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We often discuss if space travel is feasible and if we can settle strange new worlds, but if we can, there is still the question of if we will.

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Will We Colonize Space?
Episode 426a; December 24, 2023
Produced, Written & Narrated by: Isaac Arthur.
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In the 1951 science fiction film, “The Day the Earth Stood Still,” powerful ray guns are shown vaporizing rifles and even tanks. In the Star Wars movies, a wide variety of directed energy weapons are depicted, from handheld lightsabers to massive, spaceship-mounted laser cannons.

What exactly is a directed energy weapon? Are these weapons still science fiction, lab experiments, or are they real? How can they be used and how disruptive can they be? What are the challenges and next steps? This article will examine answers to these questions.

According to DOD’s Joint Publication 3–13 Electronic Warfare, directed energy (DE) is described as an:

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A European company will give its cargo-return tech its first in-space test this spring, if all goes according to plan.

Germany’s Atmos Space Cargo announced today (Feb. 5) that its first Phoenix reentry capsule will fly on SpaceX’s Bandwagon 3 rideshare mission. A Falcon 9 rocket will launch Bandwagon 3 no earlier than April, according to Atmos representatives.

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Discover how Caltech’s groundbreaking research on ultrathin light sails is revolutionizing space travel. This video explains the innovative design, precise measurements, and surprising discoveries that are paving the way for interstellar propulsion. Dive into the science behind using laser-driven membranes to propel spacecraft and learn why this breakthrough is a game-changer for future space exploration.

Paper link: https://www.nature.com/articles/s4156… 00:00 Introduction 00:57 Experimental Innovations in Lightsail Design 03:56 Precision Measurement of Radiation Pressure 07:37 Future Directions, Implications, and a Relevant Discovery 11:06 Outro 11:16 Enjoy MUSIC TITLE: Starlight Harmonies MUSIC LINK: https://pixabay.com/music/pulses-star… Visit our website for up-to-the-minute updates: www.nasaspacenews.com Follow us Facebook: / nasaspacenews Twitter: / spacenewsnasa Join this channel to get access to these perks: / @nasaspacenewsagency #NSN #NASA #Astronomy#InterstellarLightsail #Caltech #SpaceExploration #BreakthroughStarshot #LaserPropulsion #Nanotechnology #SpaceTech #InterstellarTravel #LightsailDesign #Physics #Astrophysics #SpaceInnovation #RocketScience #FutureTech #LaserSail #PhotonPropulsion #SciTech #SpaceResearch #Astronomy #Innovation #ScienceNews #Interstellar #SpaceMission #LabResearch #Nanofabrication #EdgeScattering #RadiationPressure #Metamaterials #SpaceExplorationNews #NextGenTech.

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A series of experiments on board China’s space station have for the first time produced oxygen and the ingredients for rocket fuel – key steps that are considered essential for human survival and the future exploration of space.

The Shenzhou-19 crew aboard the Tiangong space station successfully conducted the world’s first in-orbit demonstration of artificial photosynthesis technology, producing oxygen, as well as the ingredients necessary for rocket fuel, paving the way for long-term space exploration, including a crewed moon landing before 2030.

Shenzhou-19 astronauts simulate natural photosynthesis, bringing long-haul crewed missions a step closer to reality.

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Blue Origin’s NS-29 mission will simulate the Moon’s gravity, testing 30 payloads focused on lunar tech. In partnership with NASA, the flight will provide critical data on six lunar technology areas: in-situ resource utilization, dust mitigation, habitation systems, sensors, small spacecraft, and entry descent/landing. For the first time, the New Shepard crew capsule will spin at 11 RPM, simulating lunar gravity, helping to lower the cost of space access. This testing supports NASA’s Artemis program, advancing innovation for future lunar exploration.

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SPHEREx is a groundbreaking NASA

NASA, the National Aeronautics and Space Administration, is the United States government agency responsible for the nation’s civilian space program and for aeronautics and aerospace research. Established in 1958 by the National Aeronautics and Space Act, NASA has led the U.S. in space exploration efforts, including the Apollo moon-landing missions, the Skylab space station, and the Space Shuttle program.

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What would you think if I told you that traveling faster than light is no longer pure science fiction? Scientists have found a way to do it 10 times faster.

Science surprises us once again! Scientists have reached a revolutionary milestone by discovering a new theoretical way to travel faster than light. This breakthrough, based on innovative concepts in physics, opens the door to incredible possibilities in the realm of space exploration and the conquest of the cosmos. In this article, we will explore in detail this exciting development and the implications it could have for the future of humanity.

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