The next giant leap? (Answered)

alchemist251 Trusted Member Master Gamer March 2015 - Dec 25, 2023 23:43:21 GMT 120 1,635	The next giant leap? (Answered) Oct 29, 2018 17:28:41 GMT Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Back to Top Post by alchemist251 on Oct 29, 2018 17:28:41 GMT GE/GM satellite view. Please ask for clues.
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willi1 Moderator Master Gamer April 2018 - May 5, 2024 19:54:55 GMT 1,738 7,010	The next giant leap? (Answered) Oct 29, 2018 18:36:29 GMT Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Back to Top Post by willi1 on Oct 29, 2018 18:36:29 GMT Here I am helpless without a tip

krenek Trusted Member Master Gamer and Scrutiniser April 2015 - May 6, 2024 11:23:35 GMT 1,744 7,193	The next giant leap? (Answered) Oct 29, 2018 20:20:12 GMT Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Back to Top Post by krenek on Oct 29, 2018 20:20:12 GMT

alchemist251 Trusted Member Master Gamer March 2015 - Dec 25, 2023 23:43:21 GMT 120 1,635	The next giant leap? (Answered) Oct 29, 2018 22:46:33 GMT Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Back to Top Post by alchemist251 on Oct 29, 2018 22:46:33 GMT Well done, Krenek! I'll post a clue in a day or so. Think about it a while.

SM009 Senior Member August 2018 - Feb 25, 2021 11:46:28 GMT 17 159	The next giant leap? (Answered) Oct 30, 2018 7:41:29 GMT Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Back to Top Post by SM009 on Oct 30, 2018 7:41:29 GMT

raven63 Trusted Member August 2018 - Apr 26, 2024 7:15:00 GMT 101 605	The next giant leap? (Answered) Oct 30, 2018 16:28:20 GMT Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Back to Top Post by raven63 on Oct 30, 2018 16:28:20 GMT My first thought is "fracking" and I also think USA. But where? Hmmmmm...
	Last Edit: Oct 30, 2018 16:31:10 GMT by raven63 "Ich habe keine besondere Begabung, ich bin nur leidenschaftlich neugierig" (Albert Einstein)

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The next giant leap? (Answered) Oct 30, 2018 19:44:08 GMT

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Time for a clue?

SPOILER: Click to show

Here's the complete quote:

"That's one small step for (a) man, one giant leap for mankind.
Mystery creates wonder and wonder is the basis of man's desire to understand.
Houston, Tranquillity Base here. The Eagle has landed."

Neil Armstrong when he set foot on the Moon.

raven63 Trusted Member August 2018 - Apr 26, 2024 7:15:00 GMT 101 605	The next giant leap? (Answered) Oct 31, 2018 7:41:21 GMT Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Back to Top Post by raven63 on Oct 31, 2018 7:41:21 GMT
	"Ich habe keine besondere Begabung, ich bin nur leidenschaftlich neugierig" (Albert Einstein)

alchemist251 Trusted Member Master Gamer March 2015 - Dec 25, 2023 23:43:21 GMT 120 1,635	The next giant leap? (Answered) Nov 4, 2018 2:59:12 GMT Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Back to Top Post by alchemist251 on Nov 4, 2018 2:59:12 GMT One last clue: SPOILER: Click to show www.spacex.com/mars

willi1 Moderator Master Gamer April 2018 - May 5, 2024 19:54:55 GMT 1,738 7,010	The next giant leap? (Answered) Nov 4, 2018 10:22:21 GMT Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Back to Top Post by willi1 on Nov 4, 2018 10:22:21 GMT Thanks for the clue ! I was long of the wrong way

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The next giant leap? (Answered) Nov 22, 2018 16:44:19 GMT

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Well done all!!

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This pile of dirt is the first stage of the new SpaceX launch facility for the BFR rocket at Boca Chica, TX.
The BFR is the launch vehicle for a planned trip around the moon and eventually to Mars. 25°59'50.52" N 97°09'26.29" W.

The dirt has been piled there for about three years to allow the wet soil to compact. It is currently being reshaped into a launch pad. This article explains.