tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-19394281.post612188261513320186..comments2023-10-18T08:43:10.620-04:00Comments on The Flame Trench space news and analysis: Predictions for the coming year in spaceC Perezhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13916832810035419167noreply@blogger.comBlogger15125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-19394281.post-16728306733099199932010-01-05T11:05:20.353-05:002010-01-05T11:05:20.353-05:00SpaceX has had two major failures but their engine...SpaceX has had two major failures but their engineering and technical management are second to none and there is a high degree of commonality between F1 and F9, so most of the bugs have been worked out. I expect the F9 launch to succeed both technically and commercially. <br /><br />The challenge regarding Constellation is that it has no obvious strategic objective commensurate with its cost. WhyAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-19394281.post-43494023585307347882010-01-04T21:52:08.245-05:002010-01-04T21:52:08.245-05:00NASA is in a good position on Constellation becaus...NASA is in a good position on Constellation because the White House can't cancel Constellation without congressional approval, as required by the House/Senate combined appropriations bill that Todd Halvorson reported on in early December. This places the burden of proof on the White House. If WH tries to rely on the Augustine Committee findings, that won't help because the report is Unknownhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11786953155852902647noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-19394281.post-67695475374534167032010-01-04T19:30:33.951-05:002010-01-04T19:30:33.951-05:00John:
Excellent educated guesses. I think that m...John:<br /><br />Excellent educated guesses. I think that many of us would agree with you (although sometimes reality turns out to be slightly less educated!)<br /><br />And I agree with your comments about SpaceX. Sort term, they probably expect to experience at least a few technical setbacks. Long term, everyone would agree that they should have a promising and exciting future. Whether or Nelson Bridwellhttp://www.mobilerobot.orgnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-19394281.post-74813868454989508102010-01-04T19:04:33.972-05:002010-01-04T19:04:33.972-05:00There are three orbiters, and by coincidence exact...There are three orbiters, and by coincidence exactly three locations already established as the prime visitor centers for human spaceflight: NASM, KSC, and JSC. That’s where they should go. Enterprise is the only question mark, the appropriate location is Dryden however that is a less than ideal geographic location for public viewing. I say give Enterprise to Wright-Patterson as consolation. Unknownhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11786953155852902647noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-19394281.post-19396815127283839042010-01-04T14:50:21.542-05:002010-01-04T14:50:21.542-05:00I always laugh at these unemployed illiterates who...I always laugh at these unemployed illiterates who bash Republican tax policy. A policy that gives you (and yes the wealthy too, you class envy clown) more of your own money back. Go back in your trailer and keep the noise down grandpa.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-19394281.post-43896734587376805652010-01-04T14:18:48.810-05:002010-01-04T14:18:48.810-05:00John -
An excellent summary of the situation. Ag...John - <br /><br />An excellent summary of the situation. Agree chances are poor for shuttle. Without it Station will be crippled. Shuttle does not belong in any museum.<br /><br />Only bright spot is SpaceX. Because of commonality between Falcon 1 and 9, I think they have eliminated most bugs and their engineering and management are the best in the business. I think the first flight of the F9 Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-19394281.post-36633607537842289952010-01-04T13:34:25.040-05:002010-01-04T13:34:25.040-05:00Its Time republican rich people give back their ou...Its Time republican rich people give back their outrageous Tax rebates, Bush gave them. They should pay the rate that was set under Runnie Reagan. No free ride for the republican financial disasters of Bush repubs. Crashing and trashing America, our Banks, our free enterprize Wall street stock brokers. Only Democrats can restore America and save our space coast.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-19394281.post-64796214968488523062010-01-04T13:04:31.157-05:002010-01-04T13:04:31.157-05:00Wordsmith,
Thanks for the kind words.
As for Wri...Wordsmith,<br /><br />Thanks for the kind words.<br /><br />As for Wright-Pat, I had the same reaction. That is an outstanding museum for military (and non-military) aircraft and I think that's why they get consideration. That said, it does seem an odd fit given the limited number of vehicles available and the places that would seem to have a claim on them. Here's one reason why I think John Kellyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04065607079350698475noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-19394281.post-72033518919942746012010-01-04T11:46:24.820-05:002010-01-04T11:46:24.820-05:00John,
I believe there a VERY FEW at KSC who expec...John,<br /><br />I believe there a VERY FEW at KSC who expect the Shuttles to continue beyond the current manifest. Many are my neighbors and are scared to death.<br /><br />Going to an asteroid may be "cool" but then again maybe "they"<br />are not telling us we're going to be hit by one in the 20 years<br />hence the possible direction.<br /><br />Given the "PatrickPnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-19394281.post-85581176559995772092010-01-04T10:18:28.152-05:002010-01-04T10:18:28.152-05:00Hi John --
Always enjoy your columns.
As for whe...Hi John --<br /><br />Always enjoy your columns.<br /><br />As for where the orbiters go, I just can't wrap myself around the justification of sending one to the Air Force Museum. This wasn't a military aircraft, although early in its like the Shuttle was used for a few military missions.<br /><br />Having recently moved here from SoCal, I'd like to see one go to Edwards AFB. There&WordsmithFLnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-19394281.post-17255920601860443092010-01-04T09:56:01.882-05:002010-01-04T09:56:01.882-05:00Time for Obama to do his job and give NASA some di...Time for Obama to do his job and give NASA some direction.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-19394281.post-84757995955956796542010-01-04T09:53:36.283-05:002010-01-04T09:53:36.283-05:00Patrick,
Perhaps for someone like you, obvious. N...Patrick,<br /><br />Perhaps for someone like you, obvious. Not all of our readers are as knowledgeable as you are about the ins and outs of space policy. You'd be surprised how many folks, even those who work out there, still hold on to the belief that the space shuttle program will soon be extended for another 5 or 10 years. You would be surprised how many believe that the president will John Kellyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04065607079350698475noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-19394281.post-72780232153591747952010-01-04T09:41:34.467-05:002010-01-04T09:41:34.467-05:00Aflred-E-Newman wrote ...
Replying to Cannot:
...Aflred-E-Newman wrote ...<br /><br />Replying to Cannot:<br /><br /> "NASA and its partners will extend the life of the International Space Station partnership, finally fully built and staffed with a full complement of six residents, to 2020 after the White House commits to long-term funding of the project."<br /> Who are the individuals in the White House that need to commit to Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-19394281.post-61835090673672244772010-01-04T09:41:11.529-05:002010-01-04T09:41:11.529-05:00Cannot wrote ...
NASA and its partners will exten...Cannot wrote ...<br /><br />NASA and its partners will extend the life of the International Space Station partnership, finally fully built and staffed with a full complement of six residents, to 2020 after the White House commits to long-term funding of the project."<br />Who are the individuals in the White House that need to commit to long-term funding of the project? The taxpayers make Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-19394281.post-7366693960882611152010-01-04T09:40:13.095-05:002010-01-04T09:40:13.095-05:00Patrick P wrote: "Your ongoing talent for fil...Patrick P wrote: "Your ongoing talent for filing a column with the obvious is...obvious."Anonymousnoreply@blogger.com