# Key Points from IRC Log (Nov 26, 2011)

- NASA's Mars Science Laboratory (MSL) launch was shared, with a link to the NASA TV Ustream for live viewing of the launch.

- A technical paper about the Mars Science Laboratory was shared (http://ntrs.nasa.gov/archive/nasa/casi.ntrs.nasa.gov/20090007730_2009006430.pdf), with specific mention of its supersonic parachute deployment technology.

- Discussion about the misuse of technical terminology occurred regarding "The Occupy API" (http://www.miiu.org/wiki/The_Occupy_API_(Alexis_Madrigal)), with participants criticizing how "API" was being used as a buzzword without proper implementation of actual programmatic interfaces.

- A project called "Syneseizure" (http://syneseizure.wordpress.com/) from Science Hack Day was shared, though details about its purpose were not elaborated in the conversation.

- The conversation demonstrated ongoing interest in space exploration technology, particularly the Mars rover mission that was launching that day.