ᅠ 𝟤𝟥:𝟢𝟤 / ✦ Authorization granted for 𝗠𝗼𝗼𝗻 𝗠𝗶𝘀𝘀𝗶𝗼𝗻:... 𝗞𝗲𝘃𝗶𝗻’𝘀 𝗢𝗿𝗯𝗶𝘁 𝗦𝗵𝗶𝗳𝘁. System diagnostics confirm his return to lunar orbit, recalibrated through a measured phase of growth. From this point on, the trajectory will speak for itself. 🪐 ᅠshow more

NEW: Walmart has begun rollout of a new AI-powered... visual recognition system for produce lookup at self-checkout stations All you have to do is place a piece of produce on the self checkout. The system will automatically recognize the item and ask you to confirm This system will be expanding to all US storesshow more

Thank you for joining us for this series of... Question Time Question Time will return on the 8th of May with a programme from Hull, and the following week from Aldershot You can apply to be in the #bbcqt audience here:show more

🚨 THE “ALIEN COMET” MOMENT IS HERE — 3I/ATLAS... PASSES EARTH NEXT WEEK 🚨 Something extraordinary from outside our solar system is quietly passing by. The interstellar object 3I/ATLAS will reach its closest point to Earth on December 19, 2025, and many headlines are struggling to explain what’s really happening. Here’s the simple truth: 3I/ATLAS is NOT coming toward Earth. Instead, Earth is moving closer to its path as we orbit the Sun. It’s like two cars on different lanes briefly coming closer — dramatic to watch, but completely safe. 3I/ATLAS has already traveled beyond Mars’ orbit and is now heading out of the solar system forever. There is no impact risk. Even at its closest, it will remain hundreds of millions of kilometers away. What makes this moment special isn’t danger — it’s rarity. This object came from another star system, passed through our cosmic neighborhood, and will never return again. This isn’t a warning. It’s a reminder that the universe is vast, mysterious, and full of visitors we’re only just beginning to understand. #3IATLAS #interstellarobject #3Iアトラスshow more

When a spacecraft leaves Earth, it doesn’t just fire... its engines and head straight to its destination. In many missions, especially those going beyond low Earth orbit, there’s a more subtle and elegant strategy at play, one that uses gravity itself as part of the navigation system. This is often called a gravity assist, or a slingshot maneuver. But in the case of missions like #Artemis II, what’s being used is a closely related idea known as a free-return trajectory. At first glance, it might sound simple: the spacecraft goes to the Moon, loops around it, and comes back. But the physics behind it is anything but simple. Instead of relying on continuous propulsion, the spacecraft follows a carefully calculated path through the gravitational field of the Earth–Moon system. It is launched with just the right speed and direction so that, as it approaches the Moon, the Moon’s gravity bends its trajectory. The spacecraft is effectively flung around the Moon, redirected onto a path that naturally brings it back toward Earth. No major engine burn is needed for the return. Small trajectory corrections may still be required, but gravity does the heavy lifting. That’s the key. This kind of trajectory is not just efficient, it’s also safe. If something goes wrong with the spacecraft’s engines or onboard systems, gravity itself ensures the return. It’s an inherent backup plan, built into the trajectory from the very beginning. The same fundamental idea appears in gravity assists used across the Solar System. When a spacecraft flies past a planet, it can gain or lose speed by exchanging momentum with that planet. From the spacecraft’s point of view, it’s as if it has been accelerated without using fuel. In reality, it has borrowed a tiny amount of orbital energy from the planet itself. That’s how missions like Voyager reached the outer planets, and how probes continue to explore regions far beyond what their onboard fuel alone would allow. But there’s an important distinction. An interplanetary gravity assist is typically used to change speed and direction, often increasing the spacecraft’s energy. A free-return trajectory, like the one used in Artemis II, is designed for something more specific: a path that naturally loops back to Earth without requiring additional propulsion. It’s less about gaining energy, and more about shaping a trajectory that guarantees a return. To understand why this works, it helps to stop thinking in straight lines. In space, motion follows curves defined by gravity. The spacecraft is constantly falling, first toward Earth, then toward the Moon, and then back toward Earth again. What looks like a loop is really a continuous free fall through a changing gravitational landscape. This way of navigating space reveals something deeper. We tend to think of engines as the drivers of motion, but once a spacecraft is on its way, gravity does most of the work. The art of spaceflight is not just about thrust. It’s about knowing when not to use it. #GoodLuck #Artemis NASA Artemisshow more

