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fKd
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Posted: 07-31-2012 02:05 AM

looks cool, dunno about the presentation style... hope it lands

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DTS
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Posted: 07-31-2012 02:51 AM

Saw this on Michio Kaku's site before.
Impressive how they figured out the landing, but they didn't say what it's going to do when it gets there, which makes it a bit meh in the end :|

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Tsakali
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Posted: 07-31-2012 03:38 AM

it's due to land in 5 days. there will be some kind of nasa coverage when the time comes.
more info here:

http://mars.jpl.nasa.gov/msl/mission/rover/

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DTS
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Posted: 07-31-2012 03:46 AM

So what's the difference between this Mars Rover and the previous Mars Rover, that landed and sent back info? Just a different area of the planet?

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Tsakali
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Posted: 07-31-2012 03:53 AM

better equipment all around... more detailed analysis on soil samples, etc. Just read the info on that site you lazy bum.

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DTS
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Posted: 07-31-2012 03:59 AM

I did read what you linked to. The page you linked to does not include any info about the previous Mars Rover for comparison

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Posted: 07-31-2012 06:59 AM

You know, you could probably ask Google the same question and it would probably give you the answer.

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Posted: 07-31-2012 07:26 AM

Well, for starters, it's about the size of a small car. Hence the need for such a sophisticated landing sequence. You can't just parachute down or bounce on a landing bag like the other two. The MSL will contain a much more advanced manipulator arm and drill to dig deeper into the soil and break open rocks, and a full range of spectrometer instruments to determine the composition of samples. Also note the lack of solar panels - it's packing plutonium.

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mars_Science_Laboratory

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Posted: 07-31-2012 07:28 AM

that reminds me i have the hot wheels mars stuff somewhere

http://www.amazon.com/Hot-Wheels-Sojour ... B000EKED6I

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Posted: 07-31-2012 08:10 AM

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Posted: 07-31-2012 09:39 AM

fKd wrote:
looks cool, dunno about the presentation style... hope it lands

i hope so it. looks completely awesome in every way

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Posted: 07-31-2012 10:01 AM

obsidian wrote:
Also note the lack of solar panels - it's packing plutonium.

Isn't that going to be a massive environmental hazard if it crashes on Earth? Wasn't that the reason for there being no nuclear-powered spacecraft? I read on the Wiki that it's non-fissile; it's still radioactive, though (that's how it works); isn't that still dangerous?

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Posted: 07-31-2012 11:42 AM

Scourge wrote:
You know, you could probably ask Google the same question and it would probably give you the answer.

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Posted: 07-31-2012 12:50 PM

Damn, I didn't know the rover was so close to landing.

The video was a bit on the dramatic side, but a good reminder nonetheless. That power supply looks like it'll last for 14 years before power output drops significantly. I wonder how long the rover will last (assuming it survives the landing)?

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Tsakali
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Posted: 07-31-2012 01:01 PM

i was gonna mention it a day before it happened just so you morons might actually remember to check it out.

And yeah, having a set amount of energy is kind of disappointing since the previous rover was able to surpass all expectations ... kept going much longer than expected, and a big part of that wouldn't be possible without solar panels' "renewable" energy source.

Granted, this one is much bigger, it would probably need to haul around a massive amount of solar panel surface area, so it was probably not the best solution.

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Posted: 07-31-2012 01:10 PM

Nah, a wind turbine would do the trick.

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Posted: 07-31-2012 01:12 PM

Did you just --

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seremtan
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Posted: 07-31-2012 02:09 PM

Transient wrote:
Nah, a wind turbine would do the trick.

yes it would, were it not for the fact that surface atmospheric pressure on Mars is a fraction of what it is on Earth, thereby rendering turbines useless

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Posted: 07-31-2012 02:19 PM

I hope it lands too. The rover is powered by a small nuclear engine ffs AWESOME.

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Tsakali
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Posted: 07-31-2012 03:14 PM

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Posted: 07-31-2012 03:34 PM

seremtan wrote:
Transient wrote:
Nah, a wind turbine would do the trick.

yes it would, were it not for the fact that surface atmospheric pressure on Mars is a fraction of what it is on Earth, thereby rendering turbines useless

And here I thought that the only hurdle was the giant turbine sticking off the top of the rover.

Edit: I should scroll down all the way before replying. LOL Tsakali.

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Posted: 08-01-2012 04:18 AM

And yet most people in the world are wondering if their favorite soap opera is on that night.

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Posted: 08-01-2012 08:17 PM

Nice, this looks pretty wicked. I hope this bad boy lands safe and sound. I recall reading about the launch but I kinda forgot about it. The landing process seems quite complex to be fully automated but assuming they've thought it through properly we may have some nice feeds coming from Mars soon.

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Posted: 08-01-2012 08:49 PM

no comment from geoff. he must be in denial.

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Tsakali
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Posted: 08-03-2012 03:22 AM

there is a pretty badass interactive solar system engine here with all kinds of info. shows where the rover is at right now, the speed / distance from mars etc.

http://eyes.nasa.gov/launch2.html?docum ... sl/edl.xml

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seremtan
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Posted: 08-03-2012 09:00 AM

^ good stuff

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TruthfulLiar
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Posted: 08-03-2012 09:17 AM

didn't happen

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Tsakali
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Posted: 08-03-2012 03:04 PM

seremtan wrote:
^ good stuff

the more I look around the more cool stuff I see.
oh btw the rover now seems to be speeding up as mars' gravity is starting to get more of a grip on it. Last night it was just under 8,000 mph, and now it's at 8,000 flat. I'm guessing it's the gravity anyway. And mars seems ever so slightly bigger in view...I'm totally nerding out over this simulator

This is the kind of shit that can grab public attention.

