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a425couple, Lynn McGuire2

Mar 27

Re: "Sleeping Giants (The Themis Files)" by Sylvain Neuvel

On 3/27/2023 10:36 AM, a425couple wrote: > On 3/26/23 12:55, Lynn McGuire wrote: >> "

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Re: "Sleeping Giants (The Themis Files)" by Sylvain Neuvel

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Mar 27

a425couple, … Daniel653

Mar 23

Astronauts that hibernate on long spaceflights is not just for sci-fi.

a425couple wrote on 22/3/23 9:38 am: > from > https://www.space.com/astronaut-hibernation-

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Astronauts that hibernate on long spaceflights is not just for sci-fi.

a425couple wrote on 22/3/23 9:38 am: > from > https://www.space.com/astronaut-hibernation-

Mar 23

a425couple, … jgharston3

Mar 22

Thoughts on voting

On Friday, 17 March 2023 at 16:25:50 UTC, a425couple wrote: > So --- number of votes granted an

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Thoughts on voting

On Friday, 17 March 2023 at 16:25:50 UTC, a425couple wrote: > So --- number of votes granted an

Mar 22

Lynn McGuire, … Titus G8

Mar 21

“China has launched hundreds of satellites to target US”

On 21/03/23 15:20, Dimensional Traveler wrote: > On 3/20/2023 5:17 PM, Titus G wrote: >> On

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“China has launched hundreds of satellites to target US”

On 21/03/23 15:20, Dimensional Traveler wrote: > On 3/20/2023 5:17 PM, Titus G wrote: >> On

Mar 21

Mar 15

Knowledge of astronomy can save lives!

Sean Kernan Writer at seanjkernan.substack.comSun What are some brilliant examples of quick thinking?

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Knowledge of astronomy can save lives!

Sean Kernan Writer at seanjkernan.substack.comSun What are some brilliant examples of quick thinking?

Mar 15

Mar 15

from Quora - Is Titan much better than Mars for human colonization?

From Quora Wonder of Space and Universe · Follow Answered by Rakibul Islam Fri Is Titan much better

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from Quora - Is Titan much better than Mars for human colonization?

From Quora Wonder of Space and Universe · Follow Answered by Rakibul Islam Fri Is Titan much better

Mar 15

a425couple, Ted Nolan <tednolan>2

Mar 10

Re: (tor dot com) Four Books About Living Gods Working in Mysterious Ways

In article <21KOL.127772$eRZ7....@fx06.iad>, a425couple <a425c...@hotmail.com> wrote:

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Re: (tor dot com) Four Books About Living Gods Working in Mysterious Ways

In article <21KOL.127772$eRZ7....@fx06.iad>, a425couple <a425c...@hotmail.com> wrote:

Mar 10

a425couple, … casagi...@optimum.net5

Mar 9

These Upcoming Missions to Deep Space Have Us Stoked About the Future

> >Don't you usually claim it will take "over 120 millennia = 120000 >years, just

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These Upcoming Missions to Deep Space Have Us Stoked About the Future

> >Don't you usually claim it will take "over 120 millennia = 120000 >years, just

Mar 9

a425couple, … casagi...@optimum.net5

Mar 7

from Quora - The Voyager 2 is now over 12 billion miles away and still signaling!

On 3/6/23 13:47, casagi...@optimum.net wrote: > > > Voyager is slower than light ( c ) by

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from Quora - The Voyager 2 is now over 12 billion miles away and still signaling!

