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termsofsurrender t1_iwdahd3 wrote
Reply to comment by toodroot in The oracle who predicted SLS’s launch in 2023 has thoughts about Artemis III - "It may happen in 2028, but I'm not sure it will be on SLS" by Adeldor
Will she have the same political power as Shelby? Same committee seats?
termsofsurrender t1_iwc2n3n wrote
Reply to The oracle who predicted SLS’s launch in 2023 has thoughts about Artemis III - "It may happen in 2028, but I'm not sure it will be on SLS" by Adeldor
For me, the big takeaway is that Senator Shelby (R-AL) is retiring. This changes the context of Artemis funding in regards to SLS. However, as SLS has subcontractors in all 50 states, this change may mean nothing.
As an aside, I find Berger is entirely satisfactory as a space rocket journalist.
termsofsurrender t1_iw4opnr wrote
Reply to comment by toolsforconviviality in Will mankind ever travel outside our solar system? by savol_
The biggest barrier is the technology doesn't exist. But it may be achievable as it's not totally outside our grasp.
termsofsurrender t1_iufip6k wrote
"Lifedeath", Uncanny X-Men #186.
And ElfQuest.
termsofsurrender t1_iu5k2rj wrote
Goodness.
termsofsurrender t1_iu4sz3h wrote
Reply to comment by alvinofdiaspar in Chinese researchers create the world's largest silicon carbide aspherical mirror by tommos
You're right. JWST is an amazing achievement. Herschel's mirror was comprised of smaller mirrors, while the PhysOrg article says that the Chinese made a record-breaking 3m blank.
termsofsurrender t1_iu419x1 wrote
Reply to To my Romance readers: Is explicit s.a. to be expected at this point or am I just incredibly unlucky? by enJ0eable
Look for Amish romance novels. Very chaste, but definite religious messages, trade gender roles.
termsofsurrender t1_iu3i2cb wrote
Generally, because people see much easier than they can read.
termsofsurrender t1_iu3crm8 wrote
This is the sort of national competition that's net positive. The Chinese developed new engineering techniques to make this 4.03 SiC mirror. Their new radio telescope has the largest aperture in the world.
Ah, if only the US would rise to meet the telescope gap. But no, we can't even scrape up a few million to rebuild Arecibo.
termsofsurrender t1_isq4uod wrote
Reply to comment by _Abe_Froman_SKOC in NASA outlines case for making sole-source SLS award to Boeing-Northrop joint venture by jeffsmith202
Yep. No more money until SLS proves itself.
termsofsurrender t1_ismwkke wrote
The western forest had burned for weeks. When the wind changed, the Keep was heavy with the stink of smoke and ash. The afternoon sun turned the western sky blood red. The fire was approaching.
termsofsurrender t1_iyfaj6l wrote
Reply to [WP] "Mom, i'm telling you. A green man came out of my closet and did a standup comedy routine." by [deleted]
Hulk happy to be here. Hulk jumped from New York City and boy is Hulk's legs tired. Hulk could sleep, but Hulk no want puny Banner in control! Banner is so puny... come on, you know this, don't make Hulk angry... Banner is so puny... a stiff breeze knocks Banner out cold. Banner is so weak, websites reject him as a password.
Hulk knows you're out there. Hulk hears you breathing. Hey, Hulk has super strong breath. Hulk bets you don't know that. You can set a burning oil well on Hulk's birthday cake and Hulk could blow it out. Super strong flex, huh?
Hey, you know what Hulk really hates? Hulk hates puny soldiers. Hulk hates puny soldiers with their puny guns! And their puny tanks! Hulk smash puny tanks! But you know what Hulk really like to smash? Hulk like smashing Natasha Romanoff. Whoa!
Hulk go now. Tip wait staff and bartender!