Building A $100 Million Satellite

Name: Building A $100 Million Satellite
Uploaded: 2018-08-21T14:08:11-05:00
Description: Satellites have become an indispensable part of our communications infrastructure. They've made global communications and research a reality, allowing us to communicate and learn about our planet in ways never thought possible. SSL is at the forefront of satellite design...

Satellites have become an indispensable part of our communications infrastructure. They've made global communications and research a reality, allowing us to communicate and learn about our planet in ways never thought possible. SSL is at the forefront of satellite design and manufacturing. All you need to do is pick up the phone — and have a hefty amount of cash in your bank account. Here's how a satellite gets to space, from ordering to design, building, and launch.

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Slice

Director Austin Vesely takes a bite out of the horror genre for his first feature film. Backed by studio A24, the slasher stars Chance the Rapper and Deadpool 2's Zazie Beetz as a pair of delivery drivers who work for "a pretty shitty pizza place" that just happens to be built on a gateway to Hell. When their fellow drivers start getting sliced up, the two attempt to track down the culprit who may, or may not, be a werewolf. The film also stars some other familiar faces like Stranger Things's Joe Keery, Will Brill from The OA, and Paul Scheer as well as some pretty gnarly ghosts.

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Pinball Isn't As Random As It Seems

Every pinball machine has similar features, but no two pinball machines are alike. Flippers, bumpers, and gravity combine to make for a game of randomness and chance — but it isn't as random as it looks. Vox digs deep into the theory of pinball to show how randomness isn't really a feature and how to dramatically increase your score.

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Nike Air Jordan 4 Retro Vivid Sulfur

The Air Jordan 4 debuted in 1989 in classic colorways like White Cement and Bred. The latest release amps up the retro silhouette with a bold pallet. Its white leather upper is contrasted with vivid sulfur on the floating eye stays, padded collar, and sole details. Anthracite highlights the mesh details, while coconut milk on the heel and toe gives the sneaker a vintage effect. Available in women's sizes, the Nike Air Jordan 4 Retro Vivid Sulfur will drop on April 6, 2024.

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Roborock S8 MaxV Ultra Robot Vacuum + Mop

With the S8 MaxV Ultra, Roborock ensures every inch of your house is clean. The new model features a Flexi Arm Design with an extendable side brush that reaches into corners, while an Extra Edge Mopping System cleans along edges. A Reactive AI 2.0 Obstacle Recognition uses a 3D structured light and an RGB camera to identify and avoid obstacles in its path, and a PreciSense LiDAR navigation system scans rooms to create a map and determine the most efficient route. It upgrades suction power to 10,000Pa to pick up even more dust and dirt, a Carpet+ Boost System ups the hair pick-up rate by 30%, and the mopping system scrubs floors 4,000 times per second, detecting carpets and rugs along the way. With built-in voice assistance, users can start cleaning with a simple command, and when the job is done, the vacuum will retreat to its dock to automatically empty, wash, dry, and recharge itself. The S8 MaxV Ultra will be available April 22, 2024, and for a limited time, get a triple gift pack valued at $1,000 with your purchase.

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Tesla Factory Tour

If you're not a car owner or a VIP, the chances of you getting a tour of Tesla's Fremont factory are slim and even if you do, getting one led by CEO Elon Musk is nearly impossible. Until now. The engineer entrepreneur guides you through his California car manufacturing plant where the Model 3 is produced. During the walkthrough, Musk talks about the importance of robots and humans, production speed, and the brand's most popular colors.

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Where Cork Comes From

You probably know the exact region or even vineyard your wine comes from. But what about that cork in the bottle? Although they seem menial, that plug is just as vital to your glass of Cab as the grapes inside and the method used to harvest the cork to make them is equally as strenuous. The delicate process begins in Portugal with a group of harvesters that have been keeping the tradition alive for generations.

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Crystal Cube Ice Tray

No crystal, no problem. This Crystal Cube Ice Tray will add a sophisticated touch to basic glass wear. Made from silicone, the tray features individually molded compartments with intricate designs, etching ice cubes with a refined, crystal-like pattern. A lid protects cubs while in the freezer, while the food-grade silicone allows for easy removal and is dishwasher safe. Each tray produces four 2.25-inch ice cubes that melt slowly to prevent diluting cocktails and spirits.

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VSSL Java Coffee Grinder

VSSL's products are designed with a goal of self-sufficiency. Their Java coffee grinder is no exception. It's built from aircraft-grade aluminum, with stainless steel burrs that deliver a consistent grind and two high-grade mini radial ball bearing sets for smooth operation. 50 distinct settings ensure just the right grind, a quick-release top makes it easy to add beans, and the flip-up handle doubles as a carabiner with a load capacity of over 200lbs.

Height: 6" / Diameter: 2" / Weight: 0.8 lbs. / Grind Capacity: 20g

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King Lear

Old of age and reaching the end of his reign, King Lear calls his family together to make a striking announcement — he will divide his kingdom between his three daughters. Each one makes a pleasant statement to their father, with the exception of the youngest, whose piece of the kingdom is split between the two elder siblings. She's then left to fend for herself until the death of her father, while the two older sisters begin a war to oust Lear before his reign has ended. Starring Anthony Hopkins, Emma Thompson, Emile Watson, and Florence Pugh, King Lear comes to Amazon Prime August 20, 2018.

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Aretha Franklin: 1942-2018

The Queen of Soul wasn't just a soul singer; she embodied soul itself. Franklin had 112 singles hit the charts, won 18 Grammys, and brought her gospel background to the forefront of music. Vox looks at Franklin's roots in the church and how that laid the groundwork for her amazing career as one of the greatest singers of all time.

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