On 3/6/23 13:47, casagi...@optimum.net wrote: > > > Voyager is slower than light ( c ) by

Mar 7

Mar 1

Re: (tor dot com) Five Tough, Rough, and Rugged Heinlein Stories

On 3/1/2023 9:25 AM, James Nicoll wrote: > Five Tough, Rough, and Rugged Heinlein Stories >

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Re: (tor dot com) Five Tough, Rough, and Rugged Heinlein Stories

On 3/1/2023 9:25 AM, James Nicoll wrote: > Five Tough, Rough, and Rugged Heinlein Stories >

Mar 1

a425couple, … Jim Wilkins9

Feb 20

Colonization Of Mars Practically Impossible, Says Greek-American Space Expert

"Whisper" wrote in message news:63f39496$1...@news.ausics.net... Musk's Big Tool. https://

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Colonization Of Mars Practically Impossible, Says Greek-American Space Expert

"Whisper" wrote in message news:63f39496$1...@news.ausics.net... Musk's Big Tool. https://

Feb 20

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Feb 15

The Observatory: The Pleasant Duality of Robert Heinlein and Anson MacDonald

https://sffremembrance.com/2023/02/15/the-observatory-the-pleasant-duality-of-robert-heinlein-and-

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The Observatory: The Pleasant Duality of Robert Heinlein and Anson MacDonald

https://sffremembrance.com/2023/02/15/the-observatory-the-pleasant-duality-of-robert-heinlein-and-

Feb 15

a425couple, … space...@gmail.com3

Feb 14

USAF this week shot down balloon, and 2 UFOs

On Monday, February 13, 2023 at 2:03:12 AM UTC-7, Daniel65 wrote: > a425couple wrote on 13/2/23 5:

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USAF this week shot down balloon, and 2 UFOs

On Monday, February 13, 2023 at 2:03:12 AM UTC-7, Daniel65 wrote: > a425couple wrote on 13/2/23 5:

Feb 14

Feb 9

The stupidity of current government efforts to fight homelessness

On 2/9/23 15:44, a425couple wrote: > on this one, I think Horsey got it right. > > https://

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The stupidity of current government efforts to fight homelessness

On 2/9/23 15:44, a425couple wrote: > on this one, I think Horsey got it right. > > https://

Feb 9

Feb 6

Interesting Opinion = We Don’t Need To Go To Mars

from https://kottke.org/23/02/we-dont-need-to-go-to-mars We Don't Need To Go To Mars posted by

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Interesting Opinion = We Don’t Need To Go To Mars

from https://kottke.org/23/02/we-dont-need-to-go-to-mars We Don't Need To Go To Mars posted by

Feb 6

Feb 5

What Sharon Kay Anderson said on Facebook

What Sharon Kay Anderson said on Facebook Sharon Kay Anderson 3h · So I think it's time to go

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What Sharon Kay Anderson said on Facebook

What Sharon Kay Anderson said on Facebook Sharon Kay Anderson 3h · So I think it's time to go

Feb 5

Feb 5

Re: "Emergence" by David R. Palmer

A very Heinleinesqe book. Lynn On 1/31/2023 5:38 PM, Lynn McGuire wrote: > "Emergence"

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Re: "Emergence" by David R. Palmer

A very Heinleinesqe book. Lynn On 1/31/2023 5:38 PM, Lynn McGuire wrote: > "Emergence"

Feb 5

Feb 3

Heinlein used to refer to a man's involuntary physical reaction to an appealing woman as the "gallant reflex."

I read on the Heinlein Facebook Group: Heinlein Forum David Lubkin · 6d · Heinlein used to refer to a

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Heinlein used to refer to a man's involuntary physical reaction to an appealing woman as the "gallant reflex."

I read on the Heinlein Facebook Group: Heinlein Forum David Lubkin · 6d · Heinlein used to refer to a

Feb 3

Feb 3

better way of propulsion #2 - Pulsars

On this, I agree with Casagiannoni, we need to find better ways of propulsion for our spacecraft.

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better way of propulsion #2 - Pulsars

On this, I agree with Casagiannoni, we need to find better ways of propulsion for our spacecraft.

Feb 3

Feb 3

better way of propulsion #1 - nuclear engines

On this, I agree with Casagiannoni, we need to find better ways of propulsion for our spacecraft.

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better way of propulsion #1 - nuclear engines

On this, I agree with Casagiannoni, we need to find better ways of propulsion for our spacecraft.

