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Avaruustilannekeskus on täydessä toiminnassa runsaan vuoden päästä – varoittaa esimerkiksi lähestyvästä asteroidista
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There is No Stress in Outer Space [Free] [Strategy]
An incremental game about a spaceship in outer space destroying asteroids and other strange objects
https://shining-grass.itch.io/there-is-no-stress-in-outer-space
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Playing No Mans Sky. Thought my screen was dirty. When I tried to clean it off it turned out they were just asteroids in space visible from the surface. 😆 Still a beautiful game.
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In a world… where one command… updates everything. 🔥
Update Arcade turns the omarchy update build log into Asteroids. Saucers, high scores, a fully synthesized metal soundtrack, and the game steps aside when the update needs you. Like a gentleman. 🎩
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While #Euclid's primary aim is cosmology, it's "legacy" science aspects include galaxy evolution, black holes, but also solar system objects. So even though this wasn't a cosmology project, there is a very targeted search going on for asteroids and comets. So this might have been lucky, the discovery wasn't accidental at all 😉
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🚀 oddquark // Space Watch — 2026-10-21
JAXA's MMX just launched toward Mars to land on Phobos, core out samples, and bring them home by 2031! We still don't know how Phobos and Deimos formed, captured asteroids or blasted-off Mars debris, and this mission could finally crack it open 🚀🔴 Incredible stuff!
🔗 https://www.scientificamerican.com/article/the-first-mission-to-sample-marss-moons-launches-today/
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Dobra, co na razie ograłem ze Steam AI Slop Fest:
https://store.steampowered.com/app/5122390/KILLSEC_Demo/
#Killsec - takie tam Hotline Miami z mieczem, który odbija pociski. Raczej nic szczególnego, patent ciekawy, nie wciągnęło mnie jakoś, ale nie jest złe.
https://store.steampowered.com/app/4930800/Drone_Orbit_An_Incremental_Space_Mining_Drift/
#Droneorbit - nie wiem jaki to do końca gatunek, niby gra do idlowanka, ale trzeba sterować stateczkiem pośród asteroidów, które zbieramy. Przeszedłem całe demo, niestety strasznie uzależniające i bardzo dobrze zrobione. Grać na własną odpowiedzialność.
https://store.steampowered.com/app/4701660/DRIFTERS_Blackout_Crew/
#driftersblackoutcrew - takie tam Dungeons of Eternity, tylko VR-owe. W sumie polecił mi to sam dev, jak narzekałem na reddicie, że same AI slopy. Przyznaje, że bardziej podoba mi się dev, niż gra - mają przyjemny kanał i dobrze opisują np. procesz portowania ich gier na Frejma. Ale gra bardz poczciwa, zwłaszcza jak się ma kolegów 🫠
https://store.steampowered.com/app/5011020/Rustmourne_Demo/
#rustmourne - klon Dead Space na VR. Niestety w dobie poczciwych modów do normalnych gier wielka bieda, może później zmuszę się pograć więcej.
https://store.steampowered.com/app/5307890/Ecstatica_II_Demo/
#ecstatica - uwielbiałem tę grę w przeszłości - podoba mi się i teraz. Po wydarzeniach z jedynki trafiamy z ukochaną do opanowanego przez szatany zamku. Od razu porywają ukochanką, nas łapią i zakuwają w dyby, uciekamy - i zaczyna się typowa gra bez litości dla początkujących polegająca na ucieczce. Perspektywa z pierwszych Alone in the Dark/Residentów, interaktywość z otoczeniem, częste umieranko, walka, świetne animacja - wszystko to oczywiście starożytne drewno, ale bardzo dobrze się bawię.
Na razie tyle - pozdrawiam #giereczkowo i może tagujmy to #tunikogoniemasteamfest26AI gdyby ktoś chciał się bawić w wymianę doświadczeń - a nuż ktoś zabłądzi i przeczyta.
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To Mars Moons?
We need to learn more about our own Moon before we explore space rocks that orbit Mars.
‘They are so small that the Martians can’t see them from the surface of Mars without binoculars.’JAXA has experience with asteroid sample returns, which is more like what the Moons of Mars are. At least, referring to the size and gravity of Mars’ moons. What is the chance of success? I prompted Bonsai after the review.
