astrobrian.bsky.social
Father, husband, and scientist. Interested in astrobiology, evolution, microbes, and all things space exploration. he/him/his
👤 Joined on 30 August 2023
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@astrobrian.bsky.social“The universe is not required to be in perfect harmony with human ambition.” ― Carl Sagan
Show PostWe're back on the pad at LC-1 with our next launch attempt for Electron's 98th mission - "We're Not Hawking Around" for HawkEye 360. Launch window opens: 🚀8:00pm NZDT 🚀07:00 UTC 🚀3:00 am EDT 🚀00:00 am PDT
Show PostThese changes are causing quite a bit of stir in the space science community, and many of us have a *lot* of questions. However, the biggest issue with NASA's missions isn't a lack of industry involvement or length of review. It's that NASA lacks the money to fly missions regularly.
Show PostToo many young men don’t have good leaders and mentors to look up to. I introduced legislation this summer to help get our young men the role models they need to thrive.
Show PostThis is stellar nursery N159, a region of star formation in the Large Magellanic Cloud, by JWST. Its colours are seasonally appropriate, as is the fact that with so many stars forming here, and thus so many planets, *one* of them is bound to develop some sort of cosmic horror on it.
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