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Trump nominates a NASA chief — again BuckGalaxy November 4, 2025 10:28 pm (Space/Science)

Muskfinger - and other evil space billionaires BuckGalaxy November 4, 2025 10:19 pm (Space/Science)

New Glenn set for its second launch on November 9 BuckGalaxy November 4, 2025 9:15 pm (Space/Science)

Spanberger projected to win VA BuckGalaxy November 4, 2025 5:10 pm (CurrentEvents)

The destruction of Goddard is illegal RL October 31, 2025 9:41 am (Space/Science)

Weighing the scales on Elon Musk BuckGalaxy October 30, 2025 9:28 pm (Flame)

Bunker Envy ? podrock October 30, 2025 6:18 pm (CurrentEvents)

Message in a bottle BuckGalaxy October 29, 2025 10:55 am (Off-Topic)

According to some, we're a nation of illiterate dependents looking for a handout RobVG October 27, 2025 8:56 pm (CurrentEvents)

The 1% RobVG October 27, 2025 10:54 am (Off-Topic)

Parting Shot ER October 27, 2025 4:36 am (Off-Topic)

Space X put on notice RobVG October 20, 2025 4:55 pm (Space/Science)

Who's contributing to the Libya mission by TB May 24, 2011 3:20 pm

Fascinating graphic. Actually, I expected our presence in the order of battle would be bigger, and I'm surprised there ... by ER 2011-05-24 18:42:04

Design a Starship by podrock May 24, 2011 1:44 pm

Why bother? Knowing DARPA, it'll probably get filed away for eternity, or 100 billion bucks will be wasted on ... by VelociraptorBlade 2011-05-31 00:46:37
Well, they could start here. The BIS is the same outfit that was designing Moon rockets in the 1930s. A lot of ... by TB 2011-05-24 14:59:48
- Yep, and I have the JBIS collection to prove it. by Robert 2011-05-25 09:48:33
  - I've been a member since 1972. Sounds from some recent news that they're running out of money. That ... by TB 2011-05-25 10:54:51
Cool! I'll get busy. by Eri 2011-05-24 14:44:52

Back in Microsoft's pocket... by mcfly May 24, 2011 10:49 am

poor bastard... by Robert 2011-05-25 09:34:15
- You know, some people say I'm a little slow on the uptake, but I actually beleive...wait a minute...poor WHAT!!?? by mcfly 2011-06-08 13:42:28
- I use Microsoft's OS, browsers, and office system because it basically works, and more importantly, because I have a pretty ... by TB 2011-05-25 11:03:07
  - "That which works" is, of course, a very important yardstick, perhaps the only one that really matters in the real ... by mcfly 2011-05-26 07:43:31
    - I understand the pragmatic position you and Tom are taking. But I have to point out that Microsoft's monopolies aren't ... by Robert 2011-05-26 10:16:30
      - I've never thought about Microsoft as being a "monopoly." I'm quite cosmopolitan in my views of systems, and I ... by TB 2011-05-26 11:03:13
      - PS: Remember when I defended Microsoft and said Linux wasn't ready for prime time? :-) (n/t) by Robert 2011-05-26 10:17:42

Legacy space companies running scared by TB May 24, 2011 9:16 am

Fascinating, thanks. Simberg did a good job of straightening out Thompson's mis-statements. by mcfly 2011-05-24 10:23:02

Gravity Sucks & Dark Energy Blows by Eri May 24, 2011 6:56 am

When I started off as an astronomy undergrad in 1964, it still was not clear whether there was a big ... by ER 2011-05-24 11:20:24
- So we no longer have infinity? It died? Jeez and nobody told me. :-) by Eri 2011-05-24 14:42:13
  - Not necessarily. The old Steady State theory required the Universe to be infinitely large as well as infinitely old. ... by ER 2011-05-24 18:52:57

What to do when our sun gets too hot by TB May 23, 2011 12:16 pm

*Puts on mad scientist hat and starts speaking with Austrian/Borat accent* I propose a radical solution for zhis probleem. ... by VelociraptorBlade 2011-05-31 00:55:23
My solution to the same problem would be to reduce insolation by deploying large shades in earth orbit to cast ... by ER 2011-05-24 11:07:12
"(and thereby lengthen bond maturities too)" LOL! This MUST be a Republican journal. Question: In a larger orbit, wouldn't ... by Eri 2011-05-23 14:49:35
- I'm a rocket engineer. Orbital mechanics is not my strong suit - I just design to the delta-vee somebody ... by TB 2011-05-23 14:55:00

