Post by Bobby. on Jan 1st, 2026 at 9:43am
| Australian Politics Forum | |
|
http://www.ozpolitic.com/forum/YaBB.pl
General Discussion >> Technically Speaking >> back to the Moon in February 2026 http://www.ozpolitic.com/forum/YaBB.pl?num=1767224225 Message started by Bobby. on Jan 1st, 2026 at 9:37am |
|
|
Title: back to the Moon in February 2026 Post by Bobby. on Jan 1st, 2026 at 9:37am We’re going back to the Moon in February 2026 - or rather flying around it. https://edition.cnn.com/2025/12/31/science/artemis-2-astronauts-moon-mission-overview The landmark mission, dubbed Artemis II, is on track to lift off as soon as February. NASA’s Artemis program — an effort announced in 2017 to not only return astronauts to the moon but eventually establish a permanent lunar base — is finally on the verge of launching its first crewed flight. Artemis II will send a group of four astronauts — NASA’s Reid Wiseman, Victor Glover and Christina Koch as well as the Canadian Space Agency’s Jeremy Hansen — on a trip around the moon. But returning to deep space after a more than five-decade hiatus is not without its challenges. Although NASA is leaning heavily on the learnings from Apollo, the Artemis missions will pursue far more complex objectives using some novel technologies. |
|
Title: Re: back to the Moon in February 2026 Post by Bobby. on Jan 1st, 2026 at 9:43am |
|
Title: Re: back to the Moon in February 2026 Post by Carl D on Jan 1st, 2026 at 10:19am
After 30 years of relying on the low Earth orbit only Space Shuttle (retired in 2011) with its flawed, (budget) compromised design which resulted in the deaths of 14 people in 2 separate disasters NASA has now returned to the less complicated and proven design of the Apollo era rockets.
"Everything old is new again". The launch escape tower (seen at the top of the spacecraft in Bobby's picture attached to the crew capsule) which was used in all manned missions up to and including Apollo (the Space Shuttle had no escape system) should ensure that if any major malfunction occurs during the launch and ascent phase the capsule with the astronauts in it can safely be carried away from the rest of the rocket and then land with parachutes deployed. If your rocket decides to explode during launch or ascent you have a much better chance of survival if your crew capsule is at the top rather than at the side as it was in the case of the Space Shuttle with the crewed orbiter attached to the side of the rest of the "stack". |
|
Title: Re: back to the Moon in February 2026 Post by Bobby. on Jan 1st, 2026 at 10:47am Google AI: The SiFive X280 RISC-V vector core is a key component in NASA's next-generation space computers, like the High Performance Spaceflight Computer (HPSC), selected to power future lunar and Mars missions within the Artemis program, offering significantly improved AI/ML and data processing performance for space-based science and autonomy, leveraging the RISC-V open standard for software longevity and flexibility. https://www.zdnet.com/article/nasa-has-chosen-these-cpus-to-power-its-next-generation-of-spaceflight-computers/ Sept. 7, 2022 NASA has selected SiFive, a US chip startup that designs RISC-V CPUs, to provide the "core CPU" for the space agency's forthcoming High-Performance Spaceflight Computing (HPSC) processor. NASA announced in June that its HPSC project would develop new flight-computing technology that will feature "at least 100 times" the computational capacity of current spaceflight computers, which were developed almost 30 years ago. These CPUs need to be resistant to radiation damage, operate with minimal power, and turn off when not needed, yet still be capable of robotically landing spacecraft on Mars and supporting astronauts in space. According to SiFive, NASA's HPSC will use an 8-core, SiFive 'Intelligence'[b] X280 RISC-V vector core, and four additional SiFive RISC-V cores. [/b] The chip designer says the X280 has demonstrated the 100-times speed increase required for NASA's HSPC and is good for applications requiring high throughput, single-thread performance under power constraints. "The X280 demonstrates orders of magnitude performance gains over competing processor technology and our SiFive RISC-V IP allows NASA to take advantage of the support, flexibility, and long-term viability of the fast-growing global RISC-V ecosystem," said Jack Kang, SVP of business development at SiFive. |
|
Title: Re: back to the Moon in February 2026 Post by Jasin on Jan 1st, 2026 at 10:47am
More public money exploited by pointless Science and Astronomy.
