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How will SpaceX tie down a landed stage on the ASDS barge after landing?

asked Dec 15, 2014 at 0:57

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When is the Dragon V2 abort system armed?

asked Sep 2, 2016 at 15:04

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What are the windows on the Russian segement of the ISS made of?

asked Feb 27, 2014 at 20:38

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Are the three core boosters in a Delta 4-Heavy interchangeable?

asked Mar 9, 2014 at 3:06

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What are the differences between the Falcon 9 (1.0) and the Falcon 9 (1.1 or F9R)?

asked Jul 19, 2013 at 17:14

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When a new module is added to the ISS, do they still do the "Shake" test?

asked Nov 15, 2013 at 19:16

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Why did the Falcon Heavy center core fall off the ASDS OCISLY barge?

asked Apr 16, 2019 at 12:56

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How long did it take to remove or install an SSME on the Space Shuttle?

asked May 11, 2020 at 1:26

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What went wrong, Falcon 9 1.1 first flight with first stage landing attempt?

asked Sep 29, 2013 at 21:23

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Why the huge thrust difference between a Sea level and Vacuum J-2 engine?

asked Feb 13, 2014 at 17:52

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How many airlocks does the ISS have?

asked Dec 26, 2013 at 20:37

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Would the Space Shuttle have met the current NASA manned flight standards?

asked Sep 17, 2014 at 12:54

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Why does one leg open slower than others on Falcon 9 landings?

asked Dec 17, 2017 at 0:53

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With SpaceX running multiple launch sites, how are their launch teams structured?

asked Jan 4, 2016 at 19:56

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What will be NASA Policy on backup ISS docking/berthing ports, once commercial crew is up and running?

asked Dec 17, 2014 at 16:12

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Why does SpaceX not label the Dragon capsules externally?

asked Feb 22, 2015 at 0:18

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What is the problem with aborting a Space Shuttle launch?

asked Aug 11, 2015 at 21:23

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Does the Falcon 9 (v1.1) first stage have an explosive Flight Termination System?

asked Apr 15, 2015 at 20:47

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Why does Soyuz use a single large parachute vs 3 on most American capsules?

asked Mar 12, 2015 at 13:42

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Why was Jason-3 the last launch we heard the T-13 readiness poll during a SpaceX Webcast?

asked Jan 17, 2016 at 18:39

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How does ITAR affect SpaceX's display of the Orbcomm first stage outside their headquarters?

asked Aug 12, 2016 at 1:21

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What is the outside of the Soyuz capsule covered in?

asked Dec 30, 2013 at 16:13

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Are there any Pusher Launch Escape Systems in actual use?

asked Nov 25, 2013 at 17:09

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On Mir, Zarya, or Zvezda, do docking ports consume space inside the module?

asked Nov 15, 2013 at 17:07

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Why is the Pirs docking module being discarded?

asked Oct 2, 2013 at 16:37

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Would Soyuz meet NASA current rating standards for manned spaceflight?

asked Sep 17, 2014 at 12:52

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What are the consequences of Vertical vs Horizontal integration for SpaceX?

asked Mar 7, 2014 at 20:12

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Are the Falcon 9 landing legs aerodynamic surfaces as well?

asked Mar 7, 2014 at 20:40

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If NASA's plan is to launch 4 astronauts to the ISS on CCtCAP vehicles, why design for 7?

asked Jun 3, 2014 at 22:07

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If Space Adventures actually does a Soyuz around the Moon, will this be the first real Earth Orbit Rendezvous launch?

asked Jun 16, 2014 at 14:52

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168 Questions

How will SpaceX tie down a landed stage on the ASDS barge after landing?

When is the Dragon V2 abort system armed?

What are the windows on the Russian segement of the ISS made of?

Are the three core boosters in a Delta 4-Heavy interchangeable?

What are the differences between the Falcon 9 (1.0) and the Falcon 9 (1.1 or F9R)?

When a new module is added to the ISS, do they still do the "Shake" test?

Why did the Falcon Heavy center core fall off the ASDS OCISLY barge?

How long did it take to remove or install an SSME on the Space Shuttle?

What went wrong, Falcon 9 1.1 first flight with first stage landing attempt?

Why the huge thrust difference between a Sea level and Vacuum J-2 engine?

How many airlocks does the ISS have?

Would the Space Shuttle have met the current NASA manned flight standards?

Why does one leg open slower than others on Falcon 9 landings?

With SpaceX running multiple launch sites, how are their launch teams structured?

What will be NASA Policy on backup ISS docking/berthing ports, once commercial crew is up and running?

Why does SpaceX not label the Dragon capsules externally?

What is the problem with aborting a Space Shuttle launch?

Does the Falcon 9 (v1.1) first stage have an explosive Flight Termination System?

Why does Soyuz use a single large parachute vs 3 on most American capsules?

Why was Jason-3 the last launch we heard the T-13 readiness poll during a SpaceX Webcast?

How does ITAR affect SpaceX's display of the Orbcomm first stage outside their headquarters?

What is the outside of the Soyuz capsule covered in?

Are there any Pusher Launch Escape Systems in actual use?

On Mir, Zarya, or Zvezda, do docking ports consume space inside the module?

Why is the Pirs docking module being discarded?

Would Soyuz meet NASA current rating standards for manned spaceflight?

What are the consequences of Vertical vs Horizontal integration for SpaceX?

Are the Falcon 9 landing legs aerodynamic surfaces as well?

If NASA's plan is to launch 4 astronauts to the ISS on CCtCAP vehicles, why design for 7?

If Space Adventures actually does a Soyuz around the Moon, will this be the first real Earth Orbit Rendezvous launch?