Tootfinder

RE: #Mauve is but one of 140 (!) small satellites on that Falcon 9, collectively known as Transporter 15. What's interesting about the satellite is its commercial approach - you *buy* astronomical UV data: https://bssl.space/mauve/ and https://space.blog.gov.uk/2025/11/06/blue-skies-space-to-launch-mauve-satellite-demonstrating-a-new-model-for-delivering-space-science-data/ and https://www.science.org/content/article/startup-pioneers-subscription-service-space-based-astronomy

🚀 Rocket test proves bacteria survive space launch and re-entry unharmed
#bacteria…

Rocket test proves bacteria survive space launch and re-entry unharmed
A world-first study has proven microbes essential for human health can survive the extreme forces of space launch. The study has been published in npj Microgravity.

Mindich speaks to Ukrainian media for first time since fleeing country, denies guilt, claims no contact with Zelensky or Yermak: https://benborges.xyz/2025/12/26/mindich-speaks-to-ukrainian-media.html

The U.S. government just banned five people from entering the country -- because it doesn’t like their speech.
This ban, according to the State Department, is necessary to protect free speech.
If that sounds insane to you,
congratulations on your reading comprehension.
On Tuesday, Secretary of State Marco Rubio’s State Department declared the
“Announcement of Actions to Combat the Global Censorship-Industrial Complex,”
which will take
“decisive actio…

Marco Rubio is using real censorship to fight fake censorship
Mike Masnick: In the name of protecting free speech, the U.S. government just banned five Europeans from entering the country because it doesn’t like their speech.

Soyuz spacecraft blasts off for International Space Station with Russian and American crew (Reuters)
https://www.reuters.com/science/soyuz-spacecraft-blasts-off-international-space-station-with-russian-american-2025-11-27/
http://www.memeorandum.com/251127/p5#a251127p5

Raiders coach Pete Carroll speaks to the media — WATCH LIVE https://www.reviewjournal.com/sports/raiders/raiders-coach-pete-carroll-speaks-to-the-media-watch-live-3587395/

thank goodness we had a peaceful transfer of power
https://www.usatoday.com/story/news/politics/elections/2024/11/07/president-biden-rose-garden-speech-trump-election/76108284007/

Biden says 'giving up is unforgivable,' assures peaceful transfer of power after Trump win
President Biden vowed Thursday to ensure a "peaceful transfer of power" following Donald Trump's decisive victory in 2024 election.

'Missiles and drones speak for Russia' – Zelensky blasts Moscow for 10-hour air attack ahead of Trump meeting: https://benborges.xyz/2025/12/27/missiles-and-drones-speak-for.html

🍛 From space science to dinner plates: Reimagining the future of farming indoors
#food

From space science to dinner plates: Reimagining the future of farming indoors
Extreme weather events, from heavy rainfall to heat waves and droughts, are increasingly threatening crop yields globally, so new solutions are needed for agriculture.

Trump administration pledges to 'surge' ICE operations after recruitment spike (Emily Hallas/Washington Examiner)
https://www.washingtonexaminer.com/policy/immigration/3864880/trump-administration-dhs-surge-ice-operations-recruitment-spike/
http://www.memeorandum.com/251027/p74#a251027p74