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If Betelgeuse explodes, and it becomes as bright as the full moon, will it also "dominate" the sky? Will it make observation of faint objects difficult or impossible to see? I read that if it does explode, it would be spectacular, and we would probably be able to see it vividly for at least a...

So the question is, has this issue been raised by anyone in the scientific community? And, has SpaceX addressed this concern?

Also, these satellites will be sending radio signals to destinations all around the globe. Although the satellites will be made darker, to minimize interference with observations using Optical telescopes, the electromagnetic radiation (communication signals) could potentially wreak havoc on...

Hey Tariq, With the Boeing Starliner's failed attempt to dock / berth with the ISS last month, does it mean that Boeing still needs to complete an unmanned test of the Starliner where it does dock with the ISS before it will be certified to send people? If so, do they have enough time to...

Most ships in fiction are somewhat improbable. It's only the "Heart of Gold" that recognizes its own improbability and pokes fun at itself. This is why The Heart of Gold is my all-time favorite space ship!