Recent content by eagle6117

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    Can the EmDrive actually work for space travel?

    I like the idea of creating method of propulsion without using huge amounts of fuel. But how are microwaves generating forward momentum by bouncing around? I'm no physicist but increasing the size and amount of thrust of an Ion rocket makes more sense at this point. Ion propulsion, when...
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    Launch of NASA's next Mars rover delayed again by 'contamination concern' on the ground

    We just spent the last 4 months learning how to disinfect the entire house. Just let any everyday putz in there with a bottle of water and bleach. That'll do it.
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    Coronavirus pandemic's global impact seen from space in chilling satellite images

    I'm interested to see what effects the sudden drop in pollution will do to the ecosystem. You have to figure you'll see a bumper crop of insects or something like that. : )
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    How will NASA deal with the lunar dust problem?

    Here's a wild idea. If we can launch rovers to Mars that unpack themselves, then it stands to reason we can launch a landing pad. Why not send multiple rockets to the moon with pieces of a mobile landing pad? I can think of a few designs for this. In the end you'd have a flat surface which...