As the offerings of the AI become more strange, remember folks

Oh wow. Rusty is a great guy (we've chatted many times about asteroid impact mitigation and stuff) and flew on Apollo 9. I imagine this will be an amazing opportunity to get some *extremely* cool stuff.

Asteroid Institute, a program of B612 @b612-asteroid.bsky.social · 3mo ago

Some of these objects went to space. Others shaped the mission from the ground. Together, they tell the full story. Now they’re being released from #RustySchweickart’s private collection. Stay tuned for the #SchweickartAuction this June. b612foundation.org/rusty-schwei...

astro hive mind - a student in my intro to astro for non-majors class asked about good astronomy documentaries they could watch. does anybody have any recommendations? 🔭 🌟#astronomy

ISRU is critical for life offworld but it is also crucial for thriving here on Earth. Itemfarm builds machines that use the material around you to manufacture what you need. In 2026 we're scaling so when humanity expands off world we'll be ready. Creation is for everyone. youtu.be/Yh8w2wn692w?...

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Home is getting close now #Artemis

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Unmatched game is being witnessed today

On the NASA #Artemis II livestream just now: "... and the song you heard was Pink Pony Club by Chappell Roan to kick off the crew's day" 🩷🐴🌈

FYI, this gallery has all the photos NASA is sharing from Artemis II in one place, with descriptions.

Journey to the Moon - NASA

Artemis II lifted off from Kennedy Space Center in Florida on April 1, 2026, and will reach the lunar sphere of influence—when the Moon's gravity exerts more force on the Orion spacecraft than the Ear...

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NASA employee: oh hey you guys are back early. Astronaut: *grabs plunger, gets back on rocketship*

Amie 📺🦛🛼@amiewatchestv.bsky.social · 4mo ago

I’m also seeing on my timeline something about the astronauts troubleshooting the toilet… Can you get your team on that ASAP?

Absolutely breathtaking view of the Artemis II launch. Wow.

If you're curious about the success of Project Hail Mary check out this real photo of my nephew when he has found the best rock on the beach.

me: I need soda coca-cola: here you go me: now if only someone could design the mechanism for firing nuclear bombs out the back of my spacecraft so perfectly that I can ride a wave of explosions and accelerate to a significant portion of the speed of light coca-cola: you’re not gonna believe this

Adam Cerious@adamcerious.bsky.social · 3y ago

me: I need tires michelin: here you go me: now if only someone could rate my restaurant michelin: you're not gonna believe this

Happy Christmazilla to those who celebrate

Book suggestions?

There is a maximum amount of time each day you're supposed to focus on the world's problems instead of your own, after which you have a legitimate need for therapy on your thought processes being self-destructive. At some point you have to stop scrubbing your hands you are bleeding into the sink.

This is seismic. Isaacman had clearly articulated a strong support for science, and the withdrawal of his nomination yet further imperils NASA's Science Mission Directorate. www.semafor.com/article/05/3...

White House to pull NASA nominee Isaacman

Jared Isaacman was set for a vote next week, but now the president is yanking his nomination.

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Settle a discussion in the Riley household: What generation of warfare is it to introduce your niece to the Spice Girls' "Wannabe"?

As a boy growing up on a farm in Michigan Henry Ford was fascinated by the steam engines used in agricultural work. This spark shaped the modern world. If you want a new generation of industrial and scientific progress the only way is to get your tech in front of kids.

"Why are there all these hex wrenches on the stove?" "That is a good question" "That is not an answer" Breakfast time in a hardware household.

Me: why am I tired My body: because you are running on 2 hours of sleep Me: it's a mystery My body: ... for the second time this week Me: I guess we'll never know

A delightful piece from Hollis that is sure to interest anyone who thinks seriously about education and/or our future among the stars

Hollis Robbins@anecdotal.bsky.social · last yr.

This started out just as whimsy but hey, if legislatures are going to mandate Western Civ as well as AI, we might as well think through the implications.

Brought to you by *setting up a windows machine*

Slime mold enthusiasts are surprisingly good at finding each other

Always wonderful getting space industry folks together for an evening discussing humanity's future among the stars. If you're interested in joining us next time follow @stepsleaps.bsky.social

@stepsleaps.bsky.social Our SF chapter is back to monthly events and we have a wonderful one going on TONIGHT! Love space and are in the Bay Area? Come by! Partiful partiful.com/e/8MFp14WU7Y... Luma lu.ma/bdcezsn5

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Periodically I'm asked to talk at a class at Stanford about space exploration and every time I walk away with emails from students looking for their start in something meaningful. Today is one of those days. Building something cool and need some great talent? DM me

If you love #space and are in SF stop by next week! #astronomy #astrophysics #science 🚀 partiful.com/e/8MFp14WU7Y...

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This is not another mixer with no concrete outcomes. This is for those who want to build or are building the science, technology, and culture for humanity to expand out into the cosmos. This is a wa...

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