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Post by lordroel on Jun 10, 2022 10:53:55 GMT
56 - The 25 April 1985.Gorbachev was now one year in office and working hard to get Soviet union out it economic troubles. The White House announces that President Morris k. Udall will be visiting West Germany and attends a ceremony at Bergen-Belsen concentration camp. The Expo 85 opened in Japan, A Political Scandal let to resignation of the British Prime-minister ! The Tory government try to deal with juvenile delinquency and hooligans, by brainwashing them with the Ludovico technique. Sadly the results of this rehabilitation were unable to adapt back in there old surroundings, This and ill-fated attempt by Government to coverup this failure of brainwashing, let to the Scandal. The New British Government invest into new British Space program, much to surprise of every one they canceled HOTOL project and focus on old program of 1960s: MUSTARD stand for Multi-Unit Space Transport and Recovery Device study by BAC, now BAE it was a interesting concept of three identical rocket power Lifting bodies launch together, one give it fuel to other unit it propellants were exhaust, the two return back to launch side while the third reach orbit for its mission. A simple and easy to build system, in contrast to the problematic HOTOL and its air breading Rocket engine. France and Britain sign the Treaty of Canterbury for construction of the Channel Tunnel. The Chinese forces start another brutal campaign against the Mujahideen in Afghanistan, this time supported by Pakistan, Using chemical weapons and napalm against civilian targets, the Mujahideen has to retreat to Pakistan there were welcomed by military who attack them. This was result of agreement between China and Pakistan. In Order to gain the upper hand on rival India, the Pakistan government were willing to do Islamic fratricide. For this dagger thrust in Exchange, the Chinese offer to install nuclear weapons in Pakistan. The Mujahideen lost their key personal like Osama ben Laden, for moment they surviving members regrouping and figure out what to do next, after that it was downfall of Mujahideen. In Iran the Military gain upper hand on the Revolutionary Gard and against the Iraq army, who starte Invasion of Iran after turmoil of 1980s Operation Egal Claw. The new military junta of Iran, installed a parliamentary constitutional Monarchy with Reza Pahlavi as new King, but son of Shah of Iran was merly a marionette of new Junta. But serve it purpose to reconnect with US Government for Help against Iraq and as Allies against China in Afghanistan. The Infamous Overlook Hotel of Colorado is closed. Know for 1979 Grady slaughter and 1980 Torrance massacre (were the Winter Caretaker get insane and Attack his wife and child and murder rescue team) Bad headlines and rumor the hotel is haunted, let to decline of visitors and bankruptcy. The Hotel is set for demolition, since it build on sacred ground of a native American Ute Tribe, And in the Chernobyl nuclear power complex, it was just routine work day, the eight pressurised-water reactors work inside there parameters. Nice a new update right at the same time, the first episode of For All Mankind airs, good. |
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Post by stevep on Jun 10, 2022 15:44:37 GMT
56 - The 25 April 1985.Gorbachev was now one year in office and working hard to get Soviet union out it economic troubles. The White House announces that President Morris k. Udall will be visiting West Germany and attends a ceremony at Bergen-Belsen concentration camp. The Expo 85 opened in Japan, A Political Scandal let to resignation of the British Prime-minister ! The Tory government try to deal with juvenile delinquency and hooligans, by brainwashing them with the Ludovico technique. Sadly the results of this rehabilitation were unable to adapt back in there old surroundings, This and ill-fated attempt by Government to coverup this failure of brainwashing, let to the Scandal. The New British Government invest into new British Space program, much to surprise of every one they canceled HOTOL project and focus on old program of 1960s: MUSTARD stand for Multi-Unit Space Transport and Recovery Device study by BAC, now BAE it was a interesting concept of three identical rocket power Lifting bodies launch together, one give it fuel to other unit it propellants were exhaust, the two return back to launch side while the third reach orbit for its mission. A simple and easy to build system, in contrast to the problematic HOTOL and its air breading Rocket engine. France and Britain sign the Treaty of Canterbury for construction of the Channel Tunnel. The Chinese forces start another brutal campaign against the Mujahideen in Afghanistan, this time supported by Pakistan, Using chemical weapons and napalm against civilian targets, the Mujahideen has to retreat to Pakistan there were welcomed by military who attack them. This was result of agreement between China and Pakistan. In Order to gain the upper hand on rival India, the Pakistan government were willing to do Islamic fratricide. For this dagger thrust in Exchange, the Chinese offer to install nuclear weapons in Pakistan. The Mujahideen lost their key personal like Osama ben Laden, for moment they surviving members regrouping and figure out what to do next, after that it was downfall of Mujahideen. In Iran the Military gain upper hand on the Revolutionary Gard and against the Iraq army, who starte Invasion of Iran after turmoil of 1980s Operation Egal Claw. The new military junta of Iran, installed a parliamentary constitutional Monarchy with Reza Pahlavi as new King, but son of Shah of Iran was merly a marionette of new Junta. But serve it purpose to reconnect with US Government for Help against Iraq and as Allies against China in Afghanistan. The Infamous Overlook Hotel of Colorado is closed. Know for 1979 Grady slaughter and 1980 Torrance massacre (were the Winter Caretaker get insane and Attack his wife and child and murder rescue team) Bad headlines and rumor the hotel is haunted, let to decline of visitors and bankruptcy. The Hotel is set for demolition, since it build on sacred ground of a native American Ute Tribe, And in the Chernobyl nuclear power complex, it was just routine work day, the eight pressurised-water reactors work inside there parameters.
