Tag: ISS
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The Sunk Cost Fallacy in Science: When Gigantic Budgets Meet Reluctant Goodbyes
The Reluctance to Let Go Science is a beautiful, relentless pursuit of truth, but it is also expensive—astronomically so, in some cases. The sunk cost fallacy, a well-known cognitive bias, is not just the domain of gamblers at the poker table or hopeless romantics in doomed relationships. It is alive and well in the realm…
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The Abandoned Dance of Orbital Evolution: ISS vs Freeside
Explore the intriguing intersection of real bacterial evolution and cyberpunk AI in Earth’s orbit, where the ISS meets a fictional station from William Gibson’s Neuromancer. Discover how imagined and real technologies could merge, leading to station-level consciousness and a glimpse into the future of space exploration.
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Calculating the Rendezvous of a SpaceX Cargo Ship with the ISS
Explore the intricate process behind a SpaceX cargo ship’s rendezvous with the ISS, highlighting critical factors like launch windows and orbital perturbations. Discover how innovative technologies could enhance the efficiency and success of these complex space missions.