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From Vegemite Rockets to Space Robots (IAC 2025)
I went to IAC 2025 thinking it would be a normal space conference. It was not. Within five days I saw a jar of Vegemite that literally went on a rocket, got trapped in an elevator with a disco ball and music, had my AstroBoy shirt turned into art by an astro artist, and accidentally ended up interviewing some of the biggest brains in the space industry.
They shut down an entire street in Sydney for opening night, I climbed through the CSIRO mobile command station like an excited child, met lunar rover designers, and spoke to RMIT students who casually launched a cubesat into orbit.
This was the wildest event I’ve ever been to — and I was NOT prepared.
#IAC2025 #SpaceIndustry #SpaceConference #AerospaceEngineering #NewSpace #CommercialSpace #SpaceTech #SpaceInnovation
#Astronomy #SpaceExploration #SpaceNews #Astrophotography #Stargazing #NASA #ESA #RocketLaunch #SpaceNerd #SpaceCommunity #FutureOfSpace #MoonMission #MarsMission #ScienceYouTube #STEM #Engineering #TechInnovation #BehindTheScenes #Interviews #Vlog #CreatorLife
Organisations
Open Cosmos - https://www.open-cosmos.com/
CSIRO - https://www.csiro.au/en/
Australian Astronomical Optics - https://aao.org.au/
NH Micro - https://www.nhmicro.com/
Southern Launch Space - https://www.southernlaunch.space/
Australian Space Agency - https://www.space.gov.au/
Gilmour Space - https://www.gspace.com/
Stella Engineering - https://stellaengineering.com.au/
Astrea Technologies - https://astrea.com.au/
RMIT University - https://www.rmit.edu.au/
Mawson Rovers - https://mawsonrovers.com/YouTube Link: https://youtu.be/mxIYTAsMOP0
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When boredom strikes on a Saturday night… look up!
Track satellites (and space junk!) in real-time with this free site I just discovered.
Perfect for families when the kids “aren’t tired yet”—it keeps them curious and helps them wind down.Find out more below!
#SpaceNerd #SaturdayNightFun #Satellites #SpaceDebris #BedtimeHack #IttyBitty4Life #familyfun #familytime #coolstuff #space
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This $10 3D Print Saved My $10000 Telescope Setup
My Takahashi telescope and ZWO autofocuser? Not speaking. Totally incompatible. So I did what any overly caffeinated space nerd would do: I fired up the 3D printer and manifested an adapter out of thin air and PLA.
Did it work? Somehow, yes. Did I measure anything properly? No. But now the focuser talks to the telescope like they’re old friends—probably trauma bonded.
One $10 part. One $10000 rig. One dangerously false sense of engineering confidence. 🔧🧠🔭
#3DPrinting #TelescopeHack #Astrophotography #ZWO #Takahashi #SpaceNerd #DIYFix #AdapterBuild #ObservatoryLife #AstronomyGear #EngineeringFails #ScienceVlog #TelescopeSetup #BudgetFix #PrintAndPray #Autofocus #SpaceProblems #TelescopeMount #NightSkyTools
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This $10 3D Print Saved My $10000 Telescope Setup
My Takahashi telescope and ZWO autofocuser? Not speaking. Totally incompatible. So I did what any overly caffeinated space nerd would do: I fired up the 3D printer and manifested an adapter out of thin air and PLA.
Did it work? Somehow, yes. Did I measure anything properly? No. But now the focuser talks to the telescope like they’re old friends—probably trauma bonded.
One $10 part. One $10000 rig. One dangerously false sense of engineering confidence. 🔧🧠🔭
#3DPrinting #TelescopeHack #Astrophotography #ZWO #Takahashi #SpaceNerd #DIYFix #AdapterBuild #ObservatoryLife #AstronomyGear #EngineeringFails #ScienceVlog #TelescopeSetup #BudgetFix #PrintAndPray #Autofocus #SpaceProblems #TelescopeMount #NightSkyTools
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I had a simple dream: put two giant telescopes on one mount and become a god-tier astrophotographer.
What actually happened: I may have created a gravitational threat to local infrastructure and possibly broke a guide camera I dropped before even powering anything on.
This video has it all — reckless optimism, questionable engineering, emotional damage, and way too many bolts.
