Comments on: September 30, 2024 Quick space links https://behindtheblack.com/behind-the-black/points-of-information/september-30-2024-quick-space-links/ Tue, 01 Oct 2024 19:25:48 +0000 hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=6.9.4 By: GeorgeC https://behindtheblack.com/behind-the-black/points-of-information/september-30-2024-quick-space-links/#comment-1523554 Tue, 01 Oct 2024 19:25:48 +0000 https://behindtheblack.com/?p=108756#comment-1523554 No private company would base a business on a common infrastucture launch pad but it is an idea that is so crazy it just might work. If there are people with cash to burn and a desire to build a rocket the NASAPAD might just push them to scratch that itch.
Having a common strap on abort destruct system would be nice to help wildcat devices get a chance.

]]> By: wayne https://behindtheblack.com/behind-the-black/points-of-information/september-30-2024-quick-space-links/#comment-1523553 Tue, 01 Oct 2024 18:43:56 +0000 https://behindtheblack.com/?p=108756#comment-1523553 Arrow-3 Missile Defense System
(range: 1000 KM,)
https://youtu.be/JXz85MNVQ6o
8:13

]]> By: MDN https://behindtheblack.com/behind-the-black/points-of-information/september-30-2024-quick-space-links/#comment-1523521 Tue, 01 Oct 2024 16:15:31 +0000 https://behindtheblack.com/?p=108756#comment-1523521 WRT the 15 minute Raptor test, I wonder if it broke or if they simply rran out of fuel to keep going?

]]> By: James Street https://behindtheblack.com/behind-the-black/points-of-information/september-30-2024-quick-space-links/#comment-1523517 Tue, 01 Oct 2024 15:37:57 +0000 https://behindtheblack.com/?p=108756#comment-1523517 “Trump says he’s spoken to Musk about getting Starlink for areas damaged by Helene”

“Trump visited Valdosta, Ga., where he toured storm damage and expressed support for those dealing with the aftermath. The former president indicated he would also visit North Carolina, which was battered by the hurricane in recent days as well.”

“‘I just spoke to Elon … we want to get Starlink hooked up because they have no communication whatsoever. Elon will always come through. We know that,’ Trump added.”
https://thehill.com/homenews/campaign/4907620-trump-musk-starlink-hurricane/

]]> By: wayne https://behindtheblack.com/behind-the-black/points-of-information/september-30-2024-quick-space-links/#comment-1523516 Tue, 01 Oct 2024 15:12:19 +0000 https://behindtheblack.com/?p=108756#comment-1523516 “Persia, Say Goodbye”
https://youtu.be/XSl0W-NsL98
(3:10)

]]> By: Jeff Wright https://behindtheblack.com/behind-the-black/points-of-information/september-30-2024-quick-space-links/#comment-1523480 Tue, 01 Oct 2024 11:27:30 +0000 https://behindtheblack.com/?p=108756#comment-1523480 The 15 minute burn of a Raptor means you could do stage-and-half.

]]> By: David Eastman https://behindtheblack.com/behind-the-black/points-of-information/september-30-2024-quick-space-links/#comment-1523397 Tue, 01 Oct 2024 00:54:51 +0000 https://behindtheblack.com/?p=108756#comment-1523397 That “common use” launch pad seems like a good idea at first, but as you pointed out with ESA doing the same thing, the devil will be in the details on just how adaptable those standard interfaces are. If, for example, the fuel and support gantries are somewhat adjustable for where they attach, and have the possibility of the parts that actually come into interface with the rocket being swapped out quickly, then this is a good thing. But if it is instead “your rocket must be this tall, this wide, and have mating points of this type at this location”, well then, not so much.

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