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Voyager 1 Is Juggling Failing Thrusters 15 Billion Miles Away From Earth

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Voyager 1 Is Juggling Failing Thrusters 15 Billion Miles Away From Earth

Voyager 1 spent the last 47 years hurtling in a straight line away from Earth, exploring the deepest reaches of space that humanity has ever ventured. However, NASA must carefully manage Voyager 1 as the probe ages and slowly breaks down 15 billion miles away from the closest person. The most pressing dilemma is a … Read more

The Tesla Roadster Will Likely Not Hit 60 In Under 1 Second

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The Tesla Roadster Will Likely Not Hit 60 In Under 1 Second

The second–generation Tesla Roadster is back in the news after Elon Musk announced that the car would hit 60 miles an hour in less than a second. This is nearly a full second faster than the current record-holder, which got me wondering: Is it actually possible? I crunched some numbers to get the answer: it’s … Read more