I don't know if ben Laden was that significant at that time other than probably the funds he could supply. However an appropriate fate for him but terrible for many ordinary Afghans. Sounds like China and possibly also Pakistan are going to be the targets of reactionary Islam in TTL.
Sounds like a US-Iranian alliance is reborn.
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Post by lordroel on Jun 10, 2022 15:49:17 GMT
56 - The 25 April 1985.The New British Government invest into new British Space program, much to surprise of every one they canceled HOTOL project and focus on old program of 1960s: MUSTARD stand for Multi-Unit Space Transport and Recovery Device study by BAC, now BAE Would this be MUSTARD.  YouTube (Britain's Space Shuttle: The Multi-Unit Space Transport And Recovery Device Concept (Mustard): |
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Post by michelvan on Jun 11, 2022 13:54:48 GMT
I don't know if ben Laden was that significant at that time other than probably the funds he could supply. However an appropriate fate for him but terrible for many ordinary Afghans. Sounds like China and possibly also Pakistan are going to be the targets of reactionary Islam in TTL. Ben Laden was key figure in logistic and the man with connections of the Mujahideen, with out him they in trouble Here the Chinese are far more brutal as Soviets in OTL, they not care for own losses and counter brutal on attacks, after while the locals realised the Chinese accept only total surrender... the refugees will spread the story to islamic world and will let to much bad blood... we have a Bingo ! much simpler simple and cheaper to build as HOTOL |
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Post by michelvan on Jun 17, 2022 13:47:31 GMT
57 - We cannot allow a Orbital Platform Gap !
It all began with proposal by USAF General Adlon, called the Defence and Retaliation Satellites or DRS.
A Orbital Weapon Platform, it would serve as defence system, equip with neutron bombs against enemy ICBM.
That could defend the USA during nuclear attack, retaliate after nuclear attack, even conduct nuclear first strike if needed !
While Glenn administration refused the proposal do violation of Outer Space Treaty, the KGB manage to get copy of DRS papers.
The Soviet started a counter program under codename Polyus.
The Launch of Polyus surprised the US intelligence, first believe another Module for Mir space station,
It became clear that this was no space station and behave differently.
Polyus intervene in ionosphere with Xenon and Krypton gas, USAF realised that Polyus venting gas while firing a Laser !
Also destroy Polyus test articles with a cannon
USAF send a „Blue Bug“ (unmanned spy Space Tug) towards Polyus but abandon a close approach as Polyus made radar contact with Blue Bug, The kind of radar of target system !
Blue bug used it's telescope to photograph the Craft from safe distance.
Analyst saw a Salut module with solar wings, attach to huge cylinder with a mirror on other end, and some thing like cannon sticking out the side.
The Soviet testing Orbital Weapon platform !
General Adlon worst fear were confirm
The USAF got clearance to build their Version called Herkules, It was launch by Cargo Shuttle from Vandenberg AFB.
Hercules conducted several test interception on ICBM with rockets and Laser, with preparation for use of a Railgun on Hercules 2.
But General Adlon request for use of Saturn VC to launch more heavier Hercules 2, was rejected by NASA.
