Author: Gizmo Dazzle

Russia to build independent space station by 2033, first module to launch in 2027

Russia to build independent space station by 2033, first module to launch in 2027

Posted by | Aug 17, 2024 | |

Roscosmos showed a model of the commercial module of the Russian Orbital Station (ROS). Russia unveiled a new model of its upcoming space station. Strained relations between the U.S. and Russia have led the latter to announce it will ditch the International Space Station (ISS). Though it will remain operational for years, both countries are planning for life after the ISS. The Russian space agency, Roscosmos, revealed a physical model showing what its upcoming Russian space station will look like.

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The Impact of SpaceX’s Starlink Satellites on Astronomy

The Impact of SpaceX’s Starlink Satellites on Astronomy

Posted by | Aug 17, 2024 | , |

SpaceX has been steadily moving forward with its internet-from-space satellite project—and astronomers are worried the network will hinder space observation. The project, known as Starlink, aims to use a network of 12,000 satellites to ‘beam’ internet connection to Earth. While Starlink is undoubtedly an excellent idea, the satellites will dwell in a low Earth orbit, making them significantly more luminous than others. Light pollution is an enemy of every astronomer, especially those performing long exposures of specific areas, and Starlink’s introduction has prompted a few different studies attempting to gauge the possible detrimental effects.

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