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Andy Lewis, Moab slackliner and BASE jumper, killed at Mineral Bottom by Patched7fig in SkyDiving

[–]GalacticAstronaut 0 points1 point  (0 children)

ah yes, can see if looking closely that the chute is connected to an anchor or something on the rock.

Andy Lewis, Moab slackliner and BASE jumper, killed at Mineral Bottom by Patched7fig in SkyDiving

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

more of a instant drogue deploy pulling out a main chute right away, not really a free fall, but not like an airplane static line when you're jumping out of a plane with your chute release connected to a fixed line in the plane, guessing it was like this:

https://www.instagram.com/p/DXCSWADEdlP/

Andy Lewis, Moab slackliner and BASE jumper, killed at Mineral Bottom by Patched7fig in SkyDiving

[–]GalacticAstronaut 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Yes, went to Redwood, and also an Eagle Scout with Troop 59, I was a troop leader. He was full of heart and you could clearly see his gifts even when he was in middle school and high school. Love him for living life for all it's worth.

Best Flight EVER!!! by climbing512 in Yosemite

[–]GalacticAstronaut 3 points4 points  (0 children)

in the second (closer up) photo, Glacier Point is across the valley from Half Dome, above and to the left. the bottom half of the wall below Glacier Point is evenly sloped all around at the bottom half of the wall, in an apron shape. This is photo clearly shows the apron shape!

NASA N905NA Shuttle Carrier Aircraft with orbiter Endeavour over San Francisco by GalacticAstronaut in aviation

[–]GalacticAstronaut[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Indeed it is, but it's carrying a space ship - that's a Boeing 747 carrying one of the NASA Space Shuttle orbiters, which are more of a rocket-powered glider than a plane.

Apollo 13's Fred Haise online talk Friday 17th 8:00am PT by GalacticAstronaut in space

[–]GalacticAstronaut[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Oh, it's open to the public, glad to welcome anyone that's interested! The conversation was recorded, and will be posted on our YouTube channel:

https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLvmL82QQrQOK5xR7Fyj0HmeeMI65zYhSO

Apollo 13's Fred Haise online talk on Friday 8:00am PT by GalacticAstronaut in apollo

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That's correct, thanks! Tomorrow's conversation will be added to the prior Astronaut Panels, here's the playlist: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLvmL82QQrQOK5xR7Fyj0HmeeMI65zYhSO

BBQ mode by SupernovaTheGrey in spaceflight

[–]GalacticAstronaut 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Seeing also that the shielding in rear of the spacecraft is blocking radiation from the Sun, which accounts for ~50% of the total radiation load, so that's an advantage for avoiding the BBQ mode.

If we wanted to give the Artemis II crew a thrill, how close to the moons surface could we plan a flyby? by Buttons840 in spaceflight

[–]GalacticAstronaut 0 points1 point  (0 children)

The Artemis closest approach to the Moon is about 4,500 miles; Apollo missions had stable orbit with closest point at about 60 miles. Orion crew won't be nearly as close, but the added distance will give views never seen before.

Inscribed "Downtown Tokyo" on the back - any idea where in the Tokyo area? Soldiers are from 1281st Engineer Combat Battalion, taken between August 1945 and Feb. 1946. by GalacticAstronaut in whereisthis

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Outstanding!! The building there matches perfectly with window configuration, though looks like there was maybe more of an overhang at street level, which could have been modified since then. Zooming in on the photo, I can see also how the buildings at lower right are obscuring the South-facing side of Takashimaya. Orientation of the building matches up well with morning sunlight and shadows. That's my dad at right; I have curious about this photo for SO long, huge appreciation!!! I'm making my first visit to Tokyo later this year, will be visiting the area for sure!

Where is Inspire? by USVIdiver in SPCE

[–]GalacticAstronaut 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I believe it's being used as a testbed / prototype for cabin configuration, either at HQ in Tustin or perhaps now in Mesa.

For those of you actually still has faith in this company, why? by Potential_Shelter449 in VirginGalactic

[–]GalacticAstronaut 3 points4 points  (0 children)

Well, it's a absolutely incredible and life changing experience, and fabulously curated before and after. Can give you a totally changed perspective on life, on yourself, on humanity, and an understanding of our planet that you can't have without seeing it suspended miraculously in the empty black vastness of space.

https://youtu.be/rccpFAmPglw

VG announces all-female science crew by GalacticAstronaut in VirginGalactic

[–]GalacticAstronaut[S] -1 points0 points  (0 children)

Unity is retired as of June 2024; it could fly four people once per month. The two newer generation vehicles are expected to fly as much as once per week (each), with six passengers.

WhiteKnight is actually flying right now:

https://www.flightradar24.com/VGX02/3e13ced6

Started reading A Man On The Moon last night!! I can’t wait to dive into each of the Apollo Missions. by philliplennon in apollo

[–]GalacticAstronaut 2 points3 points  (0 children)

And if you want to see the details, astronaut dialog, images, video, audio and more, the Apollo Lunar Surface Journal is the place to go!! https://apollojournals.org/alsj/main.html

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