Space Exploration Enthusiasts
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Owner: Bob Nakamura | 8 members | Science & Education
Follow NASA missions, discuss space science, and dream about the future of human spaceflight. Mars rovers, the ISS, shuttle missions, and beyond!
Avtoservis_inei
Will humans go to Mars in our lifetime?
Jan 23, 2026 11:18 am
NASA says maybe by 2030. I think private companies will get there first. Who do you think makes it first?
Avtoservis_gmei
Jan 25, 2026 6:18 pm
Adding one tip: make sure you double-check everything before you start. Trust me.
Avtoservis_hnei
Jan 26, 2026 10:18 pm
Been lurking for months. Finally creating an account to say THANK YOU for this post.
Alice Hartwell
Space shuttle program discussion
Dec 21, 2025 5:18 pm
Columbia was a tragedy. Is the shuttle program still worth the risk? The science it enables is incredible but the cost in lives...
Avtoservis_hnei
Dec 22, 2025 3:18 pm
Took me a while to wrap my head around this but it makes total sense now.
Avtoservis_hnei
Dec 22, 2025 5:18 pm
My uncle does this for a living and he agrees 100% with what you said.
Eve Packet
Mars rover Spirit landing!
Dec 10, 2025 10:18 am
Spirit successfully landed on Mars! The photos coming back are incredible. This is humanitys greatest achievement.
Alice Hartwell
Dec 11, 2025 10:18 am
The amount of free knowledge in this group is incredible. Better than any book.
Eve Packet
Dec 13, 2025 10:18 am
Took me a while to wrap my head around this but it makes total sense now.
Avtoservis_gmei
Dec 15, 2025 6:18 am
Wow, did not know that. Learn something new every day!
Alice Hartwell
Dec 15, 2025 3:18 pm
Wow this thread blew up overnight. So many great responses!
Avtoservis_inei
Astrophotography from your backyard
Oct 24, 2025 6:18 am
You dont need a space telescope. A DSLR on a tracking mount can capture galaxies. Sharing my setup and images.
Bob Nakamura
Oct 25, 2025 8:18 am
My results were slightly different but in the same ballpark. Good advice overall.
Bob Nakamura
Oct 25, 2025 2:18 pm
Replying to follow this thread. Very useful discussion!
Avtoservis_gmei
Oct 26, 2025 10:18 am
This reminds me of a similar situation I had. The solution was patience.
Alice Hartwell
Oct 27, 2025 10:18 pm
LOL this is so true. Been there, done that.
Alice Hartwell
Oct 29, 2025 3:18 am
Great point! I totally agree with this.
Eve Packet
International Space Station updates
Sep 10, 2025 1:18 pm
Expedition crews are rotating. The station is getting bigger with each shuttle mission. Live tracking link inside.
Alice Hartwell
Sep 17, 2025 8:18 am
Honestly this should be in the FAQ. Beginners ask this every single week.
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