For moment NASA contractor were building series of Saturn VC for upcoming Ares 1/2 Mission launches what got Top priority
The dispute went even so far that General Adlon thinking on requisition the unused Saturn VB put on Display at KSC, JSC and MSFC !
But the Pentagon put Hercules 2 launch date after departure of Ares 1/2 to Mars, means the construction of additional Saturn VC.
The Soviets realised that was answer to their Polyus platform and look into option to serial production the Polyus platforms.
and gave the Program a new Name: Zhukov, after Geory Konstantinovich Zhukov, the Great soviet General of World War 2 and who help Khrushchev to become Leader of USSR.
In mean time China increased their space activity by building larger launch rockets and testing also orbital platform, but much smaller as USA or USSR counterparts and India was thinking in similar lines.
France launch their Solaris platform official unmanned science Platform, the high number of french military personnel in project tell another story.
Other nations were developing ballistic missiles like the People Republic of Korea, a nation de facto still in war with USA and south Korea since 1953 ceasefire agreement !
Japan start development of anti-ballistic missiles system and ask USA for help, like wise Israel, do threats of Libya and Iraq who working also on ballistic missiles.
This let to Patriot and Iron Shield system, while US Safeguard defence system got major technical upgrade.
In Meantime Japan made secret emergency plans in case of Nuclear Threat, a preparation program to build components for nuclear bomb and development of ballistic missiles for its delivery.
This let to Mu-4 and Mu-5 rocket a mobile SRBM and ICBM use as satellite launcher by JASDA*, in emergency put under control of Japan Self-defence Forces.
While series of Nuclear warheads would fast assemble form prepare parts in case of a Crisis.
*= JASDA or Japan AeroSpace Development Agency.
established on October 1, 1969 by minster of Technology, by merging the National Aerospace Laboratory of Japan and Institute of Space and Astronautical Science, into new Agency.
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Post by lordroel on Jun 17, 2022 14:17:09 GMT
57 - We cannot allow a Orbital Platform Gap !The Launch of Polyus surprised the US intelligence, first believe another Module for Mir space station, It became clear that this was no space station and behave differently. Polyus intervene in ionosphere with Xenon and Krypton gas, USAF realised that Polyus venting gas while firing a Laser ! Also destroy Polyus test articles with a cannon USAF send a „Blue Bug“ (unmanned spy Space Tug) towards Polyus but abandon a close approach as Polyus made radar contact with Blue Bug, The kind of radar of target system ! Blue bug used a telescope to photograph the Craft from safe distance. Analyst saw a Salut module with solar wings, attach to huge cylinder with a mirror on other end, and some thing like cannon sticking out the side. The Soviet testing Orbital Weapon platform ! General Adlon worst fear were confirm The USAF got clearance to build their Version called Herkules, It was launch by Cargo Shuttle from Vandenberg AFB. Hercules conducted several test interception on ICBM with rockets and Laser, with preparation for use of a Railgun on Hercules 2. But General Adlon request for use of Saturn VC to launch more heavier Hercules 2, was rejected by NASA. For moment NASA contractor were building series of Saturn VC for upcoming Ares 1/2 Mission launches what got Top priority The dispute went even so far that General Adlon thinking on requisition the unused Saturn VB put on Display at KSC, JSC and MSFC ! But the Pentagon put Hercules 2 launch date after departure of Ares 1/2 to Mars, means the construction of additional Saturn VC. The Soviets realised that was answer to their Polyus platform and look into option to serial production the Polyus platforms. and gave the Program a new Name: Zhukov, after Geory Konstantinovich Zhukov, the Great soviet General of World War 2 and who help Khrushchev to become Leader of USSR. In mean time China increased their space