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 Jul 31 2012, 12:59 PM
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 Merciless Robot  Group: Admin Posts: 8791 Joined: 8-December 05 From: Los Angeles Member No.: 602  |
It's gettin' near that time.
 Please post all comments regarding the last portion of Curiosity's voyage to Gale Crater here; thanks! -------------------- 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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Jul 31 2012, 05:09 PM
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Member Group: Members Posts: 153 Joined: 4-May 11 From: Pardubice, CZ Member No.: 5979 |
With all respect, nprev, isn't it a bit premature to close "MSL Aproach Phase" thread and leave just MSL EDL open?
MSL is still in the Final Approach phase, with one or maybe two TCMs still scheduled before EDL which starts by reaching the top of the Martian atmosphere.... ADMIN NOTE: After some discussion on the matter, the thread is open again. However, even MSL is in EDL-mode now 
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Jul 31 2012, 05:25 PM
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We can always begin a new thread and call it the 132 hours of terror ;-)
Paolo -------------------- Disclaimer: all opinions, ideas and information included here are my own,and should not be intended to represent opinion or policy of my employer.
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Jul 31 2012, 06:02 PM
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Member Group: Members Posts: 153 Joined: 4-May 11 From: Pardubice, CZ Member No.: 5979 |
Good solution, Paolo
 ... but, can someone withstand so many hours of terror? 
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Jul 31 2012, 07:00 PM
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Junior Member Group: Members Posts: 89 Joined: 25-January 06 Member No.: 661 |
Technically we are in that fuzzy zone where late cruise (approach phase) and EDL overlap. We MAY be in a place where we are done targeting and done with the cruise propulsion. We will see. It is looking pretty good.
We are now focussed on getting our security access badges. The clock is ticking. -Rob |
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Jul 31 2012, 07:11 PM
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Somehow, "132 hours of growing apprehension" doesn't really sing, does it?
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Jul 31 2012, 07:33 PM
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132 hours of galloping ADD?
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Jul 31 2012, 08:05 PM
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Member Group: Members Posts: 293 Joined: 29-August 06 From: Columbia, MD Member No.: 1083 |
131 hours of finger-tapping impatience, 53 minutes of hair-pulling clock-watching, 7 minutes of terror and 2 years of fun!
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Jul 31 2012, 08:56 PM
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Is there going to be another press conference before landing ?
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Jul 31 2012, 09:09 PM
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QUOTE (MahFL @ Jul 31 2012, 12:56 PM)  Is there going to be another press conference before landing ? See Emily Lakdawalla's summary of the planned press conferences: http://www.planetary.org/blogs/emily-lakda...s-schedule.html DG |
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Jul 31 2012, 11:07 PM
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I suspect nprev is in the pockets of the peanut grower's lobby... ;-)
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Jul 31 2012, 11:34 PM
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Member Group: Members Posts: 252 Joined: 27-April 05 Member No.: 365 |
Perhaps someone could use this point to summarize for everyone what communication signals will be possible from MSL, as it moves into EDL before blackout etc... so everyone will know the sequence and timing to expect (or hope for).
Also, as to whether it is too early or not for this thread, I just saw the following tweet from Curiosity: Curiosity Rover @MarsCuriosity Timeline activated. Bleep-bop. I'm running entry, descent & landing flight software all on my own. Countdown to Mars: 5 days |
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Aug 1 2012, 12:46 AM
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Member Group: Admin Posts: 978 Joined: 29-September 06 From: Pasadena, CA - USA Member No.: 1200 |
Question: is it critical that the peanuts be Planters? Do they need to be in a sealed amerstat envelope? Is there a throughput range of peanuts/hour that needs to be maintained? Is 10% margin enough?
I only have a 124.75 hours left for V&V! Paolo -------------------- Disclaimer: all opinions, ideas and information included here are my own,and should not be intended to represent opinion or policy of my employer.
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Aug 1 2012, 02:55 AM
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Merciless Robot Group: Admin Posts: 8791 Joined: 8-December 05 From: Los Angeles Member No.: 602 |
I strongly urge all to run out and purchase many kilograms of "nprev" brand peanuts.
Yes, Nprev Brand EDL Peanuts!!! The shiny metal treat that TELLS you to bite it!!!  Seriously, though, as Burmese pointed out, we're definitely in the endgame now. Buckle up; it's gonna be quite a ride!!!
-------------------- 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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Aug 1 2012, 04:52 AM
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Member Group: Admin Posts: 978 Joined: 29-September 06 From: Pasadena, CA - USA Member No.: 1200 |
I bought mine from the TJ's in La Canada, next to JPL, they have a painting of MER (and Phoenix I think) on their walls. I guess their stuff is flight-qualified.
Paolo -------------------- Disclaimer: all opinions, ideas and information included here are my own,and should not be intended to represent opinion or policy of my employer.
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