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If Skylab Had Not Been Cancelled

Planetocracy • 196 implied HN points • 04 Feb 24

🔬 Science Space Exploration NASA

Exploring the hypothetical scenario of Skylab continuing after 1974
Potential implications of extended Skylab missions and utilizing Apollo hardware
Consideration of how different decisions in the past could have impacted space exploration objectives

Explosions Are Great, Actually.

1517 Fund • 119 HN points • 22 Apr 23

🔬 Science History Risk Assessment NASA

Spaceflight history is full of weirdos, explosions, and challenges.
Embracing risk can lead to innovation and successful space missions.
Balancing sanity, knowledge, and craziness is crucial in space exploration.

Breakthrough of the Year is JWST

Science Forever • 39 implied HN points • 05 Jan 23

🔬 Science Space NASA Inspiration Coverage

The James Webb Space Telescope (JWST) is Science's Breakthrough of the Year for 2022.
There is an insightful video available related to the coverage of JWST, created by Kevin McClean and Megan Cantwell.
Despite controversy, there is a call to rename the JWST to better reflect inclusivity in space exploration.

Right Telescope, Wrong Name

Science Forever • 39 implied HN points • 15 Dec 22

🔬 Science Astronomy Inspiration NASA LGBTQ+

The James Webb Space Telescope is a significant achievement recognized as Science's Breakthrough of the Year.
The naming of the telescope after Jim Webb has sparked controversy due to his association with homophobia in the exclusion of LGBTQ+ individuals from NASA.
The decision to keep the telescope's name despite its negative connotations has stirred criticism and disappointment.

NASA's SpaceX Crew-6 Launch: Astronauts Gear Up for Mission to the International Space Station Amid Favorable Weather Predictions

Stage Zero • 19 implied HN points • 25 Feb 23

🔬 Science Space Exploration NASA

NASA's SpaceX Crew-6 mission launches on Feb. 27, with astronauts from NASA, UAE, and Roscosmos.
Crew-6 will conduct scientific experiments and maintenance during their up to six-month stay at the International Space Station.
Weather predictions indicate a 95% chance of favorable conditions for the launch.

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