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by sanman
27 May 2024 09:18
Forum: Science, Economics & Technology Forum
Topic: Mangalyaan-2
Replies: 22
Views: 3923

Re: Mangalyaan-2

Temperatures on Mars will still get quite cold, especially at night, where temperatures can drop to -128 C, nearly same as on the Moon. We saw how CY-3 lander+rover didn't even survive one lunar night, even though that period is equivalent to 14 days on Earth or Mars. Hardware on the surface of Mars...
by sanman
27 May 2024 05:59
Forum: Science, Economics & Technology Forum
Topic: Indian Space Program: News & Discussion
Replies: 1047
Views: 773095

Re: Indian Space Program: News & Discussion

Here's another interesting NASA idea which might be useful for ISRO and BARC to jointly look at in the future Thorium space-propulsion https://www.nasa.gov/general/thin-film-isotope-nuclear-engine-rocket/ Thorium-228 isotope can be used to propel small spacecraft through deep space, helping them to ...
by sanman
26 May 2024 19:33
Forum: Strategy, Politics & International Relations Forum
Topic: Understanding the US - Again
Replies: 7579
Views: 1788964

Re: Understanding the US - Again

Are Religious Zealots in the Abrahamic Communities Leading the World Toward War in Name of Prophecies? https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TwOSKvWJWuY And yet people deride Hindus as 'fatalistic' (ie. karma), when prophecy-driven politics is the ultimate fatalism (and could literally be fatal for all of...
by sanman
26 May 2024 19:10
Forum: Strategy, Politics & International Relations Forum
Topic: Understanding the US - Again
Replies: 7579
Views: 1788964

Re: Understanding the US - Again

Here's a good interview with Col. Doug MacGregor where he describes the kind of decision-making he witnessed in the higher levels of American decision-making structure. It's worth hearing, just to get an idea of how things worked, including under the NeoCons: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9_3tZt0N...
by sanman
26 May 2024 14:23
Forum: Military Issues & History Forum
Topic: Chinese Armed Forces: News & Discussion
Replies: 680
Views: 349921

Re: Chinese Armed Forces: News & Discussion

China developing a new drone carrier -- is this something India should look at too?
Maybe navalized descendants of Ghatak UCAV could be flown off such mini-carriers, reducing operational costs.

by sanman
26 May 2024 12:37
Forum: Strategy, Politics & International Relations Forum
Topic: India - Canada - News and Discussion. (2018)
Replies: 2019
Views: 505697

Re: India - Canada - News and Discussion. (2018)

Son of Former Air India Bombing Suspect Could Be in Danger, Mounties Warn https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pvez127QVPk "link with government of India" blahblah Note that Malik was an open supporter of Narendra Modi, and an advocate of reconciliation between Khalistanis and India Whoever kil...
by sanman
26 May 2024 11:33
Forum: Science, Economics & Technology Forum
Topic: Mangalyaan-2
Replies: 22
Views: 3923

Re: Mangalyaan-2

My understanding is that Martian atmosphere makes EDL (entry-descent-landing) more complex than landing on the Moon. That Martian atmosphere is too thin to sufficiently slow the vehicle, which ends up with a very high terminal velocity of up to 100m/s. The parachute has to be a supersonic parachute,...
by sanman
25 May 2024 20:58
Forum: Science, Economics & Technology Forum
Topic: Indian Space Program: News & Discussion
Replies: 1047
Views: 773095

Re: Indian Space Program: News & Discussion

Interview with ISRO Chief https://www.thehindu.com/sci-tech/science/nisar-satellite-will-be-able-to-monitor-tectonic-movements-accurately-says-isro-chief/article68175702.ece Major points from the interview NISAR satellite: This is a joint mission between ISRO and NASA. It will be launched this year ...
by sanman
25 May 2024 19:52
Forum: Science, Economics & Technology Forum
Topic: Mangalyaan-2
Replies: 22
Views: 3923

Re: Mangalyaan-2

If ISRO had it in their plan, then there is a possibility it gets launched this year. Interesting that they have a GSLV allocated for this as opposed to satellite launches. If they miss the 2024 chance, the next landing will be in 2027 ( ~1 year to get there). And all development gets delayed by 3 ...
by sanman
25 May 2024 19:09
Forum: Military Issues & History Forum
Topic: India's R&D in Defence DRDO, PSUs and Private Sector
Replies: 5254
Views: 1559959

Re: India's R&D in Defence DRDO, PSUs and Private Sector

Modi cabinet have pushed back to insist that DRDO implement reforms:

DRDO Readies For Revamp As PMO Draws The Line

by sanman
25 May 2024 17:54
Forum: Strategy, Politics & International Relations Forum
Topic: Geopolitics/Geoeconomics Thread - June 2015
Replies: 1796
Views: 663828