Where are the Probes to Uranus, Neptune & Pluro-Charon❓ |
|
Title: Re: back to the Moon in February 2026 Post by Bobby. on Jan 1st, 2026 at 10:50am Jasin wrote on Jan 1st, 2026 at 10:47am:
Nahh - we is gunna have a base on the Moon. Remember Space 1999 ? :) |
|
Title: Re: back to the Moon in February 2026 Post by Jasin on Jan 1st, 2026 at 11:19am
Lol. The moon is f#@kinf boring.
It always looks the same for starters. They'll put a big gun called The Death Star and point it at Earth. |
|
Title: Re: back to the Moon in February 2026 Post by Bobby. on Jan 1st, 2026 at 11:25am Jasin wrote on Jan 1st, 2026 at 11:19am:
It's also dangerous. I heard that the dust there is deadly - sharp micro particles. The astronauts will end up breathing it in as it will get all over their spacesuits. The Moon is a hostile place unsuitable for humans - so is Mars - even worse. The ground water on Mars is full of Perchlorates - undrinkable. Perchlorates are toxic to humans, potentially causing thyroid issues, requiring extensive purification for consumption What will be in the water on the Moon? It's frozen as ice on the South Pole. |
|
Title: Re: back to the Moon in February 2026 Post by tallowood on Jan 1st, 2026 at 11:52am
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZNAHcMMOHE8
1902. From the Earth to the Moon and Around the Moon, the film follows a group of astronomers who travel to the Moon in a cannon-propelled capsule, explore the Moon's surface, escape from an underground group of Lunatics (lunar inhabitants), and return to Earth with a captive Lunatic. |
|
Title: Re: back to the Moon in February 2026 Post by chimera on Jan 1st, 2026 at 12:26pm
Mars exploration has a high failure rate (around 50-60%). Apollo 13 had about 1/200 the RAM of a mobile. The landing in 1969 in an untested module was ....lunacy.
|
|
Title: Re: back to the Moon in February 2026 Post by Carl D on Jan 1st, 2026 at 1:05pm Bobby. wrote on Jan 1st, 2026 at 10:50am:
Yes indeed. I have them all on DVD (well, Season 1 at least). https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Y6BXaGEuqxo Space: 1999: Season 1 Episode 1 - Breakaway (Full Episode) Great series (just like UFO before it). Starts out with a bit of 'odd' science though - "The Dark Side of the Moon" should really be "The Far Side of the Moon" (a common mistake) and I've never seen craters as large as that on the Moon. |
|
Title: Re: back to the Moon in February 2026 Post by Carl D on Jan 1st, 2026 at 1:25pm Jasin wrote on Jan 1st, 2026 at 10:47am:
(After careful consideration pondering whether or not it was a setup and then deciding "what the heck, just go for it"): Bet you just can't wait for one of those, eh, Jas? Bobby might be looking forward to it as well? ;D (Sorry - I couldn't resist any longer and I'm sure someone was bound to say it eventually). |
|
Title: Re: back to the Moon in February 2026 Post by greggerypeccary on Jan 1st, 2026 at 1:37pm Carl D wrote on Jan 1st, 2026 at 1:05pm:
Never missed UFO when I was a kid. It starred Gabrielle Drake, who was Nick Drake's sister. |
|
Title: Re: back to the Moon in February 2026 Post by Leroy on Jan 1st, 2026 at 1:44pm greggerypeccary wrote on Jan 1st, 2026 at 1:37pm:
Gabrielle is a big fan and supporter of Trump, worked with him once or twice, I'm surprised you didn't bag her out. |
|
