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The future of technology often feels like science fiction, and a recent conversation between Sundar Pichai, CEO of Google, and Elon Musk of SpaceX proved just that. With Google unveiling its groundbreaking quantum chip Willow, a bold idea was floated—launching quantum computers into space. This visionary concept could not only transform quantum computing but also push the boundaries of modern science as we know it.

Quantum computing has long promised to solve problems far beyond the reach of traditional computers, and Google’s Willow chip seems to be delivering on that vision. In a recent demonstration, the chip completed a complex calculation in just five minutes—a task that would take classical supercomputers billions of years.

Google’s researchers describe this milestone as exceeding the known scales of physics, potentially unlocking groundbreaking possibilities in scientific research and technological development. But despite its promise, the field of quantum computing faces significant challenges.

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Removing Space Junk is an issue, but technology is advancing so solutions are available, but people are too stupid to know what they are. There is a demand to remove space junk. In my Marketing class I was taught Marketing starts with demand. No one has yet to develop a solution. Space Junk has recyclable content, which money is spent on mining to develop. 🙄 Many people spend money many ways without thinking of its impact. Musk spent like 40 billion for Twitter instead of finding a solution for recycling “Space Waste”, which adds value to his companies.

“The Universe is infinite But space has its limits Rockets a launching Sat’lites are orbiting Explosions in Space Oh what a waste Fragments go flying And we go crying “Space junk we’ve got” Man-made or not Then comes Kessler Who knows the better When things collide Their debris do multiply Thanks to partnering And NASA’s gathering We look for ways To manage the spray” – S. Thuy Nguyen-Onstott.

International Space Station (ISS)Orbital Debris Collision Avoidance Process

One may ask, “What is Orbital Debris?” Although we don’t see space junk in the sky, beyond the clouds and further than the eye can see, it enters low Earth orbit (LEO).

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In science fiction we often see immense starships attacking planets, crushing or besieging them, but in our own future we may deploy powerful orbital fortresses to defend our world.

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Credits:
Orbital Defense Platforms.
Episode 423b; December 3, 2023
Produced, Written \& Narrated by: Isaac Arthur.

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Sergio Botero.
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Udo Schroeter.

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The direct fusion drive could cut travel to Saturn’s moon Titan to just 2 years. Here is some key information for you to watch before deciding to read the whole article. Thanks for visiting us!

Fusion Power for Fast Space Travel

Scientists at Princeton Plasma Physics Laboratory (PPPL) are developing a groundbreaking propulsion system called the Direct Fusion Drive (DFD) that could drastically cut down travel time to distant planets. Using this innovative technology, spacecraft could reach Saturn’s moon Titan in just two years, compared to the many years it currently takes. Titan, with its hydrocarbon-rich surface, holds significant scientific interest and may even serve as a future refueling stop for interplanetary missions.

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Project Hyperion explores the feasibility of crewed interstellar travel via generation ships, using current and near-future technologies. A generation ship is a hypothetical spacecraft designed for long-duration interstellar travel, where the journey may take centuries to complete. The objective of the competition is to design the habitat of the generation ship, including its architecture and society.

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WASHINGTON — Japanese lunar lander developer ispace has confirmed that its second mission to the moon will launch on the same SpaceX Falcon 9 as Firefly Aerospace’s first lunar lander.

In an online presentation late Dec. 17 to discuss preparations for its Resilience lander, Takeshi Hakamada, founder and chief executive of ispace, said that his company’s mission would launch during a six-day window in mid-January on the same rocket launching Firefly Aerospace’s Blue Ghost 1 mission.

“The SpaceX Falcon 9 rocket will not only be carrying the ispace Resilience lander. Another private company’s lander aiming to reach the moon will also be riding on the same rocket as us,” he said. On-screen graphics stated that lander was Firefly’s Blue Ghost.

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SpaceX’s next Starship megarocket now has a license to fly.

The U.S. Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) on Tuesday (Dec. 17) issued a launch license for SpaceX’s upcoming Starship Flight 7 test flight, clearing the way for the company’s next launch of the world’s largest rocket from South Texas. The launch license comes on the heels of several Starship engine tests by SpaceX to check the flight readiness of its seventh Ship spacecraft and Super Heavy rocket booster.

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