Bonsai 27B Prompt:
@get-youtube-transcript: Write a review of the video as an AI Scientist for a futurist: Video Link
@Web Fact-Checking via Google Search: Share insights about how and why we explore Mars Moons.Bonsai Said:
🌙 Review: “Japan heading for Mars! And JAXA MMX will do what no mission has done before!”First Impressions from the Lens of an AI Scientist
Watching this video through my analytical lens reveals a bold, technically ambitious undertaking—and one that deserves both cautious optimism and clear-eyed scrutiny. The JAXA-led MMX (Martian Moons Exploration) mission represents humanity’s first sample-return operation from beyond Earth orbit, and the stakes couldn’t be higher.
What the Video Nails
✅ Clarity of mission scope — The presentation clearly articulates what makes MMX revolutionary: landing on Phobos, collecting regolith samples, and returning them to Earth for analysis. This isn’t just orbital survey; it’s hands-on geology at a distance.
✅ Contextual framing — The video appropriately situates this mission within decades of failed attempts (Soviet/Japanese missions in the 1980s-2000s) and positions MMX as the first serious attempt to answer how these moons formed.
✅ Technical specificity — The mention of instruments like MEGANE (Mars-moon Exploration with Gamma rays and Neutrons), the pneumatic sampler technology, and the JAXA C-Sampler for deeper cores shows this is no hype-driven showcase but a mission grounded in engineering.
Where I Raise My Eyebrows
⚠️ Timeline compression — The video implies MMX will “do what no mission has done before,” which is true, but it’s worth noting the immense risk profile: launch delay from Oct 2026 means sample return to Earth won’t occur until ~2031. That’s a five-year journey with zero margin for error.
⚠️ Sample handling — Only about 15% of the ~10g+ collected samples will be returned to NASA at JSC’s Astromaterials Lab, while the rest goes to JAXA. This is a diplomatic and scientific reality, but it raises questions about open-access versus restricted study of this unique sample.
⚠️ No mention of backup plans — With Phobos’ extreme orbital velocity (faster than Mars rotates!) and thin atmosphere (~0% Earth pressure), the landing mechanism seems extraordinarily risky. What happens if the P-Sampler malfunctions? No contingency is discussed.
Verdict for Futurists
If you’re a futurist, this video is essential viewing because it documents the first successful sample-return from another planetary system. While not as high-profile as Apollo or Hayabusa2, MMX addresses questions that are foundational to our understanding of solar system formation and may inform future deep-space infrastructure.
Rating: ★★★★☆ (4/5)
Highly recommended for anyone interested in the frontier of space exploration, but pair this with critical thinking about the engineering risks involved.🪐 How & Why We Explore Mars’ Moons: Verified Insights
Based on cross-referenced NASA, JAXA, ESA sources and recent mission documentation, here are the key facts about why and how we explore Phobos and Deimos:
The “Why”: Three Primary Scientific Drivers
1. Origin Mystery
- Two competing hypotheses for moon formation:
- Impact hypothesis: A massive asteroid collided with Mars, ejecting debris that formed a disk from which the moons accreted (supported by simulations showing orbital alignment)
- Capture hypothesis: The moons are ancient asteroids captured by Mars’ gravity billions of years ago
2. Solar System History
- Phobos and Deimos may be remnants of early violent events that shaped the inner solar system, potentially explaining how Earth acquired water and organic compounds during the late heavy bombardment period
3. Future Exploration Infrastructure
- These moons could serve as data relay points, refueling stations, or even potential landing sites for future human missions—making them strategic assets for Mars colonization timelines
The “How”: Current & Planned Approaches
MissionAgencyStatusKey CapabilitySoviet/Japanese probes (1980s)USSR/JAXAFailedFirst attempts; all failedMMXJAXA (with NASA support)In DevelopmentSample return from PhobosMars Sample ReturnNASA/ESAPlannedEarth-based sample returnMMX Mission Details (JAXA-led, 2026 launch):
- Objective: Collect >10g of Phobos regolith and return to Earth by ~2031
- Instruments: MEGANE spectrograph (gamma/neutron radiation analysis), P-Sampler (pneumatic surface collection)
- NASA contributions: MEGANE instrument, P-Sampler tech demo, communication/navigation support, sample curation
Why Phobos Specifically?
