Paul Kennett retweeted
Devastating news today. Richard “Levelord” Gray was such a great guy. Like many of our friends, I wish I could have hung out with him again. He was full of life, a gentle soul, and an excellent level designer. He was called “Levelord” for a reason. I loved the first episode of DN3D but was more drawn in by E2 and E3 that had such distinctive designs. We’re gonna miss you, man. You were one of the best.
Constant communication is what makes autonomy like this safe. Early contact lets us take maneuvering responsibility, publish ephemeris faster than ground radar can catalog the object, and deorbit and keep commanding through demise if needed
We treat early communications as a requirement, not a nice-to-have
Paul Kennett retweeted
Former SR-71 Engineer Talks NASA’s Blackbird Revival Program
Insights into the current status of NASA's SR-71 #844, what it will take to fly it again, and what the agency may be looking to do with it.
twz.com/air/former-sr-71-eng…
Paul Kennett retweeted
The US Navy has released an image of a Royal Australian Air Force Super Hornet taking off in California armed with what appears to be a super classified next gen Air Interception Missile. Details, AIM id, capability, pix australiandefender.com.au
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The USSF SLD45 1ROPS have released a Falcon Heavy NROL-97 PVC patch. It's available now for $19 from SPLC.
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In may of 2025, a bit after FLT-9, i submitted a FOIA request to the FAA to receive copies of the final mishap reports for Flights 7 & 8.
Over a year and a half later, and they finally got back to me.
The mishap reports are heavily redacted as i expected but are still cool.
Paul Kennett retweeted
Ya circulan videos del primer tren Starlink V3 en órbita después de haber sido desplegados por Ship 41.
Este video fue tomado desde Mackay, Australia 🇦🇺🛰️
📸: Kevin Parker
Paul Kennett retweeted
Ok so yes by an absurd margin 😂
Ship is probably >160t dry
So something like ~270t at least.
Heaviest single object prior was likely Skylab at 77t 😂
On track for Starship’s 14th flight. The 75-minute launch window opens at 7:15 a.m. CT. Live coverage of the mission begins ~35 minutes before launch
Starship’s 14th flight is set to launch on Monday, Sept 28. The 75-minute launch window opens at 7:15 a.m. CT. Live coverage of the mission starts ~35 minutes before launch → xitter.cf/i/broadcasts/1qxvvenMP…
Starship’s 14th flight is set to launch on Monday, Sept 28. The 75-minute launch window opens at 7:15 a.m. CT. Live coverage of the mission starts ~35 minutes before launch → xitter.cf/i/broadcasts/1qxvvenMP…
































