Recent content by monkeyonmars

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    SpaceX fires up giant Starship rocket ahead of 3rd test flight (video)

    SpaceX ready to deliver. Come on FAA, get on with it.
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    See Blue Origin's New Glenn rocket come together at Florida space coast factory (photo)

    I hope all the pieces are there and that they fit together. When you don't do RID, you never know till the first time you put it together.
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    Return to the moon: The race we have to win (again)

    Helium3 for fusion - what fusion reactor do we have for that? Nah, lets just let SpaceX do this all for us - we do not need NASA now.
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    Mickey Mouse celebrates the Space Age as astronaut on Disney100 Citizen watch

    Wouldn't wear a Disney product if it was free.
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    Astronomers urged to fight 'tooth and nail' to protect dark skies

    Does anyone think for a moment that other countries will abide by any restrictions we place on satellite companies? Let's cut off our feet so that others may win the race.
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    NASA hopes new study helps bring UFO research into the mainstream

    This will drive ND Tyson crazy - he is so anti UFO. Suppose he will be changing his tune now.
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    Venus crossed the sun's face 10 years ago today. Most people alive will never see the sight again.

    I took a photo of the transit 10 years ago in Harbin, China. Used a piece of exposed film and a Canon Power Shot.
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    NASA picks 2 companies to build spacesuits for astronauts on the moon and in Earth orbit

    Let SpaceX dealwith it. At least they will get it right and for a low cost. Hopefully not a cost-plus contract.
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    Best free sci-fi short movies

    First one - beautful graphics, good acting, disappointing but I guess appropriate ending. 2nd one: pass - not even cute. 3rd one: the main protagonist, dare I say it: a strong female lead, had two lines: F*** and S***. Geez, no wonder kids are so morally bankrupt these days. 4th one: good -...
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    Mining the moon to help save life on Earth (op-ed)

    Which is why we need to quit putting roadblocks in the paths of SpaceX's Starship. Antiquated, small thought out landers like Blue Origins Blue Balls won't cut it. Other countries are going to get there first, make their mining claims and keep us out.
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    Virgin Orbit is buying 2 more rocket-launching planes

    Environmentally damaging toy rides for rich folk who don't even qualify for astronaut wings.,
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    NASA calls off 3rd attempt to fuel up Artemis 1 moon rocket

    $24 billion dollar development costs and $4 billion dollars per launch for a one-time use, throwaway, ancient technology rocket - ludicrous. Please cancel this behemoth and do something useful with our tax money.