Title: Re: back to the Moon in February 2026 Post by Carl D on Jan 1st, 2026 at 2:00pm greggerypeccary wrote on Jan 1st, 2026 at 1:37pm:
I have the UFO series on DVD. I'll have to watch them all again sometime, haven't seen them for years. I still believe the opening titles and theme is one of the greatest ever for a TV series. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8CvURidpkCY Gerry Anderson's UFO: Opening Titles 8-) |
|
Title: Re: back to the Moon in February 2026 Post by greggerypeccary on Jan 1st, 2026 at 2:09pm Carl D wrote on Jan 1st, 2026 at 2:00pm:
Ah, good memories :) |
|
Title: Re: back to the Moon in February 2026 Post by Jasin on Jan 1st, 2026 at 2:23pm Carl D wrote on Jan 1st, 2026 at 1:25pm:
That's ok Carl. I quite understand. You've never been quite the same since COVID. Little wonder you've picked up the ALAS, SMITH & PECCARY SHOW infection of anal homa-eroticism fantasies. Look. I'll show you Carl. Wait for it... ...wait. URANUS. |
|
Title: Re: back to the Moon in February 2026 Post by Leroy on Jan 1st, 2026 at 2:28pm Jasin wrote on Jan 1st, 2026 at 2:23pm:
Another thing Carl is if you go outside on a dark night with a torch you can clearly see uranus. |
|
Title: Re: back to the Moon in February 2026 Post by Bobby. on Jan 1st, 2026 at 3:08pm Come on youse guys - this is not a subject for homo talk. ::) |
|
Title: Re: back to the Moon in February 2026 Post by Jasin on Jan 1st, 2026 at 3:23pm ... URANUS |
|
Title: Re: back to the Moon in February 2026 Post by Bobby. on Jan 1st, 2026 at 5:35pm Carl D wrote on Jan 1st, 2026 at 1:05pm:
Well science fiction is coming true - we will have a Moon base. :) |
|
Title: Re: back to the Moon in February 2026 Post by Leroy on Jan 1st, 2026 at 5:41pm Bobby. wrote on Jan 1st, 2026 at 5:35pm:
Complete with a Somalian child leaning center too I hear. :D |
|
Title: Re: back to the Moon in February 2026 Post by Jasin on Jan 1st, 2026 at 6:21pm
Can't even survive independently in Antarctica without external resupply and supports.😆😆😆😆😆😆
And you all SciFi Dreamweave Colonies and Bases on the Moon and Mars. While calling Astro/Cosmonauts 'overdue' in Space Stations as STRANDED 😆😆😆😆😆😆😆 This NASA SciFi colonisation SCAM & RACKET is gotta be the best and exploiting Taxpayers Space Fantasy loonies galore. ;D ;D ;D |
|
Title: Re: back to the Moon in February 2026 Post by Bobby. on Jan 1st, 2026 at 6:28pm Jasin wrote on Jan 1st, 2026 at 6:21pm:
What about wasting $trillions for the war on terror? |
|
Title: Re: back to the Moon in February 2026 Post by Jasin on Jan 1st, 2026 at 6:34pm
Do you call a war on Terrorism, which is what I think you mean by the word terror - as a waste?
Hmmmm? Let's ask Lisa & Agnes about that one, shall we? Just in case. |
|
Title: Re: back to the Moon in February 2026 Post by Bobby. on Jan 1st, 2026 at 6:36pm Jasin wrote on Jan 1st, 2026 at 6:34pm:
All they did was create more of them - they do breed you know. |
|
Title: Re: back to the Moon in February 2026 Post by John_Taverner on Jan 2nd, 2026 at 6:54am Bobby. wrote on Jan 1st, 2026 at 6:28pm:
It's a four letter country starting with I. Which one do we invade Mr President? Oh let's flip a coin. Happy New Year. I am still alive, but won't be staying. |
|
Title: Re: back to the Moon in February 2026 Post by Jasin on Jan 2nd, 2026 at 3:55pm
Don't worry JT.
