Chase Million

millionconcepts.com

21 October 2026 16:26

Reminder that nobody wanted this mission. It wasn't on any list of priorities except Jared's. And nobody wanted or asked for Skyfall, which has no point, won't do meaningful science, doesn't derisk any critical technology, and might kneecap the Mars Exploration Program by raiding its budget.

Anne Applebaum

anneapplebaum.wsocial.eu

21 October 2026 14:28

"Realism" is an empty doctrine - and "realists" are just mimicking Moscow talking points, says @EdwardGLuce giftarticle.ft.com/giftarticle/...

Andy Casely

deep-twilight.bsky.social

21 October 2026 14:27

Extended horns of Venus, 18th October Venus reaches inferior conjunction this week, and was well placed for a risky imaging session 🔥... just 12 degrees above the Sun, only 2% illuminated. The horns of Venus extended well past 180 degrees as sunlight refracts around the planet's thick atmosphere.

Elizabeth Tasker

elizabethtasker.bsky.social

21 October 2026 14:27

IT'S ALIVE! 🛰️⚒️ The initial critical operations phase (done just after launch) is complete for the Martian Moons eXploration mission, including steps like unfolding the solar panels, ensuring attitude control on 3-axis is good, and releasing the catch on medium-gain antenna so it can look around 👀.

James Gunn

jamesgunn.bsky.social

21 October 2026 14:25

Wonder Woman can take on gods, monsters, and just about anything the universe throws at her. But one of her greatest strengths has always been her ability to see the humanity in people who have forgotten how to see it in themselves. Happy 85th anniversary, Diana.