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KosmicKris

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Unusual space lawyer, unlikely Professor, cricket watcher, snooker loopy and music lover. Strives to be a nice old sort (he/his). There will be the odd academic thought, but mainly this is personal nonsense (real life, professional stuff is on LinkedIn)

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KosmicKris @kosmickris.bsky.social · Jul 26

I tend to talk about different things to different people.

So I try and make extra use of hashtags. Hopefully it allows us to remain friends, and you can mute the stuff of mine you don’t want to see

#cricket #football #snooker for the sports

#music #scifi #space #politics for the other stuff

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KosmicKris @kosmickris.bsky.social · Sep 27

This is a deeply depressing read. Even has a bit of “scary China” thrown in for good measure.

This is what happens when norms and shared values get tossed. Everything comes into play. spacenews.com/a-double-sta...

A double standard about contamination is keeping us from verifying signs of Martian life

spacenews.com

KosmicKris @kosmickris.bsky.social · Sep 26

And again - German space investment...

Andrew Parsonson @andrewparsonson.bsky.social · Sep 26

Germany's Minister of Defence announced on 25 September that the country would invest €35 billion in space-related defence projects by 2030.
europeanspaceflight.com/germany-comm...

Germany Commits €35 Billion to Space-Related Defence Projects - European Spaceflight

Germany's Minister of Defence announced on 25 September that the country would invest €35 billion in space-related defence projects by 2030.

europeanspaceflight.com

KosmicKris @kosmickris.bsky.social · Sep 26

Significant that Germany are investing heavily in space capacity.

SpaceWatch.Global @spacewatch.bsky.social · Sep 26

#Planet to double capacity by opening a Berlin facility to build next-gen Pelican #satellites. Backed by a €240M #German gov’t deal + #NATO contract.

🔗https://spacewatch.global/2025/09/planet-to-open-new-satellite-manufacturing-facility-in-berlin-to-meet-growing-european-demand/

#SpaceWatchNews

KosmicKris @kosmickris.bsky.social · Sep 26

I always love reading Dwayne's articles in the Space Review. They will always have something interesting in them.

Dwayne Day @kennen11.bsky.social · Sep 23

My new article is up: thespacereview.com/article/5064/1

KosmicKris @kosmickris.bsky.social · Sep 26

I genuinely believe that Star Trek: The Motion Picture is the most beautiful of all Star Treks. Even the artwork it produced and inspires is beautiful.

Christopher Shy @christophershy.bsky.social · Jan 10

KosmicKris @kosmickris.bsky.social · Sep 26

"Very impressive application and we'd be delighted to have you help us. Just one question... you say there were only three reactors in Pripyat?"

Le Monde in English @english.lemonde.fr · Sep 26

Iran and Russia sign $25-billion deal to build nuclear power plants, state media says

The move comes as so-called snapback sanctions triggered by the European parties to the 2015 nuclear deal with Iran are set to return by the end of Saturday.

www.lemonde.fr

KosmicKris @kosmickris.bsky.social · Sep 23

A Blue Peter presenter in between two large brass knockers

KosmicKris @kosmickris.bsky.social · Sep 23

I very much like the look of that Ashes squad. Packed full of quick bowlers and recognising that Pope is no longer a knock-in bet for No.3 #cricket

KosmicKris @kosmickris.bsky.social · Sep 23

It’s like you’re here with me 🥂

KosmicKris @kosmickris.bsky.social · Sep 23

To cheer myself up, I’m making what can only be described as a decadent Ragu.

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Edward Luce @edwardluce.bsky.social · Sep 23

All that royal flattery and five days later Trump tells the world that Britain's going to hell and London's governed by sharia law. To repeat: the scorpion always stings.

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KosmicKris @kosmickris.bsky.social · Sep 23

So much of the way we view umpires has been shaped by Dickie. He was a pioneer! But most of all, he very deeply loved the game. RIP Mr Dickie Bird.

Jarrod Kimber @jarrodkimber.bsky.social · Sep 23

RIP Dickie Bird

KosmicKris @kosmickris.bsky.social · Sep 19

Honestly Dave, it’s a roaring return to form. You can tell he’s our age as well! These are the songs of a seasoned man!

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KosmicKris @kosmickris.bsky.social · Sep 19

A lovely morning working whilst listening to the new Divine Comedy on repeat. All the Pretty Lights shows that Hannon still knows how to put an entire life into a song.

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KosmicKris @kosmickris.bsky.social · Sep 13

It’s tempting to think the World is in flames. But a quick burst of Propoganda’s Duel while washing up sorts out most things!

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KosmicKris @kosmickris.bsky.social · Sep 13

I showered to Matthew Wilder’s “Break my stride” this morning. I feel I should do this more often.

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KosmicKris @kosmickris.bsky.social · Sep 13

I love this: I genuinely think the live versions sound better than the album. Daltrey’s voice is rawer and Townshend’s guitar work just sounds magical.

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William Harwood @rocketksc.bsky.social · Sep 13

Progress MS-32/93P: A nice view of the approaching Progress; range to ISS is now less than 1 km