I think you mis-understood. I'm not being cynical. I'm happy for their success -- hell, if I could get (do get) a job working for SpaceX I'll jump at the chance. But... Parent said -- "Look at SpaceX, they got it right on the first try when Korea has failed twice" That's just wrong.
The Falcon 9 worked on the first try, yes. That's an excellent achievement. But the system was tested, on a smaller scale, on the Falcon 1. They did this, intentionally, as part of a larger plan. They did this so they could re-use as much working knowledge and technology as possible in the larger vehicle. I call that good engineering.
That one Russian design failure is not the standard -- it's an exception; an extreme exception at 30 engines to be sure. This was also 1969-71 in Soviet Russia. They were attempting to build a Saturn V class super-heavy lift. They had limitations imposed on them that forced them to use smaller engines. The experiment failed.
The Saturns were clustered engines (Saturn 1B 8 engines, Saturn V 5 engines). The Soyuz uses a cluster of 5 engines, each having 4 combustion chambers. The Proton used a cluster of 6 engines. I have no problem with the Falcon 9 cluster of 9 or or the Falcon 9 Heavy cluster of 27 engines. I fully appreciate how the clustering adds complexity but reduces manufacturing cost and increases the reliability of the system by adding engine-out capability. The clustered Merlin engines in the first stage and the Merlin vacuum engine were both extensively ground tested at the Texas facility. I'm not surprised at their success with the clustering or the vacuum engine -- in fact I fully expected that to work.
Sorry, the Russians have an excellent space program. Our (U.S.) Atlas 5 rocket uses Russian RD-180 engines, in case you didn't know that. (and, frankly, in my opinion, the Atlas 5 would be a better choice than the Ares 1 for a manned launch vehicle)
National pride is what is driving the South Koreans to develop their own space launch system and national pride will prevent them from giving the work to SpaceX. Though, I'm sure SpaceX would be happy to have the business, if South Korea wants to give it to them.
I'm liking SpaceX enough to be called a "fan"; however, got to set the record straight. You may recall... that the first three SpaceX launches had issues. They were smaller Falcon 1 rockets; but, the Falcon 9 is largely a scaled up version using nearly identical engines and avionics.
1st launch: exploded on pad
2nd launch: fuel sloshing in upper stage tank causes loss of control
3rd launch: first stage strikes second stage post-separation causing failure of 2nd stage engine
I've been told that many of the UFO sightings in the midwest and mountain states during the '80's were F-117's (they flew for a decade before the public was told they existed). I've been told that a few Airforce folks had a few laughs about this. I suspect that, in general, you're at least partially right.
OK, so it's not unlike some places near where I am -- driving on a road that's 55mph, except when it passes through some little town and it drops to 35mph for 1 mile or so -- except here we don't have speed cameras. In Newport News, we DO have red-light cameras at select intersections.
someone suggested burning them. The damage to animal life is already done with the oil mixed into the marsh. The marsh-grass and scrub pine will grow back once the oil is burned off.
It was said tongue-in-cheek and please take the statement as such.
However, seriously, if they should find a "cure" for specific cancers... My statement holds true. People will need to be treated as they develop new cancers during their lifetime; and, their life expectancy will increase because the cancers can be resolved, like a bacterial infection is now. There will be no Holy Grail of cancer cures. We may, eventually, be able to provide "vaccines" for common cancers caused by viral infections and common genetic anomolies. There will still be plenty of the odd cancers caused by random replication errors.
Many many (too many) people do not understand how this new "internet" thing works. Ask the Sheriff in a small town or even a medium sized city (likely to be an older (50's or 60's) gentleman who was either a political appointee or a politically inclined person chosen in a local election) Ask them what the difference in.com and.gov are.
Most of those races see upwards of 60,000 fans, usually over 100,000. They dont need cops to issue speeding tickets, they need cops to direct the stop and go traffic that surrounds such events.
That's what I was thinking... How low is the speed limit there that, in the crush of raceday traffic people are exceeding the limit
But by its very nature, cancers create repeat customers. If you cure a person of their current malady, they are more likely to come back for treatment next time, than a person who was not cured and therefore died. And you are guaranteed a steady stream of new customers as they each experience the necessary random gene errors. It's a win-win.
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Maybe that's the official name; but, as someone who owned one (PS/2 mod 30) I can assure you we referred to them simply as IBM PS/2 computers
Based on what he's done... the lies he's been willing to speak in public and in front of a judge... He has big brass one.
I think you mis-understood. I'm not being cynical. I'm happy for their success -- hell, if I could get (do get) a job working for SpaceX I'll jump at the chance. But... Parent said -- "Look at SpaceX, they got it right on the first try when Korea has failed twice" That's just wrong.
The Falcon 9 worked on the first try, yes. That's an excellent achievement. But the system was tested, on a smaller scale, on the Falcon 1. They did this, intentionally, as part of a larger plan. They did this so they could re-use as much working knowledge and technology as possible in the larger vehicle. I call that good engineering.
