Yay! In a fully circular economy for space – removing space junk and reusing or recycling it – is a viable possibility to safeguard the future for satellites and space exploration, according to this article.
Circular Economy to Tackle Space Junk | University of Southampton
“Though I do not believe that a plant will spring up where no seed has been, I have great faith in a seed . . . Convince me that you have a seed there, and I am prepared to expect wonders.”
Panspermia: Was Terrestrial Intelligence Seeded by a Cosmic Gardener? - The Debrief
The Panspermia hypothesis posits that either life’s building blocks (molecular Panspermia) or life itself (organism-based Panspermia) may have been interplanetarily transferred to facilitate the orig…
Agreed, and the Vikings loved their ships – Njord was the god of ships and seafaring, as well as the god of wealth and prosperity – Musk likely knows the two can live together.
Similar to Greek mythology, which had the Olympians and the Titans, the Norse had not one pantheon, but two. But while the two groups of Norse gods, the Vanir and Aesir, did go to war against each other once like the Titans and Olympians, they had a mostly peaceful – if sometimes strained – rela... Read more
Reminded me of this – great article, including the quote “Yes, Musk is being polite to Trump because he wants to save humanity in case of the totally plausible scenario wherein he can stop Trump from triggering nuclear Armageddon. It certainly has nothing to do with maintaining those generous government investments.”
The Nile River was the source of life for the ancient Egyptians and so figured prominently in their religious beliefs. At night, the Milky Way was considered a heavenly Nile, associated with Hathor…
Yeah, the cults are already in their early stages. however don’t hold your breath for a second-coming… “Hero worship can blind you to certain realities. You may believe that Musk will figure it all out, that he’ll meet production goals for Tesla, colonize Mars and power the world with batteries. But what if he doesn’t? What if Tesla runs out of cash before all these visions become a reality?”
Hero worship can blind you to certain realities. If you buy shares of Tesla, you’re buying into the idea that Elon Musk, the face of the company, has what it takes to defy the odds, quiet the naysayers and turn Tesla into a profitable company. But what if he doesn’t?
Agreed. and Gerard K. O’Neill didn’t see us sitting in a tin can. The colonies are supposed to be made of a transparent material much like glass. They are also imagined to be self-sustaining, which is a major plus during an era when “sustainable” is one of the buzzwords for off-Earth living.
No reason folk won’t give thanks to the vehicles that get them to their space hotels. Not sure about needing to worship anyone, but looks cosy enough, compared to banging around in a tin can.
Hilton Teams Up with Voyager Starlab Space Station to Create Modern Astronaut Suites
We have the floating, solar-powered Anthénea Hotel Suite on Earth, but Hilton has partnered with the Voyager Starlab space station as well as Lockheed Martin to bring the same experience to astronauts. Aside from creating modern hospitality suites and sleeping arrangements, Hilton is set to also co... Read more
Men have a right to peaceful existence – some Indians are now worshipping Musk as a way to use his name for publicity, fact is stranger than fiction in a funny old world.
These Men’s Rights Activists Literally Worship Elon Musk
Shatner says a lot to be honest, he doesn’t mind cashing in on comercial crap when it suits him though. Maybe he changed his mind and he likes the planet now?
William Shatner Felt Crushed When He Finally Made It to Space. Here’s Why
William Shatner has made headlines this week with the announcement that his trip into space wasn’t the celebration or high note he thought it would be – instead, it felt like a “funeral for planet Earth”.
Yeah, that was a bit heart wrenching, watching him realise we are all doomed unless we get the hell out of our own mess. This article brings tears to the eyes.
Star Trek’s William Shatner says going to space felt like ‘a funeral’
William Shatner said seeing Earth from space aboard Jeff Bezo’s Blue Origin rocket was a profoundly sorrowful experience, but one which inspired him to cherish the beauty of our planet.
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So sad “For NASA and the United States, losing the space station would mean the forfeiture of more than $100 billion invested in developing the facility and billions more in provisioning and inhabiting the station. NASA has used the space station for myriad purposes, from a platform to conduct more than 2,500 science experiments to testing human health during extended human spaceflight.”
How to save the International Space Station and prevent the dreaded “gap”
weird idea that the earth could have forced an instinct for appreciating motherly love on a grand scale – remindes me of the clip from a while back https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AipdIH5TzH8
Space tourism companies such as Blue Origin, Virgin Galactic and SpaceX rely on rockets. Others plan to use balloons to take travelers into the stratosphere.
Florida company Space Perspective plans to fly passengers to the edge of space in a pressurized capsule suspended from a balloon, and tickets can now be reserved for $125,000 a pop. But is it all hot air?
Doctor proctor shit it when she found out she was going to space. And used it as a platform to talk about getting more black women into orbit. Not sure why though, I ain’t seen many disabled eskimos at NASA recently. Watch the video about Inspiration4 if you want to see why she did it. And probably why SpaceX chose her. Surely it should be about ability?
