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What Could Go Wrong?! ~ A Man-Made Meteor Shower Might Open the 2020 Olympics | |
Simple27
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| Simple27
(OP) User ID: 69659907 United States05/26/2016 02:25 AM Report Abusive Post Report Copyright Violation | Perhaps unsurprisingly, on-demand meteor showers won’t come cheap. The pellets that Star-ALE has developed for its space-borne fireworks cost about $8,100 each, making the company’s proposed 1,000-firework-strong Olympic display cost about $8.1 million—and that’s not even counting how much it would cost to launch the satellites into orbit to begin with, Derla reports. Read more: [link to www.smithsonianmag.com] I think this sounds really cool and all, but you wouldn't catch me sitting duck at the 2020 Olympics.  ~*Ride the Wave*~ |
| Simple27
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| Simple27
(OP) User ID: 69659907 United States05/26/2016 02:30 AM Report Abusive Post Report Copyright Violation | These pellets will be ejected down into the Earth's atmosphere at a specific time and will simulate actual meteors, eventually burning up and producing a bright light visible to spectators on the ground. [link to www.accuweather.com]  ~*Ride the Wave*~ |
| Simple27
(OP) User ID: 69659907 United States05/26/2016 02:35 AM Report Abusive Post Report Copyright Violation | A Japanese company called ALE Co is bidding to handle the pyrotechnics at the opening ceremony, and the key to its pitch is that it isn’t just planning on using fireworks like everyone else, it wants to fill the sky with hundreds of colorful shooting stars. If it gets the nod, this display would be visible from far outside Tokyo, up to 100 kilometers (62 miles) away. A meteor of such high apparent brightness would be potentially dangerous, but the company says that’s not a concern with its chemical payload. ALE Co has never actually tested the source particles in real world conditions, just in the lab. However, it claims the details would be easy to work out in time for the event. It hopes to have a prototype ready for launch in 2018 to prove it can deliver on the big day. [link to www.geek.com] ~*Ride the Wave*~ |
| Simple27
(OP) User ID: 69659907 United States05/26/2016 02:36 AM Report Abusive Post Report Copyright Violation | SkyCanvas Promotion Movie (Dubai, Singapore, Japan) [link to www.youtube.com (secure)] ~*Ride the Wave*~ |
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| Simple27
(OP) User ID: 69659907 United States05/26/2016 02:39 AM Report Abusive Post Report Copyright Violation | Thanks for the pin  You couldn't pay me to be near there during the 2020 Olympics. And I love sky stuff. Man-made fireballs raining down on me (that will likely never be tested outside of a lab due to cost) no thanks. ~*Ride the Wave*~ |
| Simple27
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| Simple27
(OP) User ID: 69659907 United States05/26/2016 02:47 AM Report Abusive Post Report Copyright Violation | Okay, there might be one reality test run... Star-ALE has also planned to conduct a trial in 2018. If it tastes success, there are possibilities that 2020 Olympics guests will see manmade meteor showers. [link to mainenewsonline.com (secure)] ~*Ride the Wave*~ |
| Anonymous Coward User ID: 71408772 United States05/26/2016 02:53 AM Report Abusive Post Report Copyright Violation | You don't understand the physics then. Even if the whole satellite came down in one piece, only a small portion of it might remain in tact and hit the ground. Many larger fireballs simply disintegrate in the atmosphere well before they hit the ground. This wouldn't worry me in the least. |
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| Citizenperth
User ID: 66515138  Australia05/26/2016 02:57 AM Report Abusive Post Report Copyright Violation |     It's life as we know it, but only just. [link to citizenperth.wordpress.com] sic ut vos es vos should exsisto , denego alius vicis facio vos change , exsisto youself , proprie |
| Simple27
(OP) User ID: 69659907 United States05/26/2016 02:59 AM Report Abusive Post Report Copyright Violation | You don't understand the physics then. Even if the whole satellite came down in one piece, only a small portion of it might remain in tact and hit the ground. Many larger fireballs simply disintegrate in the atmosphere well before they hit the ground. Quoting: Anonymous Coward 71408772 This wouldn't worry me in the least. A Japanese company called ALE Co is bidding to handle the pyrotechnics at the opening ceremony, and the key to its pitch is that it isn’t just planning on using fireworks like everyone else, it wants to fill the sky with hundreds of colorful shooting stars. If it gets the nod, this display would be visible from far outside Tokyo, up to 100 kilometers (62 miles) away. A meteor of such high apparent brightness would be potentially dangerous, but the company says that’s not a concern with its chemical payload. Quoting: Simple27 ALE Co has never actually tested the source particles in real world conditions, just in the lab. However, it claims the details would be easy to work out in time for the event. It hopes to have a prototype ready for launch in 2018 to prove it can deliver on the big day. [link to www.geek.com] ~*Ride the Wave*~ |
| Mr. Reality
User ID: 72143422 United States05/26/2016 03:09 AM Report Abusive Post Report Copyright Violation | When i read what they planned on i was astonished. Honestly i think its a bad thing all around. The world is going to hell in a hand basket and people are only worried about what they can see in front of them. Things are changing very quickly and to be honest it scares the shit out of me. “When injustice becomes law, resistance becomes duty.” -- Thomas Jefferson "My 2nd Amendment will Die with Me" -- iwinallday |
| Simple27
