our rovers?
Just asking because it'd be nice if they could go see if they can get Opportunity or Spirit back online with help from that rover.
It could be sold as a big international goodwill exercise, but with benefits for both long term. Paired/partnered rovers can allow new options when it comes to keeping rovers operational in adverse conditions.
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I was thinking more about using the manipulator arms on the new rover to allow some repairs/work that cannot be done with computer instructions to the rovers themselves.
Like scrapping/moving the accumulated Martian dust-storm debris off of solar panels to see if we can get the rovers (or at least Opportunity) to boot back up.
I know it's a long short and not really the point of these sorts of missions, but the thought of that kind of international good-will cooperation in space gave me a bit of a warm, fuzzy feeling.
I was thinking more about using the manipulator arms on the new rover to allow some repairs/work that cannot be done with computer instructions to the rovers themselves.
Like scrapping/moving the accumulated Martian dust-storm debris off of solar panels to see if we can get the rovers (or at least Opportunity) to boot back up.
I know it's a long short and not really the point of these sorts of missions, but the thought of that kind of international good-will cooperation in space gave me a bit of a warm, fuzzy feeling.
I will note that once we are able to send people to Mars, and especially if we are able to do so consistently, that bringing back the old rovers would be one of my personal priorities. They served well, they deserve to come home and placed in permanent museum displays.
Why not build a museum on top of their resting places instead?
Because I'd sorta like to be able to visit?
Fair enough.
The State of NASA speech is ongoing as we speak.
Lots of stuff being announced in regards to the President's intended 25 billion dollar budget for NASA this year!
Lots of stuff being announced in regards to the President's intended 25 billion dollar budget for NASA this year!
Record breaking explosion by a BLACK HOLE! Don't worry it's SFW... probably.
www.nasa.gov
Record-breaking Explosion by Black Hole Spotted - NASA
The biggest explosion seen in the universe has been found. This record-breaking, gargantuan eruption came from a black hole in a distant galaxy cluster
www.nasa.gov
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That yellow disk-thing in the lower left of the picture?
That yellow disk-thing in the lower left of the picture?
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Hehe, you said "pressurized mating".
Hehe, you said "pressurized mating".
Duke Nukem
Hail to the king baby
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Didn't that launch had to be postponed like 4 times?
Didn't that launch had to be postponed like 4 times?
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Is that a good idea? Like, this should require extensive cooperation between the three.
Is that a good idea? Like, this should require extensive cooperation between the three.
Duke Nukem
Hail to the king baby
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I'd love to see humans on the moon again this decade, but im worried NASA is gonna get screwed over again.
I'd love to see humans on the moon again this decade, but im worried NASA is gonna get screwed over again.