Two things: the future looks more like 2001 than Star Wars. And the weather is looking better.
Two things: the future looks more like 2001 than Star Wars. And the weather is looking better.
I figured Elon would get a Tesla truck in the parade !
And whats with the giant military truck ?
Keith Tanner said:I'm really hoping the launch command is "Take off, eh".
Based on the outfits, I'm hoping for "Fire at will, commander." Would also accept "It is unavoidable--it is your destiny!"
Marjorie Suddard said:Keith Tanner said:I'm really hoping the launch command is "Take off, eh".Based on the outfits, I'm hoping for "Fire at will, commander." Would also accept "It is unavoidable--it is your destiny!"
I'm hoping for "Take off, you hosers!"
Marjorie Suddard said:Keith Tanner said:Well, it's also their names. And "Doug and Bob" sounds weird.
Still sounds weird even in the "right" order. I seem to remember NASA astronauts always being referred to by their full names: John Glenn, Neil Armstrong, Judith Reznick. Do NOT recall Peter Jennings ever going, "Who's just climbed into the launch vehicle? Is that Judy??"
If it makes you feel any better, there are two things that haven't changed. People in mission control are still wearing ties, and mission control is a bit of a pigsty :)
californiamilleghia said:I figured Elon would get a Tesla truck in the parade !
And whats with the giant military truck ?
They're not stock Model Xs, they have what basically amounts to life support machinery inside. And apparently those big doors make life easier. I think the armored truck is there in case something goes boom.
And you have to admit the Teslas are a little more stylish than the alternatives. The Model X fits the aesthetic better.
Hands up if you're dressing as a Numbered SpaceX Pad Ninja for Hallowe'en.
So less than 45 min to go, and it looks like they are going to try to launch. All things are go, and they are going to load fuel.
It's sounding positive.
What do you think the Falcon sounds like from the inside as it fuels?
Modern life is weird and cool.
I'm sitting in a video meeting, watching the live feed of the launch on my iPad (sound down, but captions on) and chatting with my mom on messenger about it, while also having chats about other work stuff.
Yes, I'm one of those people on a conference/video call that says, "I'm sorry, can you repeat that? I missed it." 
-Rob
In reply to Keith Tanner :
I picture hearing a lot of whirring sounds for turbine pumps. And then a lot of creaking and goaning of things cooling down from the liquid O2.
rob_lewis said:Modern life is weird and cool.
I'm sitting in a video meeting, watching the live feed of the launch on my iPad (sound down, but captions on) and chatting with my mom on messenger about it, while also having chats about other work stuff.
Yes, I'm one of those people on a conference/video call that says, "I'm sorry, can you repeat that? I missed it."
-Rob
I was JUST thinking the exact same thing. Not having to rely only on 3 channels for info is pretty nice.
BTW, a few years ago, on this board I asked if we will ever have another Apollo moment, where a huge amount of people are mesmorised in a specific goal, and the enthusiasm of the general public was glowing. I meant the question for anything, most took it for space travel.
Seems that space travel still holds the same allure as it did 50 years ago, now.
rob_lewis said:Modern life is weird and cool.
I'm sitting in a video meeting, watching the live feed of the launch on my iPad (sound down, but captions on) and chatting with my mom on messenger about it, while also having chats about other work stuff.
Yes, I'm one of those people on a conference/video call that says, "I'm sorry, can you repeat that? I missed it."
-Rob
On the same tangent- does on watch the NASA or SpaceX feed on their computer?
C'mon, weather! Be good.
In reply to rob_lewis :
The audio was breaking up, could you repeat that?
alfadriver (Forum Supporter) said:On the same tangent- does on watch the NASA or SpaceX feed on their computer?
are they the same feed ?
Not today !
In reply to californiamilleghia :
looks like they are slightly different
Weather abort. Bummer
Aborted.
DAMN. Too bad they couldn't postpone another 10 minutes to hit the weather window.
Now was it an iPad strapped to their knee or an android tablet ?
In reply to californiamilleghia :
Model S dash mini.
Damn, 17 minutes to go and they scrub.
It was questionable from the start. So close. We'll try again Saturday.
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