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Urban Spaceman64
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Amateur idiot interested in space. Hoping to make more people aware of the crews and achievements of the Paraglider Research Vehicle, The Gemini Tow Test Vehicle and the Northrop HL10 Lifting Body. Other items do appear.
I wonder if Elon and Drumpf are going to heroically rescue these folks?

Source: China's stranded astronauts 'in good condition' after space debris delays planned return share.google/74PaUwvNyc4X...
November 13, 2025 at 10:26 AM
On 13th November 1968 John Manke was in the pilots seat of the Northrop HL10 for its 13th flight. The vehicle achieved a speed of 843 KPH from 13,000 meters. 3 failed attempts were made to ignite the Reaction Motors XLR-11, 4 chamber rocket engine during the 6 min 25 sec flight Photos & info NASA.
November 12, 2025 at 4:58 PM
@fightingonfilm.bsky.social Folks, have you covered this at any point?
www.bbc.co.uk/sounds/play/...
Playing at Power - BBC Sounds
What was the relationship between actor Richard Burton and President Tito?
www.bbc.co.uk
November 12, 2025 at 4:33 PM
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Went to see @robinince.bsky.social not read from his new book of poetry last night: exceptional fun watching him operate at full speed without a filter and accidentally reveal the cancellable belief that life is better lived with kindness and without shame. flapjackpress.co.uk/shop/ice-cre...
Ice Cream for a Broken Tooth | Flapjack Press
Ice Cream for a Broken Tooth by Robin Ince - a debut collection of poems about life, death, and the odd bits in between.
flapjackpress.co.uk
November 12, 2025 at 7:51 AM
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Good job France.

Supermarkets donate to Olio here in the UK but unfortunately just a few (as it's not law).

Hopefully it will be law one day.

Food dates are just guesses and/or when the food is at it's best - Best Before. So many things can be frozen or eaten within the next few days.
In other news: France becomes the first country to force all Supermarkets to donate unsold edible food to charities to feed the poor. France is urging the world to rethink waste—and showing how policy can support both sustainability and social justice.

Trump would never allow this here. 🤬
November 12, 2025 at 10:53 AM
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In other news: France becomes the first country to force all Supermarkets to donate unsold edible food to charities to feed the poor. France is urging the world to rethink waste—and showing how policy can support both sustainability and social justice.

Trump would never allow this here. 🤬
November 9, 2025 at 7:13 PM
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Thinking only of Rosalind Franklin today, and what was stolen from her (and so many other female scientists alongside her).
Rosalind Franklin and the damage of gender harassment
Spurred by a recent report on sexual harassment in academia, our columnist revisits a historical case and reflects on what has changed—and what hasn’t
www.science.org
November 7, 2025 at 7:58 PM
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Rick Hauk
the remarkable life of Captain Rick Hauck
nasawatch.com
November 7, 2025 at 3:37 PM
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A short video from my friend @aussienaut.space taken at the #IAC2025 event in Sydney. A great initiative. Wishing everyone involved success. Also, there's Tim Tams present.
youtu.be/4iWFgeiNlKE?...
CRC-P Signing Ceremony | Southern Cross Space
YouTube video by Aussienaut
youtu.be
November 7, 2025 at 8:10 AM
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November 7, 2025 at 9:17 AM
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#MediaInvitation: journalists are invited to online media briefings ahead of the #Copernicus Sentinel-6B launch. The briefings start at 10:00 GMT/11:00 CET (EN) and 11:00 GMT/12:00 CET (FR) on 13 November. Details and registration 👇

www.esa.int/Newsroom/Pre...
November 7, 2025 at 9:12 AM
A short video from my friend @aussienaut.space taken at the #IAC2025 event in Sydney. A great initiative. Wishing everyone involved success. Also, there's Tim Tams present.
youtu.be/4iWFgeiNlKE?...
CRC-P Signing Ceremony | Southern Cross Space
YouTube video by Aussienaut
youtu.be
November 7, 2025 at 8:10 AM
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With final tests complete, ESA's HydroGNSS mission is set for launch this month. Part of the FutureEO programme, this Scout mission will use GNSS reflectometry to measure climate variables to improve understanding of Earth’s water cycle 🧪🌏

www.esa.int/Applications... (pic: ESA/ATG medialab)
November 6, 2025 at 5:05 PM
The Wreck of the Edmund Fitzgerald is one of those songs that you can actually "see" as you listen to it.
November 6, 2025 at 7:29 PM
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🔴 LIVE now for the launch of Ariane 6 #VA265 and #Copernicus Sentinel-1D on #ESAwebTV2👇https://watch.esa.int/two/
November 4, 2025 at 8:40 PM
A video from our friends at Axiom Space.
youtu.be/mxN_vwl4J34?...
What Comes Next?
YouTube video by Axiom Space
youtu.be
November 2, 2025 at 10:41 PM
Feeling a bit down? Hope this 1970s belter perks you up a bit. youtu.be/CejaCa6Eewc?...
Ernie K. Doe - Here Come The Girls
YouTube video by ssss566
youtu.be
November 1, 2025 at 8:36 PM
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Earth observing satellite Copernicus Sentinel-1D is now on top of our Ariane 6 rocket – ready for liftoff on 4 November 🚀

Set a reminder to watch live, broadcast begins at 20:15 GMT/21:15 CET :
www.esa.int/Applications...
November 1, 2025 at 8:43 AM