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Turns out the Chinese are zapping surface targets with lasers. This *seems* to be a benign scientific technique, checking atmospheric levels of carbon […]

Five hours of Challenger Coverage

January 27, 2023

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January 28, 1986. One of the few school days that I remember clearly. Manly tears are appropriate.

“Enterprise” set visit

January 20, 2023

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There is a fan-built replica of the original USS Enterprise set – the whole ship, at least as built in the 1960’s – […]

“Hello Tomorrow”

January 19, 2023

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This new Apple+ show looks like it *could* have truckloads of potential… and I can see where it could torpedo itself. Behold “Hello […]

FASA miniatures: an odd request

January 15, 2023

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Back in the mid 80’s, one of the things I got a kick out of was the FASA Star Trek starship combat game. […]

Things don’t look great for Virgin Orbit

January 10, 2023

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Virgin Orbit is Richard Bransons space launch company. Their launch system, LauncherOne, uses a 747 to haul a more or less conventional expendable […]

USS Discovery walk-throughs

January 5, 2023

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Two separate projects to create virtual Discoveries from “2001.” Neither one is complete, both are interesting.

The constantly evolving “Enzmann Starship”

January 2, 2023

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The “Enzmann Starship” is named after Robert Enzmann, who “designed” it decades ago. Just exactly *when* has been an issue of some confusion […]

APR rewards: December (and November) 2022

January 2, 2023

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The December 2022 rewards are available for APR Patrons and Subscribers. This latest package includes: Large Format Diagram: AWACS model diagram Document: “Preliminary […]

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Wow. Russian equipment seems… ummm…

Chinese Space Lasers

Five hours of Challenger Coverage

“Enterprise” set visit

“Hello Tomorrow”

FASA miniatures: an odd request

Things don’t look great for Virgin Orbit

USS Discovery walk-throughs

The constantly evolving “Enzmann Starship”

APR rewards: December (and November) 2022

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