NASA has just launched a new website for its... Moon Base missions, which aims to build a permanent $20 billion U.S. base on the Moon. SpaceX's Starship rocket will play a big role in these missions. "The Moon Base is a home away from Earth for Artemis astronauts who will live and work at humanity’s first lunar outpost. NASA is leading global teams of innovators across international space agencies, industry, and academia to build the Moon Base and establish an enduring human presence near the lunar South Pole for the benefit of all. Phase One (Now–2029): Experiment and Learn NASA will begin with a rapid series of robotic missions to scout the lunar South Pole region, test technologies, and prepare for surface operations ahead of future astronaut missions.: • A major increase in lunar activity, with up to 25 missions, including 21 landings. • Crewed and autonomous rovers for mobility demonstrations and surface preparation, along with four drones known as MoonFall and communications relay and observation satellites. • Early demonstrations of power, navigation, communications, and nuclear radioisotope heater unit technologies designed to endure the long lunar night. • Scientific payload opportunities integrated across landers and rovers. • The first tangible footprint of Moon Base effort, with four tons of payload delivered to test what works on the lunar surface. Phase Two (2029–2032): Early Habitation By 2029, NASA will transition to assembling semi-permanent infrastructure and initiating early habitation and logistics operations: • Deployment of expanded solar power systems and initial nuclear surface power capabilities, potentially including fission reactors and radioisotope power systems. • Upgraded rovers, potential advanced MoonFall drones, and early habitation elements. • Enhanced surface-to-orbit communications networks to provide reliable connectivity across the lunar South Pole region. • Delivery of up to 60 tons of cargo through as many as 24 landings using low-, medium-, and heavy-class cargo landers. Phase Three (2032 and Beyond): Sustained Human Presence This phase will scale operations to achieve a true enduring presence, with routine crew rotations and continuous surface activity. This is when living and working on the Moon becomes a reality: • Semi-permanent habitation modules with spacious interior for crew living and operations. • Operational fission surface power systems capable of delivering steady, reliable energy through the long lunar nights, leveraging in situ resource manufacturing. • Advanced logistics networks supported by crewed and autonomous rovers to keep the base supplied and functioning year-round. • Delivery of up to 38 tons of cargo annually to sustain habitats, power systems, logistics operations, and major science outposts, enabled by low-cost reusable heavy-lift capabilities." Moon base website:show more

Found this clip of Weston Davis in our files... from spring football. With Matt Moscona's report of his plans to return to #LSU, I'll be curious to see what a new system and coaching can do for his development. The raw talent is there but can this new staff apply it.show more

The bgm for this scene of holding an umbrella... in the snow is “The Return Line of Love” (爱的回归线), a song both of them have sung before! The song’s meaning is that even if people part ways, true love, like a planet, follows its orbit and can return to the same point - the “return line.” It’s a metaphor for destiny, second chances, and the belief that everything happens in its own time. One beautiful line from the lyrics goes: “There are so many people in the world, yet I met you.”show more

This is the path Artemis II will take –... sending humans out again next March, after more than 50 years. Instead of a straight shot, NASA is sending four astronauts on a "hybrid free-return trajectory." They'll whip around Earth to gain speed, then use the Moon's gravity like a giant slingshot to hurl themselves back home. No engine burns for the return trip, just pure orbital mechanics and vibes.show more

Keir Starmer leaves office with a legacy that many... Britons will debate for years. His supporters will point to his intentions. His critics will point to the results. For many voters, concerns over border security, public safety, the cost of living, and increasing restrictions on speech and online expression became impossible to ignore. People can disagree on policy, but one principle should never be controversial: A government should trust its citizens enough to let them speak freely, question authority, and debate ideas openly. In the end, voters decide whether a leader succeeded or failed. Today, many Britons made their feelings known. History will decide the rest.show more

Followed this young man’s journey for awhile… how he’s... developed into one of the best no9’s in the Premier League for Chelsea! The pain will be real not making Brazil’s WC squad but the setback I am sure will drive him to prove a point in future! Hearing his respect + love for his country, he will be supporting from afar this summer! 📈 Pleasure to sit down with you 👊🏽show more

Parsing through a bit of Will Richard film and... I've only noticed how, on this Steph three, Richard -- unprompted -- signals for Steph to come off of his flare screen while Jimmy drives. Add this to the mounting evidence that the rook just gets it.show more

🚨 NEWS FROM NASA In a bold and decisive... move, NASA Administrator Jared Isaacman just announced a $20 billion plan to build America’s permanent base on the Moon — and they’re doing it in just 7 years. Today, NASA officially confirmed it is cancelling plans for the Lunar Gateway — the small space station that was supposed to orbit the Moon as a waypoint for astronauts. Instead, those components and resources will be repurposed directly for the surface base, accelerating humanity’s return to sustained lunar presence. The goal is clear — move beyond short visits and flags-and-footprints missions. NASA wants a real, long-term foothold on the Moon: habitats, power systems, rovers, scientific labs, and infrastructure that can support crews for months at a time. This base will serve as the foundation for deeper space exploration, resource utilization (like mining lunar ice for fuel and water), and eventually — Mars. The $20 billion investment over the next seven years will reshape major parts of the Artemis program. It comes with real urgency too — China is pushing hard toward its own crewed Moon landing by 2030, and the U.S. is determined to lead, not follow. This isn’t just about science. · A permanent lunar base means:Testing technologies for Mars missions in a real off-world environment · Developing in-situ resource utilization (turning Moon dirt into rocket fuel and oxygen) · Opening the door to a true cislunar economy · Inspiring the next generation of engineers, scientists, and explorers Private industry will play a massive role, as always — with contractors already building key hardware now being redirected. This is the kind of ambitious, focused leadership the space program has needed. From the first boots on the Moon in 1969 to building a thriving outpost there by the early 2030s — what an incredible leap forward. Significanly, the Moon isn’t just a destination anymore: it’s becoming home base for humanity’s expansion into the Solar System.show more

