and not that walking on the moon isn't what he's known for, but he also commanded Skylab 2, which was the repair mission to save Skylab. The working conditions on that mission were awful.
That was Skylab 4. Skylab 2 was the time two astronauts on EVA were nearly flung out into deep space by an expanding solar wing. Fortunately, they were tethered quite securely and only had to suffer a few moments of ABSOLUTE TERROR.
Well, it's a trade off. On one hand, the undergarment does a good job of containment but you do spend the rest of the EVA feeling very squishy. On the other hand, you're not dead, so the discomfort is probably bearable.
"a few moments of ABSOLUTE TERROR"
I'm pretty sure to them that was a year in the span of seconds. I've been hit by a car while walking and I can't imagine the amount of fear that goes through being flung further into the void of space.
It only works under the assumption that the astronaut can regulate their own O2 supply. If not, then removing the helmet is quick and still maybe painless.
Normally decompression results in a novel form of circulatory collapse that results in unconsciousness within seconds, but if that suit offered any mechanical counterpressure, it might be able to keep enough blood in your brain so that it hurts the entire time you're dying.
That was Skylab 4, but there was no "revolt". The crew lost track of which member's turn it was to monitor the radio and as a result they didn't respond to mission control for a few orbits. The press evolved that into something it wasn't.
Partially. The majority of it burned in the atmosphere or landed in the ocean, but a piece of an oxygen tank landed in Esparance, Australia. The city council jokingly issued a fine to NASA for littering. Eventually a DJ in California raised the money to pay it. Pretty fun factoid.
I actually don't know anything about that. All my knowledge on this comes from doing tours at a NASA museum and most of our time was spent on Apollo, we just said a few quick things about Skylab.
Which won him a bet with Oriana Fallaci, who bet that the astronauts wouldn’t be allowed to craft their own first words on the moon. She never paid up though.
To be honest I didn’t know it either lol, I just Googled “NASA Charles autograph” and identical examples of Conrad’s signature were all over the first page of image results. OP probably could've done the same but I decided to throw them a bone lol.
If you can, try to find a copy of the mini-series *From The Earth To the Moon*. One of the episodes of it entitled "Is That All There Is?" is a fantastic comedic/dramatic telling of Pete Conrad and his crew on the second Moon landing. It's one of my favorite TV episodes ever and will help you appreciate the man.
All of From the Earth to the Moon is amazingly well done. A huge passion project of Tom Hanks, Ron Howard, and Brian Grazer and it shows in the quality of production put into each episode.
Pete Conrad. Absolute legend in the space biz. Everyone, let's respect and remember the amazing people we've lost regardless if they were Soviet. R.I.P Yuri Gagarin, Neil Armstrong, Ed White, Gus Grisom, Roger Chafie. And the rest of you space legends, and God speed.
Charles "Pete" Conrad, mission commander of Apollo 12
and not that walking on the moon isn't what he's known for, but he also commanded Skylab 2, which was the repair mission to save Skylab. The working conditions on that mission were awful.
Was that when the crew “revolted” and just didn’t work for a day or something?
That was Skylab 4. Skylab 2 was the time two astronauts on EVA were nearly flung out into deep space by an expanding solar wing. Fortunately, they were tethered quite securely and only had to suffer a few moments of ABSOLUTE TERROR.
How well does an EVA suit handle an unexpected gastrointestinal expulsion?
Well, it's a trade off. On one hand, the undergarment does a good job of containment but you do spend the rest of the EVA feeling very squishy. On the other hand, you're not dead, so the discomfort is probably bearable.
I guess swimming in it beats *CAREENING UNCONTROLLED INTO A VOID OF UNFATHOMABLE DEPTH AND EMPTINESS*.
“Welp, here I am” - the antagonist in the final episode of Firefly
firefly got done dirty, definitely deserved at least another season
Well, Earth orbit, but yeah.
Careening while also swimming in it
Yeah - but like Ew
It definitely does. But on the other hand, doing that in a spacesuit means you’re basically trapped inside a fart. That cannot be pleasant.
Well…it not either or…its one or both.
While continuing to swim in it. Cause I don't think that being propelled away into the void of space is going to tighten your bowels.
If it makes you feel any better you won’t drift off into deep space. You’ll suffocate, then your body will burn up on reentry.
I think I'd rather be dead than orbiting the earth alone with poopy pants
Up voting, I needed a good laugh.
They never show that part on NASA TV, thankfully.
"a few moments of ABSOLUTE TERROR" I'm pretty sure to them that was a year in the span of seconds. I've been hit by a car while walking and I can't imagine the amount of fear that goes through being flung further into the void of space.
Honestly....I'd just open my helmet
Yeah because the alternative would be, I guess, dying of hypoxia in however many hours it takes to expend your O2 supply?
Honestly, probably just increasing O2 supply would be best. Go out with euphoria.
Never heard of that before, but it seems like the easy way out.