Companies must rethink and reinvent the way they lead diversity and inclusion as a growth strategy. No longer can diversity and inclusion be viewed as a cost center.
This is worse when you think what it was like for all those kids who went to the cape to watch their fave teacher vaporized “for all mankind”. Yes, they should all keep in touch. Good idea.
If you belive the USSR hasn’t hidden any of their secret tragedies the “A total of 18 people have lost their lives either while in space or in preparation for a space mission, in four separate incidents. Given the risks involved in space flight, this number is surprisingly low. The two worst disasters both involved NASA’s space shuttle.”
A total of 18 people have lost their lives either while in space or in preparation for a space mission, in four separate incidents. Given the risks involved in space flight, this number is surprisingly low.
And ironically NASA was one of the organizations that led the way with letting someone’s ancestry trump their skills and suitability. Though change has got to happen somehow.
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The SuperDraco engine that provides launch escape system and propulsive-landing thrust for the Dragon V2 passenger-carrying space capsule is fully printed, and was the first fully printed rocket engine.
3D printing began to be used in production versions of spaceflight hardware in early 2014, when SpaceX first flew a flight-critical propulsion system assembly on an operational Falcon 9 flight.
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Recently, the Made in Space Recycler launched to the space station for an investigation into which materials are most effective for recycling into 3D printing filament and which ones can hold up over multiple uses without degrading. This investigation is funded and flown through ISS National Lab.
RocketLab’s Rutherford rocket engine was first tested in late 2016, and since then, over 200 of the game-changing models have been produced. Their combustion chambers, injectors, pumps, and main propellant valves are all 3D printed using electron-beam melting.
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A team of astronomers and students are searching for NASA’s lost Apollo 10 lunar lander module called “Snoopy.” The 1969 lunar module never landed on the moon and is in deep space.
You can get these on amazon but no way of getting other vehicles that are made to the same scale, I resorted to drawing them for my daughter, so she could appreciate the size of Saturn V compared to the rest.
agreed, great idea. at the moment you have to build your own or buy some kit from an oldy worldy website. not ideal – not sure why nobody just makes and sells these for schools, they could be as standard as plastic toy cars or geometric shapes.
From the Finanical Times “Asteroids contain all the materials necessary to enable human activity,” says Peter Stibrany, chief business developer and strategist of California-based Deep Space Industries (DSI). “Just those near Earth could sustain more than 10bn people.”
Asteroids to serve as refuelling stations for space exploration
ESA will show NASA where they have been going wrong – same old.
Not sure why the Brits signed anything, they never been there other than hitching a ride with NASA / ESA.
This work?
Yay! In a fully circular economy for space – removing space junk and reusing or recycling it – is a viable possibility to safeguard the future for satellites and space exploration, according to this article.
“Though I do not believe that a plant will spring up where no seed has been, I have great faith in a seed . . . Convince me that you have a seed there, and I am prepared to expect wonders.”
or did just some of the polymers arrive ready to seed the rest?
Even if it did they would say God sent it here from upon high. Can’t win.
Linking to the video in the idea, worth a watch, and hard to argue with – https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=REl20rlZGTw
Space witches – i shit you not
Agreed, and the Vikings loved their ships – Njord was the god of ships and seafaring, as well as the god of wealth and prosperity – Musk likely knows the two can live together.
Reminded me of this – great article, including the quote “Yes, Musk is being polite to Trump because he wants to save humanity in case of the totally plausible scenario wherein he can stop Trump from triggering nuclear Armageddon. It certainly has nothing to do with maintaining those generous government investments.”
Story idea done already, sort of. Easily the most important divine vessel was the Barque of Ra which sailed across the sky each day as the sun.
Yeah, the cults are already in their early stages. however don’t hold your breath for a second-coming… “Hero worship can blind you to certain realities. You may believe that Musk will figure it all out, that he’ll meet production goals for Tesla, colonize Mars and power the world with batteries. But what if he doesn’t? What if Tesla runs out of cash before all these visions become a reality?”
Agreed. and Gerard K. O’Neill didn’t see us sitting in a tin can. The colonies are supposed to be made of a transparent material much like glass. They are also imagined to be self-sustaining, which is a major plus during an era when “sustainable” is one of the buzzwords for off-Earth living.
Point taken, but love rather than hate already – love this tweet reply “The tin can throwers are a menace!”
No reason folk won’t give thanks to the vehicles that get them to their space hotels. Not sure about needing to worship anyone, but looks cosy enough, compared to banging around in a tin can.
Men have a right to peaceful existence – some Indians are now worshipping Musk as a way to use his name for publicity, fact is stranger than fiction in a funny old world.
Shatner says a lot to be honest, he doesn’t mind cashing in on comercial crap when it suits him though. Maybe he changed his mind and he likes the planet now?
Yeah, that was a bit heart wrenching, watching him realise we are all doomed unless we get the hell out of our own mess. This article brings tears to the eyes.
I mean, you could always replace rocket fuel with solar energy, which you can find plenty of in space.