Enjoy this tale of ambition, imbalance, and the moment my mount silently begged for mercy. 🔭🧠💥
#Telescope #Astrophotography #ObservatoryLife #SpaceNerd #GuideScope #MountFail #DIYObservatory #AstronomyLife #Celestron #ScopeSetup #DeepSky #RyanTrahanStyle #ScienceVlog #EngineeringGoneWrong #Stargazing #ScopeProblems #Astrogear #TelescopeFails #StarsAndRegret
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I had a simple dream: put two giant telescopes on one mount and become a god-tier astrophotographer.
What actually happened: I may have created a gravitational threat to local infrastructure and possibly broke a guide camera I dropped before even powering anything on.
This video has it all — reckless optimism, questionable engineering, emotional damage, and way too many bolts.
Enjoy this tale of ambition, imbalance, and the moment my mount silently begged for mercy. 🔭🧠💥
#Telescope #Astrophotography #ObservatoryLife #SpaceNerd #GuideScope #MountFail #DIYObservatory #AstronomyLife #Celestron #ScopeSetup #DeepSky #RyanTrahanStyle #ScienceVlog #EngineeringGoneWrong #Stargazing #ScopeProblems #Astrogear #TelescopeFails #StarsAndRegret
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Certified Telescope Mechanics (Trust Us)
Diego and I drove into regional Victoria to fix a telescope dome because apparently that’s our life now.
We adjusted the focuser (it was vibing wrong), tried to mount a Celestron C14 on a pier (it said “no”), and realized we need an adapter the size of my ego.
It was dusty. It was weirdly emotional. One of us almost cried (me).
This is what happens when you give two guys tools, a telescope, and zero adult supervision. 🔧🔭🚙
#Astronomy #Telescope #Observatory #DomeMaintenance #SpaceNerd #Celestron #Australia #RegionalVictoria #FixingThings #DIYFails #TravelVlog #ScienceVlog #SpaceStuff #BehindTheScenes #UnhingedVlog #ChaoticEnergy #Astrophysics #ScienceIsCool #OutbackAdventure #EngineeringFail #TechVlog #Stargazing #YouTubeVlog #INeedHelp #WhyAreWeLikeThis
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Certified Telescope Mechanics (Trust Us)
Diego and I drove into regional Victoria to fix a telescope dome because apparently that’s our life now.
We adjusted the focuser (it was vibing wrong), tried to mount a Celestron C14 on a pier (it said “no”), and realized we need an adapter the size of my ego.
It was dusty. It was weirdly emotional. One of us almost cried (me).
This is what happens when you give two guys tools, a telescope, and zero adult supervision. 🔧🔭🚙
#Astronomy #Telescope #Observatory #DomeMaintenance #SpaceNerd #Celestron #Australia #RegionalVictoria #FixingThings #DIYFails #TravelVlog #ScienceVlog #SpaceStuff #BehindTheScenes #UnhingedVlog #ChaoticEnergy #Astrophysics #ScienceIsCool #OutbackAdventure #EngineeringFail #TechVlog #Stargazing #YouTubeVlog #INeedHelp #WhyAreWeLikeThis
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Certified Telescope Mechanics (Trust Us)
Diego and I drove into regional Victoria to fix a telescope dome because apparently that’s our life now.
We adjusted the focuser (it was vibing wrong), tried to mount a Celestron C14 on a pier (it said “no”), and realized we need an adapter the size of my ego.
It was dusty. It was weirdly emotional. One of us almost cried (me).
This is what happens when you give two guys tools, a telescope, and zero adult supervision. 🔧🔭🚙
#Astronomy #Telescope #Observatory #DomeMaintenance #SpaceNerd #Celestron #Australia #RegionalVictoria #FixingThings #DIYFails #TravelVlog #ScienceVlog #SpaceStuff #BehindTheScenes #UnhingedVlog #ChaoticEnergy #Astrophysics #ScienceIsCool #OutbackAdventure #EngineeringFail #TechVlog #Stargazing #YouTubeVlog #INeedHelp #WhyAreWeLikeThis
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Certified Telescope Mechanics (Trust Us)
Diego and I drove into regional Victoria to fix a telescope dome because apparently that’s our life now.
We adjusted the focuser (it was vibing wrong), tried to mount a Celestron C14 on a pier (it said “no”), and realized we need an adapter the size of my ego.
It was dusty. It was weirdly emotional. One of us almost cried (me).
This is what happens when you give two guys tools, a telescope, and zero adult supervision. 🔧🔭🚙
#Astronomy #Telescope #Observatory #DomeMaintenance #SpaceNerd #Celestron #Australia #RegionalVictoria #FixingThings #DIYFails #TravelVlog #ScienceVlog #SpaceStuff #BehindTheScenes #UnhingedVlog #ChaoticEnergy #Astrophysics #ScienceIsCool #OutbackAdventure #EngineeringFail #TechVlog #Stargazing #YouTubeVlog #INeedHelp #WhyAreWeLikeThis
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Certified Telescope Mechanics (Trust Us)
Diego and I drove into regional Victoria to fix a telescope dome because apparently that’s our life now.
