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SpaceX Crew-1 Departing ISS for a landing early tomorrow morning | |
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 User ID: 78258400 United States05/02/2021 01:24 AM  Report Abusive Post Report Copyright Violation | SpaceX making 1st US crew splashdown in dark since Apollo 8 They’ll aim for a splashdown 6 1/2 hours later, around 3 a.m. in the Gulf of Mexico off the coast of Panama City, Florida. [link to www.katc.com (secure)] Has any crew returned in the Gulf of Mexico? |
| Anonymous Coward User ID: 80302940 United States05/02/2021 01:33 AM Report Abusive Post Report Copyright Violation | Why don't they just jump out of it with a parachute like that guy did from a hot air balloon in space? Quoting: Brit Perspective Why not? Because that guy was only in the stratosphere (128,100 feet), not in space. So? ....gravity still works the same... The Felix balloon was not orbiting the Earth. The ISS and space capsule are in orbit, which means that they are moving horizontally at over 10000 miles/hour. The reason that they do not fall straight down to the Earth due to gravity is because of that horizontal speed. They are in effect falling around the Earth due to this speed. The gravity plus the horizontal speed is what makes them be in orbit. |
| mlabors
User ID: 78224333 United States05/02/2021 01:36 AM Report Abusive Post Report Copyright Violation | So long Crew-1, great job and have a safe journey home. SpaceX is getting ready to webcast hatch closure on the Dragon for its departure from the zenith port of ISS later tonight.  Undocking live stream: 5 for the effort. Will they be using the Russian return vehicle or a SpaceX vehicle? |
| Grey Eagle
User ID: 73537841 United States05/02/2021 01:51 AM  Report Abusive Post Report Copyright Violation | Why don't they just jump out of it with a parachute like that guy did from a hot air balloon in space? Quoting: Brit Perspective Why not? Because that guy was only in the stratosphere (128,100 feet), not in space. So? ....gravity still works the same... The further you get from the gravitational source the weaker the gravity pull is (on any object). An ISS occupant would float out there for far too long to survive before an eventual slowwwww re-entry (ie, satellites). Elevation above the Earth makes all the difference in the world as far as gravitational-pull. Why doesn't the moon come crashing back down into the Earth if distance is irrelevent?? Rockets are used to overcome gravity and to overcome a weightless environment. Last Edited by Grey Eagle on 05/02/2021 03:31 AM :fireplace: "Remember when we used to treat colds and flu with chicken soup, saltwater gargles and warm tea instead of Communism?" |
| mlabors
User ID: 78224333 United States05/02/2021 02:01 AM Report Abusive Post Report Copyright Violation | Why don't they just jump out of it with a parachute like that guy did from a hot air balloon in space? Quoting: Brit Perspective Why not? They're in orbit. It takes way more delta-V to deorbit than you could impart by pushing off with your feet and you need a heatshield. Just tuck and roll as you hit the ground. |
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| Grey Eagle
User ID: 73537841 United States05/02/2021 03:29 AM Report Abusive Post Report Copyright Violation | Dragon has been hoisted up onto the recovery vessel. Can those inside even stand up after so long in space?? 168 days in weightless orbit.. Last Edited by Grey Eagle on 05/02/2021 03:36 AM :fireplace: "Remember when we used to treat colds and flu with chicken soup, saltwater gargles and warm tea instead of Communism?" |
| Grey Eagle
User ID: 73537841 United States05/02/2021 03:47 AM Report Abusive Post Report Copyright Violation | The Commander - Hopkins - looked perty gooooddd as he exited the capsule and rocked his arms and seemingly walked off on his own (somewhat). Damn, he must be in relatively good shape after 5.5 months up there. Why did they cut away when Glover was exiting? Two more crew members still inside... Welcome home! Last Edited by Grey Eagle on 05/02/2021 03:56 AM :fireplace: "Remember when we used to treat colds and flu with chicken soup, saltwater gargles and warm tea instead of Communism?" |