That is an excellent idea. However, space travel is currently limited by rocket fuel, which is expensive and quite heavy, making endless travel nearly impossible.
https://www.forbes.com/sites/startswithabang/2021/12/30/how-far-could-a-spaceship-go-if-we-never-ran-out-of-thrust/?sh=1408616c29ee
This isn’t a stupid idea. It could serve to use the free parking spots we didn’t realise we needed. Read this paper https://link.springer.com/article/10.1007/s11071-022-07829-1
So sad “For NASA and the United States, losing the space station would mean the forfeiture of more than $100 billion invested in developing the facility and billions more in provisioning and inhabiting the station. NASA has used the space station for myriad purposes, from a platform to conduct more than 2,500 science experiments to testing human health during extended human spaceflight.”
ahh, yes, the “international” problem was always going to break some hearts. Like any relationship. Get over it I guess.
Better do that before it goes up for grabs….
the idea that it shifts awareness isn’t a surprise but there may be more to it than that according to Ivan De Luce, writer for the Insider.
Hmm, great idea, but is overrated by entrepreneurs according to some at https://www.themonthly.com
agreed – even the captain felt it…
weird idea that the earth could have forced an instinct for appreciating motherly love on a grand scale – remindes me of the clip from a while back https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AipdIH5TzH8
Check out this company researching flights into space using ballons https://www.cnbc.com/2022/05/13/space-tourism-firms-plan-to-use-balloons-to-go-to-space-in-2024.html
You can get a ride to the edge of space in a hot air balloon. However, it comes at one hefty price tag
Virgin Galactic is one of the several companies currently researching commercial space flights. Seems like they are getting closer every year!
Doctor proctor shit it when she found out she was going to space. And used it as a platform to talk about getting more black women into orbit. Not sure why though, I ain’t seen many disabled eskimos at NASA recently. Watch the video about Inspiration4 if you want to see why she did it. And probably why SpaceX chose her. Surely it should be about ability?
Some people are against forced diversity, here’s why https://www.forbes.com/sites/glennllopis/2017/01/16/5-reasons-diversity-and-inclusion-fails/?sh=52f596250dfe
Keep in mind that space isn’t as safe for women. Their bodies are more vulnerable than men’s bodies when it comes to some of the more important tasks it has to do whilst producing the offspring that will live in space themselves. Stats available here: https://www.researchgate.net/figure/Age-distribution-for-astronauts-and-cosmonauts-all-nationalities-for-first-transit-to_fig3_266247037
so sad.
This is worse when you think what it was like for all those kids who went to the cape to watch their fave teacher vaporized “for all mankind”. Yes, they should all keep in touch. Good idea.
If you belive the USSR hasn’t hidden any of their secret tragedies the “A total of 18 people have lost their lives either while in space or in preparation for a space mission, in four separate incidents. Given the risks involved in space flight, this number is surprisingly low. The two worst disasters both involved NASA’s space shuttle.”
And ironically NASA was one of the organizations that led the way with letting someone’s ancestry trump their skills and suitability. Though change has got to happen somehow.
More here. This is amazing. Whole stations one day maybe. Wonder who thought of applying the idea to spacecraft first?
The SuperDraco engine that provides launch escape system and propulsive-landing thrust for the Dragon V2 passenger-carrying space capsule is fully printed, and was the first fully printed rocket engine.
Recently, the Made in Space Recycler launched to the space station for an investigation into which materials are most effective for recycling into 3D printing filament and which ones can hold up over multiple uses without degrading. This investigation is funded and flown through ISS National Lab.
RocketLab’s Rutherford rocket engine was first tested in late 2016, and since then, over 200 of the game-changing models have been produced. Their combustion chambers, injectors, pumps, and main propellant valves are all 3D printed using electron-beam melting.
Now, this is more than just an idea! Relativity Space says its 3D printers can make a rocket in as little as two months.
Watch this.
Maybe not for astronauts, but looks fun for kids.
Interesting…
Lol, and cook it with lasers!
They have GOT to get onboard with the REUSABLE aspect of modern spaceflight. Come on NASA, think ahead!
Ideas welcome…
not likely, it would cost too much to make it do 2 things. Maybe just make space stations out of old rocket parts that are left in space.
You can get these on amazon but no way of getting other vehicles that are made to the same scale, I resorted to drawing them for my daughter, so she could appreciate the size of Saturn V compared to the rest.
agreed, great idea. at the moment you have to build your own or buy some kit from an oldy worldy website. not ideal – not sure why nobody just makes and sells these for schools, they could be as standard as plastic toy cars or geometric shapes.
just a matter of time, its an old idea, but likely waiting for its day.
Could happen, though they may be better use for their materials as the sun has the power we need to get about the place.
From the Finanical Times “Asteroids contain all the materials necessary to enable human activity,” says Peter Stibrany, chief business developer and strategist of California-based Deep Space Industries (DSI). “Just those near Earth could sustain more than 10bn people.”