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SpaceX Makes for An Extra-Explosive 420!
Sure, its fun when things go bang, and sometimes we plan it that way. However, no such sky explosions were in the works for this year’s 420, even if a huge one happened anyway. Luckily, no one was hurt when a SpaceX rocket exploded a few minutes after takeoff in Boca Chica, Texas; but it sure does give us a 420 to remember!
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SpaceX gives us an explosive 420
If it sounds like I’m not taking this seriously enough, I promise I am. But as a massive silver lining to the unexpected events of this morning, no one got hurt. As far as rockets exploding in the sky, we can be thankful this isn’t a redo of the Challenger. Plus, in many ways, the launch was considered a great success.
The rocket SpaceX launched earlier this morning, was the biggest ever to get launched upward. And it was specifically scheduled on the holiest of holy days for weed smokers, 420; as SpaceX founder and CEO Elon Musk has a particular interest in this holiday. Okay, that’s not true, but it was specifically rescheduled to 420 when a Monday launch was unable to take off due to pressure valve issues.
Okay, that’s not true either. But it was very much appreciated by Musk that his team had the rocket ready to go in tandem with the smoking holiday. There were concerns in the minutes before takeoff as to whether it would happen at all, but the rocket indeed made it into the air.
The mega-rocket in question, named ‘Starship’, flew off from a launch pad in Boca Chica, Texas, right around 9:30am ET. Starship has the designation of being the largest, longest, and as-of-yet most powerful rocket to take to the air, even if it didn’t last long once up there. It was reported to have lifted off with a record-breaking level of thrust. This whole thing was a test-flight of the larger-than-usual rocket, with simply a desire to see how far the sucker could go.
The rocket launched as it was supposed to, passed the launch tower, and got through the MaxQ point, in which the rocket experiences the maximum dynamic pressure: what with gravity, thrust, and atmospheric drag all pulling at it. But up it continued to go. And all looked good until right before it hit the four minute mark.
At this point it started showing weird behavior for a rocket. It’s assumed the ensuing explosion was actually the result of a self-destruct command via SpaceX’s ground control team. The explosion happened right before the stage separation phase, when the rocket separates into different parts.
How well did Starship do?
How far did it get in its inaugural flight? It had reached about 37 miles above the Gulf of Mexico before it began to stop acting normal. The rocket failed to cross the Kármán line which designates the atmosphere from space, and which is reached at 62 miles above sea level. So the rocket did not make it into space. The two elements used for Starship, prototype 27 and Super Heavy booster 7 prototype, both got destroyed.
If that sounds like a complete letdown, it wasn’t. SpaceX had hoped the upper stage would make it to Hawaii, and crash somewhere in the Pacific. The booster was expected to fall somewhere in the Gulf of Mexico. It wasn’t meant to circle the earth, or make it to the moon. But it was expected to last about 30 minutes in the air, and only made it four minutes.
However, since the rocket wasn’t intended to go further than this in its first crack at flying, it wasn’t considered a failure of any kind, and is more than anything, a learning experience for the company. The machine had never lifted off from anywhere prior to today, making it a first in history for something of this size to launch into the atmosphere.
There’s a lot involved with getting a rocket built, space-ready, and then actually into space. Especially when dealing with bigger models like this for which there is no previous history. That the rocket cleared the Boca Chica launch tower was considered an achievement by the SpaceX team; who had no hard expectations for how much more it might accomplish.
Plus, though unplanned-for problems resulted in an explosive 420 for all of us, it also helped SpaceX engineers identify problems that must be attended to in order to get the rocket in real working order. This was a test mission, after all, meant to figure out next steps in creating this rocket as a workable system.
What is Starship intended for?
This larger-than-usual rocket wasn’t made big for nothing. It has high expectations attached to it. The Starship rocket is meant to move both crews and cargo, to as close as within the Earth’s orbit, and as far as the Moon, or even Mars. Musk has been planning for some time to create living situations on Mars and the vehicles to get everything there. The Starship is an example of his progress toward this goal.
The rocket is also designed to be reusable. So not only is it not meant to be a one-off, but it’s representative of general progression in the field of space aviation. For this reason (among others) NASA is quite interested in this particular rocket, as it has hopes to use this technology in the future for its own purposes; particularly in the transport of crews to the moon’s surface for Artemis missions (coming soon).
In terms of Musk and his desire to get people to Mars, you can read about it on SpaceX’s site, called Mars & Beyond: The road to making humanity multiplanetary. As per Musk’s words on the site: “You want to wake up in the morning and think the future is going to be great – and that’s what being a spacefaring civilization is all about. It’s about believing in the future and thinking that the future will be better than the past. And I can’t think of anything more exciting than going out there and being among the stars.”
Mars was chosen as the primary destination, as it’s the closest plant to Earth, and still gets enough sunlight to be technically inhabitable, but not without being pretty cold. The site explains “Its atmosphere is primarily CO2 with some nitrogen and argon and a few other trace elements, which means that we can grow plants on Mars just by compressing the atmosphere.” And that “Gravity on Mars is about 38% of that of Earth, so you would be able to lift heavy things and bound around.”
However, just to be clear for those interested, this isn’t the kind of flight you can change your mind on, as there isn’t going to be another flight you can catch in the opposite direction. Getting to Mars takes traveling through space for six months.
And considering that, it will come with a large price tag. Though there’s no exact price set just yet (SpaceX has tons of work to do before that part can realistically be considered), Musk has said before that he expects it to be around $100K for a ticket. Better start saving now if you want to try out interplanetary life in the future!
