Bill H is a doubleplusungood critic of reinstated fascists & rich stooges. I campaigned for Nixon back in the day. Trigger Warning: Legitimate Person/Fella
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.
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)
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.
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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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!
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.
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