If there are aliens, what will they look like?

[5030]

I've often wondered just how much paint NASA goes through repainting the launch structures after a rocket roasts the old paint off...?????

 

[bdhsfz6]

I've often wondered just how much paint NASA goes through repainting the launch structures after a rocket roasts the old paint off...?????

They should use this stuff:

https://www.amazon.com/Rust-Oleum-7778830-2PK-Specialty-Spray-Paint/dp/B082QNRG3W/ref=sr_1_3?crid=A8D5P4EFTJ6B&keywords=paint+for+barbeque+grill&qid=1656370459&sprefix=paint+for+barbeque+grill%2Caps%2C110&sr=8-3

I use it on my grill. It works great!

 

[NHBX]

They should use this stuff:

https://www.amazon.com/Rust-Oleum-7778830-2PK-Specialty-Spray-Paint/dp/B082QNRG3W/ref=sr_1_3?crid=A8D5P4EFTJ6B&keywords=paint+for+barbeque+grill&qid=1656370459&sprefix=paint+for+barbeque+grill%2Caps%2C110&sr=8-3

I use it on my grill. It works great!

Heck, that’s only 25 bucks a can. I’m sure nasa could spec that up many thousand’s of our tax dollars.

 

[5030]

Still curious, I'm sure they repaint after every launch, they'd have to or the steel would rust. I bet they have a full time paint crew too.

 

[/pine]

I've often wondered just how much paint NASA goes through repainting the launch structures after a rocket roasts the old paint off...?????

The launch facilities are flooded with water as the rocket engines ignite to prevent or limit scorching etc...

 

[5030]

The launch facilities are flooded with water as the rocket engines ignite to prevent or limit scorching etc...

Not talking about the launch pad, talking about the gantry. I envision them being like the Mackinaw Bridge here in Michigan. it has a full time paint crew that paints every day, spring, fall, winter and summer.

 

[MossRoad]

Don’t know about the launch pad, but I read something earlier today that in order to repaint the American Flag and the NASA logo on the side of the assembly building will take 500 gallons. That’s just the flag and logo, not the building.

 

[BravoXray]

The launch facilities are flooded with water as the rocket engines ignite to prevent or limit scorching etc...

They also use special concrete in the flame trenches that will stand the blast and heat. SpaceX discovered that problem when a Starship was damaged by flying concrete when it landed.
As far as the structure that is exposed to engine blast, I know the area at the base of the Saturn V launch pad was coated with an ablative paint that would withstand the engine blast from those five mighty F-1 engines.
Awesome video of a Saturn V liftoff.

 

[bmg88201]

I am flying back to my home town of Roswell NM to visit my family for a few days. I booked the flight months ago and it just so happens that they are having the 75th anniversary of the so called ufo crash in Roswell. It will be fun going down town and looking at all the wackos and nut jobs wondering around waiting to get probed, lol. The ufo crap is big income for the city, though. Lots of tourist dollars and my sister told me every single room in town is booked. Glad I’m staying with family. The fruit loops will come from all over the world. I might even run into some distant kin folk from the another galaxy, ooops did I say that, lol.

I swear, some people are so gullible.

 

[5030]

Isn't the McDee's in Roswell made like a flying saucer?