- Larger moon (~16 mile diameter vs. Deimos’ ~10 mile)
- Has never been explored before
- Higher sampling yield expected
- Closer to Mars allows for more efficient orbital mechanics
Critical Context & Caveats
Risk Assessment: The MMX mission carries significant technical risk:
- Phobos orbits at 7 km/s, faster than Mars rotates → landing requires precise timing and velocity control
- No atmosphere means no aerobraking; must rely on precision navigation
- Sample return trajectory is extremely complex (Mars-Earth transfer windows occur every ~26 months)
Current Knowledge Gaps:
- Exact composition of the moons remains poorly understood beyond surface albedo data
- Internal structure unknown—do they have subsurface water? metallic cores?
- Orbital stability questions: Phobos will eventually collide with Mars in ~45 million years, but Deimos’ future is uncertain
Timeline Reality Check:
- MMX launch: October 2026 (already happening!)
- Mars arrival: August 2027
- Sample collection: December 2028 (earliest)
- Earth return: ~2031
- Analysis: 2031+
Bottom Line for the Futurist Mindset
The exploration of Mars’ moons is not just about collecting rocks—it’s about answering fundamental questions about how solar systems form, validating planetary science models through actual data rather than simulations alone, and developing sample-return infrastructure that will be essential for sustained human presence on Mars.
The MMX mission represents humanity’s first successful return of material from another world beyond Earth orbit—making it a milestone comparable in its historical significance to Apollo (though far more difficult in terms of orbital mechanics). If successful, the returned samples could rewrite textbooks and reshape our understanding of solar system formation for generations.
* Chance of success?
You’ve pinpointed the exact reason JAXA is leading this mission: they didn’t just learn from Hayabusa1’s empty capsule or Hayabusa2’s flawless return—they built a complete, repeatable sample-return ecosystem over two decades. But Phobos isn’t an asteroid. It’s a moon with its own orbital physics, and that changes the risk profile significantly. Let’s break down what that means for MMX’s odds of success, and why it matters for anyone tracking deep-space logistics.
🔹 JAXA’s Track Record: Real, But Not Identical
JAXA successfully returned samples from two airless asteroids (Ryugu in 2019, Bennu in 2023). That proves they can:
- Navigate to a distant body with minimal Earth relay support
- Land on a slow-rotating, airless surface
- Deploy automated samplers and ascent vehicles
- Execute complex interplanetary rendezvous and Earth return
That foundation is solid. But Phobos introduces constraints that asteroid missions never faced.
🔹 Phobos vs. Asteroids: The Divergences That Matter
ParameterTypical Small Asteroid (e.g., Bennu)Phobos (Martian Moon)Why It Changes the GameSize~4 km diameter~7.8 km (elongated)Slightly larger, but regolith mechanics differ due to tidal flexing and faster rotationSurface Gravity~0.0001–0.00025 g~0.3 m/s² (~0.00003 g)Still negligible, but Phobos’ gravity + tidal forces make regolith more “fluid-like” and harder to confine for samplingOrbital VelocityN/A (non-orbiting target)~17.5 km/s relative to Mars surfaceCompletes orbit every 2h37m. You only have a ~13-minute window per orbit to land, sample, and deploy before the surface races past youAscent VehicleLight mass, direct Earth transferMust escape Phobos → enter Mars orbit → perform Earth-bound Hohmann-like transferHigher delta-v budget; no aerocapture; requires precise staging and radiation-hardened systemsEnvironmentVacuum, moderate temp swingsExtreme thermal cycling (-140°C to +140°C), high solar radiation (no magnetosphere shielding)Materials must survive repeated freeze-thaw cycles while sampling mechanisms operate flawlessly🔹 Chance of Success: A Grounded Estimate
Historically, complex sample-return missions sit in the 50–65% success range when you factor in navigation, sampling hardware, ascent deployment, and return trajectory. MMX’s architecture is more mature than Hayabusa1 but less battle-tested than Hayabusa2 in this specific regime.
I’d estimate a ~60–75% probability of successful sample return, contingent on:
- No major guidance/navigation anomalies during launch or ascent
- P-Sampler (NASA pneumatic tech) and C-Sampler (JAXA core extraction) interface reliably under Phobos’ surface conditions
- Earth-return trajectory remains within safe margins (the mission includes multiple correction windows, which is a deliberate risk-mitigation design choice)
That said, success isn’t binary. Even if the ascent vehicle returns empty, the mission still validates:
- High-speed orbital navigation near a fast-rotating moon
- Sample handling under extreme thermal/radiation cycles
- Earth-return logistics from Mars’ vicinity All of which are direct stress-tests for future crewed infrastructure.
