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mastodonmigration , (edited ) to random
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So now SpaceX, with no working spacesuit, and years behind on it's multi-billion dollar moon lander, is lobbying NASA to go to the Hubble Space Telescope.

"A successful private mission could improve Hubble's ability to point at celestial objects and, by boosting its orbit, extend its life by years... however, an accident could leave the multibillion-dollar telescope broken — or, even more tragically, tethered to the dead bodies of the astronauts sent to repair it."

https://www.npr.org/2024/05/16/1250250249/spacex-repair-hubble-space-telescope-nasa-foia

mastodonmigration OP , (edited )
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Hat tip to Daniel Fischer @cosmos4u for posting this NPR article:

https://scicomm.xyz/@cosmos4u/112453098469582845

mastodonmigration OP , (edited )
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In summary, Jared Isaacman, a rich "private astronaut", wants to go to Hubble which is working fine, but will 'only' work for another 10 years, do some small repairs and boost the telescope's orbit.. He says he will pay for the mission himself. SpaceX would be used. Problems are SpaceX has no experience with this kind of thing and does not have a lot of the technology needed, including a tested spacesuit.

Read the article. Do we want to trust one of our nation asset crown jewels to these guys?

mastodonmigration OP ,
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@ivrezul

This is not correct at all. Hubble is still a wonderful asset that is in constant use.

mastodonmigration OP , (edited )
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Starlink is killing Hubble

Something about this plan to move Hubble, didn't make sense. If the space telescope still has 10 years of useful life, why this risky SpaceX mission to boost it's orbit now?

Well it turns out the main thing threatening the utility of Hubble is... wait for it... SpaceX Starlink satellites, which orbit just above Hubble constantly "photo-bombing" the images. Within a few years there will be so many Starlinks that Hubble will be useless.

https://www.nytimes.com/2023/03/02/science/hubble-spacex-starlink.html

dugglebutt , to random
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I don’t really use Twitter anymore, I have a burner that I just use for sports and weather and news and never post from. But every time I open it, I have to question my sanity.
I just read an article about how there is an ice cream that is designed to, and I am not making this up, “taste like your grandma”
I subsequently read another article about how the New York Knicks won an NBA playoff game because someone let out “an epic fart”
These are real things. You can look them up.
Are people just getting more insane? Should I double up on my meds?

mastodonmigration , (edited )
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@benroyce @dugglebutt

It's a really good idea to use Lists too.

Create a list for all your favorite subjects and immediately add new follows to the appropriate list.

This way you can just click on a list to see the most recent posts on that subject.

For more on using Lists check out this Mastodon User Tip: https://mastodon.online/@mastodonmigration/110733963197354169

briankrebs , to random
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Ruh roh

An upside-down flag, adopted by Trump supporters contesting the Biden victory, flew over the justice’s front lawn as the Supreme Court was considering an election case. After the 2020 presidential election, as some Trump supporters falsely claimed that President Biden had stolen the office, many of them displayed a startling symbol outside their homes, on their cars and in online posts: an upside-down American flag. One of the homes flying an inverted flag during that time was the residence of Supreme Court Justice Samuel A. Alito Jr., in Alexandria, Va., according to photographs and interviews with neighbors. The upside-down flag was aloft on Jan. 17, 2021, the images showed. President Donald J. Trump’s supporters, including some brandishing the same symbol, had rioted at the Capitol a little over a week before. Mr. Biden’s inauguration was three days away. Alarmed neighbors snapped photographs, some of which were recently obtained by The New York Times. Word of the flag filtered back to the court, people who worked there said in interviews. While the flag was up, the court was still contending with whether to hear a 2020 election case, with Justice Alito on the losing end of that decision. In coming weeks, the justices will rule on two climactic cases involving the storming of the Capitol on Jan. 6, including whether Mr. Trump has immunity for his actions.
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    mastodonmigration ,
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    @briankrebs

    Well, that's that then.

    jeffjarvis , to random
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    "Charges"? I might have used the verb "claims".
    Trump’s lawyer charges Michael Cohen lied to jury https://www.washingtonpost.com/politics/2024/05/16/michael-cohen-trump-hush-money-trial/

    mastodonmigration ,
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    @jeffjarvis