activity by building larger launch rockets and testing also orbital platform, but much smaller as USA or USSR counterparts and India was thinking in similar lines. Other nations were developing ballistic missiles like the People Republic of Korea, a nation de facto still in war with USA and south Korea since 1953 ceasefire agreement ! Japan start development of anti-ballistic missiles system and ask USA for help, like wise Israel, do threats of Libya and Iraq who working also on ballistic missiles. This let to Patriot and Iron Shield system, while US Safeguard defence system got major technical upgrade. In Meantime Japan made secret emergency plans in case of Nuclear Threat, a preparation program to build components for nuclear bomb and development of ballistic missiles for its delivery. This let to Mu-4 and Mu-5 rocket a mobile SRBM and ICBM use as satellite launcher by ISAS and NASDA, in emergency put under control of Japan Self-defence Forces. While series of Nuclear warheads would fast assemble form prepare parts in case of a Crisis. So The Soviets are the first to have Star Wars. |
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Post by michelvan on Jun 24, 2022 16:41:12 GMT
58 - ARES vs AELITA: One - The Start shot NASA and Grumman got MEM ready AMES manage to fix final issue with supersonic parachute and final test were success. The Soviet Ministry got their Mars Exploration Complex working in typical Soviet sledgehammer approach. Only issue was that Ion engine not produce power original planned. In 1987 NASA Viking 9&10 arrived at Mars, drop lander who released to two advance Mars Rover by ESRO build by MBB, They would collect samples and drive to landing site of Ares 1&2 Missions, while the Viking Orbiter are communication satellite for upcoming mission The Soviet hat landed advance Marskhod to support the Aelita mission. NASA announcement the Ships name and there Crew ARES 1 would carry the name USS Valley Forge and there crew were: John Young Mission Commander, MEM Eagle main Pilot George W. Bush MEM Copilot (the Son of former administrator Bush) Tom Hanks Mission Specialist Robert Zubrin NERVA Engine Engineer Niel deGrasse Tyson Astrophysicist, Planetary Scientist Harrison Schmitt Geologist ARES 2 name is USS Lexington and there crew were: John Crippen Mission Commander, MEM Falcon main Pilot Charles Bolden MEM Copilot Jim Green Astrophysicist, Planetary Scientist Frederick D. Gregory Mission Specialist Winchell Chung NERVA Engine Engineer Alfred McEwen Geologist The Soviets announcement of AELITA-1 Mission and Crew, nicknamed the Wolf-pack in Starcity Anatoly Borisovich Polonsky - Mission Commander Valery Ivanovich Tokarev - MPK main Pilot Alexandr Nikolayevich Yablontsev - MPK Copilot Valery Yevgenyevich Maksimenko - Flight Engineer They were experienced Pilots trained for their task ahead, for safety reason only four men would fly later mission up to eight cosmonauts. The USA gave start shot for Mars-race in August 1987 with launch of first Ares Moduls follow Nuclear Ferry and fuel tanks. Then Soviet follow days later with launch of first Aeltia Moduls On march 1, 1988. the Assembly AELITA-1 is complete, after 6 launches of N1-MV rockets. The largest spaceship ever build 200 meter long with Two nuclear reactors with Ion Engine arrays, a Module of Mir Space station and the Mars Exploration Complex. After checkout Aelita-1 powered up there Reactors and activated its Ion engine moving slowly outward unmanned ! At first Media was perplex about this move, but NASA engineers pointe out that Aelita needed to past the Van Allen Belt and it harsh radiation. While Ares 1&2 would past fast that belt, Aelita would spent 120 days accelerate in there and that Crew would be launch after Aelita past Van Allen belt. what was confirmed as on JuLy 7, 1988. a N1-F launch the Aelita Crew in Zarya Spacecraft toward Aelita-1 that move outwards. on July 12, 1988. Ares 1&2 launched outbound to Mars schedule to arrive in 200 days, After successful Mars trajectory injection, the four Nuclear Ferries detach and return to low earth orbit for reuse. Both Spacecraft would arrive at Mars in January 1989. 
