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Did the N-1 have future plans, like the Apollo Applications Program?

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Do they assemble the Falcon Heavy on the TEL?

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When will the first use of the SpaceX rocket grabber be on an ASDS?

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Who built the sparklers used by the Shuttle program during launch?

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Was the notion of using an air-started SSME on Ares-1 a reasonable idea?

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What is the airlock on Rassvet meant for?

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Was any first stage recovery system tested on SpaceX Falcon 9 flight seven?

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What boosters/launchers conduct hot fire tests before launch?

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Why do Estes model rockets recommend a smaller engine (B class) for first launches, but support bigger engines later?

asked Aug 20, 2014 at 14:20

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How do the real costs of recovering a capsule compare, NASA vs commericial?

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Will Orion be subjected to the same Human Rating (Safety, demo flight) standards as the CCtCap competitors?

asked Sep 17, 2014 at 15:14

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Did Orion do a pad abort test? A live fire abort test?

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Do any current ICBM's have the delta-V to target the sun?

asked Jan 6, 2016 at 13:58

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How does the Dream Chaser manned differ from Dream Chaser cargo?

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How long does it take to chill the LOX and RP1 for Falcon 9 V1.1 Full Thrust?

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Deluge system refresh rates

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How does Rocket performance compare to other things?

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What is changing between the Merlin 1D engine and the uprated Merlin 1D+ engine?

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How does SpaceX handle rearranging flight order?

asked Mar 19, 2015 at 16:00

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Will Dragon V2 when crewed carry cargo in its trunk?

asked Mar 11, 2015 at 13:55

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Why does the New Shepard vehicle not have an exhaust trench?

asked Apr 30, 2015 at 17:05

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Why is the SpaceX Pad Abort test starting at ground level?

asked May 5, 2015 at 13:01

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When the CRS-6 Falcon 9 first stage hit the ASDS, did the Flight Termination System explode due to the heat of the fire?

asked Apr 16, 2015 at 19:26

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How do the G loads from various abort systems compare?

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How can SpaceX test SuperDracos whilst hanging off a crane?

asked Oct 21, 2015 at 19:43

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Dragon berthing - Is the orientation specific to the orbital conditions, or always the same?

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Have any other capsules used a movable ballast system for control?

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Why did the Thaicomm-8 SpaceX First stage come into port leaning to the side?

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Did the Thaicomm-8 SpaceX landed first stage move after landing?

asked Jun 2, 2016 at 21:00

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What does the US Govt get out of its Assured Access funding of ULA?

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168 Questions

Did the N-1 have future plans, like the Apollo Applications Program?

Do they assemble the Falcon Heavy on the TEL?

When will the first use of the SpaceX rocket grabber be on an ASDS?

Who built the sparklers used by the Shuttle program during launch?

Was the notion of using an air-started SSME on Ares-1 a reasonable idea?

What is the airlock on Rassvet meant for?

Was any first stage recovery system tested on SpaceX Falcon 9 flight seven?

What boosters/launchers conduct hot fire tests before launch?

Why do Estes model rockets recommend a smaller engine (B class) for first launches, but support bigger engines later?

How do the real costs of recovering a capsule compare, NASA vs commericial?

Will Orion be subjected to the same Human Rating (Safety, demo flight) standards as the CCtCap competitors?

Did Orion do a pad abort test? A live fire abort test?

Do any current ICBM's have the delta-V to target the sun?

How does the Dream Chaser manned differ from Dream Chaser cargo?

How long does it take to chill the LOX and RP1 for Falcon 9 V1.1 Full Thrust?

Deluge system refresh rates

How does Rocket performance compare to other things?

What is changing between the Merlin 1D engine and the uprated Merlin 1D+ engine?

How does SpaceX handle rearranging flight order?

Will Dragon V2 when crewed carry cargo in its trunk?

Why does the New Shepard vehicle not have an exhaust trench?

Why is the SpaceX Pad Abort test starting at ground level?

When the CRS-6 Falcon 9 first stage hit the ASDS, did the Flight Termination System explode due to the heat of the fire?

How do the G loads from various abort systems compare?

How can SpaceX test SuperDracos whilst hanging off a crane?

Dragon berthing - Is the orientation specific to the orbital conditions, or always the same?

Have any other capsules used a movable ballast system for control?

Why did the Thaicomm-8 SpaceX First stage come into port leaning to the side?

Did the Thaicomm-8 SpaceX landed first stage move after landing?

What does the US Govt get out of its Assured Access funding of ULA?