For All Mankind (AH Tv series at Apple TV)
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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.
What makes very little sense is OTL's shuttle being favored over a smaller logistics oriented version if in a TL that a mixed fleet is avaiable.
I agree any shuttle would still be something that operates in LEO in a realistic TL.
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...
What if the Soviets have AK-47s adapted to work under moon conditions?
Same problem, i guess US and USSR use same lubricant use in spacecraft and satellite or alternative like ceramic coating on moving pars and cover
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 regolith
I really do want to know how that worked out - obviously they can replicate conditions on earth and do a lot of testing, but ultimately you have to bring some of them up to the Moon and try them out. Is there a lunar firing range? Did they strap one of these XM-16L's to a lunar rover and drive around, get dust all over it, practice clearing jams and malfunctions?
I shouldn't have this many questions but I do.
not quite
first they simulate the Lunar conditions on Earth
This here how Ak-47 are teste on working in Dust
Instead Dust it a Vacuum chamber and guy waring pressure suit
After that the Prototype and serial version are ready they are field tested on the Moon
if NASA or Pentagon need a lunar firing range there is another question...
You know, I really like the idea of using the Gyrojet. It wasn't impractical even as is, and solves a lot of the things that genuinely make small arms in space problematic.
I'm surprised at the focus on the guns, but anyway: Reloading is going to be a bitch, so given the lack of gravity why not go with substantially larger mags? Yes the momentum will make it more difficult to manoeuvre, but recoil will be less of an issue as will dust. The cartridges would need a redesign, if only to ensure the correct mix of prop and oxidiser. This will need careful testing, either to match current ballistics or to validate the new ones.
Would gas operation really be an issue? Firing on the moon gives a net pressure differential (chamber to atmosphere) extremely close to that on Earth, so why would the rifle suffer for this?
One can only hope that they have IMR develop the cartridge rather than take the Army's preferred powder.
Would gas operation really be an issue? Firing on the moon gives a net pressure differential (chamber to atmosphere) extremely close to that on Earth, so why would the rifle suffer for this?
One can only hope that they have IMR develop the cartridge rather than take the Army's preferred powder.
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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.
This show can also be called The Man in the High Capsule.
(credits to sanman on nasaspaceflight.com)
(credits to sanman on nasaspaceflight.com)
