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What does 'Max Q' mean?
In vehicle dynamics Max Q is the point at which stress and pressure on the system is at its absolute peak. Throughout the aerospace industry, products are engineered to withstand 'maximum q.' In fact, when the Space Shuttle launches, you'll hear mission control call out 'Max Q.' At Max Q Systems we design and manufacture products to withstand their Max Q conditions everyday.
Other 'Max Q' Trivia
- Corporal Maxwell Q. Klinger 'Max Q' was an iconic cross-dressing character on the TV Show 'M.A.S.H.'
- Max Q was a sci-fi TV movie from 1998 about an explosion during space shuttle mission that prevents their return to earth.
- There are not one, but 2 (two!) rock bands named Max Q:
- one is comprised entirely of astronauts (based in Houston, obviously)
- the other was founded by INXS frontman Michael Hutchence and had a hit single with 'Way of the World' off their 1989 self-titled album.
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Michael Hutchence (22 January 1960 – 22 November 1997) was best known for being in the highly successful rock band INXS. But he also had a side project in the band Max Q.
Although not as commercially successful as INXS, Max Q's eponymous album was a critical favorite. And the band did enjoy some airplay in the US with their single 'Way of the World.'
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