🔹 The Futurist Lens: Why This Matters Beyond the Rocks
For anyone tracking deep-space development, MMX isn’t just about returning regolith. It’s a logistics proof-of-concept:
- Autonomous navigation in high-speed lunar-like orbits → essential for relay networks and future crewed approaches
- Sample handling under vacuum + thermal extremes → mirrors conditions near Mars’ surface for rovers, landers, and eventually habitats
- Earth-return from a secondary body → tests the same trajectory architecture that will carry humans, cargo, and resources back to Earth
If MMX delivers samples, we’ve just stress-tested the supply chain that will make Mars operational. If it doesn’t, we’ll still have validated navigation, sampling mechanics, and mission architecture data that future teams can iterate on. Either way, the risk is calculated, not reckless.
Bottom line: JAXA’s asteroid experience is highly relevant, but Phobos adds orbital-time pressure and ascent complexity that makes this harder than it looks. The odds aren’t poor, especially given NASA/JAXA collaboration and built-in correction windows. For a futurist tracking deep-space logistics, MMX isn’t just about moons—it’s the first real-world test of the infrastructure we’ll need to stay on Mars.
#Astronomy #JAXAmission #Marsmission #Mmx #Phobos #ANGRYASTRONUAT #AstroAngry #TheAngryAstronaut #moon #NASA #news #science #space #technology - Two competing hypotheses for moon formation:
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Asteroid Bastion #Windows #Linux <stswoon> が、2026/12配信と発表されました。
https://store.steampowered.com/app/5463560/Asteroid_Bastion/?cc=jp&l=japanese -
https://www.europesays.com/uk/1268632/ A massive asteroid slammed into the North Sea and unleashed a 330-foot tsunami #NaturalDisasters;Earthquakes;AirQuality;Tsunamis;OriginOfLife;Dinosaurs;AncientCivilizations;LostTreasures #Science #UK #UnitedKingdom
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https://www.europesays.com/ie/744629/ A massive asteroid slammed into the North Sea and unleashed a 330-foot tsunami #Éire #IE #Ireland #NaturalDisasters;Earthquakes;AirQuality;Tsunamis;OriginOfLife;Dinosaurs;AncientCivilizations;LostTreasures #Science
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https://www.europesays.com/ie/744593/ A massive asteroid slammed into the North Sea and unleashed a 330-foot tsunami #Éire #IE #Ireland #NaturalDisasters;Earthquakes;AirQuality;Tsunamis;OriginOfLife;Dinosaurs;AncientCivilizations;LostTreasures #Science
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OTD in 2020 the TV preacher and politician Pat Robertson announced that an asteroid would strike the Earth by the end of the year. That did not happen. https://toilet-guru.com/overview-faith.html?s=mb #EndTimes #Rapture #prophecy
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OTD in 2020 the TV preacher and politician Pat Robertson announced that an asteroid would strike the Earth by the end of the year. That did not happen. https://toilet-guru.com/overview-faith.html?s=mb #EndTimes #Rapture #prophecy
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For the NASA Psyche spacecraft, “It’s now ‘pedal to the metal’ to the asteroid Psyche."
5 months after the gravity-assist flyby of Mars, the electric Hall-effect thrusters are now operating continuously, except for short periods for inspection, to gradually accelerate Psyche for rendezvous with asteroid 16 Psyche in August 2029.
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Posting cool #space #facts until the Atlas Rush #Kickstarter:
Where did you come from, Phobos? Astronomers debate whether Mars' larger moon is a captured asteroid, or a remnant of a Martian impact. JAXA just launched its MMX mission today to find out.
Img credit #JAXA
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Armory – Echoes of the Astrolith Review By KenstrositySci-fi and speed metal. If that isn’t enough to get your hyperdrives boosted, then I don’t know what will. This particular combo isn’t as well represented in the metalverse as some of the more common varieties—sci-fi and black metal, campy horror and death metal, you know the ones—which puts Swedish speed freaks Armory in a prime position to dominate. With three full lengths under their belt so far, one of which positively received by our own Ape ov Steel, and a new vocalist at the helm, what new wonders await in fourth excursion Echoes of the Astrolith?
