NASA Insight Mars Lander

[Mark1T]

NASA’s Insight Mars Lander is going to happen today. 7 minutes of terror refers to the 7 minutes the lander descends into Mars' atmosphere at 12,000mph, then as a result of the extreme speed, it goes through extreme heat before the parachute deploys, still at supersonic speeds. Then, the parachute is supposed to release and the rockets are supposed to fire up to bring the lander to a 5mph safe landing, if all goes according to plan. This all happens in approximately 7 minutes.

Only 300 million miles away.

We can watch it all live, here: https://www.nasa.gov/multimedia/nasatv/#public

[x-trainer ben]

NASA’s Insight Mars Lander is going to happen today. 7 minutes of terror refers to the 7 minutes the lander descends into Mars' atmosphere at 12,000mph, then as a result of the extreme speed, it goes through extreme heat before the parachute deploys, still at supersonic speeds. Then, the parachute is supposed to release and the rockets are supposed to fire up to bring the lander to a 5mph safe landing, if all goes according to plan. This all happens in approximately 7 minutes.

Only 300 million miles away.

We can watch it all live, here: https://www.nasa.gov/multimedia/nasatv/#public

Thanks man!

[ElrondHubbard]

I’ll be watching if I can. This mission won’t have the long term panache of a rover, but it will fill in some big gaps in our knowledge.

Eventually, it would be nice to have a global network of seismometers there so we can get a detailed view of its structure.

[Brackneyc]

Already have plans for a Starbucks up there.

[Mark1T]

Thanks man!

I’ll be watching if I can. This mission won’t have the long term panache of a rover, but it will fill in some big gaps in our knowledge.

Eventually, it would be nice to have a global network of seismometers there so we can get a detailed view of its structure.

Already have plans for a Starbucks up there.

I am not ready to buy into a franchise on Mars just yet, Brackiolo. Can you imagine the logistics for stock?

Nice try though, buddy

[OldFartTom]

It's just starting the 7 minutes of terror as I post this... Did it pack any spare shorts?

Edit: nope I got my times wrong, posted that, then checked NASA and they are cheering, so it's down.

[Brackneyc]

I am not ready to buy into a franchise on Mars just yet, Brackiolo. Can you imagine the logistics for stock?

Nice try though, buddy

I want the aliens caffeinated before they invade.

[Mark1T]

I want the aliens caffeinated before they invade.

Undeniable and remarkable forethought. Elon just texted me and said he's in, with a photo of him smoking a blunt. Not sure what that means.

[Brackneyc]

Undeniable and remarkable forethought. Elon just texted me and said he's in, with a photo of him smoking a blunt. Not sure what that means.

Teslas for everyone I say.

[ElrondHubbard]

Teslas for everyone I say.

Teslas would work on Mars a lot better than Chevys.

[Mark1T]

Teslas for everyone I say.

Teslas would work on Mars a lot better than Chevys.

Teslas would have the advantage. But, the very extreme temperatures, as in on average, the temperature on Mars is about minus 80 degrees Fahrenheit, depending where you are. In winter, near the poles temperatures can get down to minus 195 degrees F.

A new version of Tesla would have to be developed in cooperation with NASA. I'll make a call.

[GuyJin]

Teslas would have the advantage. But, the very extreme temperatures, as in on average, the temperature on Mars is about minus 80 degrees Fahrenheit, depending where you are. In winter, near the poles temperatures can get down to minus 195 degrees F.

A new version of Tesla would have to be developed in cooperation with NASA. I'll make a call.

It would work if they don't use fuel that will deplete the ozone layer. Wouldn't want Mars to go through global warming like our planet is undergoing...or is it?

Elon's loving this.

[Mark1T]

It would work if they don't use fuel that will deplete the ozone layer. Wouldn't want Mars to go through global warming like our planet is undergoing...or is it?

Elon's loving this.

I am sure he has already bought his ticket.

[Brackneyc]

It would work if they don't use fuel that will deplete the ozone layer. Wouldn't want Mars to go through global warming like our planet is undergoing...or is it?

Elon's loving this.

14 inches of snow here last night. Not a single electric plow truck in the fleet.

School cancelled. I stayed home all day. I did clear the driveway. Used a 30 year old Toro. Long live the two-stroke motor.

[Mark1T]

14 inches of snow here last night. Not a single electric plow truck in the fleet.

School cancelled. I stayed home all day. I did clear the driveway. Used a 30 year old Toro. Long live the two-stroke motor.

Brackioly, FYI, there is no vaping on Mars and there 'aint no snow made of water, that is. There is some carbon dioxide snow at the poles, but not 14 inches.

[Brackneyc]

Brackioly, FYI, there is no vaping on Mars and there 'aint no snow made of water, that is. There is some carbon dioxide snow at the poles, but not 14 inches.

Our snow is acid snow.

[OldFartTom]

We all watched Total Recall back in the day, and saw just how grim it is to live on Mars. Elon can keep it I say...

Planet's got no significant magnetic field so it will always be blown by solar winds (thin atmosphere, high radiation, cold) it's just substandard. You'd have to live underground. But a 45lb plate from earth would weigh 17lbs so think how strong we'd look, maybe that's why Arnold went there.

[Lou1se]

It’s a major achievement! Not sure where it will lead us, but we have to go see.