In case anyone is curious (like I was) what the "gold foil wrap" actually is, here you go:
Multi-layer Insulation, or simply MLI, is a type of high-performance insulator that uses multiple radiation-heat transfer barriers to restrict the flow of (heat) energy. In simple terms, it’s a form of thermal insulation made of multiple layers of thin sheets that is used to cover spacecraft and other space equipment in order to reduce heat loss by way of thermal radiation.
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"Aerospace chocolatiers" would be a great name for an experimental, new-age music troupe.
"I'm going to see Alan Parsons Project and Aerospace Chocolatiers are headlining!"
Yup checks out, could be items in an IKEA or Urban Outfitters catalog or band names.
Or a flok of pooping birds.
Are we sure that this isn’t a giant space Jiffy Pop?
Now that would be a Real Genius launch.
I'm suddenly very curious to know what a popcorn air-popper would do in microgravity.
I feel they would blow un-popped maize everywhere
Why?
Because it's there.
It looks like Veruca Salt about the make a mess of it.
This is what our taxpayers money should be used for!
This was the moment. This was it. We had a chance up until now.
since sacrifices aren't allowed anymore new ways to calm the Sun had to be discovered
In case anyone is curious (like I was) what the "gold foil wrap" actually is, here you go:
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This is really interesting and I would probably never read it if not for this post. Thanks!
They may have already thought of this..
Wont it melt in the atmosphere? ☄️😲🤯
That's the point. The outer layers ablate off, keeping the core cool.
Their plans shall be foiled!
Children are starving within a 5 mile radius of this vanity project.
Says who?
Yeah, I do. I just was trying to be funny. I failed.
And that's a sacrifice I'm willing to make
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I thougjt it was funny. Oh well.