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Post by michelvan on Jul 1, 2022 13:08:37 GMT
59 - The 1988 US Presidential ElectionThe Reign of Democrats ended after 12 years, Under President Glenn 1976-84 and President Udall 1984-88, were time of economic recovery of USA. Mostly by financial input in US Aerospace industry under NASA odyssey program and armament of US military with new weapon systems, kickstarting the US economy. While Glenn Presidency was marked by Operation Eagle Claw, the GLADIO-CONTRA scandal and decision to go to Moon and Mars. Was Udall Presidency one of funniest in US History and was highly popular, all the more surprising that Udall declined as candidate for 1988 president elections ! There were allot of speculation why, but after Udall death in 1998, it became public that he had Parkinson’s disease and it condition worsen in 1988. So his Vice President Gary Hart was nominated as candidate with Lloyd Bentsen for vice president.  But they faced a Strong duo from Republicans: George H.W. Bush and Bob Dole. Bush was US representative from 1963 to 1969, then NASA Administrator for 1969-1977, who return to politic were, Then serve as Chairman of the Republican National Committee. He represent the progressive republicanism, Dole is US Senator for Kansas, know for his hard line conservative republicanism, know for his sarcastic one-liners comments. The selection was compromise between conservatives under Ronald Reagan and Progressives under Richard Nixon.  And there was Lyndon H. LaRouche jr. a Independent candidate for National Democratic Policy Committee (unrelated to US Democratic Party) LaRouche made headline news with bold proposal to Colonised Planet Mars with Help of NASA and incorporated the Mars territory as new state in USA. Also install orbital defence system what he called „the Strategic Defense Initiative“ and gain allot of popularity for his proposal. But the 1988 Campaign was marked by scandals The first was Vice President Hart downfall as Miami Herald publish article claimed he is womaniser and had affairs. Gary Hart declare not running for President, The democrat party try to compensate to make Lloyd Bentsen main- and Michael Dukakis as Vice candidate. The Democratic campaign suffer of constant changes in Campaign management, like Dukakis was force to fire Donna Brazile do unethical wheeling against Bush/Dole.  That George W. Bush was part of Ares-1 crew was controversial, since he was son of President candidate Bush, The Democrats accused NASA to support Bush sr. despite jr. was selected years ago for mission. In October the FBI arrested LaRouche jr. for credit card fraud and obstruction of Justice, middle during his Campaign in West Virginia What let to wild speculation in Media, special as LaRouche claimed he was victim of Political vendetta, he was sentence to 15 years of Prison. In the end won George H.W. Bush, and Bob Dole, both in popular (53%.37%) and Electoral votes (426) People wanted a change in Politic after Democratic rule of 12 years. NASA realised there former Administrator became President!
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Post by lordroel on Jul 1, 2022 13:12:29 GMT
NASA realised there former Administrator became President! More funding for NASA i assume. |
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Post by michelvan on Jul 1, 2022 13:59:40 GMT
More funding for NASA i assume. Remember Bush 1990 Space Exploration Initiative ? That $500 billion program with Space Station, Moon Base and Manned Mars Missions. Guess what left over they not complete in this TL... |
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Post by lordroel on Jul 1, 2022 14:02:47 GMT
More funding for NASA i assume. Remember Bush 1990 Space Exploration Initiative ? That $500 billion program with Space Station, Moon Base and Manned Mars Missions. Guess what left over they not complete in this TL... Well what about a Deep Space Exploration Initiative. Exploration of the asteroid belt for possible mining, Space mission to Jupiter and its moons, a landing on Europe among others. |
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Post by michelvan on Jul 8, 2022 19:35:30 GMT
60 - ARES vs ALITA: Two - Orbital mechanic is a harsh mistress On January 23, 1989. Aelita-1 arrival at Mars, but do its low thrust ion engine, they needed 23.5 day to spiral into its Mars Orbit. But January 28 , Ares 1&2 arrive at Mars and enter High elliptical Orbit and check their Mars Exploration Moduls Eagle and Falcon. While crew of Aelita-1 start orbital survey of Mars with sensors and Telescopes, drop Ares 1&2 series of probes on Mars, who would do science research. Then on February 2, 1989. the Mars Exploration Moduls Eagle and Falcon descent to surface of Mars, while Aelita-1 still enter its needed orbit. For Soviets the Disappointment was clear: the Americans would land first. in USA were nail biting waiting until MEMs enter Mars Atmosphere and descend to Surface and report back, that signal took 20 minute to arrive at Earth Finally came message: the Eagle has landed follow by the Falcon has landed. in Mangala Valles (10°S 150°W in Tharsis region) only 16 km from each other.  