Stephen Braham
@warpdrv.bsky.social
Quantum Cosmologist turned Arctic-going IT-exploring Rocket Scientist, plays guitars and synths sometimes (also at @warp@noc.social and many other places)
https://www.sfu.ca/communication/research/centres/psdeploy/partners/about-trl.html
https://www.sfu.ca/communication/research/centres/psdeploy/partners/about-trl.html
The potential future cadence for this beautiful nachinevcould be incredible. A Saturn V-class launch every few days:
www.reddit.com/r/BlueOrigin...
www.reddit.com/r/BlueOrigin...
From the BlueOrigin community on Reddit: Blue Origin planning next New Glenn flight for early next year
Explore this post and more from the BlueOrigin community
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November 15, 2025 at 5:34 PM
The potential future cadence for this beautiful nachinevcould be incredible. A Saturn V-class launch every few days:
www.reddit.com/r/BlueOrigin...
www.reddit.com/r/BlueOrigin...
No more Nordspace launch attempts this week, as need hardware work to handle their pad fires: share.google/CczcqcV9QFix...
Launch Information
Visit this page for up to date information on our upcoming launches
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September 25, 2025 at 1:42 PM
No more Nordspace launch attempts this week, as need hardware work to handle their pad fires: share.google/CczcqcV9QFix...
Nordspace live for this mornings Canadian launch attempt www.youtube.com/live/iyw2Lv2...
Live - NordSpace First Sub-Orbital Flight
YouTube video by NordSpace
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September 23, 2025 at 9:39 AM
Nordspace live for this mornings Canadian launch attempt www.youtube.com/live/iyw2Lv2...
But the other three space players still have a better design: www.lightreading.com/satellite/ho...
How EchoStar-SpaceX deal reshapes wireless, satellite
How EchoStar-SpaceX deal reshapes wireless, satellite
www.lightreading.com
September 8, 2025 at 7:42 PM
But the other three space players still have a better design: www.lightreading.com/satellite/ho...
At this rate, Elon is going to want to type all Grok output by hand: www.forbes.com/sites/antoni...
Elon Musk Says Grok Will Be Fixed After It Sided With OpenAI CEO In Heated Argument
Musk threatened to sue Apple on Monday night, accusing the company of favoring OpenAI on its app store.
www.forbes.com
August 13, 2025 at 2:11 AM
At this rate, Elon is going to want to type all Grok output by hand: www.forbes.com/sites/antoni...
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It’s offical: the Minor Planet Centre record 3I/Atlas - the third interstellar visitor detected in tge Solar System. Very tentative reports of cometary activity, much more to come minorplanetcenter.net/mpec/K25/K25...
MPEC 2025-N12 : 3I/ATLAS = C/2025 N1 (ATLAS)
We are the official body that deals with
astrometric observations and orbits of minor planets (asteroids) and comets.
minorplanetcenter.net
July 2, 2025 at 9:54 PM
It’s offical: the Minor Planet Centre record 3I/Atlas - the third interstellar visitor detected in tge Solar System. Very tentative reports of cometary activity, much more to come minorplanetcenter.net/mpec/K25/K25...
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Doris Lessing, who wrote science fiction and was the Guest of Honor at the 1987 Worldcon, won the Nobel Prize in literature in 2007. When informed she had won the award, she famously said "Oh, Christ!"
youtu.be/vuBODHFBZ8k
youtu.be/vuBODHFBZ8k
March 12, 2025 at 7:11 PM
Doris Lessing, who wrote science fiction and was the Guest of Honor at the 1987 Worldcon, won the Nobel Prize in literature in 2007. When informed she had won the award, she famously said "Oh, Christ!"
youtu.be/vuBODHFBZ8k
youtu.be/vuBODHFBZ8k
For the first time, the type of long-range ODFM/OFDMA planetary exploration wireless network that #SFU and spaceflight partners have been advocating since late 90s was transmitted by Nokia on the lunar surface last week. But it couldn't be tested end-to-end:
www.nokia.com/about-us/new... #LTE #3GPP
www.nokia.com/about-us/new... #LTE #3GPP
www.nokia.com
March 12, 2025 at 7:15 PM
For the first time, the type of long-range ODFM/OFDMA planetary exploration wireless network that #SFU and spaceflight partners have been advocating since late 90s was transmitted by Nokia on the lunar surface last week. But it couldn't be tested end-to-end:
www.nokia.com/about-us/new... #LTE #3GPP
www.nokia.com/about-us/new... #LTE #3GPP
Pity, we won't see a rover and hopper test #lunar #LTE this time. #IM2 mission ended, while sitting in a shadow looking at Earth from the easiest place to land in the hard lunar south pole:
www.intuitivemachines.com/im-2?questio...
www.intuitivemachines.com/im-2?questio...
IM-2 | Intuitive Machines
www.intuitivemachines.com
March 7, 2025 at 4:18 PM
Pity, we won't see a rover and hopper test #lunar #LTE this time. #IM2 mission ended, while sitting in a shadow looking at Earth from the easiest place to land in the hard lunar south pole:
www.intuitivemachines.com/im-2?questio...
www.intuitivemachines.com/im-2?questio...
LTE gear, linked to our work at #SFU with #NASA since late 90s, should arrive on the Moon in less than an hour: www.youtube.com/live/VOPL8nh... #Space #3GPP
Intuitive Machines-2 Lunar Landing (Official NASA Broadcast)
YouTube video by NASA
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March 6, 2025 at 4:39 PM
LTE gear, linked to our work at #SFU with #NASA since late 90s, should arrive on the Moon in less than an hour: www.youtube.com/live/VOPL8nh... #Space #3GPP
Landed! Three contact sensors out of 4, data returned still! First 100% successful #NASA #CLPS landing!!!! #blueghost #Firefly
March 2, 2025 at 8:39 AM
Landed! Three contact sensors out of 4, data returned still! First 100% successful #NASA #CLPS landing!!!! #blueghost #Firefly
Here is our paper on the general aims for #NASA and #3GPP, in which #IM2 is a component: ntrs.nasa.gov/citations/20...
