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Thread: O/T Spacex launch

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    O/T Spacex launch

    First manned launch from us soil in 9 years. Visible from uk .aborted 5 mins ago for crap weather in Florida.
    Feckin southerners.
    Last edited by CAMiller; 27-05-2020 at 11:02 PM.

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    Still a strong connection to Elon Musk of electric car fame

    After launch they will probably find the 1000 km of cable is a problem.

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    Can sometimes see the launches from our house. Was watching one launch in a bar and a bloke said "Why are you watching on the telly, just step outside and watch the real thing!" Went right over our heads.

    Not been here long when we were awoken in the middle of the night by a huge bang and the house shaking. Found out night morning it was the shuttle rentering.

    Been here 17 years today today funnily enough.

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    Quote Originally Posted by crashbang View Post
    First manned launch from us soil in 9 years. Visible from uk .aborted 5 mins ago for crap weather in Florida.
    Feckin southerners.
    Yes it pissed me off

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    So how do astronaut s socially distance.
    Isn't the timing of this a bit off.
    So many people involved to launch a rocket so impossible to guarantee no one will pass it on.

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    I think the timing is perfect.
    Ground control to major tom

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    Quote Originally Posted by flourbasher View Post
    So how do astronaut s socially distance.
    Isn't the timing of this a bit off.
    So many people involved to launch a rocket so impossible to guarantee no one will pass it on.
    How do astronauts socialy distance?
    Funniest thing ever.

    More flying over from the west tonight
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    Good view no clouds .get your self outside .

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    Quote Originally Posted by flourbasher View Post
    So how do astronaut s socially distance.
    Isn't the timing of this a bit off.
    So many people involved to launch a rocket so impossible to guarantee no one will pass it on.
    I’m no expert but I reckon space is covid free. I’ve not seen it on any charts yet. Bit like Antarctica.

    I wouldn’t wanna go to either though.

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    Quote Originally Posted by caytonmiller View Post
    I think the timing is perfect.
    Ground control to major tom
    That was the first line I ever heard through headphones. Took my breath away and I've been into good sounds ever since.

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