I like this one: combining a little space science together with humor. It reminds me of the old DC comics I used to read. They would often put in science facts along with Superman’s or Flash’s adventures.
Star Trek used to horribly over-use orbital decay as a plot device—in how many episodes was the Enterprise threatened with falling out of orbit if the engines were out of commission for more than an hour or so? At the altitude of the ISS (or the RU Sirius, or the altitudes depicted in Star Trek), significant orbital decay takes months.
Hoo, boy, here come the political trolls..I guess the economy is indeed decaying, if by “decaying” you mean “strengthening.” Looked at the stock market lately? Or the jobs numbers?
Let’s face it, the Stars, Trek & War, are not real science fiction. If you want that, you need to read some of the classic stuff from the forties through at least the seventies. Maybe some from later.
Re: “Why? It’s not ending, as far as I know”. (In response to Cinque’s comment that he was going to miss this strip.)Judging by the R.U. Sirius’s current altitude, I’d estimate that everyone on board has approximately one second to live before they hit the ground at terminal velocity. That should put an effective end to the strip. (Actually, I’m rather surprised that they haven’t already burned up in the atmosphere. Probably cartoon physics at work. Actually, now that I think about it, I’m sure cartoon physics will allow the R.U. Sirius to rebound from its collision with the Earth and regain orbital altitude by the time of Monday’s strip, with no harm done.)
Bilan almost 10 years ago
Let’s see Agent X keep this one a secret.Does he have one of those mind-wiping gizmos?
Ida No almost 10 years ago
Cliff: “I assume you’re just engaged in idle chitchat again, Dr. Mel? You talk to yourself a lot, you know.”
Ragtime78rpm almost 10 years ago
I like this one: combining a little space science together with humor. It reminds me of the old DC comics I used to read. They would often put in science facts along with Superman’s or Flash’s adventures.
Say What Now‽ Premium Member almost 10 years ago
Let’s see them use the “It was a weather balloon” excuse here
puddleglum1066 almost 10 years ago
Star Trek used to horribly over-use orbital decay as a plot device—in how many episodes was the Enterprise threatened with falling out of orbit if the engines were out of commission for more than an hour or so? At the altitude of the ISS (or the RU Sirius, or the altitudes depicted in Star Trek), significant orbital decay takes months.
MeGoNow Premium Member almost 10 years ago
They never talked about that in his engineering school. Just about blowing the whistle, couplings, and such.
ChessPirate almost 10 years ago
Cliff: “I suppose I should have turned on the altitude boosters.”Dr. Mel: “Right on the money again, Captain Hindsight!”
Mostly Water Premium Member almost 10 years ago
Dang, I’m going to miss this strip.
GoodQuestion Premium Member almost 10 years ago
Bet they get a ticket for being in a “No Parking” zone . . . ☻
Doublejake Premium Member almost 10 years ago
Hoo, boy, here come the political trolls..I guess the economy is indeed decaying, if by “decaying” you mean “strengthening.” Looked at the stock market lately? Or the jobs numbers?
kaffekup almost 10 years ago
Let’s face it, the Stars, Trek & War, are not real science fiction. If you want that, you need to read some of the classic stuff from the forties through at least the seventies. Maybe some from later.
CoBass almost 10 years ago
Re: “Why? It’s not ending, as far as I know”. (In response to Cinque’s comment that he was going to miss this strip.)Judging by the R.U. Sirius’s current altitude, I’d estimate that everyone on board has approximately one second to live before they hit the ground at terminal velocity. That should put an effective end to the strip. (Actually, I’m rather surprised that they haven’t already burned up in the atmosphere. Probably cartoon physics at work. Actually, now that I think about it, I’m sure cartoon physics will allow the R.U. Sirius to rebound from its collision with the Earth and regain orbital altitude by the time of Monday’s strip, with no harm done.)