SpaceX plans to launch about five uncrewed Starships to Mars in two years.
If those all land safely, then crewed missions are possible in four years. If we encounter challenges, then the crewed missions will be postponed another two years.
It is only possible to travel from Earth to Mars every two years, when the planets are aligned. This increases the difficulty of the task, but also serves to immunize Mars from many catastrophic events on Earth.
No matter what happens with landing success, SpaceX will increase the number of spaceships traveling to Mars exponentially with every transit opportunity. We want to enable anyone who wants to be a space traveler to go to Mars! That means you or your family or friends – anyone who dreams of great adventure.
Eventually, there will be thousands of Starships going to Mars and it will a glorious sight to see! Can you imagine? Wow.
The fundamental existential question is whether humanity becomes sustainably multiplanetary before something happens on Earth to prevent that, for example nuclear war, a supervirus or population collapse that weakens civilization to the point where it loses the ability to send supply ships to Mars.
One of my biggest concerns right now is that the Starship program is being smothered by a mountain of government bureaucracy that grows every year. This stifling red tape is affecting all large projects in America, which is why, for example, California has spent ~$7 billion dollars and several years on high-speed rail, but only has a 1600 ft section of concrete to show for it!
While I have many concerns about a potential Kamala regime, my absolute showstopper is that the bureaucracy currently choking America to death is guaranteed to grow under a Democratic Party administration. This would destroy the Mars program and doom humanity.
It cannot happen. Your help would be much appreciated. This is a fork, maybe the fork, in the road of human destiny.
We are begging that you guys reconsider this decision @Activision. To be clear we have zero involvement in this project outside of being massive fans. We were excited to produce an ILLCAMS on the H2 mod. Their team made it a requirement to purchase the original MW2 Remastered published by YOU GUYS. An excellent asset to onboard users/ players to your product. This is harmless fun and community building. Something we feel Call of Duty desperately needs. Please do the right thing and let the kids play their game 🙏
-Banks
I’m 40 today. Some things I’ve learned:
1. Spend as much time with your grandparents as possible while they are still alive.
2. Take care of your body. Avoid drugs, alcohol, and smoking like the plague. You only have one body and you have to take care of it.
3. Do not neglect your physical fitness. Being in shape is the best thing you can do for yourself and your position in society. Get in good shape and watch everything change for you. New opportunities will open up for you. People will recognize your hard work. You will feel an immense sense of accomplishment.
4. The things that upset you are likely not worth getting upset about. If you like the situation you’re in, receive it and be blessed for it. If you can’t change your environment, change your attitude. It might be you. Learn to admit that you might be the problem. Quietly correct it if so.
5. God loves you. I know this now. There was a time in my life that I turned my back on him repeatedly. He refused to let me go. He consistently and without fail sent blessings into my life time and time again so I can fulfill the purpose he put me here for. It may be hard to accept, but don’t be a narcissist. It’s okay to place it in his hands and have faith. It goes a long way.
6. Go outside and touch grass. Do not neglect your time in the outdoors. It’s our most sacred conduit to inner peace. I truly believe this is why large cities feel so miserable to be in for me. Not enough nature. Go hiking, fishing, hunting, camping, etc. Anything that connects you to the outdoors and ultimately, God.
7. Do not neglect your creative potential, even if it’s limited. Learn to play an instrument. It helps A LOT. A creative outlet is very important for your mental health. When you are creating art, your brain is in its feminine. It’s important to be in touch with this part of your brain.
8. Masculinity is extremely important. People think this means being mean, imposing, and prickish to everyone you meet. This isn’t always true. It’s more about knowing what to do in every situation and always having a solution for any problem you meet.
Women like it when men have a plan and a goal. They like it when you’re hungry and never satisfied. Masculine men take what they want, do what they want, and say what they want. But…a masculine man will always understand that he is the top of the food chain. An honorable man will always protect the weak and innocent, stand up for what is just, and destroy evil when given the opportunity.
True masculinity is a balance between being able to conquer and destroy and having the respect and admiration for human enterprise to reserve violence for the worse mankind has to offer. Never pick on the weak. Never bully people. Always lead…show people the correct path through your actions.
9. You are responsible for your own happiness. Nobody is going to spell it out for you. If you’re unhappy, you need to fix it. If that means changing your career, going back to school, learning new skills, moving to a new place, or even getting a divorce potentially, you have to accept that it may be necessary. Deal with the change, roll with the punches, and have faith that life will get better.
10. You’re going to make mistakes. How you deal with them is where the rubber meets the road. Never allow your partner to see you struggle with adversity or difficult situations. Suffer silently. Do not place it on your partner’s plate. Do not complain to society. Nobody cares.
11. Life is always about the journey. The destination for everyone is a coffin. The goal should always be to keep moving.
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