Feb 3

Feb 2

NASA Confirms Launch Date To Asteroid That Could Make Everyone On Earth A Billionaire

(Of course, this headline is a misnomer. The transportation costs are very high. Also, And even if

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NASA Confirms Launch Date To Asteroid That Could Make Everyone On Earth A Billionaire

(Of course, this headline is a misnomer. The transportation costs are very high. Also, And even if

Feb 2

Feb 2

How A Realistic Mars Mission Will Play Out

View the youtube at: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tujL0xrQ2Os How A Realistic Mars Mission Will

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How A Realistic Mars Mission Will Play Out

View the youtube at: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tujL0xrQ2Os How A Realistic Mars Mission Will

Feb 2

Jan 25

NASA and DARPA will test nuclear thermal engines for crewed missions to Mars

from https://www.engadget.com/nasa-darpa-nuclear-thermal-engine-crewed-missions-mars-200827580.html

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NASA and DARPA will test nuclear thermal engines for crewed missions to Mars

from https://www.engadget.com/nasa-darpa-nuclear-thermal-engine-crewed-missions-mars-200827580.html

Jan 25

Jan 6

"Dark Lightning (Thunder and Lightning)" by John Varley

"Dark Lightning (Thunder and Lightning)" by John Varley https://www.amazon.com/Dark-

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"Dark Lightning (Thunder and Lightning)" by John Varley

"Dark Lightning (Thunder and Lightning)" by John Varley https://www.amazon.com/Dark-

Jan 6

a425couple, … Daniel657

Jan 6

Earth Is About To See An Object Last Seen During The Time Of Neanderthals

Siri Cruise wrote on 6/1/23 2:44 pm: > In article <tp603p$2p479$1...@dont-email.me>, Daniel65

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Earth Is About To See An Object Last Seen During The Time Of Neanderthals

Siri Cruise wrote on 6/1/23 2:44 pm: > In article <tp603p$2p479$1...@dont-email.me>, Daniel65

Jan 6

a425couple, … Mike Van Pelt7

12/30/22

Scottish maid - Williamina Fleming - prominent astronomer 1857-1911

In article <IPIoL.89751$iU59....@fx14.iad>, a425couple <a425c...@hotmail.com> wrote:

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Scottish maid - Williamina Fleming - prominent astronomer 1857-1911

In article <IPIoL.89751$iU59....@fx14.iad>, a425couple <a425c...@hotmail.com> wrote:

12/30/22

a425couple, … Thomas Koenig12

12/30/22

Interesting read by sf author - about can we live on Mars?

The Horny Goat <lcr...@home.ca> schrieb: > On Thu, 8 Dec 2022 11:06:34 -0800, a425couple

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Interesting read by sf author - about can we live on Mars?

The Horny Goat <lcr...@home.ca> schrieb: > On Thu, 8 Dec 2022 11:06:34 -0800, a425couple

12/30/22

a425couple, … R Kym Horsell3

12/29/22

8 ways the James Webb Space Telescope is already revolutionizing astronomy

In alt.astronomy Andrew W <sp...@defense.com> wrote: > "a425couple" wrote in

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8 ways the James Webb Space Telescope is already revolutionizing astronomy

In alt.astronomy Andrew W <sp...@defense.com> wrote: > "a425couple" wrote in

12/29/22

a425couple, Richard Harnden2

12/23/22

Interesting Quora - What is in space below Earth?

On 22/12/2022 16:37, a425couple wrote: > Andy Duffell > Armourer, engineer, nerd.Updated May 14

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Interesting Quora - What is in space below Earth?

On 22/12/2022 16:37, a425couple wrote: > Andy Duffell > Armourer, engineer, nerd.Updated May 14

12/23/22

12/17/22

Other great novel opening lines

Other great novel opening lines from https://www.bulwer-lytton.com/2022 I also very much liked these

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Other great novel opening lines

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12/17/22

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