Chris Gainor
@gainorspace.bsky.social
Historian of Technology, Author
One of my all-time favourite satirists is gone, Tom Lehrer.
July 28, 2025 at 3:01 AM
One of my all-time favourite satirists is gone, Tom Lehrer.
The first nuclear explosion took place 80 years ago today. thebulletin.org/2025/07/in-t...
In their own words: Trinity at 80
A novel retelling of the first nuclear detonation, woven entirely from words the Manhattan Project's protagonists first published in the Bulletin.
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July 16, 2025 at 6:16 PM
The first nuclear explosion took place 80 years ago today. thebulletin.org/2025/07/in-t...
The man behind the CF-105 Avro Arrow and other aircraft died several years ago without notice. Here are my thoughts about James C. Floyd. chrisgainor.blogspot.com/2025/07/over...
Overlooked: James C. Floyd, 1914-2017
James C. Floyd (l) in 1996 with Owen Maynard, a fellow engineer who worked at Avro Canada and later at NASA. Chris Gainor photo One of th...
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July 14, 2025 at 5:33 PM
The man behind the CF-105 Avro Arrow and other aircraft died several years ago without notice. Here are my thoughts about James C. Floyd. chrisgainor.blogspot.com/2025/07/over...
My thoughts on NASA's downward spiral.
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NASA Faces A Bleak Future
When Donald Trump returned to the White House this past January, there was some hope that he might enhance America’s leading role in space...
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July 7, 2025 at 6:49 PM
My thoughts on NASA's downward spiral.
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In contrast to what's going on south of the border, Canadians can put 'Places of Pride' stamps on their mail.
June 11, 2025 at 9:15 PM
In contrast to what's going on south of the border, Canadians can put 'Places of Pride' stamps on their mail.
Marc Garneau led Canada's way into space, not only as our first astronaut but also as a leader of the Canadian Space Agency. As a politician, he showed a high degree of class that is sadly in short supply today. His passing is a surprise, especially since I had seen him in good form last November.
June 4, 2025 at 11:38 PM
Marc Garneau led Canada's way into space, not only as our first astronaut but also as a leader of the Canadian Space Agency. As a politician, he showed a high degree of class that is sadly in short supply today. His passing is a surprise, especially since I had seen him in good form last November.
I've been working on a television series chrisgainor.blogspot.com/2025/06/nort...
Northern Star: A Series That Tells The Story Of Canada In Space
Over the past two years I’ve been working on a script for a documentary series that will soon be appearing on television in British Columb...
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June 4, 2025 at 9:13 PM
I've been working on a television series chrisgainor.blogspot.com/2025/06/nort...
For those who think we should drop everything and go to Mars, this book provides important food for thought. chrisgainor.blogspot.com/2025/05/book...
Book Review: A City on Mars: Can We Settle Space, Should We Settle Space, and Have We Really Thought This Through?
By Kelly Weinersmith and Zach Weinersmith Penguin Press, 2023 ISBN: 9781984881724 Pages: 441 Price: $32.00, Hardcover There are man...
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May 28, 2025 at 5:16 AM
For those who think we should drop everything and go to Mars, this book provides important food for thought. chrisgainor.blogspot.com/2025/05/book...
All those people supporting the Tories because of inflation are seriously wrong.
Feeling Broke? Blame Big Oil | The Tyee
Canada’s affordability crisis and fossil fuel company profits are linked, says report.
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March 26, 2025 at 11:22 PM
All those people supporting the Tories because of inflation are seriously wrong.
Trump and Musk move NASA out of non-partisanship.
Can NASA remain nonpartisan when basic spaceflight truths are shredded?
“Let’s bring them home NOW, Sir!”…
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March 24, 2025 at 3:48 AM
Trump and Musk move NASA out of non-partisanship.
We all know how Elon Musk is messing up things on Earth. He also is threatening things out in space too. thebulletin.org/2025/03/mars...?
Mars Attacks: How Elon Musk's plans to colonize Mars threaten Earth
Elon Musk's quest to colonize Mars could upend international cooperation and the establishment of space as a commons—it's a risk to Earthlings everywhere.
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March 20, 2025 at 6:38 PM
We all know how Elon Musk is messing up things on Earth. He also is threatening things out in space too. thebulletin.org/2025/03/mars...?
Lots of food for thought in this excellent book. "History never repeats itself, but the events of past and present can rhyme."
March 4, 2025 at 6:39 AM
Lots of food for thought in this excellent book. "History never repeats itself, but the events of past and present can rhyme."
I don't think I have ever seen anything as revolting as the conduct today of Trump and Vance while meeting with President Zelenskyy. They demand respect for themselves and show none to the thousands of Ukrainian military and civilians killed and injured in Putin's barbaric invasion of Ukraine.
February 28, 2025 at 10:36 PM
I don't think I have ever seen anything as revolting as the conduct today of Trump and Vance while meeting with President Zelenskyy. They demand respect for themselves and show none to the thousands of Ukrainian military and civilians killed and injured in Putin's barbaric invasion of Ukraine.
When the country next door is no longer under adult supervision, we have to think about this:
Don’t Test Us, Trump. It Won’t End Well for You | The Tyee
A war would be disastrous for both countries. Especially the US.
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February 13, 2025 at 7:38 PM
When the country next door is no longer under adult supervision, we have to think about this:
Amongst the greeting cards I received this last holiday season...
February 10, 2025 at 6:10 PM
Amongst the greeting cards I received this last holiday season...
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Some Canadians are giving a pass to the American Superbowl. Please read my reflection on how Trump is pushing us into dangerous but darkly familiar territory.
We need to build the resistance to preserve our democracy and inclusive values.
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We need to build the resistance to preserve our democracy and inclusive values.
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WEIMAR AND THE SUPER BOWL
How We Got Here - And How We Get Out
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February 9, 2025 at 5:55 PM
Some Canadians are giving a pass to the American Superbowl. Please read my reflection on how Trump is pushing us into dangerous but darkly familiar territory.
We need to build the resistance to preserve our democracy and inclusive values.
open.substack.com/pub/charliea...
We need to build the resistance to preserve our democracy and inclusive values.
open.substack.com/pub/charliea...
So how did that Continentalist thing turn out?
February 1, 2025 at 10:43 PM
So how did that Continentalist thing turn out?
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Today, the Bulletin’s Science and Security Board sets the #DoomsdayClock at 89 seconds to midnight.
"The world depends on immediate action."
Read the full statement below.
"The world depends on immediate action."
Read the full statement below.
2025 Doomsday Clock Statement - Bulletin of the Atomic Scientists
It is 89 seconds to midnight.
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January 28, 2025 at 3:29 PM
Today, the Bulletin’s Science and Security Board sets the #DoomsdayClock at 89 seconds to midnight.
"The world depends on immediate action."
Read the full statement below.
"The world depends on immediate action."
Read the full statement below.
Reposted by Chris Gainor
Donald Trump. An Apology.
The new Private Eye is out now
The new Private Eye is out now
January 22, 2025 at 8:07 AM
Donald Trump. An Apology.
The new Private Eye is out now
The new Private Eye is out now
I have a sense of deja vu today, for some reason.
January 20, 2025 at 4:38 PM
I have a sense of deja vu today, for some reason.