Posts Tagged ‘nasa’

NASA Photo archive

Sunday, July 27th, 2008

Just awesome, check out the NASA photo archive (via Slashdot).

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Saturn V Flight Manual and Press Kit

Thursday, August 2nd, 2007

In case you’re a fan of the Saturn V, you might want to download the Saturn V press kit PDFs. Or for the ultimate in rocket porn, the 254 page Saturn V flight Manual (PDF).

Especially as it appears NASA goons are currently censoring posters available from the gift shop.

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Kick the tyres and light the fires

Monday, May 7th, 2007

This NASA video of the test firing of a methane powered rocket engine is (for want of a better word) beautiful. Makes me just want to strap one on and point it towards the stars.

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So long, and thanks…

Saturday, March 10th, 2007

What economical imperative is there to save the earth from asteroid impact, given that NASA can’t afford it?

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