For those that don't know, Russia (as the USSR) is the only country that has managed to land probes on Venus. Multiple times and sent back pics and even sound.
One way trips, but that they were able to build something to get there and actually land in that harsh environment and last for awhile was a pretty decent accomplishment.
The Russians seem to have slightly different philosophies on space flight from the US and also never had the budgets NASA did, but they had some respectable accomplishments and did some valuable science work in spite of that.
Musk's Starship booster (IMHO) looks more like a derivative of the N1 than the Saturn series.
I guess I'm saying the Russians have their problems but they still punch above their weight.
I'm not a Russiaphile, but I do believe in knowing one's adversary, especially if you intend to cooperate with them.
First to orbit a satellite. First to orbit a live being. First to orbit a cosmonaut. First to conduct a spacewalk. First to establish a space station. Most reliable manned space transportation system. Their casualty rate is far better than ours.
Starship seems to have solved the system problems of large engine assemblies, so the comparison to the N1 is apt. It would be interesting to diagram them to the same scale.
Zelensky is one of the new mods; as he is about to become unemployed…
Russian:
су́ка блядь • (súka bljadʹ)
(colloquial, swear word, vulgar) son of a bitch!; fucking hell!; what the fuck (expression of anger or disappointment)
Ukrainian
су́ка блядь • (súka bljadʹ)
(vulgar) fucking hell!; what the fuck (expression of anger or disappointment)
The transliteration would more properly be "suka blyad". The "mirror-reverse R" character is the vowel "ya", which has nothing to do with the consonant "j". It is a characteristic of Eastern European languages using the Latin alphabet to use the consonant "j" where we would use the consonant "y." Along with the consonant "w" where we would use "v," and the consonant "v" where we would use "f". A dramatic illustration of where all these exchanges lead is the Polish language, which seems unpronounceable to Western eyes.
I'm as American as anyone, but I took almost 2 years of Russian instruction when I was supporting the Sea Launch program at Boeing. The launch vehicle was of Russian manufacture, and they were partners in the business venture. As I liked to say, "I knew just enough Russian to get into trouble." I liked the language. The Cyrillic alphabet came easily to me (based on Greek, and I was familiar with that alphabet from my engineering background), and the verbalizations were attractive.
My previous foreign languages were French and German. Now, having an African family, I'm learning tiny pieces of chiBemba.
Interesting, I have not (as of yet) studied another language save a little French in high school many moons ago, but thinking lately of studying Spanish. But (kek) have been exposed to many English dialects having lived in so many different places in the US. Working on Yinzer atm. 🧐
This would be very wise. We already honor this with the Space Station. In my opinion, should we observe an incoming problem from afar, it would be of great advantage to have the fullest preparedness for such a threat, as a people.
In saying this, Russia has underground shelters fully prepared for such events, we do not. They also have EMP protocol, we do not. These are basics that we have to push for, learn from.
I would not be too surprised if the Russians, in such a collaboration, offered a concept for the use of a nuclear thermal rocket for the interplanetary part of a Mars mission.
Musk is so far ahead in his thinking and planning he could run circles around the Russians as he's already doing with NASA. They need him far more that he needs them, or anyone.
For those that don't know, Russia (as the USSR) is the only country that has managed to land probes on Venus. Multiple times and sent back pics and even sound.
One way trips, but that they were able to build something to get there and actually land in that harsh environment and last for awhile was a pretty decent accomplishment.
The Russians seem to have slightly different philosophies on space flight from the US and also never had the budgets NASA did, but they had some respectable accomplishments and did some valuable science work in spite of that.
Musk's Starship booster (IMHO) looks more like a derivative of the N1 than the Saturn series.
I guess I'm saying the Russians have their problems but they still punch above their weight.
I'm not a Russiaphile, but I do believe in knowing one's adversary, especially if you intend to cooperate with them.
While that is impressive, according to Michael, O was able to land probes on Uranus.
Multiple times.
Not sure about sending back pics or sound. I sure hope not.
Obama will be remembered long in the future, but not for the reasons he probably would like.
Mr. Lahey knows.
You talk like a redditor, and your shits all retarded.
u/#trumpsalt
First to orbit a satellite. First to orbit a live being. First to orbit a cosmonaut. First to conduct a spacewalk. First to establish a space station. Most reliable manned space transportation system. Their casualty rate is far better than ours.
Starship seems to have solved the system problems of large engine assemblies, so the comparison to the N1 is apt. It would be interesting to diagram them to the same scale.
I can hear the talking points now …Elon’s a Russian spy! Russia Russia Russia!
Lol oh great. Russia collusion
We're going to mars and bringing vodka.
Did I pick the wrong translation or did that sticky say “bitch slut” 🙊
Zelensky is one of the new mods; as he is about to become unemployed…
Russian: су́ка блядь • (súka bljadʹ) (colloquial, swear word, vulgar) son of a bitch!; fucking hell!; what the fuck (expression of anger or disappointment)
Ukrainian су́ка блядь • (súka bljadʹ) (vulgar) fucking hell!; what the fuck (expression of anger or disappointment)
kek
The transliteration would more properly be "suka blyad". The "mirror-reverse R" character is the vowel "ya", which has nothing to do with the consonant "j". It is a characteristic of Eastern European languages using the Latin alphabet to use the consonant "j" where we would use the consonant "y." Along with the consonant "w" where we would use "v," and the consonant "v" where we would use "f". A dramatic illustration of where all these exchanges lead is the Polish language, which seems unpronounceable to Western eyes.
I yield my wiki c&p to your obvious knowledge base in this topic. Vladimir Z Is that you? If so, the above is the only thing I yield to you.
I'm as American as anyone, but I took almost 2 years of Russian instruction when I was supporting the Sea Launch program at Boeing. The launch vehicle was of Russian manufacture, and they were partners in the business venture. As I liked to say, "I knew just enough Russian to get into trouble." I liked the language. The Cyrillic alphabet came easily to me (based on Greek, and I was familiar with that alphabet from my engineering background), and the verbalizations were attractive.
My previous foreign languages were French and German. Now, having an African family, I'm learning tiny pieces of chiBemba.
Interesting, I have not (as of yet) studied another language save a little French in high school many moons ago, but thinking lately of studying Spanish. But (kek) have been exposed to many English dialects having lived in so many different places in the US. Working on Yinzer atm. 🧐
we are so going to Mars....
aka.. someplace in the desert
Devon Island
Space Will Keep Us Together
That's funny!
😁
I think it's a great suggestion.
This would be very wise. We already honor this with the Space Station. In my opinion, should we observe an incoming problem from afar, it would be of great advantage to have the fullest preparedness for such a threat, as a people.
In saying this, Russia has underground shelters fully prepared for such events, we do not. They also have EMP protocol, we do not. These are basics that we have to push for, learn from.
I would not be too surprised if the Russians, in such a collaboration, offered a concept for the use of a nuclear thermal rocket for the interplanetary part of a Mars mission.
https://web.archive.org/web/20250315113315/https://www.rt.com/russia/614263-moscow-musk-mars-exploration/
Musk is so far ahead in his thinking and planning he could run circles around the Russians as he's already doing with NASA. They need him far more that he needs them, or anyone.