Athos appeared recently for a few posts before going back on life support. |
|
Title: Re: back to the Moon in February 2026 Post by Dnarever on Jan 2nd, 2026 at 7:13pm Jasin wrote on Jan 1st, 2026 at 3:23pm:
The place Jasin pulls most of his info from. |
|
Title: Re: back to the Moon in February 2026 Post by Jasin on Jan 2nd, 2026 at 7:20pm Dnarever wrote on Jan 2nd, 2026 at 7:13pm:
I wouldn't touch your anus no matter how much you say and wish I do. ;D You're very weird. Maybe Karnal can help you out here? |
|
Title: Re: back to the Moon in February 2026 Post by Bobby. on Jan 2nd, 2026 at 7:29pm
https://nwessp.org/artemis-i-what-went-wrong-before-it-went-right/
Artemis I: What Went Wrong Before it Went Right? In late 2022, the Artemis I mission launched its 25-day mission to orbit the Moon. Though it didn’t carry a human crew, it was a crucial first step toward returning humans to the Moon. However, success didn’t come on the first or even the second try. Engineers and scientists faced hundreds or even thousands of failures before the one shining success of Artemis I. Such huge and complex problems involve years of design, testing, and refinement. Big and small failures are part of the process, providing valuable data to improve designs and procedures. This improvement process is called “iteration” and is essential in engineering. The Artemis team encountered several public problems with the SLS rocket system, leading to multiple launch delays. From November 2020 to November 2022, they faced issues like malfunctioning valves, leaks, and computer failures. Some problems occurred during testing and rehearsal, but the first real “failure to launch” happened on August 29, 2022, when one of the four rocket engines overheated and other issues led to a launch cancellation. NASA attempted again in early September 2022, but a fuel leak in a supply hose caused another scrub. The next launch was scheduled for later that month but had to be canceled due to poor weather conditions caused by Hurricane Nicole. However, the SLS remained undamaged. Finally, the Artemis I mission was ready for another launch attempt. This time, everything was set, and the SLS rocket successfully launched on November 16, 2022. Can you imagine how frustrating it must have been for the Artemis team to face all these challenges and delays, especially after working on the project for years or even decades? |
|
Title: Re: back to the Moon in February 2026 Post by Jasin on Jan 2nd, 2026 at 8:25pm
NASA didn't check Trivago
|
|
Title: Re: back to the Moon in February 2026 Post by Dnarever on Jan 2nd, 2026 at 10:11pm
Where are all the guys claiming that nobody has ever really gone throught the Van Allen radiation belts ?
|
|
Title: Re: back to the Moon in February 2026 Post by Dnarever on Jan 2nd, 2026 at 10:12pm Jasin wrote on Jan 2nd, 2026 at 7:20pm:
No No you pull most of your info from your seventh planet. |
|
Title: Re: back to the Moon in February 2026 Post by Jasin on Jan 2nd, 2026 at 10:58pm
Did you know Uranus farts plasma away from the sun?
You didn't check Trivago either ducky boy |
|
Title: Re: back to the Moon in February 2026 Post by Bobby. on Jan 18th, 2026 at 8:50pm
https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/cly148lvyevo
Nasa's mega Moon rocket arrives at launch pad for Artemis II mission 9 hours ago In just a few weeks, the four astronauts will be strapped into a spacecraft, perched on the top of the rocket, ready to blast off to the Moon. It will be the first crewed mission to the Moon since Apollo 17 landed on its surface in December 1972. NASA Four astronauts wearing bright orange spacesuits but no helmets. From left to right they are Reid Wiseman, Victor Glover, Christina Koch and Jeremy Hansen. They are standing together positioned in a row with their arms crossed. The room they are in is filled with technical equipment and cabling. NASA From left to right the Artemis crew is Reid Wiseman, Victor Glover, Christina Koch and Jeremy Hansen Nasa said the mission could take its astronauts further into space that anyone has been before. Artemis II is not scheduled to land on the Moon, but will instead lay the groundwork for a future lunar landing led by the Artemis III mission. Nasa said the launch of Artemis III will take place "no earlier than" 2027. But, experts believe 2028 is the earliest possible date. Koch said it was an amazing feeling to see the rocket. "Astronauts are the calmest people on launch day. And I think... it feels that way because we're just so ready to fulfil the mission that we came here to do, that we've trained to do," she said. Hansen said he hoped the mission would inspire the world. |
|
Title: Re: back to the Moon in February 2026 Post by chimera on Jan 19th, 2026 at 7:44am
23 Feb 2025 — The Queensland company planning to send satellites to space from Australia says its first test rocket could launch anytime from March 15.
This is a scientific fact which no-one has disproved. |
|
Title: Re: back to the Moon in February 2026 Post by Sir Grappler Truth Teller OAM on Jan 19th, 2026 at 7:15pm |
|
Australian Politics Forum » Powered by YaBB 2.5.2! YaBB Forum Software © 2000-2026. All Rights Reserved. |
