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Category: Space
The Deep Space Network: NASA’s Cosmic Switchboard Operator on the Brink
Ah, the Deep Space Network (DSN), NASA’s unsung hero and the cosmic switchboard operator that never sleeps. Imagine a 24/7 call center, but instead of dealing with customer complaints or tech support, it’s facilitating groundbreaking scientific discoveries and space exploration. The DSN is the network that says, “Hold my beer,” while juggling communications with over…
Planet Hunting 101: A Cosmic Game of Hide and Seek (Magratheans Need Not Apply)
1. How do we go about searching for other planetary systems? Or, How to Stalk Planets Like a Pro! Ah, the hunt for exoplanets! It’s like a cosmic game of “Where’s Waldo,” but instead of finding a guy in a striped shirt, we’re looking for entire planets. And let’s not forget the Magratheans, who are…
Calculating the Rendezvous of a SpaceX Cargo Ship with the ISS
The rendezvous of a SpaceX cargo ship with the International Space Station (ISS) is a complex operation that involves multiple steps and calculations. This blog post is intended to provide a first impression of the complexity of calculating this rendezvous, taking into account various factors such as the shape of the Earth, the orbit of…