Conclusion
SpaceX sure helped us have an explosive 420 this year, and luckily, its not the kind of explosion that leaves people crying. New records were set, a successful launch happened, and a lot of information was put out there for the SpaceX team. Altogether, the whole thing was considered a win, and it certainly gave us stoners something interesting to watch in celebration.
For anyone who’s interested in possible space travel, but concerned about the ability to smoke in space; check out this article for a low down on the possibility of getting a true out-of-this-world high.
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This love language is all about verbal acknowledgments of affection, compliments, words of appreciation and encouragement.
Words of Affirmation
Try a special way to tell her you love her. Make a book (easy to do online) of special pictures of the two of you. Write her a letter about what she means to you. You can get her favorite podcast host or even reality TV star to send her a special Mother’s Day shoutout (check out Cameo and all the celebrities they have available). Or consider compiling a video from all the kids and family answer the question ‘why we love you.’
Receiving Gifts
These people enjoy receiving gifts and symbols of love. Monetary value is usually not important but more so the thought and reflection behind the gift.
You can spoil her with luxury and a gift she would never buy herself. While gifts don’t need to be expensive, treat her to something luxurious that you know she wouldn’t want to spend the money on for herself. Think of what she loves and work around it. Gift cards for books, music, travel, etc can show you want her to enjoy life.
Another thing, what about giving a gift which could help their sleep, mental health or manage pain. A gummy or edible would be a perfect gift. Maybe a CBD cream which could help with muscle soreness?
Quality Time
People who enjoy this love language want someone to spend uninterrupted time with them, make plans and be fully present in their conversations during these times. Give a gift of an all-inclusive day. Give a Saturday which could include brunch, a walk, and more.
Gift a unique experience. Anyone can plan brunch or a wine tasting but what about surprising mom with something special. Some ideas include a picnic or colorful charcuterie board with all her favorite foods, a self-portrait session or a local food tour.
Acts of Service
This love language includes doing favors or taking the burden off the person you are showing love to. Will cook a special meal, take them a car trip, doing garden together, anything which your Mom would love to do.
Touch
These people feel loved when they receive physical signs of affection, including kissing, holding hands, and cuddling, to name a few.
Spoil her with a gift that will make her senses go crazy. While a spa day may seem obvious here and certainly fits the bill, you can also try something unique such as dance classes or something to make her feel extra cozy such as a weighted blanket, robe or new luxury sheets.
There are many new and fun ways to spoil mom this year. Take it to the next level this time around by considering what will make them feel most loved.
The Northern Lights are a visual treat for your eyes and mind – can marijuana make it a bit better?
It isn’t common for them to have a widespread show for millions in Canada and the US. The mesmerizing visuals are captivating…but can cannabis enhance the Northern Lights? NOAA’s Space Weather Prediction Center shared during the last solar activity of this magnitude, you can could see the lights as far south as Alabama and northern California. Viewers have a chance on Friday, Saturday or Sunday nights.
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Northern lights, or the aurora borealis, are created when energized particles from the sun slam into Earth’s upper atmosphere at speeds of up to 45 million mph (72 million kph). Earth’s magnetic field protects us but gives us a show. Our magnetic field redirects the particles toward the poles (yes, there are Southern Lights). The process transforms into a cinematic atmospheric phenomenon that dazzles and fascinates scientists and skywatchers alike.
Marijuana has a rich history of enhancing music, movies and other visual and audio activities. So it would make watching the rare occasion even better. But dosage and timing are key – and maybe add some music to lose yourself in the experience.
The central nervous system is activated when we are stimulated with music and visuals. Cannabinoid receptors are a prominent receptors. With cannabis, CB1 receptors become hyperactive, affecting sensation. It also improves current attention, preventing memory seeking with concentrates your brain on the art, making it appear more fresh and intriguing. It is no wonder there is a strain named after the Northern lights.
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Considering how rare you have the chance to see the Northern Lights? Why not go all out. And sciences seems to indicate found people seemed to process sensations more effectively when high. It could make for a stronger memory of the experience.
The term Bridezilla started in the mid 90s and, by now, many people have seen the unfortunate cross between a bride and Godzilla in person. TicTok, Redditt and other social media are full of horror stories. And the newer phrase in the Mozilla who wants to recreate the event in her image. And this isn’t to mention other drama which can wrap around the event. According to a bride’s study, 71% believe planning a wedding is more stressful than finding a new job. Maybe marijuana gummies can make weddings easier?
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Most brides and some grooms have a a concept of their ideal day, and the want the whole event to be perfect. Unfortunately, rarely is anything perfect and you have to roll with mishaps and be in the moment. It also involves, for most people who don’t handle complex events or tasks, a large amount of decisions, energy, and money. It can be overwhelming and not everyone can rise above with a gracious outlook. Low dosages of marijuana can help reduce the “heat” of the process.
A key reason marijuana gummies can help is it can reduce the anxiety. With gummies you can have a low dosage and slow roll so you can be productive, focused and calm while dealing with details, decisions, the wedding party and potential in-laws. THC bring a soothing calm by reducing the activity of the sympathetic nervous system. The nervous system induces a “fight-or-flight” response during stressful situations. Somewhere around 2.5-5 mg during the process can make months or weeks of planning bearable, even if others are not.
Additionally, it is far better for your body (and maintaining a wedding photo body, than alcohol). If unfamiliar with cannabis, it is much less addictive than alcohol, And alcohol use can result in significant and potentially fatal physical withdrawal, whereas marijuana has not been found to produce any symptoms of physical withdrawal.
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