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The City Space theme continues to inspire. I wanted to use the curved quarter panels as a windscreen, and by excellent luck had the matching curve plate in sand blue. From then on it was just a matter of mixing the design cues and colour scheme from the sets with my build.
Rather pleased with this, looks chunky and industrial near-future. The crane, while functional, can't lift the module without ripping itself apart. Oh well.
Probably won't take any more pictures of the module itself either, it's just an empty shell that seems to be more like a double-decker carriage on a scenic train than a science module. Some more work on that will be required, I think. But that's a problem for another time. I already have an idea for a larger build that will incorporate four of these modules.
My first ever GBC-module! Only took me around 6-7 years to finally get one done, haha! Anyways, hope you like it :) Check the video, it does actually work! youtu.be/SD7lMjUY234?si=PfMJ7c46OluOruLs
Module 15, this cliff was supposed to be a lot higher.
To save parts and time I made a smaller rock but the footprint is the same. Later I might revise this part.
Third stage with the command module and seats one astronaut. This will connect to the top of the second stage well thus hiding the propulsion rockets beneath. The Millennium Falcon canopies recently acquired from the last event make a perfect fit. Just have to build the supports so it can be displayed horizontally showing the connections between the three stages...
Finally had a chance to make use of the Fallout Shelter minifigs from EclipseGRAFX Customs in the module before it gets deconstructed...
This ‘mirror module’ – formed of 140 industrial silicon mirror plates, stacked together by a sophisticated robotic system – is destined to form part of the optical system of ESA’s Athena X-ray observatory.
Due to launch in 2031, Athena will probe 10 to 100 times deeper into the cosmos than previous X-ray missions, to observe the very hottest, high-energy celestial objects. To achieve this the mission requires entirely new X-ray optics technology.
Energetic X-rays don’t behave like typical light waves: they don’t reflect in a standard mirror. Instead they can only be reflected at shallow angles, like stones skimming along water. So multiple mirrors must be stacked together to focus them: ESA’s 1999-launched XMM-Newton has three sets of 58 gold-plated nickel mirrors, each nestled inside one another. But to see further, Athena needs tens of thousands of densely-packed mirror plates.
A new technology had to be invented: ‘silicon pore optics’, based on stacking together mirror plates made from industrial silicon wafers, which are normally used to manufacture silicon chips.
It was developed at ESA’s ESTEC technical centre in the Netherlands, and patented by ESA, invented by an ESA staff member with the founder of cosine Research, the Dutch company leading an European consortium developing Athena’s optics.
The technology was refined through a series of ESA R&D projects, and all process steps have been demonstrated to be suitable for industrial production. The wafers have grooves cut into them, leaving stiffening ribs to form the ‘pores’ the X-rays will pass through. They are given a slight curvature, tapering towards a desired point so the complete flight mirror can focus X-ray images.
“We’ve produced hundreds of stacks using a trio of automated stacking robot,” explains ESA optics engineer Eric Wille. “Stacking the mirror plates is a crucial step, taking place in a cleanroom environment to avoid any dust contamination, targeting thousandth of a millimetre scale precision. Our angular resolution is continuously improving.”
“Ongoing shock and other environmental testing ensures the modules will meet Athena’s requirements, and the modules are regularly tested using different X-ray facilities.”
Athena’s flight mirror – comprising hundreds of these mirror modules – is due for completion three to four years before launch, to allow for its testing and integration.
Each new ESA Science mission observes the Universe in a different way from the one before it, requiring a steady stream of new technologies years in advance of launch. That’s where ESA’s research and development activities come in, to early anticipate such needs, to make sure the right technology is available at the right time for missions to come.
Long-term planning is crucial to realise the missions that investigate fundamental science questions, and to ensure the continued development of innovative technology, inspiring new generations of European scientists and engineers.
Science is everywhere at ESA. As well as exploring the Universe and answering the big questions about our place in space we develop the satellites, rockets and technologies to get there. Science also helps us to care for our home planet. All this week we're highlighting different aspects of science at ESA. Join the conversation with #ScienceAtESA.
Credits: ESA/cosine Research
I decided the build one of Michael Gale's MultiRoad modules over the weekend. I think it looks pretty sharp.
Tiles from the Museu Nacional do Azulejo in Lisbon, Portugal
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This model showcases the Apollo Command Module, a pioneering spacecraft that carried 27 astronauts on nine lunar missions between 1968 and 1972. Launched atop the colossal Saturn V rocket, the most powerful rocket ever constructed, the Command Module was the sole component of the spacecraft to return to Earth after each mission.
R120 and R104 curves from BrickTracks and Fx Bricks.
1.546 parts for the modules.
1.080 parts for the 8 x ballasted R104 curves.
824 parts for the 8 x ballasted R88 curves.
3.450 parts in total.
Very high setting rendering using Stud.io.
PROJECT: Space Bus splits into 3 modules: The Control Center, the Main Cabin, and the Science Section.
LUCREHULK CIS
Seperatists.
Trade Federation Control center
Most of the details comes from Battlefront II.
