I remember really liking this movie as a kid. Even then, I was into realistic scifi. Revisiting it over the years as an adult, I thought it held up pretty well. Nice to see it getting some restorative attention.
SpaceX and the FAA
What’s going on with SpaceX and the FAA? Well, it appears to be complicated. But, with SN9 and SN10 stacked up at the launch pad, let’s hope they resolve their issues soon.
Ars Technica Iceland?
Recent study suggests early Mars may have been very much like Iceland.
Family photo
Here’s an image taken by something we built that is out there right now looking back at us. If that doesn’t make you stop a moment and say “huh”, I don’t know what will.
Mittens on Mars
Mars time
How will we keep time on Mars? It’s complicated.
More on Starship SN8
Here’s a nice summary of why this week’s Starship launch was a huge success, even though it failed to stick the landing.
Starship SN8 – before and after
This image of Elon Musk inspecting the wreckage really brings home the size of Starship.
(image: SPadre on Twitter)
(image: Spacex)
Food for thought…
Simulant
Science fair supplies for my youngest daughter: simulated Mars regolith. Thanks for making these simulants available, UCF Exolith Lab!
