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  • How NASA is Using Unreal Engine 5 to Train for Mars

    How NASA is Using Unreal Engine 5 to Train for Mars

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    If you ever dreamed of exploring Mars, you might be interested in what NASA is doing with Unreal Engine 5, the latest and most powerful game engine from Epic Games. NASA is using Unreal Engine 5 to create a virtual reality environment that will help prepare astronauts for life on Mars. The project is called…

  • The Genius of Buckminster Fuller: Mathematics, Geodesic Domes and Spaceflight

    The Genius of Buckminster Fuller: Mathematics, Geodesic Domes and Spaceflight

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    Richard Buckminster “Bucky” Fuller, an American architect, systems theorist, designer, and inventor, was a polymath who touched various fields and left an indelible impact. Among his most iconic contributions are his geodesic domes, which embody advanced mathematical concepts and have found applications in space exploration. Beyond these, his influence also extends to chemistry with fullerenes…

  • The Risks and Challenges of a Mission to Mars – Part 2

    The Risks and Challenges of a Mission to Mars – Part 2

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    Embarking on a mission to Mars is no small feat. While it opens doors to endless possibilities, such as interplanetary colonization and scientific discoveries, the journey is fraught with risks and challenges that can derail a mission at any phase. In this concise overview, we address what can go wrong – from the pre-launch phase…