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Roman telescope deploys solar array and communication systems, powers on Coronagraph Instrument (www.nasaspaceflight.com)
submitted 1 month ago by threelonmusketeers@sh.itjust.works to c/astronomy@mander.xyz
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[-] atzanteol@sh.itjust.works 20 points 1 month ago

The more I learn about the Romans the more I realize how advanced they really were!

[-] InternetCitizen2@lemmy.world 5 points 1 month ago

Same. I am surprised that the orbit didn't decay. I guess they really don't build things like they used to anymore.

[-] PancakesCantKillMe@lemmy.world 8 points 1 month ago

It’s that Roman concrete. In space.

[-] ToastedRavioli@midwest.social 3 points 1 month ago

Putting NASA equipment on a SpaceX booster is about as sensible as transporting your newborn baby in a cybertruck. It might go okay, but it also may end in a firey disaster

[-] threelonmusketeers@sh.itjust.works 2 points 1 month ago

SpaceX booster is about as sensible as transporting your newborn baby in a cybertruck

Is it? The Falcon family of rockets is probably the most reliable operational launch vehicle at the moment.

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