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Lunar, Mars and Other Planet Exploration

In the far future, relativistic vault ships could be used to protect the biosphere and knowledge from catastrophe

In the far future, relativistic vault ships could be used to protect the biosphere and knowledge from catastrophe

- Proposal: build a “relativistic vault ship” that makes repeated near-light out-and-back trips carrying seeds, living organisms, knowledge, and tools as a long-term backup for Earth. - Time dilation would let onboard crew and live biosphere elements experience much less subjective time, acting as a living time capsule.

In addition to space stations, Vast says it will now build high-power satellites | “Every single successful space company is diversified in its products.”

In addition to space stations, Vast says it will now build high-power satellites | “Every single successful space company is diversified in its products.”

- Vast Space announced it will build high‑power satellites in addition to its planned space stations. - The company says this move is part of a product diversification strategy. - Company leadership argued diversification is key, saying “Every single successful space company is diversified in its products.” - Reporting linked to an Ars

Smile lifts off on quest to reveal Earth’s invisible shield against the solar wind

Smile lifts off on quest to reveal Earth’s invisible shield against the solar wind

- ESA-led SMILE mission launched to study Earth’s magnetosphere and how it deflects the solar wind. - Spacecraft will image the magnetospheric boundary and auroras to reveal interactions between solar wind and Earth’s magnetic field. - SMILE combines X-ray and ultraviolet instruments with in-situ plasma sensors for global

Closeup of booster and core stage engines of a Soyuz-2.1a during launch

Closeup of booster and core stage engines of a Soyuz-2.1a during launch

- Closeup photograph showing booster and core-stage engines of a Soyuz-2.1a rocket during launch. - Image posted to Reddit’s r/space by user /u/Dexbox_YT with an accompanying direct image link. - Submission includes links to the full image and the discussion/comments thread on Reddit. - Post timestamped

ESA: Preparing Smile for space

ESA: Preparing Smile for space

- ESA is preparing the SMILE (Solar wind Magnetosphere Ionosphere Link Explorer) mission for launch and space operations. - Preparations include final testing, integration, and instrument calibration to ensure readiness. - Teams are conducting environmental and system checks to validate flight hardware. - SMILE aims to study interactions between the solar wind and Earth&

NASA’s Mars rover sends back a selfie from the planet’s Wild West

NASA’s Mars rover sends back a selfie from the planet’s Wild West

- NASA’s Mars rover transmitted a new selfie from a region described as the planet’s “Wild West.” - Image published via a Yahoo News link and shared on Reddit by user /u/yahoonews. - The post includes a preview image and links to the original article and Reddit discussion. - Date of

FCC OKs EchoStar spectrum sales with $2.4B escrow

FCC OKs EchoStar spectrum sales with $2.4B escrow

- The FCC approved EchoStar’s sale of satellite spectrum rights, subject to conditions. - EchoStar must place $2.4 billion into an escrow account as part of the transaction safeguards. - The decision clears regulatory hurdles for the buyer to acquire the licensed spectrum assets. - The approval includes FCC oversight to ensure