Re: Geopolitics/Geoeconomics Thread - June 2015

https://open.substack.com/pub/simplicius76/p/sitrep-52424-situation-turns-critical?r=hut05&utm_campaign=post&utm_medium=web There are increasing signals that the covert plan from the globalist controllers is to get Ukraine to leave Russia with no choice but to escalate drastically and bring...
by sanman
25 May 2024 06:10
Forum: Strategy, Politics & International Relations Forum
Topic: India - Canada - News and Discussion. (2018)
Replies: 2019
Views: 505697

Re: India - Canada - News and Discussion. (2018)

Truck driver who caused serious bus crash is ordered deported to India:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Jad_f7v8aFo
by sanman
25 May 2024 06:06
Forum: Strategy, Politics & International Relations Forum
Topic: 10/7 vs 9/11 (Israel-Gaza) Strategic Fallout & Implications
Replies: 322
Views: 125560

Re: 10/7 vs 9/11 (Israel-Gaza) Strategic Fallout & Implications

Interesting to see how BlackRock's vast size and holdings has made it an automatic magnet for protests and boycotts - in this case, they're being associated with Gaza conflict by protesters

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-3i2uxo5_AM
by sanman
25 May 2024 05:38
Forum: Science, Economics & Technology Forum
Topic: Mangalyaan-2
Replies: 22
Views: 3923

Re: Mangalyaan-2

Amber ji, a quick google tells me that the upcoming launch window for Mars is only from Oct-Dec 2024 - so any overrun on readiness date for the mission would likely force postponement until the next synod-based launch window which is Nov-Dec 2026. When ISRO already has major programs like Ganganyaan...
by sanman
24 May 2024 20:11
Forum: Strategy, Politics & International Relations Forum
Topic: India - Canada - News and Discussion. (2018)
Replies: 2019
Views: 505697

Re: India - Canada - News and Discussion. (2018)

Canada's economy is imploding, quality of life is plunging - but visiting US senators call for Canada to boost its military spending to help NATO

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DpFvPWqDQTg
by sanman
24 May 2024 20:02
Forum: Strategy, Politics & International Relations Forum
Topic: India - Canada - News and Discussion. (2018)
Replies: 2019
Views: 505697

Re: India - Canada - News and Discussion. (2018)

New Canadian Bill to Allow Foreign-Born Parents to Pass Their Canadian Citizenship to Their Foreign-Born Kids

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ci4BN1E-Tjc
by sanman
24 May 2024 11:58
Forum: Strategy, Politics & International Relations Forum
Topic: Social Media Watch Thread
Replies: 1902
Views: 531520

Re: Social Media Watch Thread

Andrew Schulz is quite hilarious - and topical

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=55K_ZtvPkt0
by sanman
24 May 2024 09:48
Forum: Strategy, Politics & International Relations Forum
Topic: Indo-UK News & Discussions- June 2017
Replies: 5669
Views: 1662393

Re: Indo-UK News & Discussions- June 2017

I'm glad Sunak has gone for early polls. Better to get things out of the way sooner rather than later. If Brits appreciate what he's done for the economy, they can vote for more of this by bringing his Tories back. But if they're stupid enough to bring back Labour, then they'll reap the negative con...
by sanman
24 May 2024 09:06
Forum: Military Issues & History Forum
Topic: Russian-Ukrainian War: Combat Tactics & Strategy
Replies: 4238
Views: 2474349

Re: Russian-Ukrainian War: Combat Tactics & Strategy

US considering lifting ban on use of US weapons to attack inside Russia! Crazy. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=y6WeJ3A_t9s No “red lines” left … other than nuclear weapons. The Americans are an irresponsible power whose corruption-riddled system has allowed crooks like Nuland to reach sensitive of...
by sanman
24 May 2024 06:46
Forum: Military Issues & History Forum
Topic: Russian-Ukrainian War: Combat Tactics & Strategy
Replies: 4238
Views: 2474349

Re: Russian-Ukrainian War: Combat Tactics & Strategy

US considering lifting ban on use of US weapons to attack inside Russia! Crazy.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=y6WeJ3A_t9s
by sanman
24 May 2024 05:20
Forum: Science, Economics & Technology Forum
Topic: Physics Discussion Thread
Replies: 2920
Views: 7358028

Re: Physics Discussion Thread

FWIW, Here is some skeptical perspective: - While the discovery of the dumbbell-shaped Beryllium-10 nucleus is intriguing... some points with a healthy dose of skepticism: >> Unusual shape doesn't guarantee unique properties: The dumbbell shape might not necessarily lead to exceptional stability, f...
by sanman
23 May 2024 20:17
Forum: Science, Economics & Technology Forum
Topic: Indian Economy News & Discussion - Nov 27 2017
Replies: 8504
Views: 3107514

