Russian startup wants to put giant glowing billboards in space

Discussion in 'hardware' started by Krusty, Jan 17, 2019.

  1. Krusty

    Krusty Registered Member

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    I guess this is as good a place as any...

    https://www.abc.net.au/triplej/prog...ut-giant-glowing-billboards-in-space/10723414
     
    Krusty, Jan 17, 2019
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    There`s enough junk floating about up there already.
     
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  3. Krusty

    Krusty Registered Member

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    Not to mention we'll need an adblocker for our eyes now too.

    And just imagine the potential for propaganda... :doubt:

    Oh, and the inevitable hacks.
     
    Krusty, Jan 17, 2019
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    Like a wall of ads but in space? Nice. For ***** sake can we just have Armageddon already?
     
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    I can't imagine astronomers being very happy about this.
     
    mirimir, Jan 17, 2019
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    Space billboards could cost $65M and still turn a profit by Devin Coldewey
     
    imdb, Oct 6, 2022
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