Cosmic Tug-of-War: The Small Magellanic Cloud's Demise, Lunar Base Blueprint
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This episode discusses the Small Magellanic Cloud's gravitational challenges, lunar base construction plans, and recent meteor events.
Sponsor Link: This episode of SpaceTime is brought to you by NordVPN , where your online security starts. To check out our special offer for SpaceTime listeners, visit www.nordvpn.com/stuartgary SpaceTime Series 29 Episode 70 *The Small Magellanic Cloud is being ripped apart A new study reveals that the Small Magellanic Cloud, a satellite galaxy of the Milky Way, is slowly being torn apart by gravitational forces from the Large Magellanic Cloud. Researchers have utilised over a decade of observations to uncover the galaxy's dynamic state, challenging previous models of coherent rotation. *Blueprint for a lunar base NASA's plans for a lunar base at the Moon's South Pole are sparking innovative proposals for construction using local lunar materials. The Texas A&M Space Institute is leading research into using lunar regolith, a challenging construction material, to develop habitats for future lunar missions. *Meteor rocks New England A recent meteor explosion over New England has been confirmed as a sonic boom from a meteor entering the Earth's atmosphere, sending shockwaves across Massachusetts and Rhode Island. The meteor, travelling at 121,000 kilometres per hour, likely…
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