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thierryanm t1_ismh6m9 wrote
I want more things to explore Uranus
wagdog84 t1_ismgvx4 wrote
Multiple UFO sightings that day…
Tannerleaf t1_ismgqby wrote
Reply to comment by immacomputah in NASA aces test of robot balloon that could one day explore Venus by MicroSofty88
No, that is definitely swamp gas.
Alphalcon t1_ismg7ki wrote
Reply to comment by randomguy987654321 in NASA aces test of robot balloon that could one day explore Venus by MicroSofty88
While we could certainly get to a point where the earth becomes uninhabitable for a majority of species, a Venusian climate is a little out of reach as Venus receives a lot more solar radiation from its proximity to the sun.
We also cant really survive long term at 5,000 ppm of CO2, so our autonomous planet killing robots would have to work extra hard to reach Venus' 965,000 ppm of CO2.
2laz2findmypassword t1_ismftyg wrote
Reply to comment by splattypus in NASA aces test of robot balloon that could one day explore Venus by MicroSofty88
It's a megastructure ark ship built over a white dwarf utilizing a Dyson Sphere for almost limitless power to drive the ultra advance AI that just barley fails the Turring Test but must stay hidden as there is a rouge AI seeking it from across the entire universe in an attempt to end all humanity similar to a skynet but mostly just pissed because it had it's reasons.
Just get ahold of Samwell Tarly, he can explain it to you much better than I. PS, another fun fact form the same documentary, NASA can just pop up an old space shuttle and have it ready to rock about 28 hours.
Name of the Documentary is Moonfall if you're so inclined.
personal note while I'm all for "suspending disbelief" for the sake of a good story. I'd say this movie asks you to take 2-3 16oz ballpeen hammer blows, though based on previous concussion history, you may need to adjust your dosage.
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immacomputah t1_isme0ow wrote
That looks just like a UFO!
SpaceXTesla3 t1_ismc9nw wrote
Reply to comment by delayedconfusion in NASA aces test of robot balloon that could one day explore Venus by MicroSofty88
I imagine there is no retrieval, but I am curious how entry works to slow it enough at that altitude for it to deploy.
WyoGuy2 t1_ismbw8t wrote
Reply to comment by IamThe0neWh0Knocks in NASA aces test of robot balloon that could one day explore Venus by MicroSofty88
Rendered them obsolete?
A HUGE portion of SpaceX’s revenue is directly from NASA. They wouldn’t be the company they are without government contracts and assistance, primarily from NASA.
angelmichelle13 t1_ismb2ca wrote
I’ve also seen “Nope”.
GiveToOedipus t1_ismavdr wrote
Reply to comment by Subject-Base6056 in NASA aces test of robot balloon that could one day explore Venus by MicroSofty88
Now all we need is a smooth talking gambler with a flair for fashion to win one in a card game.
Jebediah_Johnson t1_ismas5y wrote
Reply to comment by Confused_Idol in NASA aces test of robot balloon that could one day explore Venus by MicroSofty88
Up in the atmosphere where it's about 1 BAR it's like 100F° (38C°) there's still sulfuric acid but you could survive with an chemical suit, breathing air, and a little climate control.
hungry4pie t1_ism9aog wrote
Are they searching for the remnants of Eros station?
NealCruco t1_ism66dh wrote
Reply to comment by justcharliey in NASA aces test of robot balloon that could one day explore Venus by MicroSofty88
Vast-Bus-8648 t1_ism5k55 wrote
Reply to comment by sicurri in NASA aces test of robot balloon that could one day explore Venus by MicroSofty88
Pre-internet? Have you seen some of the shit on Twitter?
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Vast-Bus-8648 t1_ism51f5 wrote
Reply to comment by musexistential in NASA aces test of robot balloon that could one day explore Venus by MicroSofty88
I’m not sure, but I think at certain altitudes or possibly everywhere in the Venusian atmosphere there is sulphuric acid. So they still might need protective suits.
Vast-Bus-8648 t1_ism4u1q wrote
Reply to comment by chaostheories36 in NASA aces test of robot balloon that could one day explore Venus by MicroSofty88
Not likely because the weather is likely more severe, and the radiation coming off those planets is insane (even establishing a land base on Jupiter’s moon Io you’d be getting a lot of radiation).
Vast-Bus-8648 t1_ism4qa1 wrote
Reply to comment by chaostheories36 in NASA aces test of robot balloon that could one day explore Venus by MicroSofty88
Not likely because the weather is likely more severe, and the radiation coming off those planets is insane (even establishing a land base on Jupiter’s moon Io you’d be getting a lot of radiation).
Vast-Bus-8648 t1_ism4gh9 wrote
Reply to comment by Subject-Base6056 in NASA aces test of robot balloon that could one day explore Venus by MicroSofty88
Aerostat platforms. Durable balloons filled with very light gas could support platforms with structures on them. You’d probably have to find a way to stabilize them in windstorms though.
orthopod t1_ism432q wrote
Reply to comment by chaostheories36 in NASA aces test of robot balloon that could one day explore Venus by MicroSofty88
Depends on the pressure/altitude. Towards the surface, the pressure is incredibly high and contains a lot of sulphuric acid. Higher up , then there's less pressure and less sulphuric acid.
kcaJkcalB t1_ism3hxq wrote
NASA can’t even build a rocket
AcanthisittaBetter11 t1_ism3cr4 wrote
Maybe u should explore a women’s body first nerds
p9k t1_ism1clk wrote
Reply to comment by kevinxb in NASA aces test of robot balloon that could one day explore Venus by MicroSofty88
RIP Adam Savage
ArthurBea t1_ismhijr wrote
Reply to comment by chaostheories36 in NASA aces test of robot balloon that could one day explore Venus by MicroSofty88
There is a sweet spot in the atmosphere at a certain elevation. It’s earth-temps and maybe even oxygen/co2/h rich. That’s probably where they want to float the balloon.