Recently, the world of space exploration witnessed an unprecedented event – a mission designed to clear space junk from orbit was incapacitated by a piece of space junk. The mission has been launched by RemoveDEBRIS, a spacecraft developed jointly by the University of Surrey in England and a consortium of international partners. RemoveDEBRIS was designed… Continue reading A Space Junk Removal Mission Got Struck By Space Junk
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ChatGPT Chrome extensions are mainly junk – but I’ve found 4 worth installing
ChatGPT, a new type of Chrome extensions, has been gaining traction in recent times as a way to quickly add functionality to Chrome-based browsers. While the idea of using Chrome extensions to quickly add functionality to Chrome-based browsers is a great idea in concept, the reality is that many of the extensions out there are… Continue reading ChatGPT Chrome extensions are mainly junk – but I’ve found 4 worth installing
ChatGPT Chrome extensions are mainly junk – but I’ve found 4 worth installing
There’s no doubt that the modern internet is full of chrome extensions, with thousands upon thousands to choose from – and it can be overwhelming trying to find the ones that are actually worth having. It’s an especially tricky task when it comes to ChatGPT extensions, as many of them offer questionable features or are… Continue reading ChatGPT Chrome extensions are mainly junk – but I’ve found 4 worth installing
Scientists Call for a Global Treaty to Address Space Junk
In recent years, the issue of space junk has become increasingly prominent as humankind continues to put more and more objects into orbit around the Earth. Space junk, also known as orbital debris, refers to any human-made object that is no longer usable and is orbit around Earth. This includes non-functional satellites, used rocket stages,… Continue reading Scientists Call for a Global Treaty to Address Space Junk
ISS Dodges Space Junk With Damaged ‘Life Boat’ Parked Outside
The International Space Station (ISS) recently had an out-of-this-world problem: navigating through a cloud of potentially damaging space junk. As millions of uncatalogued pieces of debris orbit the Earth, they can threaten the ISS and its crew. To ward off any unwanted collisions, the ISS has employed an unusual “life boat” outside the station. It’s… Continue reading ISS Dodges Space Junk With Damaged ‘Life Boat’ Parked Outside