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More about the test
I'm back on Substack with reflections on today's very interesting reveal of what appear to have been previously classified U.S. intelligence conclusions about alleged Chinese nuclear-testing activity at Lop Nur panda.substack.com/p/china-us-i...
China, U.S. Intelligence, and Nuclear Weapons Testing
Parsing out a new, specific U.S. claim.
panda.substack.com
February 7, 2026 at 12:24 AM
More about the test
June 22nd 2020. Wild that China tested quietly.
The revelation that USG believes China conducted a yield-producing test - and on a specific date - is the big 👀.
Also notable is statement U.S. can upload non-deployed warheads "if directed by the President." Meaning no direction has yet been given.
Also notable is statement U.S. can upload non-deployed warheads "if directed by the President." Meaning no direction has yet been given.
U.S. Statement at the Conference on Disarmament - U.S. Mission to International Organizations in Geneva
geneva.usmission.gov
February 7, 2026 at 12:20 AM
June 22nd 2020. Wild that China tested quietly.
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IC1848 - The Soul Nebula. I am officially blown away by the detail in my first real SHO image. This is just 30 mins on each filter. I can't wait to see the results when I get several hours on it.
ASI2600 MM, Esprit 100ED, Altair 3nm Ha, Sii and Oiii filters.
#astronomy #astrophotography
ASI2600 MM, Esprit 100ED, Altair 3nm Ha, Sii and Oiii filters.
#astronomy #astrophotography
January 24, 2026 at 3:00 PM
IC1848 - The Soul Nebula. I am officially blown away by the detail in my first real SHO image. This is just 30 mins on each filter. I can't wait to see the results when I get several hours on it.
ASI2600 MM, Esprit 100ED, Altair 3nm Ha, Sii and Oiii filters.
#astronomy #astrophotography
ASI2600 MM, Esprit 100ED, Altair 3nm Ha, Sii and Oiii filters.
#astronomy #astrophotography
Reposted
Escalation is best defined as the transgression of thresholds as *viewed by your adversary*, so it’s prima facie absurd to take military action that crosses clearly established thresholds and then describe your step as “non-escalatory,” FWIW.
Focus on controlling escalation stated up front: “Our actions have been focused, measured and non-escalatory in nature. No Pakistani military facilities have been targeted. India has demonstrated considerable restraint in selection of targets and method of execution.”
May 6, 2025 at 9:01 PM
Escalation is best defined as the transgression of thresholds as *viewed by your adversary*, so it’s prima facie absurd to take military action that crosses clearly established thresholds and then describe your step as “non-escalatory,” FWIW.
So dumb.
Context for those who aren’t South Asian and don’t understand
the sexual overtones are unmistakable
the sexual overtones are unmistakable
May 6, 2025 at 11:48 PM
So dumb.