Man, the NASA live stream completely fumbled the coverage. Shaky camera, cut away during booster separation, constantly showing the crowd with their phones out! I want to see the goddamn rocket!
Man, the NASA live stream completely fumbled the coverage. Shaky camera, cut away during booster separation, constantly showing the crowd with their phones out! I want to see the goddamn rocket!
People speculated that the booster separation cut away was due to risk and/or to protect proprietary tech? I don't know whether either of those are valid concerns. But yeah it was bad. The one...
People speculated that the booster separation cut away was due to risk and/or to protect proprietary tech? I don't know whether either of those are valid concerns.
But yeah it was bad. The one shot from the fin was great... For five seconds.
What was the ITAR violation that occurred during Artemis I? I can't find a lot of info on it, except for some reporting about pad damage that they didn't want photographed by press.
What was the ITAR violation that occurred during Artemis I? I can't find a lot of info on it, except for some reporting about pad damage that they didn't want photographed by press.
Pad damage was one part of it, another was a camera view that showed portions of hookup equipment that was export-restricted due to potential for use on unfriendly liquid-fuelled rockets.
Pad damage was one part of it, another was a camera view that showed portions of hookup equipment that was export-restricted due to potential for use on unfriendly liquid-fuelled rockets.
Yeah I thought the coverage was a bit poor. Then I went on reddit and there is a very large amount of similar complaints. The camera missed important parts, or was looking at the smoke instead of...
Yeah I thought the coverage was a bit poor. Then I went on reddit and there is a very large amount of similar complaints. The camera missed important parts, or was looking at the smoke instead of the rocket on liftoff, or they kept showing computer graphics that looked like something from 20 years ago. Weird that they didn't do better.
I low-key love how awful and low FPS the animation is... They should've just had one person play Kerbal Space Program and record the footage or something lol
I low-key love how awful and low FPS the animation is...
They should've just had one person play Kerbal Space Program and record the footage or something lol
Launch...Launch window...we'll see. Seems strange to say that this program is something that can bring the world together at a time when the US is causing deep divides in the world. But hopefully...
Launch...Launch window...we'll see.
Seems strange to say that this program is something that can bring the world together at a time when the US is causing deep divides in the world. But hopefully this can drive new insights in humanity and make the world better in the long run.
I can't believe that in a time when the US has been so polarized for so long now, we've finally been consistent in one...general...goal for long enough to actually achieve a human exploration mission rather than switching priorities one way or the other just because of Trump.
I'm watching both streams below. For a bit they were showing a view from the press viewing island, I believe. Phenomenal place to feel the launch! :) I am grateful I got to go there as a little...
I'm watching both streams below. For a bit they were showing a view from the press viewing island, I believe. Phenomenal place to feel the launch! :) I am grateful I got to go there as a little kid and see, but most importantly FEEL the shuttle launch.
I wonder if there's an opposite Overview Effect when one is on the far side of the moon: super dark, no sight of home just empty space forever in every direction. Does it make the astronauts feel...
I wonder if there's an opposite Overview Effect when one is on the far side of the moon: super dark, no sight of home just empty space forever in every direction. Does it make the astronauts feel terrible? Can they still call home and video chat other humans? Must feel weird to be furthest away from every single earth organism since billions of years ago.
Oh I also found this BBC article full of information helpful for being out of the space loop:
What will the Artemis crew do during the mission? (Nice diagram) When was the last moon mission? Do other countries plan to send astronauts to the Moon? (BBC)
During the Apollo missions, there was no radio contact on the far side of the moon, however, IDK about this time, we have a good few satellites around the moon, but they may or may not be able to...
During the Apollo missions, there was no radio contact on the far side of the moon, however, IDK about this time, we have a good few satellites around the moon, but they may or may not be able to act as relay satellites.
China put a far-side relay satellite up there a few years ago, so that they could put a lander down on the far side. I assume it's still up there ... maybe ask to borrow some bandwidth on that one?
China put a far-side relay satellite up there a few years ago, so that they could put a lander down on the far side. I assume it's still up there ... maybe ask to borrow some bandwidth on that one?
Well to be fair, when you look up from Earth's surface all you see is empty space forever in all directions too. The view from the far side of the moon would sorta be more similar to a view from...
Well to be fair, when you look up from Earth's surface all you see is empty space forever in all directions too. The view from the far side of the moon would sorta be more similar to a view from Earth than the view from the near side would be.
Was anyone else watching the livestream as Orion passed behind the Moon? It happened about 15min ago, and they should be back in contact in another 30min or so. But even still, that must be a...
Was anyone else watching the livestream as Orion passed behind the Moon? It happened about 15min ago, and they should be back in contact in another 30min or so. But even still, that must be a somewhat scary feeling for the astronauts, being totally out of sight and out of contact from Earth right now.
I missed it because I got distracted and forgot :( But especially with what's happening on Earth right now, it just makes me imagine a nuclear war starting when a crew passes behind the Moon. I...
I missed it because I got distracted and forgot :( But especially with what's happening on Earth right now, it just makes me imagine a nuclear war starting when a crew passes behind the Moon. I know 40 minutes isn't really long enough for everything to be destroyed, but imagining then coming around the Moon and hearing nothing...and I imagine nuclear blasts would be visible from the Moon. It's a bit contrived, but scary because it's entirely possible.
