Cryogenic Mac OS
Wednesday, April 28
As for the article, my 2GHz G5 PowerMac came with 10.2.7, also an unreleased OS at the time it was announced. I wonder what 10.3.5 has to offer, considering the articles claims it is “the most significant update to Mac OS X 10.3 Panther, since its release last year”. Horse Ridge is a cryogenic chip and as such is designed to function at extremely cold temperatures, specifically 4 Kelvin, which corresponds to about -452 degrees Fahrenheit or -269 degrees Celsius. The instrument is in region 1 and its cryocooler is in region 3 in a warmer region of the spacecraft. (see MIRI (Mid-Infrared Instrument) or James Webb Space Telescope) A medium-sized dewar is being filled with liquid nitrogen by a larger cryogenic storage tank. © Valve Corporation. All rights reserved. All trademarks are property of their respective owners in the US and other countries. Privacy Policy Legal Steam.
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Location
Cape Canaveral, Florida
Start Date
28-4-2004 8:00 AM
Description
As our Nation's premier launch site, Kennedy Space Center (KSC) is home to cryogenic researchers developing technology solutions to meet the challenges of efficient space transportation. As part of NASA's technology commercialization mission, KSC has established an innovative approach to promote partnerships with both commercial industry and other federal agencies. These partnerships are targeted at cross-cutting technology areas that benefit from KSC's unique low-temperature capabilities. This session will present an overview of the cryogenic research, development and testing work being performed at the Cryogenics Test Laboratory at KSC. Additionally, a summary of the various external partnership that have been performed in this area will be presented. Each partnership activity will include an overview of customer's needs, a summary of KSC support provided and the results of the partnership. In addition, KSC's Cryogenic Test Laboratory and associated capabilities will be discussed with particular emphasis on our resident expertise.
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Paper Session I-C - Commercial Applications of Spaceport Cryogenic Technologies: Technologies, Facilities, Capabilities, and Expertise
Cape Canaveral, Florida
As our Nation's premier launch site, Kennedy Space Center (KSC) is home to cryogenic researchers developing technology solutions to meet the challenges of efficient space transportation. As part of NASA's technology commercialization mission, KSC has established an innovative approach to promote partnerships with both commercial industry and other federal agencies. These partnerships are targeted at cross-cutting technology areas that benefit from KSC's unique low-temperature capabilities. This session will present an overview of the cryogenic research, development and testing work being performed at the Cryogenics Test Laboratory at KSC. Additionally, a summary of the various external partnership that have been performed in this area will be presented. Each partnership activity will include an overview of customer's needs, a summary of KSC support provided and the results of the partnership. In addition, KSC's Cryogenic Test Laboratory and associated capabilities will be discussed with particular emphasis on our resident expertise.
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| OPUS: Rocket of Whispers | |
|---|---|
| Developer(s) | SIGONO |
| Publisher(s) | SIGONO, Coconut Island Games |
| Platform(s) | Microsoft Windows, Mac OS X, Android, iOS, Nintendo Switch |
| Release | Android, iOS September 14, 2017 Windows, Mac OS X February 08, 2018 Nintendo Switch March 22, 2018 |
| Genre(s) | Adventure, Indie |
| Mode(s) | Single-player |
OPUS: Rocket of Whispers is a 2D adventure game developed by Taiwanese independent studio SIGONO. It is the second installment of the OPUS series that began with OPUS: The Day We Found Earth, and focuses on story and exploration, much like its predecessor.
The story takes place after an apocalyptic plague in the distant future, and follows the journey of a witch and the son of a rocket engineer who set out to launch a space burial for the spirits whose lives were taken by the plague. The game was first released on September 14, 2017 for iOS and Android..[1][2][3][4][5] with the Microsoft Windows and Mac OS X version came to Steam in February 2018[6][7][8] and Nintendo Switch version coming in March 2018.[9][10][11][12][13]
Gameplay[edit]
OPUS: Rocket of Whispers is a third person adventure game where players explore the world through a top-down view. Story progression is unlocked in the form of dialogues, item descriptions, and cutscenes as players reach further areas or pick up key items. In Crafting in order to build a rocket for the space burial, players control John, the son of a rocket engineer, to explore and find material throughout the wasteland. As he explores further, players will craft equipment to help him gain access to new areas. These areas often hold key items that John will bring back to Fei Lin, the witch. Players then control Fei to convert the items into rocket components, which will be used to build and launch the rocket. As players search for material, they will come across areas with buildings and ruins that can be explored for artifacts. The dialogue and descriptions these artifacts unlock provide clues as to what happened before and during the apocalyptic plague. Dialogue between John and Fei about their past can also be unlocked as players complete each rocket component.[14]
Plot[edit]
OPUS: Rocket of Whispers takes place after an apocalyptic plague in the distant future. Being the only survivor among his family and friends, John Mason, the son of a rocket engineer, spends most of his days in his family’s rocket factory. Haunted by the memories of his loved ones, John lived for years in isolation, leaving him jaded and cynical, until one day, on his way out, he runs into a witch who only recently awoke from cryogenic sleep.
