India's Cyogenic Rocket Fails

[Cussa]

http://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/south_asia/8622602.stm

Any comments ?

- Cussa

[DisgruntledGoat]

Is this even thread worthy?

[Cussa]

Is this even thread worthy?

Science, Rockets, Space Exploration?

No ?

- Cussa

[DisgruntledGoat]

Its not cutting edge tech, India is just failing at creating engines which have been in use by countries like the US since the 60's. These engines for example are what power the space shuttle. Interesting fun fact, the piping on said engines is INSANE. The expansion joins have to encompass not only the super cooled liquid but the engine movement as well, very complex stuff going on in it. Its also piped around the nozzle of rocket to aid in cooling.

[Jaketh]

third world countries shouldnt use Rockets

[removeduser_052420]

Hmm, a country where 80% of the population lives on under 2$ a day, is building it's own rockets just to increase it's already super-inflated ego. Although stuff like this would be good if India can first lift it's people out of poverty.

[Exarch]

Hmm, a country where 80% of the population lives on under 2$ a day, is building it's own rockets just to increase it's already super-inflated ego. Although stuff like this would be good if India can first lift it's people out of poverty.

this,
also bad news for india's space agency which cant afford disasters like this to happen, especially on the budget they're on

[Trax]

Rockets are big business, India has claimed a fair share of commercial launches.

[Cussa]

Precisely, It launched Israel's spy satellite the other day! It's big money, and India's ISRO does it cheaper than any other space agency.

- Cussa