Bill H is a doubleplusungood critic of reinstated fascists & rich stooges. I campaigned for Nixon back in the day. Trigger Warning: Legitimate Person/Fella
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Space is hard. Even for the dead.
A technical failure turned a dream of celestial burial into an ocean grave for 166 people.
What was meant to be an eternal journey among the stars ended instead in the depths of the Pacific Ocean.
In early 2024, a Celestis memorial spacecraft carrying the cremated remains of 166 individuals — including scientists, astronauts, space enthusiasts, and science fiction fans — launched aboard United Launch Alliance’s Vulcan Centaur rocket. The mission was designed to send these symbolic capsules into deep space, granting the deceased a final resting place among the cosmos.
Tragically, the spacecraft suffered a catastrophic failure shortly after launch. It veered off course, re-entered Earth’s atmosphere, and ultimately crashed into the Pacific Ocean.
For the families watching the launch with hope and pride, the moment of celebration quickly turned into heartbreak. Instead of achieving an eternal memorial in the void of space, their loved ones received an unplanned burial at sea.
The ambitious celestial tribute had become a somber return to Earth.
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Tonight is the 251st anniversary of Paul Revere’s midnight ride.
If he were to make the same journey from Boston to Lexington today, he could stop at 7 Dunkin locations. (via Reddit)
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BREAKING: A top NASA official just announced that he has used the James Webb Space Telescope to scan the entire visible cosmos, and can confidently confirm that Donald Trump is still the whiniest little bitch in the entire universe.
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Also she is the most difficult person to sing "Happy Birthday" to.
Tu Youyou became the first mainland Chinese scientist to be awarded a #NobelPrize in a scientific field - for discovering artemisinin, a malaria cure that’s saved millions. Today we reveal the 2025 medicine laureate. Stay tuned.
ALT A portrait of Tu Youyou in front of a dark grey background. The light is on the left side of her face leaving the right side slightly in shadow. She is looking directly into the camera with a small smile.
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It’s still the Department of Defense.
Just like it’s still the Gulf of Mexico.
Just like this is still Twitter.
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Since 1958, West Point has honored one U.S. citizen annually with the Sylvanus Thayer Award for embodying the values of "Duty, Honor, Country."
Tom Hanks was set to receive the award later this month. His ceremony was just abruptly canceled by the Academy.
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They’re called “deviled eggs” because the voices whisper and make you eat 25 of them
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Grieving the loss of one of my best friends, Jim Lovell. His extraordinary legacy is cemented by many space missions: Gemini VII, Gemini XII, Apollo 8 and Apollo 13.
Our mutual respect had no limits. The Gemini XII mission we flew together paved the way for the Apollo missions.
Heartfelt condolences to Jim’s family.
Farewell Jim. You will be missed, my friend. Godspeed!
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When Jim Lovell heard Kennedy’s goal to reach the Moon, he thought it was impossible — then he went there twice. He said to be successful, you need to be a person who makes things happen. Jim, you made things happen for our country and humanity. Fair Winds and Following Seas.
We are saddened by the passing of Jim Lovell, commander of Apollo 13 and a four-time spaceflight veteran.
Lovell's life and work inspired millions. His courage under pressure helped forge our path to the Moon and beyond—a journey that continues today. go.nasa.gov/41tbrpq
ALT Astronaut Jim Lovell, wearing a white spacesuit with no helmet, stands outside with a tall rocket and launch tower behind his left shoulder. Lovell is pictured from the chest up; he is looking at the camera and smiling. Credit: NASA
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I would quit this app but sadly no other social media platform has figured out how to automatically refresh my feed and replace a post I wanted to read with an ad for the state of israel
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Went to the Moon twice, flew in space 4 times, commanded Apollo 13 - Jim Lovell has died at 97. A superb, humble and inspiring man. Rest in peace.
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news: legendary Washington Post sports columnist @SallyJenki is taking the buyout
I always assumed that #Delta's "Keep climbing" slogan was a predictive of them removing aircraft aisles entirely with that being the phrase flight attendants would then yell over the intercomm to boarding passengers as they porpoise over to their assigned seats. #ProjectCordwood
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