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This thread discusses various recent developments and information in the field of aerospace, including upcoming launches, scientific missions, and discoveries related to space exploration. The scope includes theoretical insights, technical details, and observational data from missions such as SpaceX Dragon, NASA's Juno, and others.
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- Some participants share links to upcoming SpaceX launches and express interest in following the events.
- There is mention of a digital tape recovered from the Columbia crash that contains footage of reentry plasma flashes, with requests for information on where to view it.
- Discussion includes a write-up on the K2 mission and its discoveries regarding exoplanets.
- Participants highlight the significance of NASA's Juno mission to Jupiter, which aims to study the Great Red Spot and its heat dynamics.
- There is mention of an anomaly in star formation related to the object CX330, which is located in a star-forming region but lacks the typical surrounding gas and dust.
- Some participants express optimism about government cooperation with private industries in advancing space technology.
- Information is shared regarding Io's fluctuating atmosphere and the TESS mission's goals in exoplanet exploration.
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Participants express a range of views on the significance of recent developments, with some showing enthusiasm for collaborative efforts in space exploration while others raise questions about specific scientific phenomena. No consensus is reached on the implications of the discussed topics.
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Some discussions involve complex scientific theories and observations that may depend on specific definitions or assumptions, which remain unresolved. The implications of certain findings are also not fully explored.
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Readers interested in aerospace developments, space missions, and the latest scientific discoveries in astrophysics and planetary science may find this discussion valuable.
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Cross-referencing helps, but one link should be sufficient - watch the dedicated thread to see new updates.
SpaceX prepares for two rocket launches with just 2.5 days in between, Iridium satellites to polar orbits from the west coast Oct 9 12:30 UTC and SES-11 to GTO from the east coast Oct 11 ~23:30 UTC. The latter will be the third flight where a booster is reused. As it is still from pad 39, which needs about 2 months of downtime for upgrades to launch Falcon Heavy, it is very likely that this maiden flight moves to December or January.
SpaceX prepares for two rocket launches with just 2.5 days in between, Iridium satellites to polar orbits from the west coast Oct 9 12:30 UTC and SES-11 to GTO from the east coast Oct 11 ~23:30 UTC. The latter will be the third flight where a booster is reused. As it is still from pad 39, which needs about 2 months of downtime for upgrades to launch Falcon Heavy, it is very likely that this maiden flight moves to December or January.
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That's what I did in post #388, didn't I?mfb said:
But I know what you both mean about the rest of the issue.
What if someone (that perhaps isn't originally aware of the dedicated thread, like me at first) posts first and fast significant update news about the issue here, in this more general, but still relevant, thread? ...mfb said:
I think watching both threads (or even more relevant ones) etc. doesn't hurt. But no double-posting, I agree! ...
Then just a link ([see or cf. ...]) or mention/quote (by someone) to the dedicated thread takes care of it.
Am I talking correctly or not?
(this is just an example of a situation, that could happen ..., that limits your absolute response)
That's why I think linking etc. (e.g. in research, informing, discussing, news updates etc.) is important and useful, and certainly it doesn't hurt. It's not double-posting or spamming. In the forum we like references and links anyway. Don't we?
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I think once the thread has been linked to from here (->post 388), further updates about this topic here are not necessary (unless they are exceptionally surprising).
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Reasonablemfb said:
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But, also, way ahead in this thread, someone else (not having seen the way prior posts) may post an e.g. unique such update (~like you said), since this is a more general "Space&Stuff" thread. But not us that we have seen link, I agree.
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In the fall issue of Genome Mag. I read an article on the genetic aspect of the NASA twins study that mentioned the rapid lengthening and regression of the telemeres. Has anyone here read any info on this? While we are on the "Stuff" aspect, I thought I'd mention there is also an interesting interview with Jennifer Doudna on "A Crack in Creation" in that issue.
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It's an exciting time to be around ... so please stick around! ...1oldman2 said:It will likely kill me if I die before this thing see's first light.
(58 is not that old anyway)
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NASA planning to return to the Moon.
https://www.space.com/38379-united-states-return-moon-mike-pence.html
https://www.space.com/38379-united-states-return-moon-mike-pence.html
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I agree, My screen name is just practice for the eventual.- #403
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Aren't we all ? ... [practicing, that is/ or suffice with the eventual ...]1oldman2 said:
But you never know ... Science etc. progresses. We ought to stick around! ...
[1st (of 10) anti-aging rule of A.AAA: don't die.
2nd: don't get sick.
3rd: if you do get sick, correct it ...
... etc.]
Buying time may buy us more time, if science makes it possible etc. ! ...
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The alternative isn't attractive.Stavros Kiri said:
Anyone following the EVA's lately?- #405
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See also my full edited post above. I will get back later here to reply to yours, as time is running out for something else ...
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Possibly interesting reading?
https://ntrs.nasa.gov/search.jsp?N=...TI||4294934505|Subject Category|SOLAR PHYSICS
https://ntrs.nasa.gov/search.jsp?N=...TI||4294934505|Subject Category|SOLAR PHYSICS
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There is also a more specialized (but not limited to only) thread:1oldman2 said:
(i.e. in the field of Solar Physics)Stavros Kiri said:
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Mars study yields clues to possible cradle of life
https://phys.org/news/2017-10-mars-yields-clues-cradle-life.html
https://phys.org/news/2017-10-mars-yields-clues-cradle-life.html
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I've been waiting for this comet! ...Ivan Samsonov said:
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Stavros Kiri said:
You must be in New York City to see it. Read the article.
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Gedanken said:
You're totally right.
This is like from the movie "The Day After Tomorrow". Have you watched it? I loved it.
Worth watching!
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Can you please edit posts if you want to add something instead of making multiple posts in a row?
I have no idea where you got that misconception from. From the example image there? Reading the article would have helped:Ivan Samsonov said:
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Well Halley Comet was certainly a mystery!
But someone accurately found when the Halley comet would be seen to us. I think it is every 45 years.
But someone accurately found when the Halley comet would be seen to us. I think it is every 45 years.
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mfb said:
Ok, sorry.
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Is it anywhere near our timeline, Ivan?Ivan Samsonov said:
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Copernicus45 said:
Sorry I don't understand your question.
Could you clarify please?
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Can we see the Halley's Comet in our near future?