The size of MSL, Yep, it really IS that big! |
The size of MSL, Yep, it really IS that big! |
Apr 5 2009, 12:44 AM
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The Poet Dude Group: Moderator Posts: 5551 Joined: 15-March 04 From: Kendal, Cumbria, UK Member No.: 60 |
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Apr 15 2009, 05:16 AM
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Merciless Robot Group: Admin Posts: 8785 Joined: 8-December 05 From: Los Angeles Member No.: 602 |
...Yeah! Great idea, Dan!
Why DON'T they make Mars chutes in contrasting colors? There's some opportunistic science to be had (like rate of dust deposition) aside from the coolness factor. It must have something to do with cost, performance or even mass considerations, I'd guess, though the only thing I can think of is added manufacturing expense. -------------------- A few will take this knowledge and use this power of a dream realized as a force for change, an impetus for further discovery to make less ancient dreams real.
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Apr 26 2009, 09:18 PM
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Member Group: Members Posts: 267 Joined: 5-February 06 Member No.: 675 |
...Yeah! Great idea, Dan! Why DON'T they make Mars chutes in contrasting colors? There's some opportunistic science to be had (like rate of dust deposition) aside from the coolness factor. It must have something to do with cost, performance or even mass considerations, I'd guess, though the only thing I can think of is added manufacturing expense. I imagine that (besides tradition) the cost of qualifying a relatively untested neon-green fabric for the critical entry mission may also have something to do with it. Steve M |
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