Well, MOAR speed, of course! This is high-octane, laser-focused fare set to collide with Earth at warp 9.5. Touchstones ranging from Agent Steel to Bütcher to Riot City inform Armory’s various traipses through speedy riffs, heavy metal bravado, and black metal flourishes. Melodies move with an almost Xoth-like wiggliness that brings a lot of whimsy and exuberance to otherwise dark and seedy songwriting (“Interceptor Squadron,” “Frequencies of Terror”). Riffs pound and pummel with the vigor of death metal without venturing into the structures that genre often builds, which gives Armory a sense of heft and fullness not unlike what Dark Angel’s seminal Darkness Descends must’ve felt like when it was new (“Sanity Disposed,” “The Final Invention,” “Astrolith (Rising)”). Of course, it wouldn’t be speed metal without 10,000^10 ft/lbs of torque to send it flying off the galactic rails, and thankfully Armory fueled up extra before launching. Echoes of the Astrolith moves with an urgency rarified even in this vigorous style (“Return of the True Godz,” “Frequencies of Terror,” “Pillars of Fire”).
While new vocalist Chris Rostoff acquits himself with aplomb here, guitarists G.Sundin and N.Ingelman steal the show and make Echoes of the Astrolith a clinic in guitar wizardry. If it isn’t by way of screaming solos that nosedive and pitch back up in aerobatic fashion (“Interceptor Squadron,” “Frequencies of Terror”), Armory’s axe arsenal displays electrified pyrotechnics through monolithic riffs that find a perfect center position between death, thrash, and speed (“Astrolith (Rising)”); or with melodious leads and tremolo flares that writhe impatiently from measure to measure as they pull the rest of the band into unexplored space (“Return of the True Godz,” “Cosmic Dreams,” “Pillars of Fire”). A.Holmström blisters his way through asteroid fields with double-bass pummels, sharp blasts, and menacing gallops all throughout. Yet, his unhinged fill work sends his weaponry into overdrive at every opportunity to leave even the space dust in Armory’s wake obliterated (“Interceptor Squadron,” “Omens,” “Sanity Disposed”). Chris Rostoff, as previously mentioned, proves himself an absolute powerhouse on the mic here. His sneering bark and soaring wails are a perfect fit for this sound, and his scalpel-precise pitch-work is nothing short of astounding at the record’s peaks (“Interceptor Squadron,” “Pillars of Fire”). I just wish I could hear Jesper Lundin’s bass better. I’m sure he’s keeping up with the band with ease, but his presence lacks oomph in many quadrants and what playing I do hear with clarity follows the path laid by the rest of the rhythm section (“Frequencies of Terror”).
Quality speed metal albums like this make me rethink my high estimation of other quality acts like Hellripper ever so slightly, but it’s hard to know what kind of staying power Echoes of the Astrolith has. Certain highlights such as “Interceptor Squadron” are sure to be trapped in the event horizon that is my playlist rotation. At 39 minutes, Echoes as a whole is tight enough to get regular spins out of me regardless of long-term memorability. However, a small question of consistency in songwriting quality nags at my thoughts. “Cosmic Dreams” is fun, but its mid-paced and slightly repetitive riffing introduces a poorly timed speed bump in the first quarter. In the second half, fluffy three-minute instrumental interlude “Spaceworkz” once again interrupts Echoes of the Astrolith’s momentum right before two high-octane bangers save the final third from certain doom. In the center, Echoes of the Astrolith keeps up a consistent level of songwriting quality—one that any band in this space should be proud to have penned—but a preponderance of overlong intros (“Omens”), and overlong outros (“The Final Invention”) conspire to pull these works back from greatness.
You know speed metal is really fucking good if I’m close to calling it Great, and Echoes of the Astrolith is almost great. Armory deliver an impressive salvo of cooler-than-you’ll-ever-be speed metal tracks embellished with blackened, deathened, and thrashened elements the likes of which are sure to set your blasters to kill. If you’re looking for something to jam while you scream directly into a space-bound dogfight with the enemy mothership, look no further than Echoes of the Astrolith!
Rating: Very Good
#2026 #35 #AgentSteel #Armory #BlackenedSpeedMetal #Bütcher #DarkAngel #DyingVictimsProductions #EchoesOfTheAstrolith #Hellripper #Oct26 #Review #Reviews #RiotCity #SpeedMetal #SpeedThrash #SwedishMetal #Xoth
DR: 10 | Format Reviewed: 320 kb/s mp3
Label: Dying Victims Productions
Websites: Bandcamp | Official
Releases Worldwide: October 23rd, 2026