Well season 3 (or was it season 2 ?) imagined a lunar conflict related to He3. Doesn't makes more sense than that iridum thing. But it's a TV show, so - suspension of disbelief, etc. etc.
Understanding IridiumIridium is the most corrosion-resistant metal on Earth. It is extremely difficult to melt, and because of its high melting point, it is hard to form, machine, or work iridium.It is also one of the rarest elements in Earth's crust. The huge asteroid that many scientists believe wiped out the dinosaurs 65 million years ago is also believed to be responsible for the thin layer of iridium-rich clay found around Earth....Applications of IridiumIridium’s very high melting point makes it useful in many industrial applications, like the construction of high-grade spark plugs used in general aviation aircraft. Manufacturers also use it in the construction of crucibles, or containers for melting and manipulating other industrial metals. Iridium crucibles have most recently helped manufacture sapphire crystals, which require temperatures above 3,711 degrees F. Given that iridium’s melting point is 4,435 degrees F, pure iridium performs well at the temperatures required.1Manufacturers also combine iridium with osmium to make fountain pen nibs, and to construct pivot bearings and other scientific and specialized equipment.Iridium has become an important component in the manufacture of LED screens and backlit displays of technology devices, such as iPads and iPhones. This has led to a surge in demand for the metal and sent its price skyrocketing. After Apple released its first iPad in 2010, iridium prices rose to over $1,000 per troy ounce. After a brief fall in 2013, iridium prices continued to rise, reaching nearly $4,900 per troy ounce in March 2022....With an average price of $4,900 per troy ounce in March 2022, iridium is more valuable than gold, silver, or platinum.
Unobtainium is valuable due to its scarcity relative to demand for it. If the Unobtainium is suddenly available in abundance - say because you suddenly found a whole asteroid full of it - then its price would automatically crash. At that point, you're just left with distributing it and making practical use out of it to the fullest extent possible.
From the first openly gay president to win re-election to a 31 day journey to Mars, history continues to reinvent itself. Checkout the full interactive timeline on Apple TV+ apple.co/For-All-Mankin…
As a technical consultant on @forallmankind_ I often deliver bad news, like the fact that asteroids spin and docking a space tug-boat to one is difficult. But sometimes these challenges turn into beautiful opportunities for our very talented cast and crew. Watch now on @AppleTV
Apple's great For All Mankind is back, and back on track, with a fourth season that moves past the Danny Stevens debacle to focus on the business of space travel. My review:
‘For All Mankind’ Returns to Soaring Heights in Season FourAfter a disappointing third season, the Apple TV+ series about an alternate history where the U.S. lost the race to the moon course-correctsBY ALAN SEPINWALLNOVEMBER 10, 2023
OK why does it seem that some people have seen E4 when it's not available to me until next Friday?
The #ForAllMankind Season 4 AMA starts today at 12pm PST. Head to r/television to start asking @bennedivi and Matt Wolpert your questions:
