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    Mars Tafts reacted to controltestguy's post in the thread SpaceX Polaris Dawn astronauts perform historic 1st private spacewalk in orbit (video) with Like.

    Ed White was a spacewalk. Alexei Leonov was a spacewalk. Standing in the open hatch moving your arms around is just testing the...

    Friday at 1:50 AM
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    Mars Tafts replied to the thread SpaceX Polaris Dawn astronauts perform historic 1st private spacewalk in orbit (video).

    So is it really a spacewalk if the astronaut just stands in the hatch? Just more a test of the suit. Reminds me of the Apollo 9...

    Thursday at 9:04 AM
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    Mars Tafts replied to the thread Boeing Starliner capsule lands back on Earth, without astronauts, to end troubled test flight (video).

    So a HUGE part of the problem was NASA all along as usual.

    Sep 7, 2024
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    Mars Tafts reacted to Classical Motion's post in the thread NASA astronauts can't wear Boeing Starliner spacesuits in SpaceX's Dragon. Here's why with Like.

    Or at least some adapters.

    Sep 6, 2024
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    Mars Tafts reacted to KateP2016's post in the thread NASA astronauts can't wear Boeing Starliner spacesuits in SpaceX's Dragon. Here's why with Like.

    All American spacesuits, regardless of the spacecraft, should have universal connections, so they can work with each craft.

    Sep 6, 2024
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    Mars Tafts replied to the thread Marvel and 'Star Wars' take note. 'Star Trek' is now Hollywood's ultimate shared universe.

    I have been a Star Trek fan since 1966 and even I don't believe this article.

    Aug 11, 2024
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    Mars Tafts replied to the thread How the CIA 'kidnapped' a Soviet moon probe during the space race.

    The Top picture does not show a "Lunik / Luna" spacecraft. It shows a Vostok spacecraft.

    Jul 22, 2024
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    Mars Tafts replied to the thread Space.com co-founder and former CNN, Fox host Lou Dobbs has passed at 78.

    A wonderful man, god bless you Lou.

    Jul 19, 2024
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    Mars Tafts replied to the thread Space Cadet' is a silly sendup of NASA's serious astronaut training program (review).

    I've seen the trailer for this and my only though was, "Really, don't women deserve better than this?"

    Jul 7, 2024

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