posted 02-07-2019 01:15 PM
Next Wednesday night (Feb. 13), really good show on PBS's NOVA:
Rockets are becoming cheaper and more powerful than ever before thanks to stunning new technologies. As companies like SpaceX and Virgin Galactic make space more accessible, and NASA returns to crewed spaceflight, a new era of space exploration seems to be on the horizon. But will this seeming rocket Renaissance become more than just hype? NOVA explores the latest rocket technologies and the growing role private citizens may have in space.
AstroCasey Member
Posts: 42 From: Registered: Feb 2019
posted 02-10-2019 05:09 PM
Thank you for posting this. I didn't know this was playing Wednesday.
denali414 Member
Posts: 593 From: Raleigh, NC Registered: Aug 2017
posted 02-14-2019 06:39 AM
No problem! I enjoyed the show, had not realized Rocket Lab had gotten the cost under $6 mill for a space launch, pretty impressive. Do think Rocket Lab and Vector will find markets with the Cubesats.
randy Member
Posts: 2176 From: West Jordan, Utah USA Registered: Dec 1999
posted 02-14-2019 08:21 AM
I also enjoyed the program. I found it very informative and interesting.
dogcrew5369 Member
Posts: 750 From: Statesville, NC Registered: Mar 2009
posted 02-14-2019 07:19 PM
Did anyone else spot the error when the lineup of previous man rated American rockets left out the Gemini Titan II or the rocket I assumed was portraying the Atlas? Once again Gemini is forgotten.
Robert Pearlman Editor
Posts: 42981 From: Houston, TX Registered: Nov 1999
posted 02-15-2019 01:15 PM
The odd looking rocket was labeled Gemini-Titan II, but looked more like an oddly-configured Atlas.
dogcrew5369 Member
Posts: 750 From: Statesville, NC Registered: Mar 2009
posted 02-19-2019 09:44 PM
Wow I didn't notice that. It appeared to have five first stage engines, but with an Atlas-Agena configuration to me. Odd.
posted 02-07-2019 01:15 PM
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