Author: gekko
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Between Zero and Infinity: How We Reason About Life in the Universe
How we reason about life beyond Earth: zero-one-infinity intuition, the Drake Equation, and a Confidence of Life Detection scale.
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ISS Medical Return: Crew-11 Back
ISS medical evacuation: Crew Dragon splashes down, returning astronauts for an on-orbit health issue; station operates with reduced crew.
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Europe’s Space Safety Obsession Risks Leaving It Behind
Europe’s space safety focus risks ceding commercial leadership to US and China—sustainability matters, but bold market ambition is missing.
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Erich von Däniken (1935–2026): The Lovable Heretic Who Made Space Feel Close
Erich von Daniken: provocative author of Chariots of the Gods who popularized ancient-astronaut theories, sparking wonder and controversy.
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A Medical Situation Aboard the ISS: Putting Crew Health First in Space
ISS crew health prioritized as a medical issue forces early SpaceX Crew Dragon return — first mission shortened for health reasons.