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Tick, tick, plume! Explaining eruptions on Neptune’s largest moon

Tick, tick, plume! Explaining eruptions on Neptune’s largest moon

by Anthony Maue | Dec 17, 2021 | Daily Paper Summaries

Voyager 2 observed unusual dark plumes on the icy moon Triton. Read on to learn what may cause this mysterious process.

How NASA chooses its missions (and how you can help)

How NASA chooses its missions (and how you can help)

by Anthony Maue | Nov 26, 2021 | Current Events, Guides

NASA is a massive and multifaceted organization. As a graduate student, you can participate in the reviews that ultimately lead to the next big space mission.

Perpendicular planets are less peculiar than you’d think

Perpendicular planets are less peculiar than you’d think

by Anthony Maue | Nov 23, 2021 | Daily Paper Summaries

Simulations of planet formation around binary stars compare coplanar vs perpendicular orbits.

Where does a Dragonfly land?

Where does a Dragonfly land?

by Anthony Maue | Sep 11, 2021 | Daily Paper Summaries

Today’s bite explores the landing site selection process for Dragonfly, an upcoming rotorcraft mission to Saturn’s moon Titan

Shouldn’t we be orbiting a red dwarf?

Shouldn’t we be orbiting a red dwarf?

by Anthony Maue | Aug 24, 2021 | Daily Paper Summaries

You may have heard of the Fermi Paradox, but have you heard of the Red Sky Paradox? Statistics argue that unless common red dwarf star systems are less habitable, it’s pretty unusual that we orbit a sun-like star.

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