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  1. BowOfOrion

    Ocean of Storms: A Timeline of A Scientific America

    I also wanted to offer this up. It was meant to be an aid to my writing, not an image for consumption like the grand artistry of @nixonshead But as long as it exists, I figured I'd share it. Just a view of the new neighborhood.
  2. BowOfOrion

    Ocean of Storms: A Timeline of A Scientific America

    I spent a lot of time drawing diagrams, thinking over options. Trying different ways to set the terms of the problem and the solution. It's great to see people getting into this. We all get to be Mark Watney today.
  3. BowOfOrion

    Ocean of Storms: A Timeline of A Scientific America

    That's a good plan. I wanted to confirm something. Does your plan assume that you can charge a runabout battery with the farm during the trip to Clifford on the last day (i.e. within the time it takes to leave B, drop the battery off, and return to B)? I left it a bit nebulous about how long...
  4. BowOfOrion

    Ocean of Storms: A Timeline of A Scientific America
    Threadmarks: Black Buck

    For those who wish to view it, I present the technical plans for the Black Buck rescue. For a bit of history, the following image is a representation of the Operation: Black Buck which was undertaken by the British during the Falkland Islands War.
  5. BowOfOrion

    Ocean of Storms: A Timeline of A Scientific America
    Threadmarks: LIX: Shall Not Cease

    ...He was cut off by three pings that echoed through the HAB module. The main viewing screen displayed a bright red screen with white letters. ***INCOMING TRANSMISSION – EMERGENCY PROTOCOL*** Jake nodded to the communications station behind Laura. “Laura, not to turn you into Uhura, but do you...
  6. BowOfOrion

    Ocean of Storms: A Timeline of A Scientific America
    Threadmarks: Note for chapter LIX

    The next chapter of Ocean of Storms is a bit different and requires a special introduction. For starters, please be aware that the opening scenes of this next chapter may involve situations that are inappropriate for younger readers. If you are reading Ocean of Storms with someone who is not...
  7. BowOfOrion

    Ocean of Storms: A Timeline of A Scientific America

    Not that anyone will believe me, but I would like to state for all of my readers that the concept for this latest gumdrop was developed long before William Shatner was invited to fly into space. Do with that information what you will.
  8. BowOfOrion

    Ocean of Storms: A Timeline of A Scientific America
    Threadmarks: Gumdrop: Nightmare at 300,000 Feet

    Gumdrop: Nightmare at 300,000 Feet 3 October 2002 AllenCorp Launch Facility Outside Freer, TX 27° 49′ 2″ N 98° 59′ 50″ W “Good morning, ladies and gentlemen. On behalf of AllenCorp, I’d like to welcome you to the first private orbital spaceflight. “At seven p.m. tonight, local time, our...
  9. BowOfOrion

    Ocean of Storms: A Timeline of A Scientific America

    A gentle reminder for those who came in late. If you want to know about the Ocean of Storms version of the Star Wars prequels, see the Requel Trilogy that I wrote a while back. The link is in my signature below.
  10. BowOfOrion

    Ocean of Storms: A Timeline of A Scientific America
    Threadmarks: LVIII: Mars, Air, Fire, Water

    Mars, Air, Fire, Water 7 June 2002 Lander Hall Phobos Transfer Orbit Altitude: 5700 mi Alexei had the gauges; Laura kept her eyes on the window. The engineers had only given her a small triangle, much like the old Apollo crews had. She stared out eagerly, searching for any details she...
  11. BowOfOrion

    Ocean of Storms: A Timeline of A Scientific America

    Hi everyone, I know this isn't alternate history, but I've thrown enough NASCAR references into OOS that, at the least, we can call this research. I ran 10 laps at Charlotte Motor Speedway yesterday. You can watch the video here.
  12. BowOfOrion

    Ocean of Storms: A Timeline of A Scientific America

    I'll admit, I'm not 100% sure where that name developed. To the best of my recollection, I've used "Farsight" as a name for my probes when playing Kerbal Space Program and I've been playing KSP since long before I read The Martian. Having said that, I've always thought it a splendid name for...
  13. BowOfOrion

    2024 Turtledoves - Best Spaceflight and Technology Timeline

    Just wanted to say congrats to A Sound of Thunder and @nixonshead - fantastic work on that timeline!
  14. BowOfOrion

    Ocean of Storms: A Timeline of A Scientific America

    Okay, here we go. For the 5th time, Ocean of Storms has been nominated for a Turtledove. Here's where you can vote. Lots of good candidates this year. If you haven't, be sure to give them all a read. This website is home to a lot of great content. Thanks to everyone for participating!
  15. BowOfOrion

    Ocean of Storms: A Timeline of A Scientific America

    I'm gonna take a wild guess that all of you love Andy Weir and The Martian as much as I do. If so, you need to see this post. Andy Weir celebrates 10 years of The Martian! And posted more Martian content! The Martian: Lost Sols Also, a big thanks to @defconh3ck & @NHBL for their nomination...
  16. BowOfOrion

    Ocean of Storms: A Timeline of A Scientific America

    Just wanted to let everyone know that nominations are now open for the Turtledoves 2024 Turtledoves: Space and Technology If someone would please 2nd the nomination for A Sound of Thunder, I would consider it a personal favor. I'd 2nd the nomination myself, but since I did a guest post for...
  17. BowOfOrion

    A Sound of Thunder: The Rise of the Soviet Superbooster

    Bragging rights, political capital, public standing, The assertion that your space program went.... Farther
  18. BowOfOrion

    A Sound of Thunder: The Rise of the Soviet Superbooster

    Makes me think of Watchmen
  19. BowOfOrion

    A Sound of Thunder: The Rise of the Soviet Superbooster

    No worries about that. I meant more that the first few chapters are a love letter to the Kennedys. And believe me, no author minds criticism as long as the person bothered to read the material.
  20. BowOfOrion

    A Sound of Thunder: The Rise of the Soviet Superbooster

    I'm gonna take a guess that you probably wouldn't like Ocean of Storms.
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