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Whether extra dimensions prove to be physical realities or useful mathematical constructs, they have already transformed our understanding of the universe. They have forced us to reconsider fundamental assumptions about space, time, and the nature of physical law. And they remind us that reality may be far richer and more complex than our everyday experience suggests — that beyond the familiar dimensions of length, width, height, and time, there may exist entire realms waiting to be discovered and, perhaps one day, explored.

The theoretical physicist John Wheeler once remarked that “we live on an island of knowledge surrounded by an ocean of ignorance.” Our exploration of extra dimensions extends the shoreline of that island, pushing into uncharted waters with the tools of mathematics, experiment, and imagination. Though we may never set foot in the fifth dimension or beyond, the very act of reaching toward these hidden aspects of reality expands our perspective and deepens our understanding of the cosmos we call home.

As we continue this grand scientific adventure, we carry forward the legacy of those who first dared to imagine worlds beyond our immediate perception — from the mathematicians who developed the language of higher-dimensional geometry to the physicists who incorporated these concepts into our most fundamental theories. Their vision, coupled with rigorous analysis and experimental testing, illuminates a path toward an ever more complete understanding of the universe in all its dimensions.

Could we reach Alpha Centauri in just 60 years? The Nuclear Salt Water Rocket (NSWR) might be the answer! With speeds of up to 7.6% of light speed, this game-changing propulsion system could make interstellar travel a reality within a single human lifetime. But how does it work? What challenges stand in the way? In this episode, we break down everything you need to know about NSWR and its potential to revolutionize space travel!
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Paper link : https://path-2.narod.ru/design/base_e… 00:00 Introduction 00:58 How the NSWR Works and Its Breakthrough Potential 03:41 Feasibility and Engineering Challenges 06:30 The Potential Impact on Space Exploration 09:35 Outro 09:44 Enjoy MUSIC TITLE : Starlight Harmonies MUSIC LINK : https://pixabay.com/music/pulses-star… Visit our website for up-to-the-minute updates: www.nasaspacenews.com Follow us Facebook: / nasaspacenews Twitter: / spacenewsnasa Join this channel to get access to these perks: / @nasaspacenewsagency #NSN #NASA #Astronomy#NuclearSaltWaterRocket #SpaceExploration #InterstellarTravel #AlphaCentauri #FutureOfSpaceTravel #SpaceTechnology #RocketScience #FastestRocket #NASA #RobertZubrin #DeepSpaceExploration #SpacePropulsion #NuclearRockets #Physics #Astrophysics #NewSpaceRace #SpaceEngineering #CosmicExploration #BeyondOurSolarSystem #WarpDrive #Science #SpaceScience #RocketTechnology #StarTravel #FusionPropulsion #MarsToStars #LightSpeedTravel #FuturisticTechnology #HighThrustPropulsion #SpaceFrontier #NextGenSpacecraft.

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00:00 Introduction.
00:58 How the NSWR Works and Its Breakthrough Potential.
03:41 Feasibility and Engineering Challenges.
06:30 The Potential Impact on Space Exploration.
09:35 Outro.
09:44 Enjoy.

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A key objective of ongoing research rooted in molecular physics is to understand and precisely control chemical reactions at very low temperatures. At low temperatures, the chemical reactions between charged particles (i.e., ions) and molecules unfold with highly rotational-state-specific rate coefficients, meaning that the speed at which they proceed strongly depends on the rotational states of the involved molecules.

Researchers at ETH Zürich have recently introduced a new approach to control chemical reactions between ions and molecules at low temperatures, employing microwaves (i.e., with frequencies ranging from 300 MHz to 300 GHz). Their proposed scheme, outlined in a paper published in Physical Review Letters, entails the use of pulses to manipulate molecular rotational-state populations.

“Over the past 10 years, we have developed a method with which ion-molecule reactions can be studied at very low temperatures, below 10 K, corresponding to the conditions in in the , where these types of reactions play a key role,” Valentina Zhelyazkova, corresponding author of the paper, told Phys.org.

A crew of astronauts have become the first-ever people to orbit over Earth’s north and south poles and they have done so with an incredible view thanks to the cupola installed on their spacecraft.

The Fram2 mission launched onboard a SpaceX Crew Dragon Resilience spacecraft that has a cupola module allowing the astronauts a 360-degree view of space and Earth. The glass dome is 2,000 square inches making it the largest single window ever flown to space. The window occupies the same space as the docking port meaning if it rendezvous with the International Space Station then the cupola won’t be equipped.

SpaceX shared a video (below) taken from the space window showing the Arctic polar region as well as the Antarctic polar region.

A new collaboration between Brown University and TU Delft has brought us closer to interstellar travel using light-powered sails. By combining ultra-thin, highly reflective materials with AI-optimized nanoscale design, researchers created a revolutionary lightsail that’s cheaper, faster to make.

NASA’s BioNutrients series of experiments is testing ways to use microorganisms to make nutrients that will be needed for human health during future long-duration deep space exploration missions.

Some vital nutrients lack the shelf-life needed to span multi-year human missions, such as a mission to Mars, and may need to be produced in space to support astronaut health. To meet this need, the BioNutrients project uses a biomanufacturing approach similar to making familiar fermented foods, such as yogurt. But these foods will also include specific types and amounts of nutrients that crews will be able to consume in the future.

The first experiment in the series, BioNutrients-1, set out to assess the five-year stability and performance of a hand-held system—called a production pack—that uses an engineered microorganism, yeast, to manufacture fresh vitamins on-demand and in space.

In a potential step toward sending small spacecraft to the stars, researchers have developed an ultra-thin, ultra-reflective membrane designed to ride a column of laser light to incredible speeds.

Since its launch in 1977, NASA’s Voyager 1 spacecraft has traveled over 15 billion miles into deep space. That’s a long way—but it’s not even 1% of the distance to Alpha Centauri, the nearest star to the sun. If humans are going to send ships to the stars, space travel will have to get a lot faster.

One promising way to pick up that kind of speed is a “”—a thin, reflective membrane that can be pushed by light much the same way that wind pushes a sailboat. Lightsails have the potential to reduce flight time to nearby stars from several thousand years using current propulsion systems to perhaps just a decade or two.

🚀 Q: What key capabilities must SpaceX perfect for Earth-to-Earth transportation? A: SpaceX must master in-space engine relight, Mechazilla catch system landings, and re-entry with V2 upgrades including improved flaps and heat shields for extreme conditions.

🛬 Q: How many Starship landing pads is the US Air Force planning to build? A: The USAF plans to construct two landing pads on Johnston Island, with potential for more in the future, emphasizing goals of high launch frequencies and seamless point-to-point transport.

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