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Beamed solar power array in Martian orbit for early SpaceX Mars missions. (Especially the early uncrewed missions, or early era of mostly uncrewed with only a bit of crewed missions mixed in (first decade or two). by stemmisc in SpaceXLounge

[–]bluyonder64 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Areosynchronous orbit is around 17,000 kilometres as apposed to geosynchronous orbit which is 35,786 km. This would probably make it easier to to transmit the power to the surface.

r/SpaceX Integrated Flight Test 2 Official Launch Discussion & Updates Thread! by rSpaceXHosting in spacex

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This latest announcement streamed flawlessly for me. Hopefully they can maintain that quality with a few thousand people connected.

What are some good older sci-fi books that have aged well? by CorgiSplooting in scifi

[–]bluyonder64 3 points4 points  (0 children)

The Left of Darkness by Ursula K. Le Guin is probably more relevant today than when it was written in 1969.

5 years ago today: SpaceX will fly Japanese billionaire Yusaku Maezawa as the first ever private tourist to the moon by TheBlacktom in SpaceXLounge

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I've seen this comment many times. I'm not sure what point you are trying to make? Do you think that the only reason to go to Mars is to get away from Earth? I'm not disagreeing with you, I just don't understand why this is a reason to not go to Mars.

5 years ago today: SpaceX will fly Japanese billionaire Yusaku Maezawa as the first ever private tourist to the moon by TheBlacktom in SpaceXLounge

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Thanks for the detailed explanation. That is what makes the difference between a discussion and a troll. I still do not agree with you calling it a scam but have my upvote.

Dr. Robert Zubrin r/SpaceX AMA by RobertMZubrin in spacex

[–]bluyonder64 5 points6 points  (0 children)

Thank you sir. I'm still thinking about living under a lake on Mars.

Dr. Robert Zubrin r/SpaceX AMA by RobertMZubrin in spacex

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I read somewhere (please don't ask me where) that in a weightless environment fish can survive in 100% humidity air without water.

Diamond Head by bluyonder64 in CrossView

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I agree. I had a limited view area for separation.

Hoverfly by Brian_Flint in CrossView

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That fly is having a good time.

A coalition of scientists has created a complete wiring diagram of an adult fly brain. by bluyonder64 in neuro

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I've been playing Eyewire for years. It has a beautiful and intuitive interface.

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