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Bob Jacobsen
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Function of the separated, individual solar cells on Telstar 1 and 2? Why were they "special"?
Sep 1, 2019
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How does SPACEX capture such images?
Jan 19, 2020
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What do these markings on SpaceX's ship Mr. Steven represent?
Jul 14, 2018
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What is carrier lock and bit lock?
Jan 2, 2019
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Why would NOAA restrict the ability of SpaceX to live stream the second stage?
Mar 30, 2018
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Why no parachutes in the Orion AA2 abort test?
Jul 2, 2019
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Have light gases like hydrogen or helium been explored for ion propulsion?
Apr 13, 2020
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Can a reentry be done slowly?
Jul 4, 2018
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How do engineers know new engines will work nominally once they reach space?
Mar 11, 2020
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Why do satellites appear to move faster when overhead and slower closer to the horizon?
May 5, 2018
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Why does the same proportion of a radioactive substance decay per time period? (half life)
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What happens when you put water under intense pressure?
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Does friction always oppose motion?
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If the first law of thermodynamics ensures conservation of energy, why does it allow systems to lose energy?
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Should a soda bottle be stored horizontally or vertically?