Fei Lin, the witch, is a survivor of the Church of Earthology, a religion that worships the blue planet, and has a long tradition of holding space burials for the deceased by launching their spirits into the cosmos to bring them peace. Despite his initial distrust, Fei convinces John to assist her in launching a space burial by offering him relief from his grief.[15]
Music[edit]
The original soundtrack of OPUS: Rocket of Whispers was digitally released on September 14, 2017 on Bandcamp[16]
The digital soundtrack includes a collection of 42 songs from the game, with 1 additional bonus track. All tracks are written, performed, produced and mixed by Triodust, mastered by Hsu, Chia-Wei.[17]
Track Listing (Digital)
| No. | Title | Length |
|---|---|---|
| 1. | 'Rocket of Whispers' | |
| 2. | 'Once Upon a Space Burial' | |
| 3. | 'The Plague' | |
| 4. | 'I Hear You' | |
| 5. | 'Post-Plague' | |
| 6. | 'Good Night I' | |
| 7. | 'Everyone Has Left' | |
| 8. | 'Opus Rocket Factory' | |
| 9. | 'Just Let Me Be' | |
| 10. | 'Space Burial Launch Site' | |
| 11. | 'A Broken Bridge' | |
| 12. | 'The Witch' | |
| 13. | 'Don’t Leave Me Here' | |
| 14. | 'Good Night II' | |
| 15. | 'Town of Malkuth' | |
| 16. | 'Calm' | |
| 17. | 'New Malkuth Mine' | |
| 18. | 'Fei Lin' | |
| 19. | 'Fei Lin - Childhood' | |
| 20. | 'Requiem' | |
| 21. | 'Prepare for Launch 14' | |
| 22. | 'Failure' | |
| 23. | 'Doubt' | |
| 24. | 'For What' | |
| 25. | 'Hetmis City I' | |
| 26. | 'A Brief Visit' | |
| 27. | 'Prepare for Launch 18' | |
| 28. | 'Good Night III' | |
| 29. | 'Dissonance' | |
| 30. | 'Hetmis City II' | |
| 31. | 'Coward' | |
| 32. | 'My Fault' | |
| 33. | 'How Long Must I Wait' | |
| 34. | 'Alone Again' | |
| 35. | 'I Miss You' | |
| 36. | 'Wonderful World' | |
| 37. | 'End of the Bridge' | |
| 38. | 'We Are Here' | |
| 39. | 'To Celebrate, and Say Goodbye' | |
| 40. | 'Rocket of Hope' | |
| 41. | 'Thank the Cosmos for Bringing Us Together' | |
| 42. | '21 grams ft. Fei Lin' | |
| 43. | 'Mortician of the End' |
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Reception[edit]
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| Aggregator | Score |
|---|---|
| Metacritic | NS: 72/100[18] |
According to review aggregator website Metacritic, it has a score of 72/100.[18] The game has received multiple awards and recognitions, including Google Play Editors’ Choice,[19] “Excellence in Art” at the 2016 International Mobile Gaming Awards Southeast Asia.[20] “Best Upcoming Game” at the 2018 International Mobile Gaming Awards China[21] and “Best Narration” at the 2018 Taipei Game Show Indie Game Awards.[22]
References[edit]
- ^'Third-person adventure OPUS: Rocket of Whispers arrives on iOS and Android September 14th'. Pocket Gamer.
- ^'OPUS: Rocket of Whispers now available for your Android device'. ANDROID COMMUNITY.
- ^'【新作】世界観が秀逸！死者の魂を宇宙へと返すアドベンチャー『OPUS 魂の架け橋』'. Famitsu.
- ^'Get Ready for an Emotional Ride in OPUS: Rocket of Whispers'. AppAdvice.
- ^'《OPUS：靈魂之橋》正式於雙平台同步推出 向天空發射乘載靈魂的火箭'. 巴哈姆特電玩資訊站.
- ^Robson, Daniel (2018-01-30). 'Taiwanese Games at Taipei Game Show 2018'. IGN. Retrieved 2018-04-09.
- ^'SFアドベンチャー「OPUS：魂の架け橋」のPC版がSteamで2月5日にリリース'. 4Gamer.net.
- ^'台灣團隊 PC 作品《OPUS：靈魂之橋》今正式發售 透露 NS 版本資訊'. 巴哈姆特.
- ^Kunzelman, Cameron. 'The Week In Games: Get Ready For Boats'. Kotaku. Retrieved 2018-04-09.
- ^'Feature: Aiming For The Stars With OPUS: Rocket Of Whispers Developer SIGONO'. Nintendo Life. 2018-03-23. Retrieved 2018-04-09.
- ^Flyhigh Works Official Channel (2018-03-12), [Nintendo Switch] OPUS: Rocket of Whispers Trailer - ESRB, retrieved 2018-04-09CS1 maint: discouraged parameter (link)
- ^'「OPUS 魂の架け橋」がSteamで配信開始。日本語Switch版も3月にリリース決定'. 4Gamer.net.
- ^'台灣團隊 PC 作品《OPUS：靈魂之橋》今正式發售 透露 NS 版本資訊'. 巴哈姆特.
- ^'Backlog Critic'. App Store. Retrieved February 15, 2018.
- ^'OPUS'. Retrieved March 22, 2018.CS1 maint: discouraged parameter (link)
- ^'OPUS: Rocket of Whispers (Original Soundtrack)'. Bandcamp.
- ^'OPUS: Rocket of Whispers (Original Soundtrack)'. Bandcamp.
- ^ ab'OPUS: Rocket of Whispers for Switch Reviews'. Metacritic. CBS Interactive. Retrieved June 8, 2018.CS1 maint: discouraged parameter (link)
- ^'Editors' Choice OPUS: Rocket of Whispers'. Google Play.
- ^'WINNERS & NOMINEES 2ND IMGA SEA'. International Mobile Gaming Awards.
- ^'獲獎＆入圍名單'. IMGA China.
- ^'Indie Game Award Winners'. 2018 Taipei Game Show.