    Don't really see how this is the gotcha moment they are claiming, and pretty simple to explain on redirect. It seems very possible that Cohen could have also spoken to Trump about the Stormy matter during the minute thirty interaction. Something like, "Let me talk to the boss" Hands phone to Trump. "Boss, we need to pay Stormy." "Yes, yes, pay her" And hands phone back to Schiller.

    mastodonmigration , to random
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    Flagrant violation of the gag order...

    https://www.rawstory.com/trump-appears-to-violate-gag-order-after-judge-threatened-incarceration-2668284543/

    "Trump wraps up his morning rant by attacking one of the prosecutors, Colangelo, which is a flagrant violation of his gag order"

    shoq , to random
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    I almost hate to report this, but my “fedi journalists” list hasn’t just slowed to a crawl, but mostly, “It’s dead, Jim.”

    I assume most have converted to Threads, but since there is no way to know that except researching each profile, I can only assume.

    We all love the potential of ActivityPub. I wish it had more time to evolve before Musk happened. That opened the door for Meta. Now it’s a crapshoot whether it evolves the way we’d like. We need services others will never offer.

    mastodonmigration ,
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    @shoq

    Sad, but true. Noticing pretty much the same thing.

    tomiahonen , to random
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    And then for the counter-view to my calendar 'extension'

    This trial may end TUESDAY of NEXT WEEK (in FIVE days)

    Trump team says they have 1 witness (Smith) and maybe other witness/es who will all be done during Monday !

    So closing statements for TUESDAY next week
    https://mastodon.social/@GottaLaff/112452608749660966

    mastodonmigration ,
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    @tomiahonen

    So, likely no Schiller? Certainly no Trump?

    mastodonmigration ,
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    @tomiahonen

    Thank you. Would that not open him up to cross examination regarding other aspects of the case?

    mastodonmigration ,
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    @tomiahonen

    Seems like the 'surprise' witness may be Robert Costello.

    https://www.rawstory.com/trump-blanche-cohen-meaningless/

    tomiahonen , to random
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    But the Trump 'defense' team DOES have something, somewhat of a surprise, planned for next week as their witness for the defense. It was the subject of heated argument Thursday morning before jury brought in. It will be a witness. This Michael Cohen cross-examination MAY be a lead into that witness

    mastodonmigration ,
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    @tomiahonen

    Schiller or Weisselberg? That would be a bombshell.

    mastodonmigration ,
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    @tomiahonen

    Goodness, imagine all they can ask Schiller under cross examination.

    mastodonmigration ,
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    @tomiahonen

    Very risky strategy.

    mastodonmigration , (edited ) to random
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    For those following the Trump election fraud trial.

    Just wondering about the New York Times' journalistic ethics having Maggie Haberman covering the Trump election fraud trial, when she is also identified several times during the trial as a go to reporter for pushing out stories Team Trump want to favorably spin.

    GottaLaff , to random
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    NEW 🧵starts HERE.

    Remember: I cannot reply while live-posting, so plz use NFL (Not For Laffy.. no hashtag) so I can skip your replies. THANK YOU.

    Running a little late, so some preamble included here.

    1/…

    Tyler McBrien:

    At 2:04 p.m., the prosecution strolls back in and lays out stacks of papers, binders, and other documents on the desk.

    mastodonmigration ,
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    @GottaLaff

    NFL - tough to do when we have the bank statement with Weisselbergs handwriting saying "Grossed up."

    mastodonmigration ,
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    @GottaLaff

    Wonderful job today Laffy. You're the best! 👏

    mastodonmigration ,
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    @GottaLaff

    So no Schiller? Seems like it would be very misleading to bring him in now having made these statements, but we will see.

    mastodonmigration , to random
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    For those following the Trump election fraud trial.

    Is this really what just happened?

    Trump attorney shows Cohen texts between Cohen and Schiller that do not mention the Stormy matter. The attorney then says that these texts prove Cohen did not discuss the Stormy matter in a subsequent phone call.

    Missing something here? Does this make any logical sense?

    mastodonmigration OP ,
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    @VirginiaMurr

    Still not understanding. Could you spell it out more clearly?

    mastodonmigration OP ,
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    @VirginiaMurr

    How does it show that it could not have happened?

    mastodonmigration OP ,
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    @VirginiaMurr

    Got it. Thanks.

    mastodonmigration OP ,
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    @VirginiaMurr

    Have gone back and looked at it, and not sure it is such a problem. It seems very possible that Cohen could have spoken to Trump during a minute thirty quick interaction. Something like, "Yes, yes, you'll get paid." And hands phone back to Schiller.

