Lars Osborne
@lars0.bsky.social
Mechanical Engineer and Rocket Scientist
Chief Engineer at Agile Space Industries
Chief Engineer at Agile Space Industries
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If you are too young to remember the Iraq War, you'll hear "no one protested" and "no one knew they were lying." Millions of people knew they were lying and protested. The press not only did not want a record of mass dissent; they did not want a record of mass knowledge of lies.
June 16, 2025 at 12:23 PM
If you are too young to remember the Iraq War, you'll hear "no one protested" and "no one knew they were lying." Millions of people knew they were lying and protested. The press not only did not want a record of mass dissent; they did not want a record of mass knowledge of lies.
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Spray paint a Tesla: domestic terrorism
Targeted political assassination spree: not terrorism
Targeted political assassination spree: not terrorism
On the lack of federal terrorism charges in Minn. killings, Acting U.S. Attorney Joseph Thompson says they "brought the charges that we think are appropriate right now."
June 16, 2025 at 4:32 PM
Spray paint a Tesla: domestic terrorism
Targeted political assassination spree: not terrorism
Targeted political assassination spree: not terrorism
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Last time we all lost our minds over K2-18b 🔭 , I wrote this blog post. The summary is... don't.
K2-18b. We urgently need to get our shit together about life detection — Girl & Kat
We have not discovered life on K2-18b. We have not even discovered water on K2-18b. All we can say is that the planet does not… not… have an ocean.
girlandkat.com
April 17, 2025 at 2:18 PM
Last time we all lost our minds over K2-18b 🔭 , I wrote this blog post. The summary is... don't.
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Your aperiodic reminder that Mercury has a weirdly HUGE core for reasons we do not yet understand.
It's less a planet and more a molten ball bearing wrapped in a thin blanket of rock.
It's less a planet and more a molten ball bearing wrapped in a thin blanket of rock.
April 17, 2025 at 5:19 PM
Your aperiodic reminder that Mercury has a weirdly HUGE core for reasons we do not yet understand.
It's less a planet and more a molten ball bearing wrapped in a thin blanket of rock.
It's less a planet and more a molten ball bearing wrapped in a thin blanket of rock.
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As storms bring record-breaking rainfall to the Midwest, this vintage map of the Mississippi River Flood of 1927 is a reminder of the crucial role the federal government in responding to & mitigating the effects of natural disasters. Map from the National Archives: www.archives.gov/publications...
April 7, 2025 at 11:43 PM
As storms bring record-breaking rainfall to the Midwest, this vintage map of the Mississippi River Flood of 1927 is a reminder of the crucial role the federal government in responding to & mitigating the effects of natural disasters. Map from the National Archives: www.archives.gov/publications...
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Wall Street bets discord is so goddamn funny right now
April 4, 2025 at 12:47 PM
Wall Street bets discord is so goddamn funny right now
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i don't think all that stuff with the tariffs is a very good idea
April 3, 2025 at 2:21 AM
i don't think all that stuff with the tariffs is a very good idea
Remember when they said "it's time to build" and then they made building things 50% more expensive?
April 3, 2025 at 12:14 PM
Remember when they said "it's time to build" and then they made building things 50% more expensive?
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I am deeply saddened by this Trump tax hike that increases costs on everything while also increasing the size of government by charging people more. I urge Colorado’s members of Congress on both sides of the aisle to reject these tariffs, which will raise the cost of groceries, housing, and more.
April 2, 2025 at 11:29 PM
I am deeply saddened by this Trump tax hike that increases costs on everything while also increasing the size of government by charging people more. I urge Colorado’s members of Congress on both sides of the aisle to reject these tariffs, which will raise the cost of groceries, housing, and more.
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2. A memo distributed by NSA leadership to its staff says that on February 10, all NSA websites and internal network pages that contain banned words will be deleted.
This is the list of 27 banned words distributed to NSA staff:
This is the list of 27 banned words distributed to NSA staff:
February 10, 2025 at 2:20 PM
2. A memo distributed by NSA leadership to its staff says that on February 10, all NSA websites and internal network pages that contain banned words will be deleted.
This is the list of 27 banned words distributed to NSA staff:
This is the list of 27 banned words distributed to NSA staff:
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I need McMaster-Carr merch. Now.
January 24, 2025 at 9:32 PM
I need McMaster-Carr merch. Now.
My worst prediction ever
January 24, 2025 at 8:59 PM
My worst prediction ever
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Jesus, look at this: looks to be the moment Starship explodes
(original source unknown, I've seen this in several places now)
(original source unknown, I've seen this in several places now)
January 17, 2025 at 12:07 AM
Jesus, look at this: looks to be the moment Starship explodes
(original source unknown, I've seen this in several places now)
(original source unknown, I've seen this in several places now)
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"For the benefit of Earth" she repeatedly cried as the countdown clock reset indefinitely
January 13, 2025 at 7:54 AM
"For the benefit of Earth" she repeatedly cried as the countdown clock reset indefinitely
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Just to push back on my own "side" a little:
In ACOM, we don't argue settling Mars is impossible. There are no physical laws against it and all biological, even legal, problems are potentially solvable. It's just way harder than advertised, no obvious economic/society benefits, and not likely soon.
In ACOM, we don't argue settling Mars is impossible. There are no physical laws against it and all biological, even legal, problems are potentially solvable. It's just way harder than advertised, no obvious economic/society benefits, and not likely soon.
December 31, 2024 at 4:13 PM
Just to push back on my own "side" a little:
In ACOM, we don't argue settling Mars is impossible. There are no physical laws against it and all biological, even legal, problems are potentially solvable. It's just way harder than advertised, no obvious economic/society benefits, and not likely soon.
In ACOM, we don't argue settling Mars is impossible. There are no physical laws against it and all biological, even legal, problems are potentially solvable. It's just way harder than advertised, no obvious economic/society benefits, and not likely soon.
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With the bend rightward of the tech universe, immigration appears to be a new internal fight. Populists tend to be anti. Tech/business people are almost always pro because they see the benefits personally and directly. But they're still under-rating so-called "low skill" immigration.
December 27, 2024 at 11:59 AM
With the bend rightward of the tech universe, immigration appears to be a new internal fight. Populists tend to be anti. Tech/business people are almost always pro because they see the benefits personally and directly. But they're still under-rating so-called "low skill" immigration.
Yesterday I completed my challenge of winning a Civ game using each of the 43 leaders from the base game and expansion packs. I think I'm ready for Civ 7.
December 24, 2024 at 8:59 PM
Yesterday I completed my challenge of winning a Civ game using each of the 43 leaders from the base game and expansion packs. I think I'm ready for Civ 7.
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No law can turn winter into summer. Daylight Saving Time forces early waking, chronically deprives sleep. Permanent Standard Time aligns clocks to circadian rhythms for health! #DitchDST #SaveStandardTime #SleepHealth #MAHA
December 12, 2024 at 8:28 PM
No law can turn winter into summer. Daylight Saving Time forces early waking, chronically deprives sleep. Permanent Standard Time aligns clocks to circadian rhythms for health! #DitchDST #SaveStandardTime #SleepHealth #MAHA
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And for the record, the correct answer is "Standard Time year round" and "Yes, the plane can take off"
December 14, 2024 at 2:39 AM
And for the record, the correct answer is "Standard Time year round" and "Yes, the plane can take off"