I choose to include the CIS logo and coloring for better detailing and looks.
94x90x32 cm. Approx. 12,2 kg.
16137 parts. (TBD) and WIP so changes will be made :)
Inspiration to size and angles
from Markfavings design on BL.
Update April 19, 2020
Test build of two modules connectivity and strength. It went very well with no changes from the digital design.
Next step to gather more parts, to test the strength of the entire inner structure.
Gonna take a while with my budget :D
Meanwhile I´m working on the steps for instructions.
Update August 30, 2020
Test building phase 2 has begun :)
Instructions book 1 with 400 pages is 99% complete and build. I expect no more changes, but missing a few pieces to be 100% sure.
Phase 3 will begin next week. Test build of the frame- "Arm´s" connected to the core. Fun to see how gravity works outside Stud.io :D
Working on Book 2 atm. And building along in the progress.
Collected 74% of all parts so far.
My first take on the micropolis module format for microscale LEGO city. Comments and constructive criticism appreciated!
Here are the modules I have so far, plus the unmanned scout vehicle.
I don't have plans for any more modules immediately, but could definitely see myself building some eventually.
Building facts:
2 versions included ( Both black and white )
100% seamlessly tillable several buildings next to each other in any horizontal direction
100% mesh structure
Easy to rezz
Zero script lag
Browse friendly - customers will love it
Retail store or Gallery type prefab
bonus display ottomans - no seats but rather the props... decorative. Can be used as vendor stalls for demo objects for example...
Footprint: 33x30 m (shop interior square shape - 30x30, 3 additional meters for facade)
Minimum Parcel Size Required: 1024sq. meters ( building can be physically rezzed at 1024 sq. meters parcel, shop window may cross land border a bit, however ground floor is root prim, it wont count in adjacent parcel - standard 1024 SL parcel size 32x32 m)
Prims: 47
More info HERE
art001e002161 (Dec. 5, 2022): Cameras mounted on the crew module of the Orion spacecraft captured these views of the Moon’s surface. On flight day 20 of the Artemis I mission, the spacecraft made its second and final close approach to the Moon before its returned powered flyby burn.
Several excerpts, as presented (orally?) by Philip E. Culbertson, Director, Advanced Missions, Office of Manned Space Flight, NASA during 1973 NASA Authorization Hearings before the Committee on Science and Astronautics, U.S. House of Representatives, February 8 & March 17, 1972:
“…It is anticipated that the family of research and applications modules will evolve in capability ranging from an austere Shuttle “Sortie Can” with relatively simple laboratory equipment useful in a number of disciplines through more sophisticated, dedicated laboratory and observatory facilities, including automated free-flyers serviced by the Shuttle.
One of the most promising Shuttle operating modes is the use of the orbiter as a platform for short-duration experimental investigations. We refer to this mode of operation as a Shuttle sortie mission. In addition to utilizing the advantages of the Shuttle in the design, development, and operation of payloads; the sortie mission will, for the first time, permit the investigator to accompany his experiment into space. Conducted in this manner, the sortie mission will literally transport man and his equipment from his terrestrial laboratory into space. Although there will be differences, the Shuttle sortie missions will be modeled after the NASA-Ames airborne research program…
…In order to implement this mode of operation in the Space Shuttle program, a pressurized payload carrier with the descriptive name of Sortie Can is under study…
…Sortie Can is the least expensive and simplest member of the family of research and application modules. Artist’s concepts are shown here in (MF 71-7341 [this posted photograph]) and (MF 71-7339). The Shuttle is illustrated with its cargo bay open showing the pressurized Sortie Can. The intent here is to illustrate just the simple and straightforward approach which we would hope to use to install equipment and experiments and to provide for the men in the laboratory. Equipment racks would be analogous to racks which you would find in any earthbound laboratory.
The Sortie Can will serve as an austere but pivotal element leading to economical space research programs. It will provide a shirtsleeve environment where scientific investigators will work with direct access to their experiment equipment and its control. For experiments that require access to the space environment, airlocks and a pallet external to the pressurized volume will be available.
Attached to the Shuttle Orbiter, the Sortie Can will provide the capability for operations at orbital altitudes and inclinations selected to suit the requirements of the particular experiments and investigations to be carried out. The Sortie Can will accommodate research and applications specialists from government, universities and industry; it will also provide a practical mechanism through which international cooperation and participation in space research can be achieved.
The Sortie Can effort is now undergoing conceptual in-house studies by the Marshall Space Flight Center and a selection of the most desirable concept will be made late this year. Definition studies of this concept will lead toward an in-house design and development effort which could begin in fiscal year 1974. A similar conceptual study is planned to be undertaken in Europe later this spring.”
Above, along with the image (on “page 239”) at/from:
books.google.com/books?id=3F0VAAAAIAAJ&pg=RA1-PA238&a...
Credit: Google Books
Note the unmistakable, requisite ‘sales pitch’ tone of the excerpt. Sadly, required within the U.S. political/governmental framework, and a HUGE reason we’re where we are today…disjointed, dysfunctional and behind.
