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Search: Posts Made By: Hokulea
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Forum: Space Flight and Operations
19th Nov 2023, 10:00
Replies: 630
Views: 79,404
Posted By Hokulea

I completely disagree (with respect, of course!)...

I completely disagree (with respect, of course!) and think the complete opposite is true. Landing humans on Mars is our next big step and it follows up on the explorers from centuries ago that...
Forum: Space Flight and Operations
19th Nov 2023, 09:20
Replies: 630
Views: 79,404
Posted By Hokulea

I've not been able to find a source for that, but...

I've not been able to find a source for that, but it won't happen. Perhaps this is another SpaceX launch? There is too much testing to go through after yesterday's launch but it will have to go...
Forum: Space Flight and Operations
19th Nov 2023, 09:17
Replies: 630
Views: 79,404
Posted By Hokulea

As I think at least one other has posted, the...

As I think at least one other has posted, the flight was never going to be truly in orbit and the destruction of both stages one and two might put debris in a very low earth orbit but it will quickly...
Forum: Space Flight and Operations
18th Nov 2023, 12:41
Replies: 630
Views: 79,404
Posted By Hokulea

Captured from the live feed - 1st stage explosion...

Captured from the live feed - 1st stage explosion well after separation:


https://cimg1.ibsrv.net/gimg/pprune.org-vbulletin/1132x573/1st_stage_exp_98913fef08e00d6c8bbb9f60c67e34c50c85340c.png
Forum: Space Flight and Operations
18th Nov 2023, 12:24
Replies: 630
Views: 79,404
Posted By Hokulea

I'm trying to figure things out from various...

I'm trying to figure things out from various sources, but it looks as though the launch was successful, the 1st stage had to be blown up after separation, the second stage continued but had to be...
Forum: Space Flight and Operations
18th Nov 2023, 11:24
Replies: 630
Views: 79,404
Posted By Hokulea

Live video here: ...

Live video here:

https://www.youtube.com/live/uOI35G7cP7o?si=2jqPXRZvWIdUwDQS

which isn't official but I'm enjoying it; the commentators aren't idiots. The launch is about 40 minutes away if...
Forum: Space Flight and Operations
13th Jan 2023, 07:01
Replies: 40
Views: 5,399
Posted By Hokulea

I watched the whole thing live (to my regret) and...

I watched the whole thing live (to my regret) and when things started to go wrong I thought the gimbal signal and speed indicator were just not reading out, or the data weren't being received. The...
Forum: Space Flight and Operations
10th Jan 2023, 08:18
Replies: 40
Views: 5,399
Posted By Hokulea

I think clareprop nailed it, and we seem to agree...

I think clareprop nailed it, and we seem to agree on a number of issues. Rockets crash, especially at the beginning of a project when people are learning how to get things into orbit. On the other...
Forum: Space Flight and Operations
10th Jan 2023, 07:02
Replies: 40
Views: 5,399
Posted By Hokulea

My understanding of the mission is that the 747...

My understanding of the mission is that the 747 drops the rocket from the left wing and turns away before the rocket ignites. This seems to have happened and I don't think there's a big risk...
Forum: Space Flight and Operations
10th Jan 2023, 05:30
Replies: 40
Views: 5,399
Posted By Hokulea

Quite frankly, the live broadcast was...

Quite frankly, the live broadcast was embarrassing. This is the point where things started to go wrong - https://youtu.be/5Co18HcyqHk?t=7124 - and yet no one commented on it other than saying...
Forum: Space Flight and Operations
14th Dec 2022, 04:32
Replies: 16
Views: 1,239
Posted By Hokulea

We have the technology, we just don't have the...

We have the technology, we just don't have the money or political will. However, hopefully, that will change in the next decade.
Forum: Space Flight and Operations
10th Dec 2022, 08:19
Replies: 1
Views: 549
Posted By Hokulea

Aviation, but above the Moon.

Stunning views.

https://youtu.be/AnFxgRQgvFQ
Forum: Space Flight and Operations
17th Nov 2021, 07:09
Replies: 21
Views: 4,144
Posted By Hokulea

The Russians have now admitted they did launch an...

The Russians have now admitted they did launch an anti-missile at one of their old satellites, but the debris will cause no problems. Yeah, right.
...
Forum: Space Flight and Operations
16th Nov 2021, 09:01
Replies: 21
Views: 4,144
Posted By Hokulea

Would you count NASA to be a reliable source? And...

Would you count NASA to be a reliable source? And you expect more of this nonsense?

https://www.nasa.gov/press-release/nasa-administrator-statement-on-russian-asat-test
Forum: Space Flight and Operations
16th Nov 2021, 06:40
Replies: 21
Views: 4,144
Posted By Hokulea

I can't believe the Russians were this stupid,...

I can't believe the Russians were this stupid, this test potentially affects everyone that has satellites in LEO including the Russians. What idiot ordered such a test?
Forum: Space Flight and Operations
11th Nov 2021, 12:18
Replies: 13
Views: 2,537
Posted By Hokulea

Fish paste more likely.

Fish paste more likely.
Forum: Space Flight and Operations
11th Nov 2021, 11:46
Replies: 13
Views: 2,537
Posted By Hokulea

SpinLaunch

Unless you're James Bond, the wind-up before launching into space is probably not a great way to send humans into space, but it's a clever way to get other things into orbit. They actually wanted to...
Forum: Australia, New Zealand & the Pacific
23rd Sep 2021, 08:42
Replies: 4
Views: 4,245
Posted By Hokulea

Neither Youtube nor PPRuNe is a government entity...

