Comments on: Scaled Composites at Fault for Fatal Explosion http://www.universetoday.com/2008/01/19/scaled-composites-at-fault-for-fatal-explosion/ Space and astronomy news Sun, 8 Nov 2009 12:39:08 -0600 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.8.5 hourly 1 By: Sorting Out Science » Blog Archive » Carnival of Space, Week 38 — The Adventures of Shorty Barlow, Private Eye http://www.universetoday.com/2008/01/19/scaled-composites-at-fault-for-fatal-explosion/comment-page-1/#comment-9190 Sorting Out Science » Blog Archive » Carnival of Space, Week 38 — The Adventures of Shorty Barlow, Private Eye Thu, 24 Jan 2008 13:45:25 +0000 http://www.universetoday.com/2008/01/19/scaled-composites-at-fault-for-fatal-explosion/#comment-9190 [...] price. Sounds like quite a ride to me, but I think I’ll wait ’till they get their safety issues worked out before they get my coin. Pictures from Mars and the moon were up in the window, too [...]

[...] price. Sounds like quite a ride to me, but I think I'll wait 'till they get their safety issues worked out before they get my coin. Pictures from Mars and the moon were up in the window, too [...]

]]> By: Kelci http://www.universetoday.com/2008/01/19/scaled-composites-at-fault-for-fatal-explosion/comment-page-1/#comment-8939 Kelci Tue, 22 Jan 2008 17:10:37 +0000 http://www.universetoday.com/2008/01/19/scaled-composites-at-fault-for-fatal-explosion/#comment-8939 The fines still do not address what went wrong on 7-26-07. Not that it will change the lives of us who have lost our loved ones, but it would be nice to know what caused this explosion. The fines still do not address what went wrong on 7-26-07. Not that it will change the lives of us who have lost our loved ones, but it would be nice to know what caused this explosion.

]]> By: Alex http://www.universetoday.com/2008/01/19/scaled-composites-at-fault-for-fatal-explosion/comment-page-1/#comment-8909 Alex Tue, 22 Jan 2008 15:32:38 +0000 http://www.universetoday.com/2008/01/19/scaled-composites-at-fault-for-fatal-explosion/#comment-8909 Compared to UDMH, this stuff is very safe. The explosion may have been a possible BLEVE - something we in the hobby rocketry world dont have to worry about because our nitrous oxide tanks are much smaller. A sad story and somewhat of a freak-accident compared to the far greater dangers of high speed flight and reentry. Compared to UDMH, this stuff is very safe. The explosion may have been a possible BLEVE – something we in the hobby rocketry world dont have to worry about because our nitrous oxide tanks are much smaller.

A sad story and somewhat of a freak-accident compared to the far greater dangers of high speed flight and reentry.

]]> By: Ron Eason http://www.universetoday.com/2008/01/19/scaled-composites-at-fault-for-fatal-explosion/comment-page-1/#comment-8802 Ron Eason Mon, 21 Jan 2008 22:29:33 +0000 http://www.universetoday.com/2008/01/19/scaled-composites-at-fault-for-fatal-explosion/#comment-8802 Back in the early 60's [1960-64] I worked for Bell Aerosystems. We manufactured the the acent engine for the lunar modual [it was also used on the Titan ICBM]. It used UDMH and Nitrous Oxide and propellants. I am very formilar with it. It's gas is heavier than air. In liquid form it will instanousely combust with any hydrocarbon or organic chenical. I boils at AMB Atomsphere/temps. When it contacts water it forms Nitric Acid. Someone did not have the knowledge to handle the chemical. Back in the early 60's [1960-64] I worked for Bell Aerosystems. We manufactured the the acent engine for the lunar modual [it was also used on the Titan ICBM]. It used UDMH and Nitrous Oxide and propellants. I am very formilar with it. It's gas is heavier than air. In liquid form it will instanousely combust with any hydrocarbon or organic chenical. I boils at AMB Atomsphere/temps. When it contacts water it forms Nitric Acid. Someone did not have the knowledge to handle the chemical.

