On Monday, 22nd January 2017 I was again confronted with yet another 'Orbital Space Launch' post in the LinkedIn website, which stated that RocketLabs a 'provider of affordable, high-frequency launches for the emerging small satellite market, had successfully reached an outer orbit and deployed a pay-load into space.
I've seen this type of self-gratification before, when India announced it has propelled over 104 satellites into space - in one go!
Now let me make this as clear as possible.. THIS IS PURE SCIENCE FICTION! ..and here is why!
As illustrated clearly in Wikipedia, the temperature of the upper Thermosphere and Ionossphere is in excess of 2500+ degrees, which is close to the melting point of steel.
In addition and most importantly, a fact which underpins the entire industry, Rockets do not work in the vacuum of space! These are scientific facts, they mark the limit of man's ability to both understand, to dominate his environment and sets a ceiling to human achievement.
So reluctantly, I reacted to this falsehood, and posted my brief note, fearing an immense backlash from industry leaders, hardened employees, shills and other quasi-professionals. But as you can see - Nothing! Not one of the 79 employees listed on the site commented, nobody called me out and there was no attempt to correct or challenge my statement!
The reason for this muteness, is simple; this is scam tech of the highest order. Moreover, this blatant presentation of false achievements is so unprofessional, so immoral, I simply was unable to NOT comment! Look at things this way, if you will; ordinary people in their normal lives struggle to get by. Death, taxes, ill-health and social constrains plague us all and it's sad to say, that many of us are unable to cope, have an inability to move-on from these shackles - thus reside ourselves to accepting our fate and roll-over.
In contrast, there are those of us, a strong band of people who are winning the fight against oppression, learning new and exciting skills everyday and most importantly achieving REAL heights spiritually, mentally, and physically continually - however small the step.
This outlandish publication of non-truth, scam-tech and out-right lies belittles to entire efforts of mankind and defecates on the achievements of the common man. I strongly believe there are thousands, if not millions of bright and intelligent individuals out there in the world, who are extremely capable, skilled and talented in ways even I am unable to contemplate and this false industry and fake announcements drives these people to say 'Oh, it's been done already; so why should I try?'
For example, do your own research - where is the 'Thermal Insulation Specialist' within the ranks of these companies? Attempt to find the 'Alternative propulsion Expert' or the 'Alternative Geo-launch Professional' (as it would make sense to commence take-off from a higher altitude)! The whole point here is that waves of human potential, generations of intellectual brilliance is being lost here and those who are complicit in this nonsense or silent in its presentation are to blame.
I implore the industry leaders to look back at the Egyptians and review the greatness of their achievements with nothing more than mere sticks and stones. What are you teaching our children? When further generations look back at our era, our epoch and laugh, this saddens me as it should you!
The exploration of space comes in many many forms, not yet considered - please consider these and regain some sort of dignity, in the post-reflection of our term on this planet!