Month: April 2019
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WHY INVEST IN SPACE EXPLORATION WHEN THERE IS STILL A CLIMATE CRISIS ON EARTH?
Everyone knows that space exploration costs money. With all the climate problems we have on Earth, many ask if space exploration is still a practical endeavor. For at least half a century, space exploration has contributed a lot in scientific and technological advancements in the field of energy, mining, ecology, and healthcare. Here are some…
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The Examination of Oumuamua
Oumuamua is a peculiar space rock purported to be many things, with some observers suggesting extraterrestrial relations with the first known interstellar visitor. However, scientists have linked its physical traits to those belonging to conventional asteroids. An example of such similarity is noticed in its capacity for gaseous jet propulsion. First sighted in 2017,…
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Collision Courses of Exoplanets
Compounded research on space rock collisions has revealed much information in the mechanics of our solar system. Scientists believe that they may have discovered the first instance of rock collisions under an exoplanetary setting. The finding arose through the observation of exoplanet, Kepler 107, a star-like entity with 4 orbiting planets. Through the study…
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Moon Struck During Eclipse
The 21st of January proved to be an eventful day for stargazers as they marveled a full lunar eclipse, which was made more memorable by a blaze of light. Amateur astronomers believe that a meteorite may have hit the surface of the moon at a rapid rate during the eclipse, causing a huge energy…
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Odd Ultima Thule
Latest findings show that Ultima Thule may resemble two lumpy pancakes floating in space. The celestial object comprising a combination of two parts, officially registered as MU69 and nicknamed ‘’Ultima’’ and ‘’Thule’’ , was discovered in the Kuiper Belt region of the Solar System in 2014. Spacecraft New Horizon of NASA captured shots of…