Stephen Braham

Quantum Cosmologist turned Arctic-going IT-exploring Rocket Scientist, plays guitars and synths sometimes (also at @[email protected] and many other places)

[What about it!? @FelixSchlang]

🚨BREAKING: Here’s some initial footage of the SpaceX Massey’s test site after the Ship 36 anomaly.

As expected, the test stand seems to be heavily damaged. Repairs will likely take some time.

Huge thanks to @RaptorRoostTX for going out there so quick for us! ❤️

[D Wise @dwisecinema]

An extra-slowed down and cropped view Ship 36's RUD tonight.
📺: https://t.co/wL0tTdxtla
📸: @NASASpaceflight

[NSF - NASASpaceflight.com @NASASpaceflight]

ANOMALY! Just before Ship 36 was set to Static Fire, it blew up at SpaceX Masseys!

Live on X and YT:
https://t.co/GPjZIX1Zyd

[D Wise @dwisecinema]

Ship 36 experiences a RUD at Massey's during testing prior to Starship Flight 10. Seen in slow motion.
Continue to watch live: https://t.co/wL0tTdxtla
📸: @NASASpaceflight

[Marcia Smith @SpcPlcyOnline]

And another. I hope when they’re done cancelling so many of their X accounts that they post a single list of what’s left.

[ARCHIVED: NASA's Exploration Ground Systems @NASAGroundSys]

Important update: In the coming weeks, NASA's Exploration Ground Systems X account will be archived. To consolidate our social media presence, we will soon post updates about building, launching, and recovering Artemis missions via @NASAKennedy and @NASAArtemis.

[Stephen Braham @warp]

Looks like NASA is leaving X

[Orion Spacecraft @NASA_Orion]

Important update: In the coming weeks, NASA's Orion Spacecraft X account will be archived. To consolidate our social media presence, we will post future updates about the Orion spacecraft via @NASA_Johnson and @NASAArtemis.

[Gordon Oz Osinski @drcrater]

This would be beyond catastrophic for Earth and planetary science if these cuts happen.

[Lunar Outpost @LunarOutpostInc]

Our Lunar Voyage 1 MAPP rover successfully made it to the Moon, collected data from the lunar surface and in transit, and proved MAPP was ready to drive!

[Stephen Braham @warp]

IM-2 mission ended. Was well into shadow, which is the usual problem with the #lunar SP region, although Mons Mouton is an easier part of the SP. So unfortunately less data for our work than could have been obtained

[Intuitive Machines @Int_Machines]

Intuitive Machines Executes Southernmost Lunar Landing and Operates Payloads.
The full release is published on the IM-2 mission webpage.
https://t.co/6W5wibbV71
(7MAR2025 0829 CST)
#AdLunam #IM2 #Athena

[Stephen Braham @warp]

Looking potentially really sad for IM-2

[Scott Tilley 🇺🇦 🇨🇦 @coastal8049]

IM-2 Athena loss of signal timings.

The reason I feel this is a final event is the sequence was not a controlled power down this was a run to deletion event. Pips after main LOS are indicative of a battery management system oscillating after low voltage cutoff. 🧵⬇️

[Stephen Braham @warp]

And NASA/CU/SFU/APL paper here on how this fits into our and NASA's work: https://t.co/bDQxvDG1KT

[Stephen Braham @warp]

Live! LTE gear, linked to our work at #SFU with #NASA since late 90s, should arrive on the Moon in about 45 mins: https://t.co/u56Whgq79T #Space #3GPP

[Stephen Braham @warp]

Today is the day surface wireless technology we have been working on at @SFU since late 90s, including field work invan SP-scale Canadian crater with @pascalleetweets, reaches the lunar surface

[Intuitive Machines @Int_Machines]

Athena completed Descent Orbit Insertion at 4:33 a.m. CST. Right now, flight controllers are gathering data and checking the lander’s landing systems for accuracy.

Intuitive Machines is still planning on an 11:30 a.m. CST landing time.

Live landing coverage is scheduled to start at 10:30 a.m. CST / 11:30 a.m. EST on the Intuitive Machines IM-2 mission page and NASA+. The content on both streams is identical.
(6MAR2025 0827 CST)

[Stephen Braham @warp]

@SFU @HMP And a good reference on what is happening, and the long-term aim, is our paper: https://t.co/bDQxvDG1KT

[Stephen Braham @warp]

Awesome colleague and co-author in NASA #wireless networking activities, Bernie, on what is on way to #lunar surface, with connections to ongoing @SFU work and our tests at @HMP starting 27 years ago:

https://t.co/1xrrV56Dut

[Stephen Braham @warp]

Phew, had to run out for a few minutes to pick up some peanuts. You don't want an exploration launch with no peanuts. Bad luck! And, given we've pushed/tested for these comms to be launched to moon and Mars for the last 27 years, not going to risk it! #IM2 #LunarComms #LTE #3GPP

[Space TFRs @SpaceTfrs]

I'm deactivating this service due to moral concerns.

The platform’s current direction aligns with ideologies I oppose such as fascism.

Complicity benefits oppressors and bullies.

I’ll continue supporting spaces of respect and progress.

Fuck Nazis.

[Alan Boyle 👽 @b0yle]

Farewell to X: I'll keep my free account open but will no longer be posting to this platform. Instead, look for b0yle on Bluesky. I've been covering this guy's activities for more than 20 years but did Nazi this coming ... https://t.co/hu8HI2ivjF

[NASA Watch @NASAWatch]

This #NASA memo is circulating and was sent out yesterday ordering "all NASA contractors and grantees to cease and desist all DEIA activities required of their contracts or grants."