    We will see how the prosecution deals with it. Thanks for the clarifications.

    GottaLaff , to random
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    🧵starts HERE.

    Remember: I cannot reply while live-posting, so plz use NFL (Not For Laffy.. no hashtag) so I can skip your replies. THANK YOU.

    Running a little late, so some preamble included here.

    1/… Via Rupar: Trump wraps up his morning rant by attacking one of the prosecutors, Colangelo, which is a flagrant violation of his gag order

    mastodonmigration ,
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    @GottaLaff

    Don't see how these texts disprove that Cohen spoke with Schiller or Trump about the Stormy matter.

    If they want to refute Cohen's assertion, why not call Schiller? Probably won't, of course, as it would provide the prosecution opportunity to cross examine Schiller about all sorts of things.

    mastodonmigration ,
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    @btrinen @GottaLaff

    And, of course, they probably won't as it would open them up for cross examination.

    Simply don't understand how these texts prove anything.

    mastodonmigration ,
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    @GottaLaff

    Particularly when it is much ado about nothing.

    How does the fact that Cohen texted Schiller about an unrelated matter prove what he did or did not talk to him about in a subsequent phone call?

    mastodonmigration , to random
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    So, over in the astronomy world there is some consternation about a tweet from eminent satellite tracker Jonathan McDowell.

    Apparently "Starlink Precipitation" is now a thing. And yes, you got that right, Starlink precipitation is pieces of Elon Musk's fucking internet satellites raining down from space.

    See also this post from @carlysagan: https://mastodon.social/@carlysagan/112448150797509408

    mastodonmigration OP , (edited )
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    @carlysagan

    In honor of Starlink Precipition, this one goes out to Elon Musk:

    https://youtu.be/Z2dcVIEQwEE?feature=shared

    Edit: Alternative link: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nFCU_Ld9snU

    mastodonmigration OP , (edited )
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    @carlysagan

    And before you say, "No problem, all of Mr. Musk's space junk burns up in reentry." This farmer in Saskatchewan has the receipts.

    https://www.cbc.ca/player/play/video/9.4226867

    See also @sundogplanets who is all over this issue: https://mastodon.social/@sundogplanets/112442885762264111

    Edit: Apologies. Apparently this is a piece of a SpaceX crew dragon capsule, that also was supposed to burn up on reentry. Thanks to @sundogplanets planets for the clarification: https://mastodon.social/@sundogplanets/112450515154935290

    mastodonmigration OP ,
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    @androcat @carlysagan

    There are an awful lot of them. Currently about 5900.

    mastodonmigration OP ,
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    @androcat @carlysagan

    No controlling the Sun is not something we can do, and we certainly wouldn't want to. It could set off a Kessler Syndrome cascade and render space off limits for decades.

    https://interestingengineering.com/science/kessler-syndrome-spacex-starlink-orbital-chaos

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    @ajft @carlysagan

    Love it! Thanks for sharing.

    mastodonmigration OP ,
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    @androcat @carlysagan

    Yar! 🏴‍☠️

    mastodonmigration OP ,
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    @carlysagan

    Another aspect of Starlink Precipitation that should be mentioned is that when these satellites do "burn up" on reentry, they cause pollution of the upper atmosphere.

    Scientists are beginning to study the potential impact: https://spacenews.com/studies-flag-environmental-impact-of-reentry/

    mastodonmigration OP ,
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    @sundogplanets

    Thank you for the clarification.

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    @tompearce49 @arose62 @carlysagan

    It does not appear so. Also, the posted article is from 2022.

    heidilifeldman , to random
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    I sympathize with Judge Merchan, who I believe has refrained from jailing Trump to avoid allowing Trump to play the victim and raise money off of that. I also think Merchan probably doesn’t want to interrupt the trial for hearings over whether Trump is causing his sycophantic Republican electeds to say things that violate the gag order. But …. 1/ #LawFedi

    mastodonmigration ,
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    @heidilifeldman

    Would think that the judge's concern has got to be for the intimidating impact on the jury.

    DemocracyMattersALot , to random
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    Elon Musk is a total waste of money.

