BeechTalk - BT

Username Protected · **Posted:** 01 Jun 2024, 12:35

Annnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnd…

Scrub.

:doh:

Username Protected · **Posted:** 01 Jun 2024, 13:35

Username Protected wrote:

Annnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnd…

Scrub.

:doh:

Seems like very little progress in the last 4 years.

Username Protected · **Posted:** 01 Jun 2024, 13:57

As a former shuttle worker, I can tell you "This stuff isn't easy".

Username Protected · **Posted:** 01 Jun 2024, 16:16

It stands in stunning contrast to SpaceX. I thought that it was just Starliner, Atlas/Centaur were supposed to be so dependable, but now the launch vehicle is the problem.

It’s a hot, wet mess. If I were those astronauts I’d have a resumé in to Hawthorn.

Username Protected · **Posted:** 04 Jun 2024, 06:27

New launch attempt on June 5th at 10:52AM! :pray:

Username Protected · **Posted:** 05 Jun 2024, 11:50

Well, looks like a good launch and orbital insertion! I hope the rendezvous & docking with the ISS go as smoothly! :thumbup:

Username Protected · **Posted:** 05 Jun 2024, 11:52

Those two astronauts are waaaaaay braver than I am, or ever was.
Best of luck to them. Can't really say that I wish them good tail winds.

Username Protected · **Posted:** 05 Jun 2024, 11:56

there was a snippet in the commentary that caught my attention, they said "the last time people flew to space on an atlas class rocket was 61 years ago"

Username Protected · **Posted:** 05 Jun 2024, 12:57

Username Protected wrote:

there was a snippet in the commentary that caught my attention, they said "the last time people flew to space on an atlas class rocket was 61 years ago"

True, but much, much different than the current Atlas

Username Protected · **Posted:** 05 Jun 2024, 14:35

Username Protected wrote:

there was a snippet in the commentary that caught my attention, they said "the last time people flew to space on an atlas class rocket was 61 years ago"

True, but much, much different than the current Atlas

Username Protected · **Posted:** 05 Jun 2024, 15:04

Username Protected wrote:

Those two astronauts are waaaaaay braver than I am, or ever was.

That is a true statement no matter who made the rocket.

In this case, though, the added risk of first flight plus the "Boeing screw up" factor makes this one particularly risky.

I hope it goes well.

Mike C.

Username Protected · **Posted:** 05 Jun 2024, 15:15

Username Protected wrote:

true - the antique ones didn't use Russian-made motors

No, but they did use Belgian-made ones. :hide:

Username Protected · **Posted:** 05 Jun 2024, 15:41

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true - the antique ones didn't use Russian-made motors[/quote]

Thank goodness, the RD-180 is higher performing and more reliable in all aspects :peace:

Also cheaper :cheers:

Username Protected · **Posted:** 06 Jun 2024, 11:35

Approach to the ISS is in progress. It’s not without issues.

Initially 4 RCS thrusters apparently inop, now only 2, however zero discrepancies are allowed before they can approach the station any closer.

They’re doing a little hand flying to check that box while they wait for folks on the ground to sort out the remaining faulty thrusters.

Username Protected · **Posted:** 06 Jun 2024, 14:06

Well, there was a bit of drama during the approach to the ISS, but all the issues were ultimately resolved & docking has now been completed! :thumbup:

Boeing Starliner: 80 Problems