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Today, 10:18 PM

selvaarchi replied to a thread Heritage sites on the moon in Space Exploration

If the proposal had more examples of historic sites like Russian rocket that 1st touched (crashed) the moon, instead of only having US examples, I...

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Today, 10:10 PM

selvaarchi replied to a thread The Joe Biden Admin Space Exploration Policy in Space Exploration

This is one one opinion I can agree with. Treat space as one would treat a "commons" as established by the UK. Putt more strength in peaceful use of...

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Today, 07:38 PM

Trebuchet replied to a thread SpaceX in Space Exploration

Mercy me. It certainly is a trebuchet! Whatever for? Do they grow pumpkins down there? Or watermelons, those would be suitable.

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Today, 07:27 PM

Trebuchet replied to a thread How did we do it before the internet... in Off-Topic Babbling

My coworker and his wife thought I needed to find someone so they set me up on a blind date with her childhood friend. Been with her 43 years now!

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Today, 06:06 PM

Noclevername replied to a thread What do you think is the most likely explanation for the Fermi paradox? in Life in Space

We can say nothing definite. It'll be a judgement call. There's only one template to examine and the outer parameters are unclear. For all we know...

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Today, 06:01 PM

Noclevername replied to a thread SpaceX in Space Exploration

Because they couldn't get a trampoline.

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Today, 05:49 PM

Nicolas replied to a thread SpaceX in Space Exploration

THe trebuchet is their "best part is no part" philosophy applied to a space cannon. :)

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Today, 05:05 PM

Noclevername replied to a thread What do you think is the most likely explanation for the Fermi paradox? in Life in Space

Added to that, if the Copernican principle has any value at all, then we're "about average" in our location in the Universe too. So life would then...

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Today, 05:02 PM

Noclevername replied to a thread SpaceX in Space Exploration

Or a Marvel hero. Same difference.

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Today, 05:01 PM

Noclevername replied to a thread How did we do it before the internet... in Off-Topic Babbling

Be selective at the grocery store, then.

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Today, 04:18 PM

schlaugh replied to a thread SpaceX in Space Exploration

See, Elon Musk really is a Bond villain!

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Today, 04:04 PM

Noclevername replied to a thread Trivial (or not so trivial) stuff that makes you happy. in Off-Topic Babbling

Context matters!

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Today, 04:03 PM

Noclevername replied to a thread The COVID-19 Discussion Thread (OTB) in Off-Topic Babbling

I have to keep reminding myself that progress is being made, and order is finally being projected over chaos. Left on its own, bad news drives out...

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Today, 03:59 PM

Noclevername replied to a thread How did we do it before the internet... in Off-Topic Babbling

Same here. Added to that my social anxiety regarding strangers, and it's meant not many opportunities. I mostly meet new friends through old friends,...

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Today, 03:51 PM

Trebuchet replied to a thread Reusable Rockets in Space Exploration

My bold, because it has achieved a pretty high flight rate anyway! Also, throwaway boosters were largely developed by large aerospace companies for...

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Today, 03:41 PM

Trebuchet replied to a thread Trivial (or not so trivial) stuff that makes you happy. in Off-Topic Babbling

My sweat pants almost fell down yesterday. That's a good thing because it's a side effect of losing some weight!

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Today, 03:39 PM

Gillianren replied to a thread What are you watching? in Small Media at Large

I've been watching it on the Roku Channel, which is part of our TV.

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Today, 03:38 PM

Gillianren replied to a thread Trivial (or not so trivial) stuff that makes you happy. in Off-Topic Babbling

Simon's teacher sends me his work every day so that I make sure he actually does it. Yesterday, she included a note saying that he's been...

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Today, 03:36 PM

Gillianren replied to a thread The COVID-19 Discussion Thread (OTB) in Off-Topic Babbling

At least it looks like a few of the basic things we've been hoping for in this country to fight the virus are about to actually happen.

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Today, 03:04 PM

Noclevername replied to a thread What do you think is the most likely explanation for the Fermi paradox? in Life in Space

While I agree that the limits of the simulation are self evident, and my own sense is that intelligent life is rare, I tend to draw the conclusion...

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Today, 02:58 PM

Van Rijn replied to a thread Reusable Rockets in Space Exploration

Oh, it was seen. It was even called a chicken and egg problem. I read arguments about it probably thirty years ago. One big issue was that per...

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Today, 02:10 PM

cosmocrazy replied to a thread What do you think is the most likely explanation for the Fermi paradox? in Life in Space

Though my personal opinion favours this logic, I'm also aware that there are potential flaws in it that could have a significant impact on the...

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Today, 01:59 PM

Van Rijn replied to a thread Heritage sites on the moon in Space Exploration

NASA made a recommendation. NASA doesn’t have the means yet to enforce it. Only if that is set forth in a future treaty and the various space...

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Today, 01:27 PM

The Backroad Astronomer replied to a thread Your current weather? in Off-Topic Babbling

-15 C and clear skies, good morning for oatmeal and oranges, the power must of been out for a while, while I grabbed few hours sleep.

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Today, 01:13 PM

selvaarchi started a thread Heritage sites on the moon in Space Exploration

NASA has proposed, the manned landing sites by NASA Apollo missions, not be disturbed by future landings. In fact they recommend no landings within...

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Today, 12:44 PM

selvaarchi replied to a thread Kuiper Belt Extended Mission (KEM) (Ex New Horizons) in Space Exploration

Alan Stern on "The 15th Anniversary of New Horizons Leaving Earth" ...

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Today, 12:38 PM

selvaarchi replied to a thread The Donald Trump Admin Space Exploration Policy in Space Exploration

"Bridenstine leaves NASA, calls for unity in space, science efforts" ...

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Today, 12:30 PM

selvaarchi replied to a thread United States Space Force and United States Space Command: what can they do? in Space Exploration

"Space Force Receives Fifth SBIRS Satellite" https://www.nationaldefensemagazine.org/articles/2021/1/20/space-force-receives-fifth-sbirs-satellite

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Today, 11:57 AM

Nicolas replied to a thread How did we do it before the internet... in Off-Topic Babbling

I didn't say I found it a good argument. :) My experience with internet versus real-life regarding people: the internet can be a great place to meet...

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