We adjusted the focuser (it was vibing wrong), tried to mount a Celestron C14 on a pier (it said “no”), and realized we need an adapter the size of my ego.
It was dusty. It was weirdly emotional. One of us almost cried (me).
This is what happens when you give two guys tools, a telescope, and zero adult supervision. 🔧🔭🚙
#Astronomy #Telescope #Observatory #DomeMaintenance #SpaceNerd #Celestron #Australia #RegionalVictoria #FixingThings #DIYFails #TravelVlog #ScienceVlog #SpaceStuff #BehindTheScenes #UnhingedVlog #ChaoticEnergy #Astrophysics #ScienceIsCool #OutbackAdventure #EngineeringFail #TechVlog #Stargazing #YouTubeVlog #INeedHelp #WhyAreWeLikeThis
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Servicing Space Domes with Zero Qualifications
Diego and I drove into regional Victoria to fix a telescope dome because apparently that’s our life now.
We adjusted the focuser (it was vibing wrong), tried to mount a Celestron C14 on a pier (it said “no”), and realized we need an adapter the size of my ego.
It was dusty. It was weirdly emotional. One of us almost cried (me).
This is what happens when you give two guys tools, a telescope, and zero adult supervision. 🔧🔭🚙
#Astronomy #Telescope #Observatory #DomeMaintenance #SpaceNerd #Celestron #Australia #RegionalVictoria #FixingThings #DIYFails #TravelVlog #ScienceVlog #SpaceStuff #BehindTheScenes #UnhingedVlog #ChaoticEnergy #Astrophysics #ScienceIsCool #OutbackAdventure #EngineeringFail #TechVlog #Stargazing #YouTubeVlog #INeedHelp #WhyAreWeLikeThis
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Servicing Space Domes with Zero Qualifications
Diego and I drove into regional Victoria to fix a telescope dome because apparently that’s our life now.
We adjusted the focuser (it was vibing wrong), tried to mount a Celestron C14 on a pier (it said “no”), and realized we need an adapter the size of my ego.
It was dusty. It was weirdly emotional. One of us almost cried (me).
This is what happens when you give two guys tools, a telescope, and zero adult supervision. 🔧🔭🚙
#Astronomy #Telescope #Observatory #DomeMaintenance #SpaceNerd #Celestron #Australia #RegionalVictoria #FixingThings #DIYFails #TravelVlog #ScienceVlog #SpaceStuff #BehindTheScenes #UnhingedVlog #ChaoticEnergy #Astrophysics #ScienceIsCool #OutbackAdventure #EngineeringFail #TechVlog #Stargazing #YouTubeVlog #INeedHelp #WhyAreWeLikeThis
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Why Did I Build a Dome 3,000km From Home?? (I’m Still Not Sure)
So... I kinda said yes to building an entire observatory dome... on the other side of Australia.
Everyone said we were insane. No crew. No backup. Just a dome, a dream, and way too many snacks.
This video is pure chaos: assembling a giant research-grade observatory from scratch, battling time, tools, and the Australian sun. We got sunburnt, we got stuck, and yes — we had at least one breakdown (maybe two).
But in the end? The dome stands. And we’re kinda proud of it.
Was it smart? Debatable.
Did we finish it? You’ll see.
Was it worth it? 1000%.YouTube - https://youtu.be/8dwGK8bLn0o
#ScienceProject #Engineering #Astronomy #Observatory #Telescope #DIYProject #SpaceNerd #Australia #BigBuild #RyanTrahanStyle #BehindTheBuild #YouTubeScience #SpaceTech #BackyardAstronomy #Astrophotography #EngineeringLife #ScienceYouTuber #ProjectVlog
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They don’t orbit stars. They don’t glow. There might be billions of them. Rogue planets drift through the dark - frozen, silent and maybe alive. You're not ready for how weird this gets. #RoguePlanets #SpaceNerd #Astrobiology #CosmicMystery #Space #Universe #ScienceContent
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Took the 40min trip to Museum of Flight
✅ Concorde
✅ M-21/SR-71 blackbird
✅ B-52 Stratofortress
✅ VC-137B Air Force One
✅ first 747 and first 737
And so much more..