That one Russian design failure is not the standard -- it's an exception; an extreme exception at 30 engines to be sure. This was also 1969-71 in Soviet Russia. They were attempting to build a Saturn V class super-heavy lift. They had limitations imposed on them that forced them to use smaller engines. The experiment failed.
The Saturns were clustered engines (Saturn 1B 8 engines, Saturn V 5 engines). The Soyuz uses a cluster of 5 engines, each having 4 combustion chambers. The Proton used a cluster of 6 engines. I have no problem with the Falcon 9 cluster of 9 or or the Falcon 9 Heavy cluster of 27 engines. I fully appreciate how the clustering adds complexity but reduces manufacturing cost and increases the reliability of the system by adding engine-out capability. The clustered Merlin engines in the first stage and the Merlin vacuum engine were both extensively ground tested at the Texas facility. I'm not surprised at their success with the clustering or the vacuum engine -- in fact I fully expected that to work.
Sorry, the Russians have an excellent space program. Our (U.S.) Atlas 5 rocket uses Russian RD-180 engines, in case you didn't know that. (and, frankly, in my opinion, the Atlas 5 would be a better choice than the Ares 1 for a manned launch vehicle)
National pride is what is driving the South Koreans to develop their own space launch system and national pride will prevent them from giving the work to SpaceX. Though, I'm sure SpaceX would be happy to have the business, if South Korea wants to give it to them.
I'm liking SpaceX enough to be called a "fan"; however, got to set the record straight. You may recall... that the first three SpaceX launches had issues. They were smaller Falcon 1 rockets; but, the Falcon 9 is largely a scaled up version using nearly identical engines and avionics.
So, any guesses? Structural failure shortly after MaxQ or avionics/guidance failure?
oblig: http://xkcd.com/123/
(Best Montgomery Burns voice) "Excellent." Pardon me while I go warm up.
I'm guessing this person(s) also has no experience setting up a disaster recovery plan with offsite storage for a small to medium sized business.
Will someone please squash this bug please. It's still kicking and squirming about.
And still, that's only in a lab. More like 6 to 7. Also, the dye breaks down with continued exposure to UV and high temperatures.
iSmell but the product failed because it stank (that, and there was no 3rd party software written to support it)
You didn't read the article. He faces time in a maximum security prison, because he's a foreigner and a flight risk. Or so they claim.
I think the saying goes, "Don't do the crime if you can't do the time."
Only if you use a Mac. Because Apple hardware speaks alien computer --- it just works.
I've been told that many of the UFO sightings in the midwest and mountain states during the '80's were F-117's (they flew for a decade before the public was told they existed). I've been told that a few Airforce folks had a few laughs about this. I suspect that, in general, you're at least partially right.
OK, so it's not unlike some places near where I am -- driving on a road that's 55mph, except when it passes through some little town and it drops to 35mph for 1 mile or so -- except here we don't have speed cameras. In Newport News, we DO have red-light cameras at select intersections.
someone suggested burning them. The damage to animal life is already done with the oil mixed into the marsh. The marsh-grass and scrub pine will grow back once the oil is burned off.
It was said tongue-in-cheek and please take the statement as such.
However, seriously, if they should find a "cure" for specific cancers... My statement holds true. People will need to be treated as they develop new cancers during their lifetime; and, their life expectancy will increase because the cancers can be resolved, like a bacterial infection is now. There will be no Holy Grail of cancer cures. We may, eventually, be able to provide "vaccines" for common cancers caused by viral infections and common genetic anomolies. There will still be plenty of the odd cancers caused by random replication errors.
Many many (too many) people do not understand how this new "internet" thing works. Ask the Sheriff in a small town or even a medium sized city (likely to be an older (50's or 60's) gentleman who was either a political appointee or a politically inclined person chosen in a local election) Ask them what the difference in .com and .gov are.
Does driving at 130mph on a public highway count? Not that I ever did that...
Put it to a democratic vote. If the majority believe murder is acceptable behavior, then perhaps it should be (pesky Bill of Right and all aside).
Most of those races see upwards of 60,000 fans, usually over 100,000. They dont need cops to issue speeding tickets, they need cops to direct the stop and go traffic that surrounds such events.
That's what I was thinking... How low is the speed limit there that, in the crush of raceday traffic people are exceeding the limit
But by its very nature, cancers create repeat customers. If you cure a person of their current malady, they are more likely to come back for treatment next time, than a person who was not cured and therefore died. And you are guaranteed a steady stream of new customers as they each experience the necessary random gene errors. It's a win-win.
Um, yes I agree that the USPTO and the US patent system is broken. But the story is about patents in Australia.
A little voice in the back of my mind is saying that cancer research is something that should be backed with my tax dollars, such that they are.