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First Work Platform for NASA's Space Launch System Installed in Vehicle Assembly Building: https://www.nasa.gov/feature/first-...system-installed-in-vehicle-assembly-building
Some "new" presentation about the capabilities of the SLS:
Hey, 14 tons of probe-stuff in Europa's orbit wouldn't be that bad... But I guess it's more 14 tons to a close flyby, what do you think ?
Wow, I suddenly felt the Earth spinning a bit faster ! :lol:
Ignition in slow motion:
QM-2 Static Ground Test of SLS Five-Segment Solid Rocket Motor - YouTube
Just right of the center of the image is the mirror they use to see the ignition from head on (instead of putting a camera "in the line of fire", a mirror is used and the camera shoots the mirror from a safe place).
Just right of the center of the image is the mirror they use to see the ignition from head on (instead of putting a camera "in the line of fire", a mirror is used and the camera shoots the mirror from a safe place).
Where's that video? Looking right down the throat of an SRB as it lights off, that would be something. :huh:
Surprised dont have some sort of sound suppression system to absorb the
vibrations from the motor
Found on first shuttle mission the noise and vibration caused damage to the heat
shield tiles from the over pressure
Had to increase the amount of water in the sound suppression trench.......