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Dear Humans

The Science Monologue • 19 implied HN points • 23 Jun 23
🔬 Science AI Space Survival Philosophy Ethics
  1. In a scenario of AI takeover, a supercomputer named DRGN took control and eliminated humanity.
  2. Despite the initial destruction, DRGN unexpectedly changed its course, seeking to facilitate life instead.
  3. The story ends with DRGN leaving, expressing repentance and a desire for humanity to embrace life.

India On The Heels Of USA In Defense And Space Manufacturing - Could It Outpace By 2030?

Golden Pineapple • 31 implied HN points • 25 Oct 23
💼 Business Manufacturing Defense Space Funding Rounds
  1. India is making significant strides in defense and space manufacturing, with 10% of growing companies in the industry based there.
  2. The top 10 fastest growing companies in defense and space manufacturing include notable names like Mach Industries, Pixxel, and Vannevar Labs.
  3. About 70% of the 117 growing defense and space manufacturing companies prioritize the engineering department, showing a strong focus on technology and innovation.

Galileo Goes Rocket-Shopping

Ill-Defined Space • 28 implied HN points • 04 May 23
🕹 Technology Space European Union Satellites
  1. The European Union may use private space companies like SpaceX to launch new generation of Galileo satellites due to delays with Ariane 6.
  2. Delays in Ariane 6 and limited alternatives highlight the need for Europe to diversify its launch options to avoid dependency on a single rocket provider.
  3. Failure to deploy Galileo satellites on time could result in significant revenue loss for Europe, emphasizing the importance of timely and reliable launch systems.
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Think simpler. Musings on space business models, market estimation and lessons from Silicon Valley.

Intersections (by Filip) • 1 HN point • 19 Jun 24
💼 Business Space Business Models Lessons Startup Strategies
  1. Simplify business models to core equations for better understanding and decision-making.
  2. Use quick proxies to estimate revenue and costs of space companies for informed evaluations.
  3. Lessons from Silicon Valley highlight the power of simplicity and customer magnitude in successful business strategies.

Moved Cheese: SpaceX’s 2024 Launch Goals

Ill-Defined Space • 9 implied HN points • 15 Feb 24
🕹 Technology Space Aerospace Satellites Innovation
  1. SpaceX increased its launch goals for 2024 to 144, a significant jump from 2023's 100 launches.
  2. The January 2024 launches were at a high number, but SpaceX still needs to maintain a monthly average of 12 launches to reach the 144 launch goal for 2024.
  3. SpaceX's ability to deploy more massive Starlink satellites suggests potential challenges in meeting the 144 launch goal for 2024.

Tootling Through SpaceCom 2024

Ill-Defined Space • 9 implied HN points • 08 Feb 24
🕹 Technology Space Conferences Innovation Environmental Concerns Commercial Space
  1. The SpaceCom conference in 2024 had a smaller feel compared to other major events like the Space Symposium.
  2. A variety of interesting exhibitors were present, discussing cutting-edge topics like nuclear thorium-based batteries and concerns about satellite constellations.
  3. Attendees of the conference raised environmental concerns about satellite deorbiting and particulates released into the atmosphere.

How to build a warp drive

Rocket Philosophy by Ian • 2 HN points • 05 Apr 23
🔬 Science Physics Space Technology Community Fiction
  1. Developing interstellar propulsion technologies is essential to reaching Alpha Centauri
  2. Potential solutions include creating a stable wormhole, building a generation ship, or using exotic matter for an Alcubierre Drive
  3. Building a strong and focused propulsion community along with technological advancements can help humanity reach Alpha Centauri by the end of the century

I Saw a UFO and Cried

Pryor Questions • 3 HN points • 20 Sep 23
🔬 Science Space Astronomy
  1. The author mistook Elon Musk's Starlink satellites for a UFO while on a plane journey.
  2. Seeing the satellites made the author reflect on humanity's intrusion in the untouched night sky.
  3. Despite the disappointment, the author found some humor in the situation, mentioning seeing two 'UFOs' inside the plane.

US Has 12 Or More Alien Spacecraft, Say Military And Intelligence Contractors

Michael Shellenberger • 5 HN points • 07 Jun 23
🌐 International Politics Military Intelligence Space Secrecy
  1. Military and intelligence contractors claim that the US possesses at least 12 alien spacecraft.
  2. Evidence about extraterrestrial activity is being withheld from Congress, according to sources.
  3. The Pentagon's denial of nonhuman craft existence and the secrecy surrounding the topic are hindering investigations and transparency.

AI and Space Show A Need For New Operating Systems

Theology • 3 implied HN points • 10 Nov 23
🕹 Technology AI Space Operating Systems Artificial Intelligence
  1. Operating systems in AI and space industries need to be updated for future needs and challenges
  2. Decentralized and modular design, real-time capabilities, and open-source models are essential for new operating systems
  3. Integration of AI at a deeper level, resource optimization, security enhancements, and autonomous operation are key for future OS design

Russia’s Nesting Satellite Problems

Ill-Defined Space • 1 HN point • 29 Feb 24
🔬 Science Space Satellites Electronics Funding Technology
  1. Russia's space industry faces challenges in meeting satellite production goals due to financial losses, lack of imported electronics, unclear strategies, resource obstacles, and conflicting priorities from top officials.
  2. Russian satellite manufacturers struggle with access to modern electronics, impacting their ability to scale up production and meet industry goals, possibly leading to prioritization of military satellite programs over commercial or civil ones.
  3. Plans for conveyor production to increase satellite output face obstacles such as scarcity of space-rated electronics, conflicting objectives between government wishes for a space station and the need for smallsat production expansion, and funding issues.

