NASA/Space X Rocket Launch

Did anyone else watch the rocket launch? I can't imagine how those 2 astronauts felt before ignition. Given the chance, would you guysgo to Space?

that launch was really cool to watch ngl. honestly though due to all the risks involved i would never go to space

exciting! I was going to drive and watch it in person but there was only 48% chance it was going to launch that morning

31-05-2020, 10:51 PM

jmneo28 Wrote: exciting! I was going to drive and watch it in person but there was only 48% chance it was going to launch that morning

Was that due to the weather? Wasn't there a thunderstorm?

31-05-2020, 08:30 AM

Ulprus Wrote: Did anyone else watch the rocket launch? I can't imagine how those 2 astronauts felt before ignition. Given the chance, would you guysgo to Space?

Didn't that thing burst into flames? For the 4th time?
Poor Astronauts,all of them go through extensive training for at least 2 years and require certificates in affiliated fields,like physics, biology.

And in all honesty,I could undergo the the required training and be able to become an Astronaut,it is something that fascinates me a lot and I have always had a thing for space( especially thanks to Chris Hadfield)
However, I think I am not ready to make the tremendous sacrifices required for such a career, and I don't know if I ever will.

01-06-2020, 01:18 PM

Oathkeeper Wrote: Didn't that thing burst into flames?

Nope. They went up beautifully and docked to the ISS. I watched all of it, it lasted about 20 hours. It was amazing. Towards the end we could see Chris Cassidy (current crew member aboard the ISS) set up cameras ready for the arrival of Bob and Doug (astronauts of the Space X's Dragon rocket) on the Space Station. It's all on NASA's Twitch under their past broadcasts.

01-06-2020, 03:10 PM

Ulprus Wrote: Nope.

Ahhh my mistake then,probably misread some headlines I skimmed through.

To be honest, I could have never watched the whole 20 hours.
Glad you enjoyed it and always glad the Space Program carries on forward.

01-06-2020, 03:15 PM

Oathkeeper Wrote: Ahhh my mistake then,probably misread some headlines I skimmed through.

Haha no worries! It all happened over the last 2 days, if you get some time I'd definitely watch some highlights on YT. There's bound to be a lot. Take off and docking got my adrenaline up big time!

Ah boy we are going thro the space im so excited. Elon's vision is so bright

01-06-2020, 03:44 PM

Wolflix Wrote: Ah boy we are going thro the space im so excited. Elon's vision is so bright

Agreed. Some people say Elon's ideas are far-fetched, but he never fails to putthem to practice, and boy does he impress.