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    A breath of fresh air!

    Happy Anniversary! So glad to hear how well you are feeling. And, great that school is going well. You are a determined soul, and you'll succeed at whatever you put your mind to. Don't worry about us, we'll be here when you have time. You are a great part of this community. Keep Charging!
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    Gaming No Man's Sky

    That was a fascinating presentation. I'm in awe at the amount of work that these folks have put in to this. Being more of an explorer, I look forward to playing it.
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    Interstellar Discussion

    They are really more of a tidal effect. The gravity of the black hole pulling on the water on the surface. The same as here on Earth, but on a more massive scale.
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    Interstellar Discussion

    I don't think that the Endurance was ever in orbit of the planet. My understanding was that the Ranger traveled to the planet surface and then back to the Endurance who was some safe distance away in order to maintain timely contact with Earth.
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    Astrophoto thread (your own photos please)

    That's a beautiful shot, Kyle.
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    Humor Random Comments Thread

    Sniff, sniff.... Anybody else smell corned beef? ;) :rofl:
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    OHM SpaxeX F9 with Landing Legs

    That's sweet! Nice job on the model. :)
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    News QM -1 World Largest Solid motor - test firing March 11

    Jeez, the drop outs are ridiculous. But, that was pretty amazing. :)
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    Project Interstellar's system

    The new Edmunds looks positively beautiful. :)
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    Launch News SpaceX Falcon 9 v1.1 with DSCOVR, February 11, 2015

    No word on that. But, given the sea state (25' waves) I'd say it was not recoverable.
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    Launch News SpaceX Falcon 9 v1.1 with DSCOVR, February 11, 2015

    Posted by Elon Musk on twitter: "Rocket soft landed in the ocean within 10m of target & nicely vertical! High probability of good droneship landing in non-stormy weather." Awesome!
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    News ATR-72 turboprop plane crash in Taipei

    Probably. Counter rotation would require two sets of gear boxes. Which would complicate repairs and supply costs.
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    News ATR-72 turboprop plane crash in Taipei

    Yes, I've been doing some research and both propellers turn clockwise as seen from behind.
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    News ATR-72 turboprop plane crash in Taipei

    Have a look at this page: http://www.multiengineairplane.com/flying-on-one-engine/. He explains it very well.
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    News ATR-72 turboprop plane crash in Taipei

    A left engine out is the worst of all possible scenarios on a twin engine propeller aircraft. The P-factor can induce such incredible rolls that are not recoverable at low speeds. The pilots must take quick and decisive actions to recover. However, there is very little to do when you are at...
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    The Arrow Freighter available in papercraft model

    OK, so that's awesome. Thanks Edy!
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    Launch News Atlas V 551 launch with MUOS-3, January 20/21, 2015

    Wow! That bad boy just leaps off the pad! FLY NAVY!
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    Project "Starlab" space station

    Very impressive project, Andrew! I look forward to its eventual release on (some) Tuesday. ;)
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    Updates SpaceX Falcon 9 F5 CRS SpX-2 through CRS SpX-12 Updates

    Not to worry fellas. You'll get 'em next time. :)
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    Updates SpaceX Falcon 9 F5 CRS SpX-2 through CRS SpX-12 Updates

    Learn something new everyday. Thanks Urwumpe. :)
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