[00:16:54] Last message repeated 1 time(s). [00:16:54] #KSPOfficial: mode change '+o UmbralRaptop' by ChanServ!ChanServ@services.esper.net [06:24:44] #KSPOfficial: mode change '+o raptop' by ChanServ!ChanServ@services.esper.net [07:30:27] #KSPOfficial: mode change '+o UmbralRaptop' by ChanServ!ChanServ@services.esper.net [10:30:05] there is a screw missing from my glasses [10:31:03] better than you missing a screw :) [10:37:49] i am missing plenty of those as well [10:38:04] hehe [11:51:13] [artists's impression] https://www.eso.org/public/news/eso2018/ - impressive, still [11:51:50] Kerbals spaghettify much more dramatically [12:00:09] I once had a screw too much. [13:03:23] Not going to orbit: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=O97dPDkUGg4 [13:03:33] New Shepard Mission NS-13 Live Webcast [13:58:32] eh i missed it [13:58:48] seems it flew [13:59:47] not very far [14:00:28] was above 100 km [14:01:16] right, VIP sub-orbital contract complete :) [14:02:07] they are at the early kerbal level [14:02:16] at least not solids [14:03:01] wasnt this the one where some autolanding imaging system was tested for nasa? [14:03:46] yeah, I read a headline about that, didn't click. https://www.cnet.com/news/jeff-bezos-blue-origin-to-set-launch-record-tuesday-as-it-tests-nasa-moon-gear/ [14:12:01] btw spacex could do these tests too, if there could be some payload mounted between the two stages [14:12:22] but i guess it doesnt pay too well [14:12:25] have to protect it from S2 exhaust [14:15:18] Eject it sideways before S2 ignites? [14:16:02] and they it hits the ocean at free fall speed :) [14:16:22] *then [14:16:26] I missed what kind of payload we're talking about. [14:16:35] some science payload [14:17:01] the first stage is suborbital the same way, reaaches around the same altitude and lands safely [14:17:28] so it would ideal there, not much of a mass for the payload. but it cant accomodate the [14:17:28] m [14:18:07] a "lunar landing sensor" probably would need to be mounted near the bottom, anyway, I'd guess [14:18:51] they they wouldnt have launched it on a suborebital trajectory [14:19:00] normally helicopters are used for low altitude teting [14:19:33] so i guess they wanted high altitude testing, and there the that small distance doesnt matter [14:45:32] hmm, this is a crewless crew dragon https://twitter.com/SpaceX/status/1315743656716853253 [14:47:20] also soyuz with people tomorrow [14:52:53] the crewless dragon looks weird from the inside. But they seem to be able to pack more stuff, even though the capsule looks smaller than Dragon V1 [15:44:37] #KSPOfficial: mode change '+o raptop' by ChanServ!ChanServ@services.esper.net [21:43:29] Last message repeated 1 time(s). [21:43:29] Oh [21:43:36] SN8 has three raptors now. [21:43:47] Some would call this a Jurassic Park. [21:43:52] I show myself out. [21:46:05] Action: umaxtu watches in amusement as Mat2ch gradually transforms into Jeff Goldblum [21:47:43] Action: UmbralRaptop pounces on Mat2ch [21:47:55] UmbralRaptop, clever girl [21:48:21] Well, could be worse. A sharknado for example. [21:48:41] don't give Florida ideas [21:50:18] I heard recently there was something even more ridiculous than sharknado but I can't remember what it was [21:59:31] Birdemic: Shock and Terror? [21:59:57] The premise is marginally less ridiculous, but the production values are somehow even worse [22:00:21] There are also several Sharknado sequels which get increasingly daft [22:01:01] I'm not sure if I have seen one of the sequels and I'm sure I don't want to. [22:02:39] "Sharknado 2: The Second One" is at least a good title [22:02:55] I'm under the impression that they became intentionally absurd comedies [22:03:42] sort of related, Velocipastor is an actual movie [22:25:50] huh, apparently there's a 40k game that's adeptus mechanicus vs necrons [22:31:12] which channel did you mean to post that in? [22:35:02] Why not this one? [22:35:31] The audience here is clearly into computer games set in Space! [22:36:08] Or tabletop games here? [22:36:11] he posted it in #SpaceX too [22:37:01] it seems relevant to both channels, really [22:37:19] Not until Elon becomes Emperor of Mankind [22:37:31] anyway, ran into https://store.steampowered.com/app/673880/Warhammer_40000_Mechanicus/ from browing music on youtube o_O [22:38:01] I played the 40k RTS games years ago, those were pretty good [22:40:23] Dawn of War? RTS aren't really my thing, but they are well liked [22:40:47] Yes [22:42:09] I wish they'd make a 40k version of 'Warzone 2100' [22:42:44] It's an RTS where you design your own units, which can have an astonishing range of properties [22:43:08] And the whole aesthetic/backstory is basically 40k already :p [22:43:26] The problem is that it's from 20 years ago, the AI sucks, and no-one plays it [22:44:04] (on the plus side, the publisher open-sourced it rather than leaving it to rot) [22:44:14] So it's gradually improving still [22:47:32] ooh