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well they were talking to Jacinda about that this morning and I wasnt paying that much attention (cos there was more pregnancy talk) but the gist I got was there was some legislation that had to be rushed through for them to do the launches, but is further stuff that is needed going forward...not to mention the sign off required to put something into space from the Universe Police, USA
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@taniwharugby said in Rocket Lab:
well they were talking to Jacinda about that this morning and I wasnt paying that much attention (cos there was more pregnancy talk) but the gist I got was there was some legislation that had to be rushed through for them to do the launches, but is further stuff that is needed going forward...not to mention the sign off required to put something into space from the Universe Police, USA
I just did some googling and it looks like there is no 'Universe police'. There are bodies that keep track of frequencies etc but no actual rules in place.
The caveat to that is that it is expected that everyone play nice with each other as it is quite easy to get revenge on someone pissing you off by blocking or degrading signals.
Scariest bit is that it sounds incredibly easy for a rogue country with capability to upset everything up there and bring down all comms. -
@crucial yeah comment was kinda tongue in cheek
anywhoo, in more good news on Rocket Lab
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Haven't yet managed to spot the Humanity Star - most nights when I've thought to check the tracker it's been well east of NZ. Tonight might have been the night - but, I doubt we'll be seeing much - including the super duper, blue-blood, red moon river.
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Slightly related topic - A blood, blue moon eclipse tonight. First since 1866. Just after midnight for Kiwis I think. Looks like we will have shit weather or at least cloud cover unfortunately.
Super Blue Blood Moon 2018: Here Are The Best Photos and Videos
A blue moon, a supermoon, and a blood moon (i.e. a lunar eclipse) are happening around the same time in January 2018: Here’s when.
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@nzzp said in SpaceX Crew Demo:
@Kirwan said in SpaceX Crew Demo:
Ha, yeah. Have that taped
4 minutes to go, thanks for the nudge. I'm planning to get the family down to Mahia to experience what you can of a launch live at some stage
That would be pretty cool actually.
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