Space: above and beyond by mcfly May 23, 2011 11:05 am

One of my all time favorites. I bought the dvd's after you mentioned them and I have watched the first ... by FrankC 2011-05-29 17:54:20
It's been a long time since I watched it, but I remember it as being pretty good for TV science ... by TB 2011-05-23 12:04:51

Pawlenty vs. ethanol...in Iowa by TB May 23, 2011 10:15 am

Pawlenty's gutsy stand on ethanol subsidies deserves praise and respect. I've always felt gasohol was welfare for conservative farmers, ... by ER 2011-05-23 10:25:46
- I agree. by Eri 2011-05-23 10:35:11

Extreme knitting by TB May 23, 2011 9:44 am

*Insert awed expletive here* Do my house next! by VelociraptorBlade 2011-05-31 14:30:02
OMG! LOL. by Eri 2011-05-23 10:44:22

Joplin, MO Tornado by Eri May 23, 2011 6:04 am

A good radar site to watch the weather here. You can click on a spot to get a local radar screen, ... by TB 2011-05-23 18:08:29
- Thanks, TB. Great site. by Eri 2011-05-23 23:39:43
Some of my earliest memories (in KC) are of the picture on the TV warning of tornados and going to ... by podrock 2011-05-23 15:55:36
- I can remember camping out in Oklahoma one night, not to awfully far from Miami. There were tornado warnings ... by Eri 2011-05-23 23:47:55
There was some stuff up in Minneapolis too, but it sounds like it wasn't anywhere near my sister. Take care of ... by TB 2011-05-23 11:42:30
- Tom, you're such a male! Always trying to fix everything. That's sweet but I've already determined my avenues ... by Eri 2011-05-23 14:36:13
Take care Eri. We had some house-rattling thunder here last night but were otherwise lucky. I know what you mean ... by mcfly 2011-05-23 08:43:34
- Thanks, McFly. You take care, too. Unfortunately, I can't use my bathtub. My knees are so bad, ... by Eri 2011-05-23 10:41:44
I am so sorry Eri. by Jody 2011-05-23 08:41:15
- You may be getting some of this shit tonight. Be careful. by Eri 2011-05-23 10:42:55
Keep in touch, Eri, and let us know how you are doing. And I hope everyone you know is ... by ER 2011-05-23 06:29:51
- Yes, the weather has been worse, more violent and more frequent. They're blaming it on El Nino but I ... by Eri 2011-05-23 10:39:44
  - Tornadoes and climate by TB 2011-05-23 11:25:15
    - He's full of shit. I'd laugh if the subject weren't so serious. I've heard meteorologists and other experts ... by Eri 2011-05-23 14:39:32
      - "Harold Brooks, research meteorologist at the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration's (NOAA) National Severe Storms Laboratory in Norman, Oklahoma." But hey, ... by TB 2011-05-23 14:50:12
        
        Well now, TB, to be fair, you've dismissed the work of scientists and researchers who back the notion of climate ... by mcfly 2011-05-24 10:31:01
        
        A couple of more articles from liberal publications here, and here. I honestly didn't think my original NOAA source was going ... by TB 2011-05-24 10:43:22
        
        I wasn't disputing Brooks, I was just saying that you've dismissed research just as did Eri. If she's rejecting "bad ... by mcfly 2011-05-24 10:56:18
        
        He can be bought or told what to say and not to say. I can spell coverup. This ... by Eri 2011-05-23 23:49:53
        
        Ah. "Bad fact." by TB 2011-05-24 07:34:17

Car review: Nissan Leaf by TB May 22, 2011 9:09 pm

TB's got himself a job as on-line car salesman. Go get 'em! :) by Eri 2011-05-23 03:19:45
- I don't know about you, but that article didn't do a very good job of selling me on an electric ... by TB 2011-05-23 07:18:47
  - I've never understood the enthusiasm for fully electric cars (as opposed to hybrids, which make much more sense to me. ... by ER 2011-05-23 08:10:12
    - I agree ER n/t by Jody 2011-05-23 08:39:28
- TB is always selling something, :) by ER 2011-05-23 05:10:25

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