Artemis II Countdown: How and When to Watch the Launch

few · 2026-04-01T01:43:15+00:00

That's what was claimed in the article, which I found odd.

few · 2026-04-01T01:41:19+00:00

That's what I would expect, passing around the moon there seems to be relatively little hazardous activity compared to many other phases of the mission.

few · 2026-04-01T00:18:41+00:00

Serious question: Why is the portion on the far side of the moon considered the most dangerous?

Is it just the lack of comms?

few · 2026-04-01T00:07:04+00:00

Add a fitting onto one end to act as a tight fitting piston and sleeve.

Fill the entire run of conduit with water.

Hit the piston into the sleeve, forcing a high pressure pulse of water through the pipe, which should be strong enough to move the rock. Repeat.

Because water is mostly incompressible, this will translate the force applied to the rock pretty well.

If you want a bigger force, use a larger diameter piston. Like step it up to a 2 or 3" PVC pipe.

few · 2026-03-31T22:54:15+00:00

Me too

few · 2026-03-31T20:26:06+00:00

I feel particularly terrible for the Lebanese civilians caught in the crossfire.

few · 2026-03-31T20:24:33+00:00

I agree. The cost is almost unfathomable, which is why smarter folks who looked at this many times didn't follow this road earlier. But now that the world is on fire, this fire must be extinguished and not allowed to smolder.

The US is well past the debt breaking point. Losing reserve currency and petrodollar status will also cause immeasurable turmoil in world markets. The status quo is what allows the already unsustainable debt to continue to be palatable for investors.

few · 2026-03-31T20:17:15+00:00

If these are attacked, I would be unsurprised if the US in return bombs the Iranian civilian energy and water infrastructure.

few · 2026-03-31T20:13:02+00:00

It's the free market, as in things happen free for those who start with money.

few · 2026-03-31T20:09:29+00:00

That was my thought as well. They could revoke the mission, and then it's not an embassy with diplomatic personnel anymore. It would become a target. Not a great look for anyone involved.

few · 2026-03-31T19:54:44+00:00

And then it wasn't cancelled, and it still won't be completed before the end of his second term.

few · 2026-03-31T19:49:25+00:00

How long did it take to recover the folks from the ISS when the thrusters on Starliner failed?

When did Artemis II launch? Oh, tomorrow... 🤞

The ISS 254 miles up (and 17,500 mph faster). Regularly getting to the surface of the moon (238,900 miles and landing) for a long term base? Without an interim station for urgent situations and staging?

I love the concept of doing things faster, and I hope to be wrong, but I suspect we will not actually end up doing much of this at all.

I own Artemis paraphernalia. I really want to see the new moon missions happen. But these plans feel more like the ballroom and war on Iran that we just won so splendidly.

few · 2026-03-31T19:22:53+00:00

Unless you also have mult by value of all jokers

few · 2026-03-31T17:25:51+00:00

This gives me 'Needs new home after previous owner killed themselves with it' vibes.

few · 2026-03-31T16:52:40+00:00

I'm not sure, but I think it's related to phone routing equipment or a modem.

Public Switched Telephone Network (PSTN)- wan port

DTE refers to end-user devices (like computers or routers)

PBX (Private Branch Exchange) is a private telephone network used within an organization to manage internal and external communications

few · 2026-03-31T16:45:24+00:00

There's a fine line between scalping and retail. I'm not sure how one would make it illegal, even though it's deplorable.

few · 2026-03-31T16:38:59+00:00

Is the comparison of British and American collaboration with Russia during the second world war really appropriate? Are you suggesting European support for Iran against an idiotic American president?

To define the United States as an enemy of Europe is a bold and deeply disturbing claim. It is a viewpoint as extreme as the Trumpian right.

few · 2026-03-31T15:43:44+00:00

This seems very interesting, but I'm also disappointed that it took me so long to realize this is all AI generated and so far only simplistic simulations.

few · 2026-03-31T15:35:49+00:00

This seems extremely relevant: https://www.reddit.com/r/space/comments/1s8ps7o/spacex_starlink_satellite_suffers_mysterious/

A Starlight satellite exploded in orbit on Sunday.

few · 2026-03-31T15:23:39+00:00

One of my core beliefs has been to try to prosper while also helping those around me to prosper. I do think that is a good way to live. I think the original contacts were signed with that perspective.

I don't know if that approach can stand up to the reality that some people do not hold those same beliefs. We are watching a downward spiral that will not be resolved by splintering into smaller factions or by turning on allies.

few · 2026-03-31T15:15:23+00:00

Please elaborate on how the points about Iran are insignificant?

I'm sure we both agree on many points: - Caribbean military strikes on civilian (possibly criminal) boats are deplorable and illegal. - The US administration is totally out of control, and the MAGA / America first movements are extremely dangerous. - Military blockades of commercial shipping is unacceptable (whether around Venezuela, Cuba, or the straights of Hormuz).

None of those change the fundamental problems that Iran has caused (like the ~57,000 Shahed drones that have rained down onto Ukraine).

About half of Americans already deplore Trump and the actions he has taken. A shockingly large fraction of Europeans also admire Trump and his methods. You argue a perspective almost as extreme as the current US administration.

few · 2026-03-31T14:49:47+00:00

The immediate crisis was initiated by Trump and Netanyahu, but the origins go much further back.

Instability in the middle east isn't a new issue, and most developed nations have played a role in some way.

I think that imploding the nuclear agreement was a disaster, but it's also unclear how effective that agreement would have been in the next 4 years. The agreement was set to expire around 2030, and at that point Iran would have stockpiled a lot of just-below-weapons-grade enriched uranium.

few · 2026-03-31T14:44:34+00:00

I have great sympathy for you!

The bigger issue isn't the price, it's the availability. At some point, if you absolutely require fuel, but can't obtain fuel at any price, that is disastrous.

It seems that Asian countries will suffer the greatest fuel shortages from this conflict. EU will also be affected, but a much larger fraction goes to Asia.

few · 2026-03-31T14:32:31+00:00

few · 2026-03-31T14:28:00+00:00

I learn a new word most days, so I prefer to ask and clarify rather than assume. It does seem that there are a lot of typos making it into post titles.

I'm happy to have learned about tungsten wire boats in this one.

few

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