I’m assuming this is what was to become ESA’s “SPACELAB”.
So, the above excerpt (there was way more), the laser beams shooting out of/entering(?) both overhead windows AND Star Trek-like artificial gravity weren’t enough to garner funding?
Seriously though, those are laser beams, right? If so, as part of some sort of altimeter experiment?
Although there is descriptive text on the verso, it’s illegible, and my woeful stock Microsoft Photo editing software doesn’t have the ‘forensic’ capabilities to coax it out. Whatever was written is probably crap anyhow.
Finally, the artist...possibly “H. Nelson", H. Melson", "H. R. Melson"? I've got nothing thus far.
Electra
Paper: 5 cm
Modules: 30 vertex modules
Model: David Mitchell
Book: Paper Crystals 2nd ed, p. 41-45
Carambola
Paper: Pentagon of an edge length of 5.1cm, Kraft paper painted with acrylics
Model: Carmen Sprung
Diagram: www.origamiseiten.de/diagrams/Carambola_Fuenfeck.pdf
Video by Sara Adams: www.youtube.com/watch?v=87F2oJamoKc
Having folded two of those Carambolas, painted in crimson mixed with white, I wanted to do more! A Kusudama! Searched a bit in my books and on Flickr what might be possible and Mitchell's Electra was one of the first ideas I had. Obviously various other have done that before. And it's a classic modular which I have never folded before: what a shame. Mixed in a bit of blue to get more variety for the flowers. As you can see I ruined the brush, but that was worth it.
Aerial view of a John Deere model 7760 cotton harvester and the round cotton module it automatically makes while harvesting rows of cotton.
The round cotton modules are about 7.5 feet in diameter, 8 feet long, and weigh about 5,000 lbs. each.
These machines cost about $750,000.
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Astronaut Edwin E."Buzz" Aldrin Jr., Lunar Module pilot, is photographed during the Apollo 11 extravehicular activity on the Moon. He has just deployed the Early Apollo Scientific Experiments Package (EASEP). In the foreground is the Passive Seismic Experiment Package (PSEP); beyond it is the Laser Ranging Retro-Reflector (LR-3); in the center background is the United States flag; in the left background is the black and white lunar surface television camera; in the far right background is the Lunar Module "Eagle". Astronaut Neil A. Armstrong, commander, took this photograph with a 70mm lunar surface camera.
Credit: NASA
Image Number: AS11-40-5948
Date: July 20, 1969
Each module is displayed by itself along with a view of the interior.
The first module is the command center and research station. Most of the technology is contained here for under water *secret* research.
The second module is the turret or weapon module. It is a relatively small module but is designed to be easily replicated. The interior has room for a few soldiers to man the battle stations.
The third module is the drill module. Deep below the surface there are many valuable resources to be harvested for Norkira. The interior shows lights and panels for drilling procedures.
The fourth module is the main housing module. This contains the area for cooking, exercise, but most importantly sleeping. The beds themselves can be viewed from the skylights.
The fifth module is both the generator and the docking station. The small submersible can be seen leaving the port and the generator equipment can be viewed through the window.
The sea creature is a giant squid! Although it has become friendly toward the Nokiran research center, other nations should beware.
This is the 3rd module (of 6 currently built) that is part of my JunkTown MOC. This is a bit of a Junk Yard
iss047e061129 (4/16/2016) --- The Bigelow Expandable Activity Module (BEAM) was installed to the International Space Station on April 16, 2016 at 5:36 a.m. EDT. Following extraction from SpaceX's Dragon cargo craft using the Canadarm2 robotic arm, ground controllers installed the expandable module to the aft port of Tranquility. Astronauts will enter BEAM on an occasional basis to conduct tests to validate the module’s overall performance and the capability of expandable habitats.
NASA is investigating concepts for habitats that can keep astronauts healthy during space exploration. Expandable habitats are one such concept under consideration – they require less payload volume on the rocket than traditional rigid structures, and expand after being deployed in space to provide additional room for astronauts to live and work inside.
Over the past few days at NASA’s Kennedy Space Center in Florida, engineers have connected the third European Service Module to the Crew Module Adapter, forming the complete Service Module which will propel Orion towards the Moon and provide oxygen and water for astronauts during the Artemis III mission.
This assembly process involved carefully suspending the Crew Module Adapter while lifting the European Service Module very slowly, stopping regularly to check the alignment using precise laser measurements. The European Service Module is placed on a mobile platform that allows engineers to accurately move the precious module with six degrees of freedom – x, y, z and three rotations – to ensure an exact alignment. Once the modules are ready to be fastened, engineers install 192 screws one by one all around the modules. Some of these fastenings are particularly challenging to reach, requiring special precautions like foil to prevents parts from falling into the module underneath.
Now that the modules are connected, the next steps in the journey to Artemis III include welding operations to connect the systems that will provide breathable air, water and temperature inside the spacecraft and testing that these systems are leak-proof and securely connected. Next year, the Crew Module and solar array wings will be attached to the Service Module, forming the complete Orion spacecraft.
Follow our Orion blog for more updates.
Credits: NASA