It does make a kind of sense programatically as one of the most meaningful steps toward resusability, especially given that NASA seemed pretty wedded to the idea that the F-1 engine was altogether too expensive. Sea Dragon's existence might even reinforce that if it's a cargo only system with an emphasis on fueling reusable systems.In a TL where there is such a substantial focus on the moon, would the shuttle even get built?
Why in the world would you build a shuttle with thermal protection tiles, wings and a tail rudder for flights from Earth to the Moon? It just doesn't make any sense.
M-16's are very dust prone. My time in Desert Storm saw me cleaning the damned thing at least twice a day. Don't even want to think about about lunar dust levels. Plus I'd imagine there's gonna need to be a new lubricant tolerant to the lunar temperature ranges as well.
Lunar dust is worst, is something like dry cement powder ~ Vulcanic ash
does horror things with moving parts and exposed surface
i guess that those M-16 got allot overwork by NASA to work in Vacuum and Lunar surface...
Same problem, i guess US and USSR use same lubricant use in spacecraft and satellite or alternative like ceramic coating on moving pars and coverWhat if the Soviets have AK-47s adapted to work under moon conditions?
Based on the story about the NASA ballpen versus the Soviet pencil, the Soviets are using repeating crossbows which work all the time vs the assault rifles which stop working due ingesting regolithWhat if the Soviets have AK-47s adapted to work under moon conditions?
Lunar dust is worst, is something like dry cement powder ~ Vulcanic ash
does horror things with moving parts and exposed surface
i guess that those M-16 got allot overwork by NASA to work in Vacuum and Lunar surface...
not quiteIs there a lunar firing range?
To be fair, apparently pencils were a nightmare to work with in zero g, pencil shavings and graphite chips flying everywhereBased on the story about the NASA ballpen versus the Soviet pencil, the Soviets are using repeating crossbows which work all the time vs the assault rifles which stop working due ingesting regolith
It is a myth that Nasa spent that much on space pens. As usual, the truth is actually a bit more complicated.To be fair, apparently pencils were a nightmare to work with in zero g, pencil shavings and graphite chips flying everywhere
Booo! *throws overripe tomato*This show can also be called The Man in the High Capsule.
(credits to sanman on nasaspaceflight.com)