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Tag: DARPA

Ajit Pai’s “Harlem Shake” video preparations must remain secret, FCC says | Ars Technica

LOL WUT? It’s the second time FCC refused to release emails about an Ajit Pai comedy skit. — Read on arstechnica.com/tech-policy/2018/04/fcc-wont-reveal-the-secrets-behind-ajit-pais-anti-net-neutrality-dance-video/

April 8, 2018 Tom CornynLeave a comment

Secret X-37B Mini Space Shuttle Lands Itself in Santa Barbara County

June 17, 2012 Tom CornynLeave a comment

Boston Dynamics’ AlphaDog Quadruped Robot Prototype on Video – IEEE Spectrum

These guys crack me up. Boston Dynamics’ AlphaDog Quadruped Robot Prototype on Video – IEEE Spectrum.

November 2, 2011 Tom CornynLeave a comment

5 Crew + 2 Birds = Area 52?

I get a shrug every time I ask anyone who might have an interesting answer to this question: “Why is there so much numeric symbolism in the visual imagery of the USAF (especially “black” projects)?” This photograph clearly depicts five crew members and two vehicles, possible a coded boast they are at Area 52 of the… Read More 5 Crew + 2 Birds = Area 52?

August 21, 2011 Tom CornynLeave a comment

JFK to Moscow in 30 Minutes

I’m sure it’s just a funny coincidence that the vehicle’s test range operating from the continental US would put the Russian capitol in reach. Uh oh. After reaching an undisclosed altitude, the aircraft jettisoned from its protective cover atop the rocket, then nose-dived back toward Earth, leveled out and glided above the Pacific at 20… Read More JFK to Moscow in 30 Minutes

August 11, 2011 Tom CornynLeave a comment

Koch Brothers Commission Banksy Family Portait

I don’t have anything — I just wanted to see how the title looked.

April 1, 2011 Tom CornynLeave a comment

Aerial view of Rocketdyne Plant on Canoga Avenue in 1960

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March 10, 2011 Tom CornynLeave a comment

Encino Nike Missile in 1961

Found this in LA Public Library from 1961. Link to photo page here: http://photos.lapl.org/carlweb/jsp/FullRecord?databaseID=968&record=2&controlNumber=78802

March 9, 2011 Tom CornynLeave a comment

Autonomous Rocket Plane now in Earth Orbit

It looks kinda like a Space Shuttle, but it’s markings are Air Force, not NASA. “Today, we took another important step with the successful launch of the second OTV, enabling the [Air Force’s Rapid Capabilities Office] to further experiment with the vehicle and its ability to operate in low-Earth orbit,” Cooning continued. “Close teamwork between… Read More Autonomous Rocket Plane now in Earth Orbit

March 7, 2011 Tom CornynLeave a comment

China State TV News Uses Top Gun Footage to Fake Fighter Jet Story

This is the best story I’ve heard all year. A net user who went by the name Liu Yi pointed out that the jet that the J-10 “hit” is an F-5, a US fighter jet. In Top Gun, what the leading actor Tom Cruise pilots an F-14 to bring down is exactly an F-5. Looking… Read More China State TV News Uses Top Gun Footage to Fake Fighter Jet Story

January 27, 2011 Tom CornynLeave a comment

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