Re: Indian Economy News & Discussion - Nov 27 2017

How do we derate these agencies? Exclude them from doing any business in India? It's like asking how do we get some astrologer de-rated. Nobody is obligated to listen to an astrologer, it's only as long as they feel confidence in them that they'll listen to them. Perhaps newer competitors can get i...
by sanman
23 May 2024 19:56
Forum: Military Issues & History Forum
Topic: Indian Navy News & Discussion - 12 April 2021
Replies: 1705
Views: 830406

Re: Indian Navy News & Discussion - 12 April 2021

Indian Navy's Plan to Counter China

by sanman
23 May 2024 18:36
Forum: Military Issues & History Forum
Topic: China-Taiwan Conflict: Combat Tactics & Strategy
Replies: 22
Views: 2832

Re: China-Taiwan Conflict: Combat Tactics & Strategy

China carries out "punishment" drills around Taiwan

by sanman
23 May 2024 17:48
Forum: Strategy, Politics & International Relations Forum
Topic: Terroristan - March 31, 2022
Replies: 4505
Views: 1391130

Re: Terroristan - March 31, 2022

Speaking of fantasy stories, there's a group which regularly publish alternate history news video reports generated from AI. See the following examples of their work: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EOsOhB8ey1U https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Tw7uij5CK40 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Il8yjWa7nGk T...
by sanman
23 May 2024 13:41
Forum: Strategy, Politics & International Relations Forum
Topic: Iran News and Discussions
Replies: 3301
Views: 597018

Re: Iran News and Discussions

Iran’s President Raisi has died. What Now?

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZHItl8mcPNQ
by sanman
23 May 2024 13:04
Forum: Strategy, Politics & International Relations Forum
Topic: Understanding the US - Again
Replies: 7579
Views: 1788964

Re: Understanding the US - Again

Between some of the things Trump says and some of the things Biden says, I don't know how the US media have the gall to lecture Indians on Modi:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aYY9u6YXCXg
by sanman
23 May 2024 10:28
Forum: Military Issues & History Forum
Topic: Russian-Ukrainian War: Combat Tactics & Strategy
Replies: 4238
Views: 2474349

Re: Russian-Ukrainian War: Combat Tactics & Strategy

US Pentagon spokesman says it's tracking new Russian satellite on intercept course closing with US spy satellite: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=atzovgPzkGs Reminds of this scene with Steve Carrell and John Malkovitch in the Netflix comedy show 'Space Force': https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=92LDtH2...
by sanman
23 May 2024 08:50
Forum: Strategy, Politics & International Relations Forum
Topic: Understanding the US - Again
Replies: 7579
Views: 1788964

Re: Understanding the US - Again

Comedian Bill Maher complains that American Left now hate Jews more than American Right used to: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-DPC2Si4tKI India isn't important enough in the minds of American Left or Right to sustain overwhelming hatred for it. Israel, as a prominent surrogate tied to the US has ...
by sanman
23 May 2024 07:50
Forum: Strategy, Politics & International Relations Forum
Topic: India-US relations: News and Discussions IV
Replies: 8986
Views: 2621453

Re: India-US relations: News and Discussions IV

https://www.theatlantic.com/ideas/archive/2024/05/september-11-attacks-saudi-arabia-lawsuit/678430/?gift=FhQzjsTiT_KLHgy-HUlee2EYb0daxNu1OAuIagSKdsE&utm_source=copy-link&utm_medium=social&utm_campaign=share The US seems to have a lot of evidence that Saudi officials were involved in 9/1...
by sanman
22 May 2024 22:42
Forum: Military Issues & History Forum
Topic: Russian-Ukrainian War: Combat Tactics & Strategy
Replies: 4238
Views: 2474349

Re: Russian-Ukrainian War: Combat Tactics & Strategy

There are bigger bangs to worry about.

Russians carrying out tactical nuclear weapons drills

https://youtu.be/Q3K6mYKFrdQ
by sanman
22 May 2024 20:06
Forum: Strategy, Politics & International Relations Forum
Topic: Understanding the US - Again
Replies: 7579
Views: 1788964

Re: Understanding the US - Again

Susheela Jayapal (older sister of the India-basher Pramila Jayapal) has been defeated in her run for state legislator in Oregon, by rival Maxine Dexter. AIPAC has vowed to oust Pramila Jayapal from the US Congress for her attacks on Israel. The sister Susheela was trying to get her own seat in the O...
by sanman
22 May 2024 13:26
Forum: Strategy, Politics & International Relations Forum
Topic: Terroristan - March 31, 2022
Replies: 4505
Views: 1391130

Re: Terroristan - March 31, 2022

Could be. Tech, or, for that matter anything is not difficult if you put your mind to it and work. I know of a few Pakistani firms that do amazing work. Yes, they have collaborated with designers in Hollywood and Hong Kong firms for the Tech, but with time they can easily go up the ladder. Well, ju...