Art work by Drell7 John Young became first Human on Mars: „ its small Step for me, but next step of Humanity in the exploration of the Univers“ follow by George W. Bush the son of current President. „ Hey this place look just like New Mexico desert“ 20 minute later The USA erupted in cheer joyful shout, In White House President Bush congratulate the Crew. Next to him stand Robert Nixon, his gamble 20 years ago brought USA this Victory in the Space-race. While George W. Bush stole the show with remark „ hey dad i’m standing on Mars, are you proud ?“, „ yes i’m very proud my son“ answer embarrassed President 20 minute later… For next 30 days the Crews of Eagle and Falcon study the Mars surface, conducts experiments and collect samples. on February 20, 1989 land the Soviets on Mars, on 37° north and 162 ° West, at the edge Utopia Planitia and north Elysium Planitian. With Valery Ivanovich Tokarev becoming first Soviet on Mars „ just another Step“ was his disappoint reaction. The crew Falcon discover water ice deposit under ground at their landing site. on day 17 after landing, arrive a visitors on mars horizon, the two German Rover Max and Moritz, after 2 years odyssey over surface, both collected a treasure of Geological Samples. like wise collect the Soviets also Sample containers from their Marshkod rovers. on March 2, the Soviet MPK took off successfully and docked with Aelita-1, that prepared to leave Mars orbit Follow two days later by Eagle and Falcon docking with Ares 1&2 March 7, 1989 Aelita-1 began Mars orbit departure next 17.5 days, it spiral out Mars orbit into interplanetary space. while on March 9 leave Ares 1&2 Mars orbit to Earth the upper stage of Eagle and Falcon parked in stable orbit around Mars. Sadly the US Triumph was over shadow by Tragedy, On April 28, 1989 died Astronaut Raymond Tanner on Moon during Lunar EVA under Diana 14 mission. During exploration of Lunar lava tubes at Lacus Mortis, So far know stumble Tanner and fall deep, hit with helmet face plate into a bolder, the resulting hole in Helmet depressurised his suit fast, killing the 31 year old astronaut. This dead let bizarre situation what to do with Body ? Bring it to Moonlab and there to Earth ? who to store the decomposing body on station ? In end Mission control in consultation with Tanner family made decision: his body is bury on landing site, leading to sharp protest by religious groups who worship the Moon. NASA investigate incident and gave recommendations for handling body of dead Astronauts in Space: „ If a return of Body is not possible do safety or hygienic reason, the deceased has to „bury“ at place or hand over to Space in analog to burial at sea“
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Post by lordroel on Jul 8, 2022 19:46:26 GMT
60 - ARES vs ALITA: Two - Orbital mechanic is a harsh mistress On January 23, 1989. Aelita-1 arrival at Mars, but do its low thrust ion engine, they needed 23.5 day to spiral into its Mars Orbit. But January 28 , Ares 1&2 arrive at Mars and enter High elliptical Orbit and check their Mars Exploration Moduls Eagle and Falcon. While crew of Aelita-1 start orbital survey of Mars with sensors and Telescopes, drop Ares 1&2 series of probes on Mars, who would do science research. Then on February 2, 1989. the Mars Exploration Moduls Eagle and Falcon descent to surface of Mars, while Aelita-1 still enter its needed orbit. For Soviets the Disappointment was clear: the Americans would land first. in USA were nail biting waiting until MEMs enter Mars Atmosphere and descend to Surface and report back, that signal took 20 minute to arrive at Earth Finally came message: the Eagle has landed follow by the Falcon has landed. in Mangala Valles (10°S 150°W in Tharsis region) only 16 km from each other. Art work by Drell7 John Young became first Human on Mars: „ its small Step for me, but next step of Humanity in the exploration of the Univers“ follow by George W. Bush the son of current President. „ Hey this place look just like New Mexico desert“ 20 minute later The USA erupted in cheer joyful shout, In White House President Bush congratulate the Crew. Next to him stand Robert Nixon, his gamble 20 years ago brought USA this Victory in the Space-race. While George W. Bush stole the show with remark „ hey dad i’m standing on Mars, are you proud ?