this post was submitted on 06 Feb 2026
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[–] ShinkanTrain@lemmy.ml 6 points 2 hours ago

I like that it implies he tied them himself.

[–] TankieTanuki@hexbear.net 3 points 2 hours ago (2 children)

If a hot air balloon can reach low Earth orbit then why are we wasting money on rockets? Just tie those satellites and space station components to a balloon!

[–] buckykat@hexbear.net 4 points 1 hour ago

I know you're shitposting but I have been nerd-sniped

A) that's basically what weather balloons are

B) orbit isn't a place, it's a speed.

[–] Carl@hexbear.net 3 points 1 hour ago

This actually exists, although the most you can do with it is fly around and take measurements, no near-space stations.

[–] MoonMelon@lemmy.ml 4 points 2 hours ago

Based and The-Unparalleled-Adventure-of-One-Hans-Pfaall pilled.

[–] Cowbee@lemmy.ml 19 points 4 hours ago

While sadly the article is fake, the DPRK's unyielding support for Palestinian liberation is very real, in case anyone didn't know that already.