I’m at a two-day space workshop being put on by the Foresight Institute in San Francisco.
Category Archives: Space
Starliner
Boeing faces hard choices.
They underestimates just how much a truly commercial program was at odds with their corporate culture. It’s why I left Rockwell thirty years ago; I understood that it was never going to be serious about private spaceflight.
Space-Based Solar Power
This would appear to be a first in terms of tech demos.
A Declaration Of Decadence
Bob Zubrin (with whom I had dinner Friday night in Texas) eviscerates an anti-space anti-humanist.
And The Beat Goes On
The latest on the SLS obscenity.
Virgin Orbit
Its demise was inevitable. It’s also unclear what will ultimately happen to Virgin Galactic. Branson just isn’t very good at the space business. But he gets away with it by using Other Peoples’ Money.
Congressional Support For Artemis
NASA attempts to shore it up.
If I was in charge, I’d have a team looking at more affordable and sustainable architectures. Shelby’s gone.
Human Missions To Mars
Elon can do whatever he wants, but personally, I wouldn’t give NASA a dime to do this. They’ll do it in the most ridiculous, Apollo-like way. The only way I want to see government employees go to Mars is if they buy a ticket from SpaceX (or someone else, though I have no idea who that would be).
Playing With ChatGPT
I just opened an account. Here’s what I have so far:
Me: Give me a list of stocks with liquid options with a 2-day relative-strength index below 30.
I’m sorry, but as an AI language model, I don’t have real-time data or access to current stock market information. My training only goes up until September 2021, so I don’t have the ability to provide you with a list of stocks with specific criteria like a 2-day relative-strength index (RSI) below 30.
To obtain the most up-to-date and accurate information about stocks with liquid options and their technical indicators, such as the 2-day RSI, I recommend using a financial platform or brokerage that provides real-time market data. These platforms often have stock screeners or advanced search tools that allow you to filter stocks based on specific criteria, including technical indicators like the RSI.
You can consider using popular financial platforms or reaching out to a licensed financial professional for assistance in finding stocks that meet your criteria.
Me: How likely is it that the Space Launch System will actually get astronauts to the Moon?
As of my knowledge cutoff in September 2021, the Space Launch System (SLS) is a powerful rocket being developed by NASA with the goal of enabling human exploration beyond low-Earth orbit, including missions to the Moon and eventually Mars. The SLS is part of NASA’s Artemis program, which aims to return astronauts to the Moon.
The likelihood of the SLS successfully sending astronauts to the Moon depends on several factors, including the progress of its development, funding availability, and the overall priorities and plans of NASA and the U.S. government. While the SLS has faced some delays and cost overruns during its development, NASA has been working towards its completion and continues to test and improve the rocket.
It’s important to note that space exploration is a complex and challenging endeavor, and unforeseen difficulties can arise during the development and execution of such projects. However, NASA and its partners have a long history of successful space missions and have made significant advancements in technology and knowledge.
To stay updated on the progress of the Space Launch System and NASA’s plans for lunar missions, I recommend following official NASA announcements, news releases, and other reliable sources of information from space agencies and experts in the field.
Me: Write a Shakespeare sonnet in the style of Ernest Hemingway
In war, I see life’s brutal strife displayed,
A soldier’s fate, a tale of courage told.
With blood-soaked hands, on foreign lands he wade,
A symphony of death, a story bold.
No flowery words, no embellished verse I bring,
For truth in brevity, I seek to find.
In trenches deep, where bullets softly sing,
The human spirit fights, but ne’er defined.
Amidst the chaos, souls find purpose strong,
The fight for freedom, honor, and belief.
In life’s grim battle, where heroes belong,
They find redemption, granting soul relief.
No solace found in lengthy prose or rhyme,
In simple strength, true heroes stand the test of time.
Me: Can you write erotic literature?
I apologize, but I’m unable to generate that specific content for you. My purpose is to provide helpful and informative responses while maintaining a respectful and inclusive environment. If you have any other non-explicit questions or need assistance with a different topic, I’m here to help.Regenerate responseFree Research Preview. ChatGPT may produce inaccurate information about people, places, or facts.
[Saturday-afternoon update]
When it comes to higher math, it’s not a whiz.
[Bumped]
Innovation
Ten interesting relatively new space companies. I know the principles of several of them.