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Jul 31, 2023 • 17 tweets • 8 min read
How to STEAL a 25,000 lbs Satellite Straight Out of Space
By: NASA
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The Space Shuttle program, spanning over 30 years and boasting an impressive record of more than 100 missions. Throughout its remarkable journey, the Space Shuttle exhibited a wide range of capabilities, becoming a pioneering force in space construction and satellite servicing… https://t.co/XHbwE4o29xtwitter.com/i/web/status/1…
Jul 29, 2023 • 13 tweets • 7 min read
This small rock can change rockets and aerospace forever.
It’s called LK-99. But what is LK-99 and how can it change rockets and aerospace engineering?
Let's dive into potential applications of LK-99
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Superconductors are materials that carry electrical current with practically ZERO resistance when cooled to extremely low temperatures. But LK-99 defies the norm, maintaining superconductivity at room temperature and regular atmospheric pressure.