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Antares Launch Report
Last November I watched a rocket launch from Wallops Island, Virginia. It was an Antares rocket on a resupply mission to the International Space Station. This was my fourth attempt at seeing a rocket go into space. The first, on … Continue reading
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Why Humans?
There is no question that for the long term preservation of the human species it is necessary that we develop interstellar space travel. But what is the importance of preserving the human race? Why are humans so special? Is the … Continue reading
The Microbots of Tau Ceti f
An Elaboration of the Technology in Everett’s Awakening “I think the world is going to be saved by millions of small things.” Pete Seeger Like a tree dropping many thousands of seeds every fall in expectation that one may sprout, … Continue reading
In Need of Lawyers
Sex is a disgusting act at worst. At best it is messy, smelly, sticky process poking around with your nether bits at another human’s nether regions at appallingly close proximity to the discharge points of their disposal system. Yet while … Continue reading
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