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| Anonymous Coward User ID: 80301927  Canada05/02/2021 04:27 AM Report Abusive Post Report Copyright Violation | Why don't they just jump out of it with a parachute like that guy did from a hot air balloon in space? Quoting: Brit Perspective Why not? They're in orbit. It takes way more delta-V to deorbit than you could impart by pushing off with your feet and you need a heatshield. Just tuck and roll as you hit the ground. Wouldnt gliding in on wings do it? |
| Named Hero
User ID: 73213265  Croatia05/02/2021 04:29 AM  Report Abusive Post Report Copyright Violation | Why don't they just jump out of it with a parachute like that guy did from a hot air balloon in space? Quoting: Brit Perspective Why not? Because that guy was only in the stratosphere (128,100 feet), not in space. So? ....gravity still works the same... The further you get from the gravitational source the weaker the gravity pull is (on any object). An ISS occupant would float out there for far too long to survive before an eventual slowwwww re-entry (ie, satellites). Elevation above the Earth makes all the difference in the world as far as gravitational-pull. Why doesn't the moon come crashing back down into the Earth if distance is irrelevent?? Rockets are used to overcome gravity and to overcome a weightless environment. When's the ISS due to slowly de-orbit? Hope none of that debris traveling 20000 mph touches the astronauts while they're on their space walks. Laughable. "Aaah, dragon slaying. Knighthood's highest calling." |
| Anonymous Coward User ID: 79976545 Canada05/02/2021 04:44 AM Report Abusive Post Report Copyright Violation | Why don't they just jump out of it with a parachute like that guy did from a hot air balloon in space? Quoting: Brit Perspective Why not? Because that guy was only in the stratosphere (128,100 feet), not in space. So? ....gravity still works the same... The Felix balloon was not orbiting the Earth. The ISS and space capsule are in orbit, which means that they are moving horizontally at over 10000 miles/hour. The reason that they do not fall straight down to the Earth due to gravity is because of that horizontal speed. They are in effect falling around the Earth due to this speed. The gravity plus the horizontal speed is what makes them be in orbit.   |
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| Amnot
User ID: 79490616 United States05/02/2021 04:54 AM Report Abusive Post Report Copyright Violation | So long Crew-1, great job and have a safe journey home. SpaceX is getting ready to webcast hatch closure on the Dragon for its departure from the zenith port of ISS later tonight. Brian, are they bringing a canoe or a jonboat? Dad got the Jon treatment |
| Anonymous Coward User ID: 80305209  France05/02/2021 04:55 AM Report Abusive Post Report Copyright Violation | ... Quoting: Anonymous Coward 80302940 Because that guy was only in the stratosphere (128,100 feet), not in space. So? ....gravity still works the same... The further you get from the gravitational source the weaker the gravity pull is (on any object). An ISS occupant would float out there for far too long to survive before an eventual slowwwww re-entry (ie, satellites). Elevation above the Earth makes all the difference in the world as far as gravitational-pull. Why doesn't the moon come crashing back down into the Earth if distance is irrelevent?? Rockets are used to overcome gravity and to overcome a weightless environment. When's the ISS due to slowly de-orbit? Hope none of that debris traveling 20000 mph touches the astronauts while they're on their space walks. Laughable.  |
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| countryleftypenn
User ID: 78503126 United States05/02/2021 06:19 AM  Report Abusive Post Report Copyright Violation | [link to www.nowtheendbegins.com (secure)] Jesus Christ is the only way to Salvation. 1 Corinthians 1611 AV KJ Bible Chapter 15 1 Moreover, brethren, I declare unto you the gospel which I preached unto you, which also ye have received, and wherein ye stand; 2 By which also ye are saved, if ye keep in memory what I preached unto you, unless ye have believed in vain. 3 For I delivered unto you first of all that which I also received, how that Christ died for our sins according to the scriptures; 4 And that he was buried, and that he rose again the third day according to the scriptures: |
the firmament and landed in the gulf!
