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Why is it most efficient to change orbit inclination while crossing the equator?

At T+26:31 into the SpaceX ANASIS-II Mission Livestream, the host mentions that the mission trajectory calls for an orbital inclination change which is performed when the orbit of...

Asked on 09/28/2021 by ifconfig

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Why aren't there any trajectories for the Viking missions in JPL Horizons' database?

Horizons has calculated trajectories for deep space spacecraft, including six objects related to Apollo 8 through 12. See an (old) list in the currently unanswered question ...

Asked on 02/27/2021

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What's the ratio of horizontal to vertical velocity and travel distance for starship?

As far as I understand the spacex starship trajectory is not exactly vertical, it looks more like the picture below. If the height of the flight is 12.5km, then what...

Asked on 02/25/2021 by Ivan Yurchenko

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How long does the descent of the Falcon 9 first stage take?

After separating from the second stage, how long does it take for the Falcon 9 to come back to Earth?From LEO and from GEO. Note: this question is similar:...

Asked on 02/15/2021

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Why doesn't NASA just again build the Altair LM or a modified Apollo LM for the Artemis project?

The Altair lunar module was part of the wonderful Constellation program cancelled in 2010; just the Orion spacecraft has been retained which is to deliver a crew into lunar orbit....

Asked on 02/11/2021 by Greenhorn

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Role of DevOps in space exploration related digital systems

Digital technology is for sure an important component. DevOps is the practice allowing reducing time to market of digital products and increasing their quality. Now, is there a special, specific...

Asked on 02/05/2021

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Pressure level inside Falcon 9 tanks?

What is the pressure level inside the Falcon 9 liquid oxygen tanks, RP-1 tanks, and helium tanks - at launch? The question is for both stages Related question: Pressure...

Asked on 01/30/2021

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Will future deep space optical communications "ground stations" actually be in space, or on the ground?

Deep space communications ground stations are on the ground because their transmit and receive electronics alone is bulky and heavy, not to mention their 34 and 70 meter dish antennas!...

Asked on 01/30/2021

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Are we sending data for extraterrestrial SETI/METI?

The SETI project is trying to detect radio transmissions of aliens. Assuming the ET have their own SETI using very similar technology to ours, are we sending data for them...

Asked on 01/22/2021

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What spacecraft has had the greatest total propulsive delta-v?

How fast is fuel escaping a rocket for it to reach the escape velocity 11 km/s? was an active and well-received discussion! It's always exciting when we first realize...

Asked on 01/20/2021

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