Saturn’s rings oscillate to the rhythm of its large, “messy” core – Physics World

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Starlink satellites are responsible for over 50% of close encounters in space

[ad_1] Operators of satellite constellations are constantly forced to move their satellites due to encounters with other spacecraft and space debris. And, thanks to by SpaceX Starlink satellites, the number of such dangerous approaches will continue to increase, according to estimates based on the available data. by SpaceX Star link satellites alone are involved in … Read more

Rapid changes between solar seasons solved by the new solar clock

[ad_1] Credit: CC0 Public domain Violent activity on our Sun results in some of the most extreme space weather events on Earth, affecting systems such as satellites, communications systems, power distribution, and aviation. The approximately 11-year solar activity cycle has three “seasons”, each of which affects the space weather experienced on Earth differently: (i) solar … Read more

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Google advertising imagines Mars Perseverance Rover using photos

[ad_1] NASA’s Perseverance landed on Mars six months ago and chronicled its mission with good images and videos. Google is marking the anniversary with a very funny ad that imagines if the Mars rover was using Google Photos. Lasting less than a minute, “A Mars Rover Looks Back” is set to “Put on your Sunday … Read more

Chinese satellite and Russian rocket piece may have crashed in space

[ad_1] Loading Something is loading. A Chinese satellite mysteriously shattered in March, scattering into several dozen pieces. Now a Harvard astronomer has found out what probably happened: It appears to have collided with a piece of a Russian rocket. “This appears to be the first major confirmed orbital collision in a decade,” said Jonathan McDowell, … Read more

Significant geothermal heat under the ice stream

[ad_1] Geophysical measurements with a magnetometer towed with the on-board helicopter of the RV Polarstern. Credit: Alfred-Wegener-Institut / Thomas Ronge Ice losses from the Thwaites Glacier in West Antarctica are currently responsible for about 4 percent of global sea level rise. This figure could increase, as virtually no other ice flow in Antarctica changes. as … Read more