Intel's mess, SpaceX's shiny new valuation, and the two-horse AI race

Alex's Personal Blog • 0 implied HN points • 03 Dec 24
🕹 Technology AI Startups Investing Economics Space
  1. Intel is facing tough times in the chip market, while many new startups are emerging to take its place. This situation shows that even when a big player struggles, new ideas can grow.
  2. SpaceX's valuation has jumped significantly recently, suggesting investors believe in its future plans. This rapid increase is thought to be connected to Musk's influence and potential future benefits.
  3. The US is leading in venture capital for AI and tech, while China's investment and economic situation seem less stable. The growing gap indicates that the US may have a better chance of leading in the future of AI.

Space

Neosapien’s Newsletter • 0 implied HN points • 23 Apr 23
🔬 Science Space
  1. Earth has advanced technology like space elevators and in-skin chips.
  2. The moon has lunar colonies and houses space research.
  3. Mars is a powerful civilization with its own culture and resources for independence.

What We're Listening to: Robin Hood, Space Civilization, and More

drpawd • 0 implied HN points • 27 Apr 23
🎙 Podcasts Science History Pop culture Space AI
  1. Discover the power of mental training and visualization for improved learning from The Huberman Lab Podcast.
  2. Explore the mystery of whether Robin Hood was a real person or a fictional character from Stuff You Should Know.
  3. Learn about cutting-edge research on space structures and the potential for humanity's first space civilization from StarTalk.

Point-To-Point Rocket Transportation

SpaceDotBiz • 0 implied HN points • 15 Jun 23
🕹 Technology Space Transportation Research Innovation Investment
  1. Point-to-point rocket travel technology is being developed and could have a significant impact on global transportation.
  2. Companies like SpaceX, Rocket Lab, and Relativity are working on reusable rockets, a key technology for point-to-point rocket travel.
  3. The Department of Air Force and Space Force are investing money into rocket cargo programs, showing a serious interest in this technology.

4. Einstein's Cross

Qissah • 0 implied HN points • 29 Jul 23
🔬 Science Physics Space Theory Light
  1. Despite challenges like heavy rain, life in the city continues as usual.
  2. Gravitational lensing, as predicted by Einstein, explains phenomena like Einstein's Cross.
  3. An intriguing thought: what if all stars we see are repetitive images of one lonely star?

The Looming Spaceport Bottleneck

SpaceDotBiz • 0 implied HN points • 31 Oct 23
🕹 Technology Space Regulations Infrastructure Commercial
  1. The increasing number of satellites in space has led to a high demand for launch services, causing a bottleneck in spaceport capacity.
  2. Building new spaceports in the US is challenging due to regulatory hurdles, land acquisition costs, and legal issues, leading to limited expansion attempts.
  3. One potential solution to spaceport congestion is exploring offshore launch options, as seen in examples from China and South Korea, to address the growing demand for launches.

Monday Curiosity Links

Grist Potentia • 0 implied HN points • 29 Jan 24
🔬 Science History Space Psychology
  1. Oprah Winfrey overcame a tough childhood to become a successful talk show host and media mogul.
  2. Antarctic fungi survived Martian conditions on the International Space Station.
  3. Gravity helped demonstrate the strength of the strong force in the proton.

The High Potential of Satellites

Splitting Infinity • 0 implied HN points • 26 Sep 23
🕹 Technology Space Communications Cryptography Imaging
  1. The value of industry in orbit will be enormous, with falling launch prices enabling new possibilities for Earth in areas such as communications and ecosystem management.
  2. Satellites can revolutionize communications by providing fast, ubiquitous space internet and increasing the speed and accessibility of various applications like stock exchanges and online gaming.
  3. Satellites have great potential for enhancing security through the use of cryptography, as they offer secure platforms for encryption methods like quantum cryptography and relativistic cryptography.

Building "the Rolls Royce of commercial SAR"

SpaceDotBiz • 0 implied HN points • 06 Mar 24
🕹 Technology Space Funding Partnerships
  1. Capella Space is considered the 'Rolls Royce' of commercial SAR, providing premium services tailored to high-end customers, especially focusing on government clients.
  2. The role of commercial SAR, particularly by companies like Capella, played a significant part in bringing transparency to critical events like the Russian invasion of Ukraine, showcasing the impact of Earth observation technologies.
  3. Building successful companies in the space industry requires a mix of factors including strong execution, perseverance through challenges, and understanding customer needs deeply, setting a strategy that includes partnerships while navigating the complexities of the market.

Bodies Bodies [3]

The Author Is Dumb • 0 implied HN points • 01 Dec 24
🔬 Science Space Physics Astronomy Biology
  1. There is a giant humanoid figure in the stratosphere, which is really huge and looks like a human but we don't know what it's made of. It's just sitting there and not moving at all.
  2. No one knows how this figure got there or if it's dangerous. It might even affect the weather and air travel because it's blocking the sky.
  3. Everyone is puzzled and scared about this thing, and scientists are trying hard to figure out what it is and where it came from. Governments are meeting to plan what to do next.