Astronomers

SpaceX Starlink could hamper astronomers’ ability to spot dangerous asteroids

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Constellations of thousands of satellites from companies like SpaceX and OneWeb could hamper the ability of astronomers to spot ‘dangerous asteroids’, study warns. The European Southern Observatory (ESO) study examined the impact satellites from the likes of Amazon, SpaceX and OneWeb would have on astronomy.  Companies plan to launch thousands of communications satellites into orbit … Read more

Astronomers are searching for 20 female volunteers to ‘float’ in BED for five days

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The European Space Agency is searching for 20 women to ‘float’ in a bath tub style bed for five days straight.  The space agency is working with the Medes clinic in France to study the impact of ‘dry-immersion’ baths – floating beds – on the female body. Volunteers are supported and suspended evenly in the … Read more