    Tesla is going all out to push Elon Musk's $55 billion pay package through — even spending money on ads https://www.businessinsider.com/tesla-spends-money-advertising-elon-musk-pay-package-shareholder-vote-2024-5

    mastodonmigration ,
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    @DemocracyMattersALot

    How stupid are TSLA shareholders? If they pass this package, the stock will crater. It's voting to cut your share value in half because... Elon.

    Hey_Beth , to random
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    😂😂😂

    According to Nate Silver, the Biden WH may have moved up the Senate to June so if Biden screws up, he can step down and pull the Ezra Klein emergency plan of nominating someone else.

    There’s one other tactical wrinkle – I suppose I’m skeptical that the White House was thinking about it, but if so, I’ll up their grade from A+ to A+++. By moving the first debate to before the Democratic convention in August, Democrats increase their option value. Here’s what I mean by that. If Biden totally and irrecoverably screw up in the June debate – he’s just obviously no longer ready for prime time – then he can step down and Democrats can pull the Ezra Klein break-glass-in-case-of-emergency plan and hold a contested convention. It’s not ideal – that’s an understatement – but it’s much less bad than going into the final months of the campaign certain to lose. After all, if Democrats really think that Trump is an existential threat to democracy or whatever else, that means making the most of their position, however poor it might be. Biden is trailing in the swing states, faces a number of other headwinds, and otherwise holds a fairly bad hand. Today the White House pulled off a great bluff – but if that debate goes really badly, the only remaining move will be to fold.
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    @Hey_Beth

    🤦‍♂️

    TonyStark , to random
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    Reelect Biden and it's for four years and he’s probably going to listen to you.

    Reelect Trump and it's for the rest of your life.

    More Trump Judges Can Destroy Democracy Forever -
    https://shepherdexpress.com/news/taking-liberties/more-trump-judges-can-destroy-democracy-forever/

    mastodonmigration ,
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    @TonyStark

    We have words for this impending orange menace. Fascism, autocracy, kleptocracy, oligarchy, dictatorship.

    We do not want to live under such a regime. The threat is very real. People need to wake the fuck up to it.

    mastodonmigration ,
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    @trainman @TonyStark

    Whatever those reasons are, they pale in comparison to loosing our liberty to a gang of criminals. Over America's history countless lives have been lost fighting for freedom from such despots both foreign and domestic. Now it's our turn to take up the challenge to preserve democracy for generations to come.

    mastodonmigration , to random
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    Really disappointed in Biden today. Believe given climate crisis we should be doing everything we can, including buying inexpensive EVs from China, to hasten the transition from carbon based fuels.

    That said, certainly international relations are complex and we don't have all the information or know all the constraints he is wrestling with.

    In any case, would never threaten to withhold electoral support. These issues pale measured against a Trump win and the incumbent end of democracy.

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    @bobthomson70 @Lassielmr

    In a nutshell!

    mastodonmigration OP ,
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    @deepmud

    Perspective is needed now. If Biden gets elected we can continue to deliberate our future. If Trump is elected the future is lost.

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    Will Trump be criminally convicted in his election interference trial? If so, will it affect the election?

    mastodonmigration ,
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    @Dervishpi @rbreich

    Fair enough. Feel like we are in Act 2 of a high school musical where the bullies and rich kids are taking over the school. Just hoping for an Act 3 where the nerds, stoners and a few of the jocks team up and rally the entire student body to send them packing.

    maddad , to random
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    Small, well-built Chinese EV called the Seagull poses a big threat to the US auto industry

    The car, launched last year by Chinese automaker BYD, sells for around $12,000 in China, but drives well and is put together with craftsmanship that rivals U.S.-made electric vehicles that cost three times as much. A shorter-range version costs under $10,000.

    This what most Americans need.. an affordable EV.
    We should have freedom of choice 😡

    https://apnews.com/article/china-byd-auto-seagull-auto-ev-cae20c92432b74e95c234d93ec1df400

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    @GreenFire @maddad @Misterhighwasted @JonChevreau

    Feel like it is important that people can discuss issues without it "hurting Biden." Perhaps we need a shorthand way of saying that whatever angst we have with this or that matter, it is nothing compared to the terror and dread that a Trump victory and the impending demise of democracy in favor of a fascist kleptocracy inspires.

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    @GreenFire @maddad @Misterhighwasted @JonChevreau

    Absolutely 💯!!!

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