]]> By: Brian http://www.universetoday.com/2008/01/19/scaled-composites-at-fault-for-fatal-explosion/comment-page-1/#comment-8630 Brian Sun, 20 Jan 2008 23:27:56 +0000 http://www.universetoday.com/2008/01/19/scaled-composites-at-fault-for-fatal-explosion/#comment-8630 True, nitrous oxide is also called "laughing gas". Under pressure, though, it can be used in rocket engines (as an oxidizer, I believe). The Mythbusters used it in conjunction with salami and black powder, to build a rocket, which had about 800 pounds of lifting force. True, nitrous oxide is also called "laughing gas". Under pressure, though, it can be used in rocket engines (as an oxidizer, I believe). The Mythbusters used it in conjunction with salami and black powder, to build a rocket, which had about 800 pounds of lifting force.

]]> By: Chiya http://www.universetoday.com/2008/01/19/scaled-composites-at-fault-for-fatal-explosion/comment-page-1/#comment-8616 Chiya Sun, 20 Jan 2008 20:49:51 +0000 http://www.universetoday.com/2008/01/19/scaled-composites-at-fault-for-fatal-explosion/#comment-8616 (I looked at it and saw that it was "nitrous oxide"... isn't that laughing gas?)... Anyway, it's sad that these people died. (I looked at it and saw that it was "nitrous oxide"… isn't that laughing gas?)…

Anyway, it's sad that these people died.

]]> By: Fat Green Man http://www.universetoday.com/2008/01/19/scaled-composites-at-fault-for-fatal-explosion/comment-page-1/#comment-8479 Fat Green Man Sat, 19 Jan 2008 21:20:28 +0000 http://www.universetoday.com/2008/01/19/scaled-composites-at-fault-for-fatal-explosion/#comment-8479 Earthlings, You will suffer more than a $25k fine the next time you attempt to build an intergalactic invasion fleet. Earthlings,

You will suffer more than a $25k fine the next time you attempt to build an intergalactic invasion fleet.

]]> By: OpinionBug.com » California Finds Scaled Composites At Fault For Catastrophic Explosion http://www.universetoday.com/2008/01/19/scaled-composites-at-fault-for-fatal-explosion/comment-page-1/#comment-8463 OpinionBug.com » California Finds Scaled Composites At Fault For Catastrophic Explosion Sat, 19 Jan 2008 18:11:11 +0000 http://www.universetoday.com/2008/01/19/scaled-composites-at-fault-for-fatal-explosion/#comment-8463 [...] Read The Full Story At Universe Today. [...]

[...] Read The Full Story At Universe Today. [...]

]]> By: Ian O'Neill http://www.universetoday.com/2008/01/19/scaled-composites-at-fault-for-fatal-explosion/comment-page-1/#comment-8457 Ian O'Neill Sat, 19 Jan 2008 17:15:29 +0000 http://www.universetoday.com/2008/01/19/scaled-composites-at-fault-for-fatal-explosion/#comment-8457 Hi Tom. Apologies, you are totally right, thanks for spotting that horrible typo :-) Need to increase my brain:typing ratio... Cheers, Ian Hi Tom. Apologies, you are totally right, thanks for spotting that horrible typo :-) Need to increase my brain:typing ratio…
Cheers, Ian

]]> By: Tom Mangan http://www.universetoday.com/2008/01/19/scaled-composites-at-fault-for-fatal-explosion/comment-page-1/#comment-8452 Tom Mangan Sat, 19 Jan 2008 14:55:19 +0000 http://www.universetoday.com/2008/01/19/scaled-composites-at-fault-for-fatal-explosion/#comment-8452 Burt's name is spelled Rutan, assuming he got it right on his own website: http://scaled.com/ Burt's name is spelled Rutan, assuming he got it right on his own website: http://scaled.com/

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