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Astronomy => In the Media... => Topic started by: Mike on Aug 10, 2004, 06:16:00

Title: X-prize contender rocket explodes
Post by: Mike on Aug 10, 2004, 06:16:00
OUCH !!!

http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/sci/tech/3549552.stm
Title: X-prize contender rocket explodes
Post by: Rick on Aug 10, 2004, 07:38:00
Hmmm... That looks like a big firework... Came down with a bit of a bump, too.
Title: X-prize contender rocket explodes
Post by: Ian on Aug 10, 2004, 17:22:00
I hope they have a long hard think before strapping any real people into it...
Title: X-prize contender rocket explodes
Post by: Mike on Aug 11, 2004, 02:26:00
Its only 38 inches in diameter - Would YOU climb in it?? Madness !!!
Title: X-prize contender rocket explodes
Post by: Rick on Aug 11, 2004, 02:58:00
How were they planning on fitting three people inside? Sounds like a rather tight fit, like sardines in a can, assuming there is a hull to maintain pressure....
Title: X-prize contender rocket explodes
Post by: Ian on Aug 11, 2004, 17:25:00
I wonder if the atmospheric pressure inside the rocket would be less than the pressure exerted by the bodies given they'll probably have to assist them getting in with a steam press...
Title: X-prize contender rocket explodes
Post by: Rick on Aug 11, 2004, 19:37:00
Hmmm... I've heard of some of the earlier space capsules being likened to tin cans, but I think that might be taking it a bit too far. :wink:

Then again, I remember a certain student fireworks party during which we made a valiant effort to fire a tin can into orbit. Baked beans or astronauts... :wink:
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