@markratterman.bsky.social
Talking Space Podcast since 2009 - Old school electronics tech since 1975 - Married since 1980 - Generally interested in Science, Spaceflight, Aviation, #spacetweep 🚀
@markratterman.bsky.socialHere’s a perfect example of someone who’s about to launch to space and still has time for greeting people and sharing a genuine smile.
@genejm1017.bsky.socialReposted by @markratterman.bsky.socialRe posting so my friends @markratterman.bsky.social and @theheathernaut.bsky.social can get the accolades for this episode. Thanks to them both for their talents and insight on this one and to You for listening.
@padresj.bsky.socialReposted by @markratterman.bsky.socialTrump's trade rep Jameison Greer claims that US farmers are better-off because Trump has cut the agricultural trade deficit in half. Let's ignore the fact that "trade deficit" means nothing to a farmer who can't afford diesel or fertilizer & instead focus on the receipts.
@padresj.bsky.socialReposted by @markratterman.bsky.socialIn 2024, US agricultural exports were $176 billion while US agricultural imports were $205 billion.
@padresj.bsky.socialReposted by @markratterman.bsky.socialIn 2026, US Agricultural exports are estimated at $173 billion, while imports are tracking at $220 billion.
@padresj.bsky.socialReposted by @markratterman.bsky.social$3 billion less in exports. $15 billion more in imports. That's a $29b trade deficit in 2024 & a $47b trade deficit in 2026. Even by his own metrics, which again do NOTHING for farmers, Trump has NOT made life better for farmers by cutting the deficit in half. ... In fact, he grew it by 62%
@markgarlick.comReposted by @markratterman.bsky.socialArtwork commissioned by Rod Pyle, Editor-in-Chief of Ad Astra, the magazine of the National Space Society. It shows a bunch of tourists on Mars. Thank you, Rod. @isaac-arthur.bsky.social
@markratterman.bsky.socialNow it’s closing in on launch #2 for today. Crew 13 earlier and NROL-97 tonight T-0 at 11:53 pm. Thanks to USSF SLD45 for access to tonight’s SpaceX FH launch
@markratterman.bsky.socialGood words from @howellspace relating @csa_asc astronaut @Astro_Kutryk launching to space with Crew13 to the ISS. This is required reading to encourage everyone about the good things possible with perseverance and international teamwork. spaceq.ca/josh-kutryk-...
@genejm1017.bsky.socialReposted by @markratterman.bsky.socialAfter saying their farewells, Crew-13 starts making their way out to LC-39A (Along with the roving Tesla commercial with a Cybertruck leading the convoy)
@genejm1017.bsky.socialReposted by @markratterman.bsky.socialIf you are looking for the launch of Crew 13 without commentary, here's the link from NASA: www.youtube.com/watch?v=al_G...
@markratterman.bsky.socialAt KSC Press Site heading to O&C shortly for Crew 13 Walkout. Been to same for STS-134 TCDT Crew Walkout. Yeah it’s been a while since then.
@markhamillofficial.bsky.socialReposted by @markratterman.bsky.socialCongratulations to Mellody & George on the opening of the Lucas Museum of Narrative Art! 18 years in the making, it is 5-stories high, filled with some of the greatest artwork, props & memorabilia you'll ever see. An instant Los Angeles LANDMARK Thanks (again), George!!!
@markratterman.bsky.socialAt about 27 minutes in we have the Falcon Heavy launch audio from the 8/30/2026 Launch of the Nancy Grace Roman Space Telescope. If you like loud rockets then turn it up 🚀
@markratterman.bsky.socialHere's some additional content via one of our Talking Space listeners. I find the stories of how we started and progressed to be interesting. Thank you @infoshaman.bsky.social for sharing
@markratterman.bsky.socialI’ll put this video on my list to watch. Thank you for the extra info. Great catch!
@markratterman.bsky.socialTalking Space Episode 1805 reviews ISS crew transitions, wildfire threats to NASA's Deep Space Network, growing criticisms of the Artemis program architecture, and a 1960s navigation satellite still transmitting signals today. www.talkingspaceonline.com/space-flight...
@leahmcelrath.bsky.socialReposted by @markratterman.bsky.socialThis did not work out well.
@markratterman.bsky.social#TalkingSpace - I’m at NASA KSC for the Roman Space Telescope launch on 30 Aug 2026 at 7:26 AM EDT. Today has been Science and relaunch press briefings and an interview in 5 minutes with the L3 Harris Program Manager of Exquisite Imaging Wendy Minotti.
