Stuff from 28 August, 2007
This is the archive of tumbledry happenings that occurred on 28 August, 2007.
Cloudscape
This is the archive of tumbledry happenings that occurred on 28 August, 2007.
The video of this recent test of NASA’s methane-powered rocket is a dazzling feast of color and sound. The evening sunset desert surroundings (which I am sure were chosen for their scientific, not artistic, value) provide the perfect backdrop for the futuristic looking flame. The part of the video where the rocket goes from pre-burn to ignition is absolutely outrageous. A bit about the methane rockets:
Methane (CH4), the principal component of natural gas, is abundant in the outer solar system. It can be harvested from Mars, Titan, Jupiter, and many other planets and moons. With fuel waiting at the destination, a rocket leaving Earth wouldn’t have to carry so much propellant, reducing the cost of a mission.
NASA really should publicize more cool videos like this: I think there is a significant group of people who would like an accessible window into what they do between shuttle and mission launches.
I would love to hold a Fifty Nifty lesson! The only prerequisite is you have to come to Iowa…
Deal.