Orbiter...in space?

[Keatah]

Those are for data acquisition for heart monitors. They have Nikon cameras that are SD only there. And ones that are CF as well. So that means they do have have standard stuff. I'll see about finding out the brand and what special mods they got roll'n.

 

[sorindafabico]

The Nikon D3s are CF. I don't know if they have models other than D3s.

 

[mojoey]

Ok, to appease to masses, how about we balloon launch a HDD with orbiter, and some select addons, then frame and send it to Martin instead of asking SpaceX?

 

[John_L]

Heh, most of these threads concern sneaker net. Think of it, getting on a rocket, blasting off into orbit, chasing down the ISS to deliver a stripped down usb drive? That's just nuts. What we're talking about here is simply information. And then when uploading it is proposed, there's no bandwidth to upload it??? You're kidding right? Is there a 1200 baud modem in the corner of the ISS that handles all the data needs?? Please... Orbiter and said add ons could easily be uploaded to the ISS. The hard part is probably for the residents to find time to play with it... that is if they're pilots. Most of the time the ISS is manned by non-pilot scientists. In any case... It'd personally love to see Orbiter running on one of those lappys hangin' off the wall. I'd be quite a tribute to the guy who's poured alot of energy Orbiter, and he definitely deserves the recognition.

 

[Urwumpe]

I am out... this here is getting a pure vanity show, and when I have to decide which weights more, my love of spaceflight or my love of Orbiter, spaceflight would win by far.

What ever you do: Don't include any of the few add-ons that I had made alone on that medium. I am against it. I also vote against including SSU, but that is just one minor voice among many.

I like my software to be into space with a purpose, not for posing. That is even worse than space tourism.

I'd be quite a tribute to the guy who's poured alot of energy Orbiter, and he definitely deserves the recognition.

Then pay the show yourself. How many millions is your recognition of martins creation worth for you? And wouldn't it be nicer getting some money for a new development computer for martins? And maybe a Zero-G flight. I am sure he would love it. :lol:

 

[Jarod]

I wouldn't want ISS crew to be awoken at the sound of AC/DC.
A good experiment could be to let orbiter take control of an actual solar sail to see how good is the simulator
But there are a lot of challenges to do that.

 

[Keatah]

Like most things on the internet, this thread is a smoke show.

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I'll pitch in for a development system. Or something similar like graphics cards or additional monitors.

 

[HAL9001]

I'd take FlyByWire MFD, too, since you can't be sure wht equiment they'll run it on - woukld be stupid to waste a full functonal 8 axis joystick or something like that by forgetting FlyByWire ...

 

[george7378]

Let's be sensible here - there is no way they're going to run it. They don't have the time, it's not scientific, and from their point of view, it may not be safe. They are not going to sit up there playing games because someone on a forum wants them to. On the face of it, this is no different from asking them to play Call of Duty or something like that. If this is gonna happen, then the best we can hope for is for the memory stick/SD card to fly into space as a small payload, without actually being a part of the mission.

 

[David413]

No Shuttle Fleet, please

I would ask that any inclusion of the Shuttle Fleet be avoided. I agree with Dennis; I don't want to have any contribution to this plan with my add-ons. I have already provided copies to various folks within NASA; that was my choice. I too pick spaceflight in general over Orbiter.

Dave

 

[Keatah]

To begin with I would recommend only the very best add-ons be put on the memory chip. This way we can keep the infighting down and the purpose clear.

 

[David413]

To begin with I would recommend only the very best add-ons be put on the memory chip. This way we can keep the infighting down and the purpose clear.

And who makes that decision? I would suggest no add-ons, just basic Orbiter. That will keep the in-fighting down and the purpose clear. This all started out as the good Doctor's creation; let us keep it that way.

 

[Cras]

this concept does have a genesis. This wasn't just something posted on a whim. The person who came up with the concept makes that decision, just as he makes the decision to get in contact with SpaceX.

This idea is about sending a USB stick with Orbiter and essential add-ons up into space aboard a Dragon, and have it come back down. Not install it on the ISS, not have expedition crew members play it. None of that. Send an Orbiter installation up into space. That is it.

All this other nonsense about playing it on the ISS laptops is just that, nonsense. Was never part of the original plan, was never the intent of this plan.

 

[Felipi1205]

And who makes that decision? I would suggest no add-ons, just basic Orbiter. That will keep the in-fighting down and the purpose clear. This all started out as the good Doctor's creation; let us keep it that way.

I agree, but at least the ISS model should change. The default one is very incorrect, and it was not created for REAL docking simulations... The default ISS was created some years ago, so it's not very accurate...

 

[Andy44]

Just my 2 cents: If I were flying in space for real the last thing I'd want is to waste my time playing a spaceflight sim. I'd have the rest of my life to play make-believe; my time in spaceflight would be spent doing spaceflight stuff, and my down time on the ISS would be spent doing something else, like vegging out while reading or listening to music.

This is like asking a racecar driver to play Sega Turbo during his pit stops.

Maybe you'd have better luck with Bigelow and their space hotel stuff.

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This idea is about sending a USB stick with Orbiter and essential add-ons up into space aboard a Dragon, and have it come back down. Not install it on the ISS, not have expedition crew members play it. None of that. Send an Orbiter installation up into space. That is it.

So it's a publicity stunt? But why? You could build a sounding rocket and get a license to launch it from Mojave; would be a lot easier to get pushed through.

Although you'd have to raise the funds yourself. Maybe Musk would put up a few thousand bucks.

 

[C3PO]

And who makes that decision? I would suggest no add-ons, just basic Orbiter.

What! Not even The Probe???
:rofl:

But seriously, just because you think something is a great idea doesn't mean that everyone else will agree. It's usually nothing personal, but rather a result of different perspective. Think and ask before acting, especially if it involves the efforts (or work) of other people.