Space Porn

shortylickens

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Jul 15, 2003
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Originally posted by: LoKe
I was expecting something completely different. Damn it, back to youporn I go.

DITTO.
(As in, I too was hoping for sluts in space. Now I need a smut fix.)
 

Armitage

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Feb 23, 2001
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Hi Paratus,
In the first link, it doesn't appear that both of the large sets of panels are tracking the sun ... what's up with that?
 

Goosemaster

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<a target=_blank class=ftalternatingbarlinklarge href="http://www.spaceflight.nasa.gov/gallery/images/shuttle/sts-114/hires/iss010e23035.jpg">
the shuttle, on the transportable pad, about halfway to the launch site. </a>


woah.
 

saymyname

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Download the HD videos of launches etc. They're awesome in HD. I think I got mine off the pirate but ylmv.
 

Paratus

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Originally posted by: Armitage
Hi Paratus,
In the first link, it doesn't appear that both of the large sets of panels are tracking the sun ... what's up with that?



Good eye!


That shot was taken right after the shuttle undocked. Due to the fragile nature of the arrays we have to feather them anytime the shuttle is using it's thrusters. Feathering reduces the mechanical loading and erosion of the solar arrays.

The arrays are paper thin. They fold up from over 100 feet down to 6 inches.

 

Jawo

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Jun 15, 2005
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I can't believe how detailed those pictures are...almost look too perfect ;)
 

Xyo II

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Originally posted by: Jawo
I can't believe how detailed those pictures are...almost look too perfect ;)

You'd be surprised what good photos you can get from a disposable camera, and a little imagination ;)