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Tsakali
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Posted: 08-03-2012 03:10 PM

It's kinda funny how they are totally ignoring pluto in this simulator. I mean ok we get it, it's not a planet, but it has historic significance in space exploration and discovery, they should at least include it in there but categorize it for what it is.

Maybe it's too far off view? LOL haters gonna hate etc.

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Tsakali
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Posted: 08-03-2012 03:23 PM

Also, make sure you click on the "Close MSL EDL" button that will add trajectories to everything and makes it easier to grasp wtf is going on.

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TruthfulLiar
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Posted: 08-03-2012 03:29 PM

but it is asking me to install java.

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Tsakali
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Posted: 08-03-2012 03:37 PM

do it. it's not like it's asking you to turn gay, ffs.

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Posted: 08-04-2012 02:38 AM

On the XBox 360 they've got an app up that allows you to watch the landing live as it happends. There's also some informative videos and some free Kinect game.

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Whiskey 7
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Posted: 08-04-2012 03:44 PM

Tsakali wrote:
there is a pretty badass interactive solar system engine here with all kinds of info. shows where the rover is at right now, the speed / distance from mars etc.

http://eyes.nasa.gov/launch2.html?docum ... sl/edl.xml

That was marvelous.

Went looking for the topic as the landing now is so close.
Cross your fingers

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Posted: 08-04-2012 03:55 PM

Remember hearing about this a while back, sounds ballsy !, landing a a car sized nuclear powered rover on mars using rockets, Hendrix couldnt come up with that shit !. Never thought id see it take off as it seemed a bit wild but fantastic to see it so close !, just hope it works

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looks cool, dunno about the presentation style... hope it lands

Saw this on Michio Kaku's site before.Impressive how they figured out the landing, but they didn't say what it's going to do when it gets there, which makes it a bit meh in the end :|

it's due to land in 5 days. there will be some kind of nasa coverage when the time comes.more info here:http://mars.jpl.nasa.gov/msl/mission/rover/

So what's the difference between this Mars Rover and the previous Mars Rover, that landed and sent back info? Just a different area of the planet?

better equipment all around... more detailed analysis on soil samples, etc. Just read the info on that site you lazy bum.

I did read what you linked to. The page you linked to does not include any info about the previous Mars Rover for comparison

You know, you could probably ask Google the same question and it would probably give you the answer.

that reminds me i have the hot wheels mars stuff somewherehttp://www.amazon.com/Hot-Wheels-Sojour ... B000EKED6I

fKd wrote:looks cool, dunno about the presentation style... hope it lands i hope so it. looks completely awesome in every way

Scourge wrote:You know, you could probably ask Google the same question and it would probably give you the answer.

Damn, I didn't know the rover was so close to landing. The video was a bit on the dramatic side, but a good reminder nonetheless. That power supply looks like it'll last for 14 years before power output drops significantly. I wonder how long the rover will last (assuming it survives the landing)?

Nah, a wind turbine would do the trick.

Did you just --

Transient wrote:Nah, a wind turbine would do the trick. yes it would, were it not for the fact that surface atmospheric pressure on Mars is a fraction of what it is on Earth, thereby rendering turbines useless

I hope it lands too. The rover is powered by a small nuclear engine ffs AWESOME.

And yet most people in the world are wondering if their favorite soap opera is on that night.

Nice, this looks pretty wicked. I hope this bad boy lands safe and sound. I recall reading about the launch but I kinda forgot about it. The landing process seems quite complex to be fully automated but assuming they've thought it through properly we may have some nice feeds coming from Mars soon.

no comment from geoff. he must be in denial.

there is a pretty badass interactive solar system engine here with all kinds of info. shows where the rover is at right now, the speed / distance from mars etc.http://eyes.nasa.gov/launch2.html?docum ... sl/edl.xml

^ good stuff

didn't happen

Also, make sure you click on the "Close MSL EDL" button that will add trajectories to everything and makes it easier to grasp wtf is going on.

but it is asking me to install java.

do it. it's not like it's asking you to turn gay, ffs.

On the XBox 360 they've got an app up that allows you to watch the landing live as it happends. There's also some informative videos and some free Kinect game.

Remember hearing about this a while back, sounds ballsy !, landing a a car sized nuclear powered rover on mars using rockets, Hendrix couldnt come up with that shit !. Never thought id see it take off as it seemed a bit wild but fantastic to see it so close !, just hope it works

Saw this on Michio Kaku's site before.
Impressive how they figured out the landing, but they didn't say what it's going to do when it gets there, which makes it a bit meh in the end :|

it's due to land in 5 days. there will be some kind of nasa coverage when the time comes.
more info here:

http://mars.jpl.nasa.gov/msl/mission/rover/

that reminds me i have the hot wheels mars stuff somewhere

http://www.amazon.com/Hot-Wheels-Sojour ... B000EKED6I

fKd wrote:
looks cool, dunno about the presentation style... hope it lands

i hope so it. looks completely awesome in every way

Scourge wrote:
You know, you could probably ask Google the same question and it would probably give you the answer.

Damn, I didn't know the rover was so close to landing.

The video was a bit on the dramatic side, but a good reminder nonetheless. That power supply looks like it'll last for 14 years before power output drops significantly. I wonder how long the rover will last (assuming it survives the landing)?

Transient wrote:
Nah, a wind turbine would do the trick.

yes it would, were it not for the fact that surface atmospheric pressure on Mars is a fraction of what it is on Earth, thereby rendering turbines useless

there is a pretty badass interactive solar system engine here with all kinds of info. shows where the rover is at right now, the speed / distance from mars etc.

http://eyes.nasa.gov/launch2.html?docum ... sl/edl.xml