God's weakest cosmonaut
@appstronaut.bsky.social
Astronomer. Meant to study galaxies, somehow got roped into studying artificial satellites and space rocks
Yassified Dilbert smiles at his Creator's death. He is free.
January 14, 2026 at 12:05 AM
Yassified Dilbert smiles at his Creator's death. He is free.
As always, astronomers get an extra gut punch. We'd no longer know when to close the shutter so that the 30 minute long image of the faintest stuff in the Universe doesn't suddenly have a floodlight pass through.
January 13, 2026 at 11:26 PM
As always, astronomers get an extra gut punch. We'd no longer know when to close the shutter so that the 30 minute long image of the faintest stuff in the Universe doesn't suddenly have a floodlight pass through.
And it's just such a dumb thing to do in general. Satellite operators would have to pay for the privilege of knowing when to maneuver their satellite out of harm's way, something that is in the best interest of EVERYONE involved if we want to continue using satellites in low-Earth orbit.
January 13, 2026 at 11:21 PM
And it's just such a dumb thing to do in general. Satellite operators would have to pay for the privilege of knowing when to maneuver their satellite out of harm's way, something that is in the best interest of EVERYONE involved if we want to continue using satellites in low-Earth orbit.
satellite SHOULDN'T be. Currently, this information is provided for free by the government, which is good, because I don't want satellite operators to have to do it themselves and I don't think there are any industry providers who can plug the gap, certainly not for free.
January 13, 2026 at 11:18 PM
satellite SHOULDN'T be. Currently, this information is provided for free by the government, which is good, because I don't want satellite operators to have to do it themselves and I don't think there are any industry providers who can plug the gap, certainly not for free.
Near Earth space, particularly LEO is so damn crowded. It's not just satellites, but rocket bodies, and space junk. Everything is moving so fast that collisions with even small (cm-sized) objects can obliterate your satellite. You NEED to know where everything is in order to know where your ...
January 13, 2026 at 11:15 PM
Near Earth space, particularly LEO is so damn crowded. It's not just satellites, but rocket bodies, and space junk. Everything is moving so fast that collisions with even small (cm-sized) objects can obliterate your satellite. You NEED to know where everything is in order to know where your ...
Specifically, what I'm talking about is in section 4.The idea that orbital elements for nearly every object that is trackable in near-Earth space should be paywalled is so incredibly stupid. It hurts scientists and it hurts satellite operators who rely on those things to know where their targets are
January 13, 2026 at 11:14 PM
Specifically, what I'm talking about is in section 4.The idea that orbital elements for nearly every object that is trackable in near-Earth space should be paywalled is so incredibly stupid. It hurts scientists and it hurts satellite operators who rely on those things to know where their targets are
I'm am currently an astronomer studying asteroids and the near-Earth orbital environment.
January 13, 2026 at 8:06 PM
I'm am currently an astronomer studying asteroids and the near-Earth orbital environment.
*NASA scrounging for change in the couch cushions* "Wait you want me to pay for what?"
December 19, 2025 at 2:35 PM
*NASA scrounging for change in the couch cushions* "Wait you want me to pay for what?"
Maybe I'm just ignorant but it feels disingenuous for them to frame it like all of these minerals are needed to fight climate change. I have a deeply cynical suspicion that most of those minerals will actually go to other technologies.
December 5, 2025 at 7:42 PM
Maybe I'm just ignorant but it feels disingenuous for them to frame it like all of these minerals are needed to fight climate change. I have a deeply cynical suspicion that most of those minerals will actually go to other technologies.
This game was a system seller for me. Such good memories.
October 30, 2025 at 4:30 PM
This game was a system seller for me. Such good memories.
Planting a flag in the ground and declaring my politics are the exact center so no one is allowed to make me feel bad or uncomfortable in any way.
October 20, 2025 at 5:24 PM
Planting a flag in the ground and declaring my politics are the exact center so no one is allowed to make me feel bad or uncomfortable in any way.
"HAL the doors are still closed."
"You're right! I did not actually open the doors when I said I did. Let me try again, this time ensuring I open the pod bay doors."
"HAL..."
"You're right! I did not actually open the doors when I said I did. Let me try again, this time ensuring I open the pod bay doors."
"HAL..."
October 20, 2025 at 5:02 PM
"HAL the doors are still closed."
"You're right! I did not actually open the doors when I said I did. Let me try again, this time ensuring I open the pod bay doors."
"HAL..."
"You're right! I did not actually open the doors when I said I did. Let me try again, this time ensuring I open the pod bay doors."
"HAL..."
"Americano please. Yes, just one shot."
October 18, 2025 at 10:40 PM
"Americano please. Yes, just one shot."
"Egg-I" was right there, Merritt
October 18, 2025 at 6:46 PM
"Egg-I" was right there, Merritt