3GPP Telecommunications Technology on the Moon - NASA Technical Reports Server (NTRS)
Under NASA’s Artemis program, NASA is planning to send astronauts back to the Moon in the next couple of years. Near term missions will be analogous but much more sophisticated versions of the last co...
ntrs.nasa.gov
February 27, 2025 at 5:56 PM
Here is our paper on the general aims for #NASA and #3GPP, in which #IM2 is a component: ntrs.nasa.gov/citations/20...
Awesome colleague and co-author in NASA #wireless networking activities, Bernie, on what is on way to #lunar surface:
youtu.be/rdxe6bFdi5s?...
youtu.be/rdxe6bFdi5s?...
We're setting up the first mobile network on the Moon!
YouTube video by NASA Space Tech
youtu.be
February 27, 2025 at 5:02 PM
Awesome colleague and co-author in NASA #wireless networking activities, Bernie, on what is on way to #lunar surface:
youtu.be/rdxe6bFdi5s?...
youtu.be/rdxe6bFdi5s?...
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
February 26, 2025 at 11:37 PM
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
With what looks like 3rd failure of an
F9 S2 in six months, may be reaching the production limit of S2s/max flight rate of F9s. Interesting, as recent re-entry rate for Starlinks may be close to this maximum replacement rate:
arstechnica.com/space/2025/0...
F9 S2 in six months, may be reaching the production limit of S2s/max flight rate of F9s. Interesting, as recent re-entry rate for Starlinks may be close to this maximum replacement rate:
arstechnica.com/space/2025/0...
Rocket Report: Another hiccup with SpaceX upper stage; Japan’s H3 starts strong
Vast’s schedule for deploying a mini-space station in low-Earth orbit was always ambitious.
arstechnica.com
February 8, 2025 at 5:39 PM
With what looks like 3rd failure of an
F9 S2 in six months, may be reaching the production limit of S2s/max flight rate of F9s. Interesting, as recent re-entry rate for Starlinks may be close to this maximum replacement rate:
arstechnica.com/space/2025/0...
F9 S2 in six months, may be reaching the production limit of S2s/max flight rate of F9s. Interesting, as recent re-entry rate for Starlinks may be close to this maximum replacement rate:
arstechnica.com/space/2025/0...
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Hi Bluesky! We’re Metro Vancouver, here to share updates on essential services and projects that support the region we call home. From delivering high-quality drinking water to planning for urban growth to managing regional parks, we’re looking forward to connecting with you!
February 7, 2025 at 9:55 PM
Hi Bluesky! We’re Metro Vancouver, here to share updates on essential services and projects that support the region we call home. From delivering high-quality drinking water to planning for urban growth to managing regional parks, we’re looking forward to connecting with you!
As expected, #Starlink starts to get cancelled in Canada: ca.finance.yahoo.com/news/cp-news...
Doug Ford says Ontario will rip up Starlink contract with Elon Musk company
Ontario will rip up a $100-million contract with Elon Musk's SpaceX to deliver high-speed internet to remote areas, as part of the province's response to U.S. tariffs, Premier Doug Ford announced.
ca.finance.yahoo.com
February 3, 2025 at 3:17 PM
As expected, #Starlink starts to get cancelled in Canada: ca.finance.yahoo.com/news/cp-news...
My lunar and public safety satcom worlds just crossed over for Verizon's ad for upcoming ASTS-based satcom services, via Buzz Aldrin ;). I almost went for a drive in the Antarctic with Buzz once, so fits ;)
www.lightreading.com/satellite/ve...
www.lightreading.com/satellite/ve...
Verizon's 'Can you hear me now' guy returns – for satellites
Remember Verizon's 'Can you hear me now' guy? He's back, this time touting Verizon's nascent satellite-messaging capabilities. The move is part of Verizon's efforts to keep pace with its rivals.
www.lightreading.com
January 31, 2025 at 9:08 PM
My lunar and public safety satcom worlds just crossed over for Verizon's ad for upcoming ASTS-based satcom services, via Buzz Aldrin ;). I almost went for a drive in the Antarctic with Buzz once, so fits ;)
www.lightreading.com/satellite/ve...
www.lightreading.com/satellite/ve...
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The Northumberland Line Has Opened!
YouTube video by Nick Badley
youtu.be
December 15, 2024 at 12:22 PM
Amit Kshatriya for NASA Admin ;)
December 5, 2024 at 7:49 PM
Amit Kshatriya for NASA Admin ;)
Will be an interesting ride. I think Gateway is the most at risk, as is CLPS, which impacts international collaboration with NASA, both in terms of missions and instruments flown, and crew and science collaboration inside Artemis:
spacenews.com/starships-sp...
spacenews.com/starships-sp...
Starships, Space Policy and Power Plays
On Nov. 19, SpaceX launched its Starship vehicle on its sixth test flight. While the flight showcased key technical advancements, such as a successful engine relight on the Starship upper stage, it…
spacenews.com
December 5, 2024 at 5:49 PM
Will be an interesting ride. I think Gateway is the most at risk, as is CLPS, which impacts international collaboration with NASA, both in terms of missions and instruments flown, and crew and science collaboration inside Artemis:
spacenews.com/starships-sp...
spacenews.com/starships-sp...
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My latest cartoon for @newscientist.bsky.social
November 17, 2024 at 11:19 AM
My latest cartoon for @newscientist.bsky.social