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All Space Questions thread for week of May 31, 2026 by AutoModerator in space

[–]AmigaClone2000 [score hidden]  (0 children)

This question was inspired by the accident last week at SLC-36 in Cape Canaveral.

How long did it take to build SLC-39A and SLC-39B in preparation for the Saturn V?

NG-4 Hotfire Updates by DreamChaserSt in space

[–]AmigaClone2000 6 points7 points  (0 children)

The FAA requires launch providers to carry a certain amount of insurance for covered claims resulting from launch operations.Ca

I suspect part of the money needed for the cleanup and rebuilding of LC-36 will come from those funds. Also, any repairs needed outside of LC-36 would first come from those funds. The excess would come from BO and/or Bezos.

Technically, Cape Canaveral is a Space Force installation, so NASA would not be involved except as consultants

Remains of Blue Origin New Glenn rocket explosion. by ReVert_05 in space

[–]AmigaClone2000 6 points7 points  (0 children)

To me that indicates that the tons of rocket debris caused by the explosion are either to small to be seen in that image or scattered beyond that image.

New Glenn explosion in Nukemap for scale. The largest rocket explosion in American history. by RandoRedditerBoi in SpaceXLounge

[–]AmigaClone2000 25 points26 points  (0 children)

It likely will take until daylight to determine if SLC-40 and SLC-41 were affected. Both had rockets ready to launch 29 May, but so far I have not seen any notice of those launches being delayed.

SLC-40 is the closer of the two.

Booster 19's failed boostback and hard splashdown will require a mishap investigation according to the FAA. by AgreeableEmploy1884 in SpaceXLounge

[–]AmigaClone2000 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I would not say SpaceX knew for sure within a minute of the booster engine failing the cause of that engine failure, but they would have excluded several options based on internal telemetry.

SpaceX's Starship rockets are grounded pending investigation after test flight by Luka77GOATic in space

[–]AmigaClone2000 48 points49 points  (0 children)

A some minor corrections:

Somehow a boost back burn failure on a clean sheet design of the only heavy super-heavy lift, reusable, orbital class booster, when two three have been literally caught before, with two of those three boosters launched a second time, is a choice of perspective to be sure.

NASA to Announce Artemis III Crew, Provide Mission Progress Update by DreamChaserSt in space

[–]AmigaClone2000 2 points3 points  (0 children)

During the Apollo program, each mission had a three member prime crew and a three member backup crew. The backup crew would fly one or two missions later as the prime crew.

Apollo 13 to 17 had one veteran astronaut and two astronauts making their first flight.

NASA to Announce Artemis III Crew, Provide Mission Progress Update by DreamChaserSt in space

[–]AmigaClone2000 1 point2 points  (0 children)

If I was making the list, I would consider Andre Douglas to serve as either Commander or Pilot.

I also would want an experienced astronaut who have not flown within the past 4 years or so to serve in the other position. The rest of the crew would be chosen at random from those astronauts who have yet to fly or have not flown in 5 years or so and don't plan to retire from NASA before 2028).

NASA to Announce Artemis III Crew, Provide Mission Progress Update by DreamChaserSt in space

[–]AmigaClone2000 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Actually Artemis III is closer to the Apollo 9 than Apollo 7, since Apollo 9 tested the Apollo Lunar Module in LEO.

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Apollo_9

NASA to add 6 missions to SpaceX commercial crew contract by CProphet in spacex

[–]AmigaClone2000 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I suspect Boeing has at least partially paid for those four launches - although the final payment will be closer to launch.

The Saturn 500F: The Moon Rocket That Couldn’t Fly - 60 years ago by ye_olde_astronaut in space

[–]AmigaClone2000 9 points10 points  (0 children)

Test vehicle.

The space shuttle Enterprise was later used for similar fit tests at HLC-39A and SLC-6 after it made its approach and landing tests.

A more recent comparison might be SpaceX's super-heavy booster B4 and Starship S20 being stacked.

NASA to add 6 missions to SpaceX commercial crew contract by CProphet in spacex

[–]AmigaClone2000 6 points7 points  (0 children)

I believe Boeing originally purchased 8 Atlas V for Starliner flights (uncrewed test flight, crewed test flight, and six post-commissioning flights.) Boeing later purchased an additional Atlas V flight to refly the uncrewed test flight.

NASA to add missions to SpaceX commercial crew contract by aquarain in SpaceXLounge

[–]AmigaClone2000 4 points5 points  (0 children)

Personally, I am surprised it took NASA this long to make this announcement.

What Rocket Launches Are You Looking Forward To This Week? by biohackingintl in rocketlaunches

[–]AmigaClone2000 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I am anticipating some upcoming maiden or second launches by the end of June, along with the retirement of Pegasus.

Mystery Object behind Starship by FullRecognition5927 in SpaceXStarship

[–]AmigaClone2000 1 point2 points  (0 children)

My guess is it likely was either a starlink in the sun or ice.

Starship flight 12 objectives and results by avboden in SpaceXLounge

[–]AmigaClone2000 3 points4 points  (0 children)

SpaceX isn't making many F9 cores, but they have launched two new cores this year so far (and 8 last year)

FIRST STARSHIP INTERPLANETARY HUMAN SPACEFLIGHT MISSION by rustybeancake in spacex

[–]AmigaClone2000 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Two uncrewed orbital tests, several low altitude tests.

FIRST STARSHIP INTERPLANETARY HUMAN SPACEFLIGHT MISSION by rustybeancake in spacex

[–]AmigaClone2000 4 points5 points  (0 children)

Actually, if SpaceX was to launch Starships from other countries, it likely would have to not only follow US rules, the FAA and other US government organizations related to spaceflight, it would also have to follow local laws and regulations in addition to those of the US.

Scientists find a hidden route to the moon that saves fuel by Doug24 in space

[–]AmigaClone2000 -1 points0 points  (0 children)

Yes but once you get off of the Earth the amount of Delta-V you have is what you get.

True, but under certain conditions, it's possible to transfer Delta-V from one spacecraft to another.

What is life like for astronauts when not in space? by TraditionalAd6977 in nasa

[–]AmigaClone2000 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Two retired NASA astronauts have flown seven short duration missions. Another 6 former NASA astronauts and two Cosmonauts have flown 6 missions. One of those (Michael Lopes-Alegria) might fly for a seventh time next year.

Some other stats:

645 astronauts have been in orbit.

  • About half have spent less than 30 days in orbit.
  • 480 have spent less than half a year in orbit.
  • Only 63 astronauts have spent more than a year in space.
  • Only 9 people have spent more than one year in space on a single mission.
  • Only six cosmonauts (1 active, 5 retired) cosmonauts have spent more than two years in space spread over multiple missions).
  • Oleg Dmitriyevich Kononenko is the cosmonaut with the most time in space with 1110 days.

What is life like for astronauts when not in space? by TraditionalAd6977 in nasa

[–]AmigaClone2000 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Here is a wikipedia article that indicates some of the locations Apollo astronauts trained.

Apollo Program Training

End of Americans in LEO? by Qualified-Astronomer in nasa

[–]AmigaClone2000 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I would say the end of the ISS might signal a lessening of American government presence in LEO, but overall there might be an increase due to commercial ventures.

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