Category Archives: Space Advocacy

Quick Hits

Posted on July 15, 2008 by Pete

Global warming gives you kidney stones. All this time I thought it was oxalate in tea and cola that did it. Let’s be real for a second, even if we do live in the Feminized Nanny States of America. We are … Continue reading →

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Martian soil could grow asparagus

Posted on June 26, 2008 by Pete

At least, that’s what NASA scientists speculate. Chemical analysis from the Phoenix lander indicates that the Martian soil is alkaline (slightly basic) with a pH between 8 and 9. Further, the soil released both water and carbon dioxide vapor when … Continue reading →

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Did the Mars Rover strike gold (ice)?

Posted on June 20, 2008 by Pete

NASA scientists say it could be! “These little clumps completely disappearing over the course of a few days, that is perfect evidence that it’s ice,” Smith said. “There had been some question whether the bright material was salt. Salt can’t … Continue reading →

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Obama's vision (nightmare) for space

Posted on April 22, 2008 by Pete

After a little research and three seperate emails on the subject, I’m so angry at the possibility of this imbecile becoming president that I can’t even form a coherent thought. Here’s the blog post that got my blood boiling. Obama … Continue reading →

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Whew…

Posted on March 25, 2008 by Kate

In regards to the previous post, this just came to my attention. In a statement Tuesday, NASA said: “This letter was not coordinated with the administrator’s office and is in the process of being rescinded. The administrator has unequivocally stated … Continue reading →

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This is the agency tasked with putting a man on Mars?

Posted on March 25, 2008 by Pete

NASA is set to cut funding from the Mars Rover program to the tune of four million ($4,000,000) dollars. If this happens, the Martian rover Spirit would be put into hibernation mode pending more budget allocation from NASA administrators. Never … Continue reading →

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Quick hits

Posted on March 10, 2008 by Pete

The British have a camera that can detect objects concealed under clothes. (Also here.) Using the characteristic frequencies of low-level electromagnetic radiation emitted by all objects, such a camera can detect weapons, distinguish flour from cocaine, and pinpoint explosives. Britain is already … Continue reading →

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Quick Hits

Posted on February 19, 2008 by Pete

An editorial in the Aspen Times Weekly claims that angry white men will dominate the 2008 election. What the Aspen Times Weekly fails to realize is that angry white men don’t have anyone to vote for. China will launch more than ten … Continue reading →

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Iran Opens Space Center

Posted on February 4, 2008 by Pete

Well, “space center” might be kind of a stretch. Iran opened a “launch facility” with an underground control center with the intention of launching satellites to monitor the regions of their country which are prone to natural disaster. (Ahem, *cough*) They … Continue reading →

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