During the day, it may be impossible to see from the Moon because the Earth is so bright and relatively small, but at night it would be much brighter than even Venus. From LEO, you would be...
During the day, it may be impossible to see from the Moon because the Earth is so bright and relatively small, but at night it would be much brighter than even Venus.
That was great! A reminder that our problems are trivial, and humanity does cool shit in between all the shitty things.
I'm not crying. You're crying.
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Man, the NASA live stream completely fumbled the coverage. Shaky camera, cut away during booster separation, constantly showing the crowd with their phones out! I want to see the goddamn rocket!
Agreed. NASA has put on some great streams, so for such a high-profile launch, this was straight trash.
People speculated that the booster separation cut away was due to risk and/or to protect proprietary tech? I don't know whether either of those are valid concerns.
But yeah it was bad. The one shot from the fin was great... For five seconds.
That tracks after the ITAR goof during Artemis I's launch. Show enough that people see it happen, but don't risk showing enough to get in trouble.
What was the ITAR violation that occurred during Artemis I? I can't find a lot of info on it, except for some reporting about pad damage that they didn't want photographed by press.
Pad damage was one part of it, another was a camera view that showed portions of hookup equipment that was export-restricted due to potential for use on unfriendly liquid-fuelled rockets.
SpaceX absolutely nails launch coverage, I hope next time they'll take a page from theirs
Yeah I thought the coverage was a bit poor. Then I went on reddit and there is a very large amount of similar complaints. The camera missed important parts, or was looking at the smoke instead of the rocket on liftoff, or they kept showing computer graphics that looked like something from 20 years ago. Weird that they didn't do better.
Oh btw nice username lol.
I low-key love how awful and low FPS the animation is...
They should've just had one person play Kerbal Space Program and record the footage or something lol
I would love a KSP reconstruction of the whole flight
Scott Manley is probably working on that right now :P
All I imagine is the scared Kerbal faces now.
I welcome any efforts to assigning Kerbal personality / traits to our brave astronauts.
Launch...Launch window...we'll see.
Seems strange to say that this program is something that can bring the world together at a time when the US is causing deep divides in the world. But hopefully this can drive new insights in humanity and make the world better in the long run.
I can't believe that in a time when the US has been so polarized for so long now, we've finally been consistent in one...general...goal for long enough to actually achieve a human exploration mission rather than switching priorities one way or the other just because of Trump.
I'm watching both streams below. For a bit they were showing a view from the press viewing island, I believe. Phenomenal place to feel the launch! :) I am grateful I got to go there as a little kid and see, but most importantly FEEL the shuttle launch.
This is the main broadcast: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Tf_UjBMIzNo
But this is the view from the Kennedy Space Center: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NaJklsJonD4
^ Interestingly, this video is on less of a time delay than the official broadcast (for me -- YT video streams can vary by something like 30 seconds).
And live views from Artemis II, when available (post-launch): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6RwfNBtepa4
I wonder if there's an opposite Overview Effect when one is on the far side of the moon: super dark, no sight of home just empty space forever in every direction. Does it make the astronauts feel terrible? Can they still call home and video chat other humans? Must feel weird to be furthest away from every single earth organism since billions of years ago.
Oh I also found this BBC article full of information helpful for being out of the space loop:
What will the Artemis crew do during the mission? (Nice diagram) When was the last moon mission? Do other countries plan to send astronauts to the Moon? (BBC)
During the Apollo missions, there was no radio contact on the far side of the moon, however, IDK about this time, we have a good few satellites around the moon, but they may or may not be able to act as relay satellites.
China put a far-side relay satellite up there a few years ago, so that they could put a lander down on the far side. I assume it's still up there ... maybe ask to borrow some bandwidth on that one?
Well to be fair, when you look up from Earth's surface all you see is empty space forever in all directions too. The view from the far side of the moon would sorta be more similar to a view from Earth than the view from the near side would be.
I suppose we should change the title to Artemis II launch now.
done ;)
T-10M is starting.
Just over 10 minute delay
T-10 started!
6:35pm ET is current launch time
Was anyone else watching the livestream as Orion passed behind the Moon? It happened about 15min ago, and they should be back in contact in another 30min or so. But even still, that must be a somewhat scary feeling for the astronauts, being totally out of sight and out of contact from Earth right now.
p.s. If anyone wants to watch the Earth slowly crossing behind the Moon and hear Victor Glover's speech, here is the timestamp: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=z-j1uxBmis0&t=20310s
I missed it because I got distracted and forgot :( But especially with what's happening on Earth right now, it just makes me imagine a nuclear war starting when a crew passes behind the Moon. I know 40 minutes isn't really long enough for everything to be destroyed, but imagining then coming around the Moon and hearing nothing...and I imagine nuclear blasts would be visible from the Moon. It's a bit contrived, but scary because it's entirely possible.
Heh, yeah it's bit unrealistic and contrived but it still sounds like a decent premise for a scifi horror short story. :P
Quite grim. But now you’ve made me curious, would a nuclear blast be visible from the moon? Or even from low earth orbit?
During the day, it may be impossible to see from the Moon because the Earth is so bright and relatively small, but at night it would be much brighter than even Venus.
From LEO, you would be permanently blinded.
Couldn't watch live so I'm hoping to watch it a bit later.
I was able to catch the launch on Bloomberg Radio on my drive home. It was really cool listening to it audio-only, made me feel old-school!