Neither Youtube nor PPRuNe is a government entity and house rules apply. If you want free speech then create your own forum.
Forum: Military Aviation
29th May 2021, 11:56
Replies: 34
Views: 11,259
Posted By Hokulea

Nice, but don't wear those shirts when visiting...

Nice, but don't wear those shirts when visiting Hawaii. Honolulu and Waikiki might work, but they won't go down well elsewhere!
Forum: Space Flight and Operations
27th Mar 2021, 07:18
Replies: 117
Views: 21,320
Posted By Hokulea

Thanks, wiggy! I did know this stuff since I've...

Thanks, wiggy! I did know this stuff since I've been involved in various projects since 2014 in observing orbital debris in high-earth orbit (i.e., geosynchronous orbit) but hadn't seen that web page...
Forum: Space Flight and Operations
26th Mar 2021, 12:39
Replies: 117
Views: 21,320
Posted By Hokulea

Think of it more like a busy marina and a couple...

Think of it more like a busy marina and a couple of boats getting loose. You know where everything is, all the boats are in a confined space, but you don't know what damage will be done until those...
Forum: Space Flight and Operations
26th Mar 2021, 10:52
Replies: 117
Views: 21,320
Posted By Hokulea

Thanks, for that, wiggy. As you say, the...

Thanks, for that, wiggy. As you say, the geostationary belt is quite full. As has been mentioned, there is potential for interference if the geo satellites get close, but there is also a risk of...
Forum: Space Flight and Operations
18th Jan 2021, 09:22
Replies: 25
Views: 2,591
Posted By Hokulea

That's because it is rocket science!

That's because it is rocket science!
Forum: Passengers & SLF (Self Loading Freight)
2nd Dec 2020, 10:32
Replies: 9
Views: 809
Posted By Hokulea

And I just got a reply about the second voucher....

And I just got a reply about the second voucher. They've extended it to early December 2021 and increased its value to 267-pounds. I'm pretty impressed.
Forum: Passengers & SLF (Self Loading Freight)
2nd Dec 2020, 08:47
Replies: 9
Views: 809
Posted By Hokulea

I just received a reply from BA. So far,...

I just received a reply from BA. So far, surprisingly good! They acknowledged I inquired about two vouchers and responded about one of them, the 75-pound voucher for not having a working IFE.
...
Forum: Passengers & SLF (Self Loading Freight)
2nd Dec 2020, 05:47
Replies: 9
Views: 809
Posted By Hokulea

Will do S.o.S. So far I've had a response saying...

Will do S.o.S. So far I've had a response saying my email has been sent to the customer relations dept. As soon as I learn more, I'll pass it on.
Forum: Passengers & SLF (Self Loading Freight)
1st Dec 2020, 07:31
Replies: 9
Views: 809
Posted By Hokulea

Thanks, everyone. I have emailed BA and asked for...

Thanks, everyone. I have emailed BA and asked for an extension and explained the situation. It is a little complicated. The flights were booked with American and the BA flights were codeshare. Since...
Forum: Passengers & SLF (Self Loading Freight)
30th Nov 2020, 08:42
Replies: 9
Views: 809
Posted By Hokulea

BA vouchers and options

All,

Late last year I flew from LA to LHR. One of my legs was canceled due to technical problems and I had no IFE on the return flight. The outcome is I have 275 pounds of BA vouchers to use by...
Forum: Aviation History and Nostalgia
9th Sep 2020, 10:48
Replies: 51
Views: 12,210
Posted By Hokulea

Bergerie1 - thank you so much for that, it makes...

Bergerie1 - thank you so much for that, it makes me feel I haven't wasted my time. And thank you to everyone else who has responded, you have all been a tremendous source of information.

When...
Forum: Aviation History and Nostalgia
9th Sep 2020, 07:58
Replies: 51
Views: 12,210
Posted By Hokulea

Thank you, rog747. I've registered my interest on...

Thank you, rog747. I've registered my interest on their site.
Forum: Passengers & SLF (Self Loading Freight)
5th Sep 2020, 12:59
Replies: 35
Views: 14,051
Posted By Hokulea

I need to watch Wall-E again.

I need to watch Wall-E again.
Forum: Aviation History and Nostalgia
5th Sep 2020, 10:52
Replies: 51
Views: 12,210
Posted By Hokulea

This is turning into a very interesting...

This is turning into a very interesting discussion. I didn't mean it to turn out this way, but this is the beauty of online forums.

So, back in around 1984 or so, I gave up caddying at...
Forum: Aviation History and Nostalgia
5th Sep 2020, 07:57
Replies: 51
Views: 12,210
Posted By Hokulea

oldchina - I always try and specify which war I'm...

oldchina - I always try and specify which war I'm referring to for the reasons SpringHeeledJack mentioned. I've always assumed that if you say "the war" then different people, perhaps different...
Forum: Aviation History and Nostalgia
3rd Sep 2020, 08:57
Replies: 51
Views: 12,210
Posted By Hokulea

Thank you, Grumpy! I'm sure that's the person...

Thank you, Grumpy! I'm sure that's the person with whom my father shared a tent. My father could also sing a bit - I wonder if he picked it up from Sir Evans? Thank you again!
Forum: Aviation History and Nostalgia
2nd Sep 2020, 12:17
Replies: 51
Views: 12,210
Posted By Hokulea

I would like to thank everyone again for being so...

I would like to thank everyone again for being so kind and providing so much information in this thread. Special thanks to certifs, PAXboy and rog747. I looked up tours by Historical Trips and either...
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