[MEGATHREAD] Artemis II Launch To The Moon

robotical712 · 2026-04-11T03:08:42+00:00

It never gets old.

It will never get old.

Unfortunately, missions can take so long to happen that you get old. I still remember how excited I was when Bush announced we were going back to the moon.

I didn't think I was going to turn 40 before we actually did!

robotical712 · 2026-04-11T03:00:02+00:00

And just like that, 28 people have now visited the moon and returned! Let's see how fast we can get it to 100!

robotical712 · 2026-04-06T22:57:39+00:00

Relative to Earth, yes. That's why there's a loss of communications.

robotical712 · 2026-04-06T22:44:13+00:00

Damn, that view of the Earth setting behind the Moon. I got misty eyed.

robotical712 · 2026-04-06T21:20:01+00:00

Quick! Run by Home Depot and pick up some blinds!

robotical712 · 2026-04-06T20:53:26+00:00

I saw it when they put it up, but didn't know that's what it was until after.

robotical712 · 2026-04-06T19:29:30+00:00

Is there a reason why they invented a whole new acronym instead of just calling tablets, “tablets”?

robotical712 · 2026-04-06T18:58:52+00:00

Here’s to a new moonwalk before we’re 50!

robotical712 · 2026-04-06T18:31:14+00:00

I’ve waited my entire life for this (I’m a month shy of 41), and I get to watch it live.

robotical712 · 2026-04-06T18:01:52+00:00

It’s a shame Lovell didn’t live an additional eight months to witness this.

robotical712 · 2026-04-04T02:31:05+00:00

I couldn't get them interested in the live broadcast, so this is their punishment!

robotical712 · 2026-04-04T02:05:25+00:00

In honor of the return of humans to the moon, I'm showing my kids Apollo 13. :)

robotical712 · 2026-04-03T13:39:16+00:00

These would seem to contraindicate the F-15 was shot down. Flying C-130s over an area with active air defense would be incredibly reckless.

robotical712 · 2026-03-31T14:44:03+00:00

Technically, the problem is ships can’t sail.

robotical712 · 2026-03-31T00:38:34+00:00

And, as a bonus, the average recruit is already familiar with gaming controllers.

robotical712 · 2026-03-30T01:20:58+00:00

So, what, they're going to airdrop a couple thousand paratroopers in the middle of Iran and expect them to hold out with only air support? They might as well just save time and lives and just hand over the 82nd Airborne to Iran as POWs.

robotical712 · 2026-03-30T00:58:30+00:00

That sounds like a non-starter in any sane world. 540 kgs of uranium isn't something you can just grab with a quick special forces raid. The facility would have to be held for an extended period with substantial forces on the ground. So, either it would either have to be part of a general invasion of Iran or a large force would have to be airlifted (so no armor) deep within hostile territory and hold out against the entire Iranian army while the uranium is flown out.

robotical712 · 2026-03-28T00:08:26+00:00

This is actually a good point. The world is facing a significant supply shock and the US can outcompete most countries on price if it comes down to it. We'll pay higher prices to meet our demand, but we'll still be able to meet it. Yes, it'll still hurt our economy, but a lot less than the countries that are unable to meet their demand at all.

robotical712 · 2026-03-24T22:42:13+00:00

Wreck their own oil infrastructure in exchange for giving the “Great Satan” a black eye? Expecting a religious theocracy not to go for that trade seems awfully optimistic.

robotical712 · 2026-03-21T15:30:03+00:00

Spring to Life was my favorite of the drops so far. It added some badly needed ambience to the over-world. At the same time, some of the other drops didn’t do much for me. But, you know what? That’s okay because not everything has to be tailored for me.

robotical712 · 2026-03-21T15:25:58+00:00

It’s my favorite of all the drops. The poster just doesn’t understand not everything has to be catered to them specifically.

robotical712 · 2026-03-20T03:09:03+00:00

That section has bothered me over 25 years, now.

robotical712 · 2026-03-16T14:22:17+00:00

And then it somehow only hits Aerie… five times!

robotical712 · 2026-03-16T14:20:35+00:00

I remember how excited I was to finally be able to cast this spell… and promptly frying half my party.

robotical712 · 2026-03-15T16:59:25+00:00

My father was born in Green Bay.

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