(OP) User ID: 69659907 United States05/26/2016 03:14 AM Report Abusive Post Report Copyright Violation | When i read what they planned on i was astonished. Honestly i think its a bad thing all around. Quoting: Mr. Reality The world is going to hell in a hand basket and people are only worried about what they can see in front of them. Things are changing very quickly and to be honest it scares the shit out of me. "Making the sky a screen is this project's biggest attraction as entertainment. It's a space display," said Star-ALE founder and CEO Lena Okajima. - See more at: [link to www.techtimes.com] That stood out to me. But I also just found this. Which wouldn't match up with the above quote from Star-ALE founder and CEO. [link to global.star-ale.com]  ~*Ride the Wave*~ |
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| rekinom8
User ID: 72275413  Germany05/26/2016 03:27 AM Report Abusive Post Report Copyright Violation | Miscalculate trajectory, wipe out the stadium, become known for staging the most memorable Olympics event ever. Last Edited by rekinom8 on 05/26/2016 03:27 AM |
| Mr. Reality
User ID: 72143422 United States05/26/2016 03:31 AM Report Abusive Post Report Copyright Violation | When i read what they planned on i was astonished. Honestly i think its a bad thing all around. Quoting: Mr. Reality The world is going to hell in a hand basket and people are only worried about what they can see in front of them. Things are changing very quickly and to be honest it scares the shit out of me. "Making the sky a screen is this project's biggest attraction as entertainment. It's a space display," said Star-ALE founder and CEO Lena Okajima. - See more at: [link to www.techtimes.com] That stood out to me. But I also just found this. Which wouldn't match up with the above quote from Star-ALE founder and CEO. [link to global.star-ale.com] I think this is a play only to show people that we have control. When really we are only waiting for something. When people believe that they are in control is exactly when things are shown to us. Most people don't see it for what is it is but acts of god don't come expectedly. I dont know if im right by saying this but i think people need to realize there is more to life, then just being able to to do whatever they want to do. Last Edited by Mr. Reality on 05/26/2016 03:34 AM “When injustice becomes law, resistance becomes duty.” -- Thomas Jefferson "My 2nd Amendment will Die with Me" -- iwinallday |
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| Citizenperth
User ID: 66515138 Australia05/26/2016 03:32 AM Report Abusive Post Report Copyright Violation | Miscalculate trajectory, wipe out the stadium, become known for staging the most memorable Olympics event ever. Quoting: rekinom8 who would send their elite athletes to a highly irradiated area, regardless of their feeble lies of safety? It's life as we know it, but only just. [link to citizenperth.wordpress.com] sic ut vos es vos should exsisto , denego alius vicis facio vos change , exsisto youself , proprie |
| Mr. Reality
User ID: 72143422 United States05/26/2016 03:35 AM Report Abusive Post Report Copyright Violation | When i read what they planned on i was astonished. Honestly i think its a bad thing all around. Quoting: Mr. Reality The world is going to hell in a hand basket and people are only worried about what they can see in front of them. Things are changing very quickly and to be honest it scares the shit out of me. "Making the sky a screen is this project's biggest attraction as entertainment. It's a space display," said Star-ALE founder and CEO Lena Okajima. - See more at: [link to www.techtimes.com] That stood out to me. But I also just found this. Which wouldn't match up with the above quote from Star-ALE founder and CEO. [link to global.star-ale.com] I think this is a play only to show people that we have control. When really we are only waiting for something. When people believe that they are in control is exactly when things are shown to us. Most people don't see it for what is it is but acts of god don't come unexpectedly. I dont know if im right by saying this but i think people need to realize there is more to life, then just being able to to do whatever they want to do. Last Edited by Mr. Reality on 05/26/2016 03:35 AM “When injustice becomes law, resistance becomes duty.” -- Thomas Jefferson "My 2nd Amendment will Die with Me" -- iwinallday |
| Mr. Reality
User ID: 72143422 United States05/26/2016 03:36 AM Report Abusive Post Report Copyright Violation | When i read what they planned on i was astonished. Honestly i think its a bad thing all around. Quoting: Mr. Reality The world is going to hell in a hand basket and people are only worried about what they can see in front of them. Things are changing very quickly and to be honest it scares the shit out of me. "Making the sky a screen is this project's biggest attraction as entertainment. It's a space display," said Star-ALE founder and CEO Lena Okajima. - See more at: [link to www.techtimes.com] That stood out to me. But I also just found this. Which wouldn't match up with the above quote from Star-ALE founder and CEO. [link to global.star-ale.com] I think this is a play only to show people that we have control. When really we are only waiting for something. When people believe that they are in control is exactly when things are shown to us. Most people don't see it for what is it is but acts of god don't come unexpectedly. I dont know if im right by saying this but i think people need to realize there is more to life, then just being able to to do whatever they want to do. Double Post.... sorry lol “When injustice becomes law, resistance becomes duty.” -- Thomas Jefferson "My 2nd Amendment will Die with Me" -- iwinallday |
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| Mr. Reality
User ID: 72143422 United States05/26/2016 03:48 AM Report Abusive Post Report Copyright Violation | Ignorance is bliss to the person who is not willing to realize what is happening before them. Last Edited by Mr. Reality on 05/26/2016 03:52 AM “When injustice becomes law, resistance becomes duty.” -- Thomas Jefferson "My 2nd Amendment will Die with Me" -- iwinallday |
