Author Topic: Space out (Read 299 times)

MoeRon · « **on:** September 30, 2006, 02:49:22 PM »

This is cool, it's a mock up of Virgin's craft interior

Here's a cool movie also, short commercial in the beginning

Virgin

Ball · « **Reply #1 on:** September 30, 2006, 03:04:57 PM »

I have nothing but utter admiration for Richard Branson.

nirvana · « **Reply #2 on:** September 30, 2006, 04:12:35 PM »

The lady that's up in space right now, Anwari I believe is her last name, Iranian millionaire. Anywho, her family has put millions into civilian spacecraft and now that she's in space it seemed she doesn't want civilians in space, something about it being too hot or the like, I was a bit tired but it was an interview on CNN.

Looks like a neat craft though:aok

DREDIOCK · « **Reply #3 on:** September 30, 2006, 04:13:08 PM »

Was cool but they omitted Re entry.
Best part of the ride

FiLtH · « **Reply #4 on:** September 30, 2006, 10:10:24 PM »

Im still trying to figure out how it re-enters.

Holden McGroin · « **Reply #5 on:** September 30, 2006, 10:14:52 PM »

Because it doesn't achieve orbital velocity, (17,000 mph +/-) it doesn't have to scrub off all that energy when it re-enters.

It heats up a little, but no where near what orbital re-entry vehicles do.

MoeRon · « **Reply #6 on:** September 30, 2006, 10:48:43 PM »

they use some sort of new wing-feathering technology for re-entry. sort of like a badminton birdie falling, greatly reduces heat and g-force.

DREDIOCK · « **Reply #7 on:** October 01, 2006, 09:33:17 AM »

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Originally posted by MoeRon
they use some sort of new wing-feathering technology for re-entry. sort of like a badminton birdie falling, greatly reduces heat and g-force.

Well hell. thats no fun
Thats it! Im canceling my reservations!!!

Oh wait. thats right. I dont have any.

Im Canceling anway!