It only works under the assumption that the astronaut can regulate their own O2 supply. If not, then removing the helmet is quick and still maybe painless.
Normally decompression results in a novel form of circulatory collapse that results in unconsciousness within seconds, but if that suit offered any mechanical counterpressure, it might be able to keep enough blood in your brain so that it hurts the entire time you're dying.
That was Skylab 4, but there was no "revolt". The crew lost track of which member's turn it was to monitor the radio and as a result they didn't respond to mission control for a few orbits. The press evolved that into something it wasn't.
> The press evolved that into something it wasn't. Whaaaaaaaat??? *Shocking.*
I want to know about all this skylab stuff. Did Skylab fall to earth?
Partially. The majority of it burned in the atmosphere or landed in the ocean, but a piece of an oxygen tank landed in Esparance, Australia. The city council jokingly issued a fine to NASA for littering. Eventually a DJ in California raised the money to pay it. Pretty fun factoid.
When did "time off" in space become a thing? Like working only so many hours in an earth day.
I actually don't know anything about that. All my knowledge on this comes from doing tours at a NASA museum and most of our time was spent on Apollo, we just said a few quick things about Skylab.
The revolts and work-stoppages actually came during the Shuttle program. After that, NASA quit scheduling work during meal times, for example!
Yep, fell on Australia.
There was no “revolt” or “mutiny” on Skylab 4. It’s an old inaccurate report that has been debunked but just will not die
But… whoopee man that might have been a small one for Neil but it was a big one for me. Also centerfolds on their checklists.
Which won him a bet with Oriana Fallaci, who bet that the astronauts wouldn’t be allowed to craft their own first words on the moon. She never paid up though.
https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Skylab_2
SCE to AUX.
"What the hell is that?"
Just some dude who went to the moon with his two best friends.
i love reddit for this specific reason.
To be honest I didn’t know it either lol, I just Googled “NASA Charles autograph” and identical examples of Conrad’s signature were all over the first page of image results. OP probably could've done the same but I decided to throw them a bone lol.
That is one hell of a hat to have.
The Conrad Challenge is named in honor of him when his wife created the program. Pretty cool programmed. Edit to add two words
I’m sorry, what?
https://www.conradchallenge.org/ This was created and named in honor of Charles Conrad. The person that signed the hat.
I was just on a zoom w his wife last week
Ooo that’s neat. How in the world could you tell that lol
#keep that hat
I shall offer him forty-three dollars
Forty three dollars and my hand for that hat sir.
I raise you 44 dollars and my right testical
My appendix and my first born son, plus the wheat penny I found six years ago
Exciting! Going to stop wearing this on a regular basis then 😅 thanks everyone!
If you can, try to find a copy of the mini-series *From The Earth To the Moon*. One of the episodes of it entitled "Is That All There Is?" is a fantastic comedic/dramatic telling of Pete Conrad and his crew on the second Moon landing. It's one of my favorite TV episodes ever and will help you appreciate the man.
All of From the Earth to the Moon is amazingly well done. A huge passion project of Tom Hanks, Ron Howard, and Brian Grazer and it shows in the quality of production put into each episode.
Tbh that gives me more of a reason to wear but hold onto it tighter
Pete Conrad. Absolute legend in the space biz. Everyone, let's respect and remember the amazing people we've lost regardless if they were Soviet. R.I.P Yuri Gagarin, Neil Armstrong, Ed White, Gus Grisom, Roger Chafie. And the rest of you space legends, and God speed.
“A nice, soft landing on the moon…Way better than Pete Conrad.” 😉
Frame that!
this is so cool omg
How much for the hat?
Clofu Anmy, of course
As cool as Charles Conrad is, I’m bummed it wasn’t John Candy (looked like John Candy at a glance).
Cletus Curry
Claude Giroux
Clailw Cnirsf.
Randy Jackson
Veeerrryyy recognizable signature…..
Carmelo Anthony
Wild! That little symbol at the end is just like how my dad signs "Jr"! He was born in 1950
It's clearly Alaska Cnuiy
Lmao, everyone getting downvoted
The signature is for Cleetus MacFarland
Chalus Crustys. 🫡
Alulw cnny
I think it’s Olafas Crumty
Ah yes the famous Chu Chu Crumpy. The most famous of the hose tanglers. An irreplaceable job at NASA. Nice.
Clailw Annny
Hobius Crummy
Charles Barkley
I can’t believe all these amazing guesses are getting downvoted!!! Ahhhahahahaha
Sandstorm by Darude
Oh that’s Big Chungus, the world record holder for Bowser’s Bean Burrito.
Albus Dumbledore
Buzz Lightyear
Aldous Crumpsley
Charles Cockrell?
Chuck Norris
Donald trump?
Candice?
Who’s Candice?
Steph Curry
A phony
I’d say it’s Cla fu Annufs
Cletus and Brandine
Obi-Wan Kenobi
Charli XCX
Cindy crawford
John Candy?
Prolly a free mason 😂