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Space Launch System

Our Space Launch System (SLS) is an advanced launch vehicle for exploration beyond Earth’s orbit into deep space. SLS, the world’s most powerful rocket, will launch astronauts in our Orion spacecraft on missions to an asteroid and eventually to Mars!

A launch system required to carry humans faster and farther than ever before will need a powerful engine, aka the RS-25 engine. This engine makes a modern race car or jet engine look like a wind-up toy. With the ability to produce 512,000 pounds of trust, the RS-25 engine will produce 10% more thrust than the Saturn V rockets that launched astronauts on journeys to the moon!

Another consideration for using these engines for future spaceflight was that 16 of them already existed from the shuttle program. Using a high-performance engine that already existed gave us a considerable boost in developing its next rocket for space exploration.

Once ready, four RS-25 engines will power the core stage of our SLS into deep space and Mars.

Art by Fiuefey

Vacation Pics by Nowand Later

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Art by Canictricity

(via oopsiarted)

Just thought I’d draw up a tutorial. First time doing this. Hope it’s helpful.

Another Furret, Day 109

I didn’t always like these guys, but they’re really growing on me~

I wish it would be that easy!!!❤️❤️🐾 @Phor_dingo 🐯❤️

Stripes by Tartii

http://tartii.deviantart.com/

RT @KayJayFIN: Cute? Me?! Just a little ^^ @MadeFurYou @AwesomeFursuits @CuteFursuits #Fursuiting #Fursuit Photo: @the_striped_roo http://t.co/yNIDSXuJh9 (Source)

Can I have… by afoxen

Someone requested for me to post more shirtless furries a here you go x3

Hi by Mr.Kris

Hot & Steamy RS-25 Engine Test

Today, we tested the RS-25 engine at Stennis Space Center in Mississippi, and boy was it hot! Besides the fact that it was a hot day, the 6,000 degree operating temperature of the hot fire test didn’t help things. This engine is one of four that will power the core stage of our Space Launch System (SLS) into deep space and to Mars. Today’s test reached 109% power and burned 150,000 gallons of liquid oxygen and 60,000 gallons of liquid hydrogen. When SLS launches with all 4 of its engines, it will be the most powerful rocket in the world!

This engine was previously used to to fly dozens of successful missions on the space shuttle, so you might be asking, “Why are we spending time testing it again if we already know it’s awesome?” Well, it’s actually really important that we test them specifically for use with SLS for a number of reasons, including the fact that we will be operating at 109% power, vs. the 104% power previously used.

If you missed the 535-second, ground rumbling test today – you’re in luck. We’ve compiled all the cool stuff (fire, steam & loud noises) into a recap video. Check it out here:

Here is a lovely head tutorial!! (Uploading photos drops the quality significantly) ,_,

I hope this helps fellow newbie artists out there! ^-^

By Tekky The Furry

http://www.furaffinity.net/user/tekkythefurry

Why do we explore? Simply put, it is part of who we are, and it is something we have done throughout our history. In “We Are the Explorers,” we take a look at that tradition of reaching for things just beyond our grasp and how it is helping us lay the foundation for our greatest journeys ahead. So what are we doing to enable exploration? We’re building the Orion spacecraft is built to take humans farther than they’ve ever gone before. Orion will serve as the exploration vehicle that will carry the crew to space, provide emergency abort capability, sustain the crew during the space travel, and provide safe re-entry from deep space return velocities. Orion will launch on NASA’s new heavy-lift rocket, the Space Launch System.

Also underway, is Astronaut Scott Kelly’s Year In Space. Kelly is living and working off the Earth, for the Earth aboard the station for a yearlong mission. Traveling the world more than 220 miles above the Earth, and at 17,500 mph, he circumnavigates the globe more than a dozen times a day conducting research about how the body adapts and changes to living in space for a long duration.

What are Perseid Meteors, and why should you be excited for them this year? Let us tell you!

The Perseid meteor shower is caused by debris from Comet Swift-Tuttle as it swings through the inner solar system and ejects a trail of dust and gravel along its orbit. When the Earth passes through the debris, specs of comet-stuff hit the atmosphere at 140,000 mph and disintegrate in flashes of light. Meteors from this comet are called Perseids because they seem to fly out of the constellation Perseus.

Last year, this meteor shower peaked during a bright “supermoon”, so visibility was reduced. Luckily, forecasters say the show could be especially awesome this year because the Moon is nearly new when the shower peaks on Aug. 12-13.

The best place to view the event is away from city lights around midnight. Under a clear, dark sky forecasters predict meteor rates as high as 100 per hour on peak night. So, get outside, look up and enjoy the show!

If your area has poor visibility on the peak night, we’ve got you covered! We’ll be hosting a live broadcast about the meteor shower from 10 p.m. EDT Wednesday, Aug. 12, to 2 a.m. Thursday, Aug. 13. In addition to footage from our live skycam, the program will highlight the science behind the Perseids, as well as our research related to meteors and comets. Tune in on NASA TV or our UStream Channel.

Welcome to the new, official NASA Tumblr. We’re going to be giving you a regular dose of space here. Follow along and join us as we share information, images and video about our mission of exploration and discovery. First up, check out the moon photobombing Earth in this new animated gif. The far side of the moon, illuminated by the sun, is seen as it crosses between our ‘EPIC’ camera on the Deep Space Climate Observatory (DSCOVR) satellite, and the Earth - one million miles away. Check it out: http://go.nasa.gov/1Dq0IO9

Here you go, history in the making. The cutest picture that ever was, or ever will be.

hey guys, im not dead! So i realize my posts have been nonexistent over the last two week or so, i will try to remedy that, so please hang with me while i take care of school and piano stuffs. thats all, now just admire bat’s simplistic yet strangely hypnotic art style.

http://www.furaffinity.net/user/batnoise/ 

bust commission for doughfox! 

Ice bear just going to hang out on your dash. No guess as to my favourite bear.

I don’t know if I should draw more of this show or make a blog for my other art that isn’t fnaf. Hm..

~Wolfie

BOYCOTT 2015 "STONEWALL" MOVIE

OUR HISTORY WILL NOT BE WHITE/CIS-WASHED.

It is time that black and brown transwomyn and drag queens are recognized for their efforts in the riots throughout the nation. From the preview alone, we know that will not be happening . Majority of characters casted are white actors, cis men play the role of transwomyn, and folks who began the riots do not seem to be credited with such revolutionary acts. 

WE ARE CALLING A BOYCOTT OF STONEWALL. Do not throw money at the capitalistic industry that fails to recognize true s/heros. Do not support a film that erases our history. Do not watch Stonewall.

What even is gravity? Haha. I’m surprised I could hold this pose with a 100oz camelback full of water.

Species spotlight- Sergals!

Artists in order: https://www.weasyl.com/%257Enini http://www.furaffinity.net/user/lingrimm/ http://www.furaffinity.net/user/binturongboy/ https://www.furaffinity.net/user/mick39 http://www.furaffinity.net/user/doirn/ http://www.furaffinity.net/user/rooksrooftops/ http://www.furaffinity.net/user/murcifer/ http://www.furaffinity.net/user/lingrimm/ http://sidgi.deviantart.com/ http://www.furaffinity.net/user/lingrimm/

Sushi Daydreams - by NowandLater