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2024-10-24 Science & Technology

NASA's new $20m spaceship is hurtling through space uncontrollably after malfunctioning

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Posted by Skidmark 2024-10-24 00:00|| || Front Page|| [11141 views ] Top

#1 You wouldn't think a mylar sheet would be this difficult.

Posted by ed in texas 2024-10-24 09:53|| 2024-10-24 09:53|| Front Page Top

#2 "Inclusion is the means by which we optimize the benefits to mission inherent in our diversity, for example, the policies, procedures, and practices that an organization puts in place to create more inclusive work environments. Diversity and inclusion are integral to mission success at NASA.Sep 20, 2024"

Posted by NoMoreBS 2024-10-24 13:42|| 2024-10-24 13:42|| Front Page Top

#3 The important thing is that they get their pronouns right, not that the mission succeeds.

Posted by Rambler in Virginia 2024-10-24 15:54|| 2024-10-24 15:54|| Front Page Top

#4 "Why Solar Wind is Racist."

Same thing happening to Daily Mail not getting their small grammar correct.

Posted by swksvolFF 2024-10-24 16:13|| 2024-10-24 16:13|| Front Page Top

#5 Lost in Space. Danger Will Robinson.

Posted by Deacon Blues 2024-10-24 18:03|| 2024-10-24 18:03|| Front Page Top

#6 You know, it's pretty quiet up there. No gravity, no vibration, no wind. NASA just isn't very good at this stuff. Compare the Space X chopstick catch, after precisely rotating the ship to get the fingers oriented correctly.

Posted by KBK 2024-10-24 21:36|| 2024-10-24 21:36|| Front Page Top

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