Mastodawn

No mention of atmospheric pollution, of course, because the FCC doesn't give a shit about that. With SpaceX's 5 Starlinks a day a few months ago, we were well above natural infall rates of most metals, so 1 (presumably) gigantic satellite per hour will be a lot worse than that.

My colleagues and I wrote a bit about using the atmosphere as a satellite crematorium here, and it's bad: https://theconversation.com/a-new-space-race-could-turn-our-atmosphere-into-a-crematorium-for-satellites-276366

A new space race could turn our atmosphere into a ‘crematorium for satellites’

Planned ‘megaconstellations’ of satellites could cause unforeseen harm to the ozone layer and climate systems. Global regulation is needed before it’s too late.

The Conversation

Simon Ochojna Apr 3

stux⚡️Apr 3

Hello, World

#NASA astronaut and #Artemis II Commander Reid Wiseman took this picture of #Earth from the #Orion spacecraft's window on April 2, 2026, after completing the translunar injection burn.

Image Credit: NASA/Reid Wiseman

Simon Ochojna Apr 3

Nick Montfort Apr 3

Jesus walks into a restaurant for the last supper.

He asks the host, “could we have a table for 26?”

She looks at the group for a moment. “But ... there are only 13 of you?”

“Yes — we’re all going to sit on one side of the table.”

Simon Ochojna Apr 3

May Likes Toronto Mar 28

Boost early. Boost often. Unboost and boost again. Boost like your life depends on it. Boost until no one can find the ridiculous shit you posted until they turn off your boosts.

Simon Ochojna Apr 3

Nic Apr 3

I am pleased to announce that after three years hard work I have been awarded a first class degree in Salad Preparation. I now have lettuce after my name!

#jokeoftheday #academicculinaryhumour #dadjokes

Simon Ochojna Apr 2

Bernie the Wordsmith Apr 1

While I was watching the launch, I was thinking on how badly we need stuff like this. We need #science, joy, happiness, actual plays, figure skating. I feel upset about how one deranged monster steals so much from us on a daily basis. I long for the day when he will be just a cautionary tale in the history books, while the rest of us enjoy the arts and the achievements of humanity. I can just hope for that day. Godspeed, Integrity #artemis2

Simon Ochojna Apr 2

Show thread

Oliver Schafeld Apr 2

I first watched #SpaceOdyssey 2001 as a kid on VHS with my cousin. I had suggested this might be as exciting as Star Wars.
He is — after all these years — still giving me a bit of a strange look whenever #scifi is mentioned…

😅🤓🎞️

But it is an awesome #movie masterpiece. #Kubrick rules!

Simon Ochojna Mar 31