Space and Science BS Thread

I dabbled in model rocketry in my teens in scouts. So much fun!!!

 

Crap - 4th grade. I must have confused that with the Enterprise test flight.

 

Lotsa stuff going on back then..

It’s amazing we’re still in contact w both Voyagers after all these years and considering where they’re at. NASA/JPL builds some durable shit.

 

And the simple fact that they're SOLID STATE!!

 

Dust off your binoculars and scopes this fall, Mars is swinging by for a close-ish encounter.

http://www.alpo-astronomy.org/jbeish/2020_MARS.htm

 

In case you missed it, quite a few interesting developments in this week Rocket Report:

https://arstechnica.com/science/202...-sets-record-northrop-may-say-aloha-to-omega/


On a side note, to anyone who has subscribed to the email report- I haven’t received one in over a month. I’ve re-subscribed and still nothing. Anyone else experiencing this?

 

Mine came in on Thus like clockwork.

 

Have you checked your spam folder?

 

Thanks. Yeah, checked my spam folder.

I’ve got fat thumbs so I’m always tapping shit inadvertently - maybe I blocked it

 

Anyone want to go in with me on a shield window from the Manhattan project? Only $3,400,000.00!
https://shop.minimuseum.com/collections/air-space/products/manhattan-project-shield-window-full-window-54

This site has some cool purchasable flown items too!

 

I'll go halvsies with you

 

Cool, they take ApplePay..

AND it’s 10% off with code SUMMERFUN

 

I’ll pitch in the 10% that’s being taken off the top, and I’ll even let you store it at my place. (You know, to make sure none of you other shareholders have to worry about any residual exposure risks!)
Makes you wonder what the original surplus auction winning bid for this was back in the 80s.

 

Anyone in Northern Virginia should look up NOVAAR. They do launches out in rural VA an hour or so from the Manassas area in "The Plains". Everything from little model rockets to 12 foot tall liquid fueled monstrosities.

http://novaar.org/drupal6/

 

Speaking of the Manhatten Project, the Hanford B Reactor tour outside of Richland, WA is well worth the time:

https://manhattanprojectbreactor.hanford.gov/

 

Looking for a more reasonably priced trinket for your collection or loved one (that you don’t have to wear protective gloves for), consider:

https://www.earthtosky.store/product-page/darth-vader-bobblehead

It too is a flown to the edge of space and your purchase will support The Earth to Sky Calculus program in a small town out west.

 

Dang! Thanks for the possible anniversary gift idea. Wasn’t too into the earth Vader, but the jewelry is pretty special.
Thanks!

 

You’re welcome. Seems like an awesome program!

 

I see where they have a 10% off coupon on top of their web page -- that does it for me -- I think that would be $340,000.00 off! now I just have to clear it with the wife!

 

https://www.teslarati.com/spacex-wins-fourth-moon-lander-launch-contract/


Also, keep an eye out for a SN6 150 meter hop soon if not tomorrow