“, „ yes i’m very proud my son“ answer embarrassed President 20 minute later… For next 30 days the Crews of Eagle and Falcon study the Mars surface, conducts experiments and collect samples. on February 20, 1989 land the Soviets on Mars, on 37° north and 162 ° West, at the edge Utopia Planitia and north Elysium Planitian. With Valery Ivanovich Tokarev becoming first Soviet on Mars „ just another Step“ was his disappoint reaction. The crew Falcon discover water ice deposit under ground at their landing site. on day 17 after landing, arrive a visitors on mars horizon, the two German Rover Max and Moritz, after 2 years odyssey over surface, both collected a treasure of Geological Samples. like wise collect the Soviets also Sample containers from their Marshkod rovers. on March 2, the Soviet MPK took off successfully and docked with Aelita-1, that prepared to leave Mars orbit Follow two days later by Eagle and Falcon docking with Ares 1&2 March 7, 1989 Aelita-1 began Mars orbit departure next 17.5 days, it spiral out Mars orbit into interplanetary space. while on March 9 leave Ares 1&2 Mars orbit to Earth the upper stage of Eagle and Falcon parked in stable orbit around Mars. Sadly the US Triumph was over shadow by Tragedy, On April 28, 1989 died Astronaut Raymond Tanner on Moon during Lunar EVA under Diana 18 mission. So far know stumble Tanner and hit with helmet face plate into a bolder, the resulting hole in Helmet depressurised his suit fast, killing the 31 year old astronaut. This dead let bizarre situation what to do with Body ? Bring it to Moonlab and there to Earth ? who to store the decomposing body on station ? In end Mission control in consultation with Tanner family made decision: his body is bury on landing site, leading to sharp protest by religious groups who worship the Moon. NASA investigate incident and gave recommendations for handling body of dead Astronauts in Space: „ If a return of Body is not possible do safety or hygienic reason, the deceased has to „bury“ at place or hand over to Space in analog to burial at sea“ Two landings on Mars in one week, one in a TV series and one in this universe. Nice. |
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Post by michelvan on Jul 17, 2022 9:37:36 GMT
61- ARES vs ALITA: Three - Getting Home Aeltia-1 needed 255 days, Ares 1&2 around 240 days return to Earth. The Long return time was chosen wisely, it was also the quarantine time for the crew, if were dangerous Mars microbe on board, it had plenty of time to do some thing. but either on three Spaceships crews show no symptom. October 7 ,1989. Ares 1&2 enter Earth orbit with there Nerva engines , while Aelita-1 crew used there Zarya capsule to return to Earth and landed in Soviet union on December 9, 1989. it took to April 1990 for Aelita-1 to enter Earth orbit and powere there reactors down in mean time the Politburo started investigation into „failure“ of Alita-1 mission, led by Valery Alekseyvich Legasov of Academy of Sciences of Soviet Union. The main guilty were the institute YaERDU that build Ion engines of Mission, they failed to build engines to TsNIIMASH specifications, resulting far lower thrust as needed. Also that Mars Landing craft was build for specifications to descend from Mars orbit, not hyperbolic speed on arrival, made impossible to land before the Americans. The issue was know by Ministry of space, who continue with program in hope to beat the Americans by earlier launch in march 1988. Also USSR financial problem and budget cut in 1980s, let to suboptimal components were used, also that last Mission revision was made in 1970s This ruled out a modification of MKP for a hyperbolic speed landing on Mars. But Lagasov report point out that Soviets lost Mars race already in 1971, with decision to take Ion engine because Semipalatinsk Nuclear disaster. Were Engineer Anatoly Stepanovich Dyatiov do „Criminal mismanagement of potentially dangerous device“ let to meltdown of RD-0410 Thermal Nuclear engine. Lagasov recommendation were that USSR develop new better Nuclear Engines to power manned Spacecraft faster to Mars and beyond, and use for moment Ion engines. For moment Aelta-1 remain in Orbit until further notice, either for new Mars mission in early 1990s or to move heavy equipment to Moon orbit… NASA refurbish the two Ares spacecraft for future mission to Mars in 1990s. all three Crew were in good condition after over 400 day mission, despite some ticks like George W. Bush who show phase of hyperactivity, or like he say, „i was for 460 days in a tin can, need some run out…“ The Results of Aelita and Ares mission show unusual results, Mars had far higher concentration of Methane in atmosphere They found Water ice under surface of Mars and also Carbon but far lower concentration as expected. One of biggest sensation was in one samples of Rover Moritz. in 1992 NASA discovery what they called „structure that resembling fossile of bacterial-like lifeforms“ This finding was controversial discuss by scientist world wide, special that Soviets not found in their samples any trace of those „Biomorphs“ or how they call them. Bonus: A exhausted President Bush dealing with his hyperactive Son during visit to white house 
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Post by michelvan on Jul 17, 2022 9:44:13 GMT
So i finish the 1980s in TL
the TL goes in Hibernations, to prepare the 1990s part of TL
and i will made some update and upload Graphics in some post.
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