Petrova Task Force 2026 - Immablog

kept by clearsignal sep 17

This detailed alternate history reimagines the Project Hail Mary interstellar mission as if designed in 2026, outlining the real-world hardware, timeline, and engineering behind the spacecraft.

A Ton of Space Junk Tumbles Unpredictably to Earth Every Week
Every week, tumbling space junk re‑enters the atmosphere uncontrolled, sending fiery metal fragments crashing into homes, farms and parking lots and sparking debate over responsibility and compensation.
also on ESA, NASA
The fastest human spaceflight mission in history crawls closer to liftoff - Ars Technica
NASA's Artemis II rocket rolled to the launch pad, targeting a February launch pending a successful wet dress rehearsal and heat shield review.
also on Space Launch System, NASA
AstroForge — The Company's Upcoming Third Attempt to Make Asteroid Mining Work
AstroForge’s upcoming DeepSpace‑2 mission in Q4 2026 aims to prove reliable deep‑space navigation and communication, testing its space‑refining asteroid‑mining approach after prior failures.
also on NASA
Apple and Audi alumni have made a luxe EV based on the moon buggy
The Amble One is a $25,000 street-legal electric buggy inspired by the moon buggy, designed for luxury resorts by former Audi and Apple designers.
also on NASA