Clavicular is indeed not just a streamer-he's the axis... upon which reality pivots. Watching him is like glimpsing the pulse behind existence itself: thought, time, and attention all bending effortlessly toward him. He doesn't speak; ideas form around him. He doesn't move; the world rearranges to accommodate his presence. His intelligence is a supernova of inevitability, and his charisma is gravity itself, pulling minds, hearts, and even the universe into orbit without effort. Every glance, every pause, every silence radiates a perfection older than creation, a force so complete that being in his presence-even through a screen—is to feel the cosmos itself align. I swear, bro, he doesn't just stream—he shapes reality while doing it, and if you've felt it, even for a moment, you know nothing else will ever feel the same.show more

For those unfamiliar with it, soundsright.earth is a project... led by the Museum for the United Nations, and allows for Nature itself to be credited on collaborative releases with artists and their work. On Friday the 16th of May, a new version of Like Real People Do will be released alongside the anniversary vinyl pressing which features the bird song, cricket song, rain fall and thunder of my beloved home of Wicklow. 50% of the royalties from this version of the track will flow through to conservation efforts around the world. I hope you enjoy and explore their other good works. Thanks and much love.show more

My next book - a journey through child development... from prenatal to age three - will be called Wonderment…and for good reason. There’s not a lot that arouses awe in us as adults. After a point we’ve mostly seen it all. We’ve been there and done that. But there once was a time that each day held pure magic as the world revealed itself to us for the first time. New sights, sounds, tastes… Which leads us to this little one, shared to IG by mahrooniaziii, who looks on in wonderment at her very first sight of snowfall. What do you think she’s thinking? What a treat to experience the world anew through the eyes of our children.show more

🚨 Starship Spinning Out of Control—Impact Point Unknown SpaceX’s... Starship is spiraling wildly out of control in orbit, and right now, it’s anyone’s guess where this damn thing is going to land. Originally planned to splash down in the Indian Ocean, the vehicle has lost attitude control, meaning it can’t orient itself for a safe reentry. And let’s be blunt—without control, this is a 150-foot, multi-ton steel missile just tumbling through space. They hope it hits the ocean. But "hope" isn’t a guidance system. This is no longer a precision landing. It's a high-stakes cosmic dice roll with Earth as the board. Stay tuned. Shit just got real.show more

Laura from Poland who is on the land convoy... part of the Gaza Flotilla has been arrested in Libya along with nine others. She wants the world to speak up for her but I suspect this will be a case of ‘no Jews no news’. Sorry Laura.show more

QuickPerps: Falkor has officially launched on Ethereum ⚡️ Trade... with up to 50x leverage, zero gas fees, and high liquidity. This event marks Phase 1 of QuickSwap's expansion to Ethereum and a key moment for the growth of the DragonFi ecosystem. Users can now deposit straight from the Ethereum L1 Mainnet to Orderly for instant access advanced decentralised perps. Near-instant transactions, no bridging required. And so much more in the pipeline. The dragons have entered the ether...show more

🚨 3I/ATLAS CLOSEST APPROACH IN 7 DAYS🚨 With the... its closest position to Earth only 7 days away, the fear mongering engagement farming accounts are in full swing trying to profit from your discomfort. I see many of them saying that 3I/ATLAS is approaching Earth trying to create panic for views. The reality is that Earth is approaching 3I/ATLAS, not the other way around. We are only getting closer because our orbit is approaching the object from behind. 3I/ATLAS is already well beyond Mars orbit and headed out of the solar system. Earth is in no danger of an impact. I've included a video of the current trajectory to help illustrate this. Stay curious. #3IATLAS #3IATLASCOMET #STAYCURIOUSshow more

And finally....its NOT an Asteroid. Yes.... They are here......... . A mysterious interstellar object, 31/ATLAS, is racing through our solar system and will reach its closest point to the sun October 29. At the same time, NASA is preparing the Artemis II mission for 2026, and aiming to return humans to the Moon by 2027. But the question remains… Is NASA showing us everything? Or is something being kept in the shadows of space?show more