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    Re: Space Elevator to the Moon

    Just thinking about the physics behind this I cannot imagine it is possible. The moon is 238,855 miles away from the earth. The Earth rotates and not always at the same velocity. There is a huge...
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    Re: Space Elevator to the Moon

    The space elevator was predicted back in 1895. In some form, it is definitely possible. Let's say for the ISS this would mean a significant reduction in the cost of maintenance. According to...
  3. Re: How do you think the small satellite market will grow?

    It may be worth clarifying or expanding the question. I'm curious about your opinion on a few things related to these predictions.
    First, despite the massive growth of the space industry in general,...
  4. How do you think the small satellite market will grow?

    The global small satellite market will grow from $ 2.8 billion in 2020 to $ 7.1 billion in 2025, with a CAGR of 20.5%, according to a new report from ResearchAndMarkets.

    This market is determined...
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    Re: Did we really go to the Moon?

    Such a big controversy. Some of the arguments are compelling, and some are rather presented only to participate in an argument. In those years, there were no technologies that would make it possible...
  6. Re: Elon Musk Declares INDEPENDENCE, SpaceX Says Mars Colony WILL NOT Follow Earth's Laws

    This is what tips the scale for into thinking there's more to the surface features that is explained away by naturally occurring or pareidolia. If/when its confirmed and accepted in broader sense it...
  7. Re: Astronomers detect possible radio emission from exoplanet

    Yes, this is a new and, apparently, a very promising way to detect exoplanets. The advantage of radio telescopes has always been such things as independence from visibility and weather conditions....
  8. Re: The Power Of The James Webb Telescope in Space To Be Launched in 2021

    Psychologists say that pessimists are happier than optimists) Because they expect less from the world around them, which means they are less likely to be disappointed.
    I think, if this launch will...
  9. Re: The Power Of The James Webb Telescope in Space To Be Launched in 2021

    This is really good news. And a wonderful example of cooperation of as many as 17 (!) Countries. This makes me think positively about people. It means that all is not lost and the exploration of the...
  10. Thread: Space Tug

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    Re: Space Tug

    That's very interesting — and wow, it's very small. And surely not that costly.

    But it absolutely doesn't need to be a huge thing to do a job like that. :) Added to the list might possibly be...
  11. Thread: Space Tug

    by TommyJ
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    Space Tug

    Space tug. Here's an example: just click here
    Suggested features:
    - Deploying payloads into different orbits and altitudes;
    - Correcting satellite or spacecraft orbit;
    - De-orbiting space debris...
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