Space

What is Point Nemo? The Satellite Graveyard of the Pacific

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Point Nemo, officially known as the Oceanic Pole of Inaccessibility, is the most remote location on Earth. Situated in the vast South Pacific Ocean at coordinates 48°52.6′S 123°23.6′W, it lies thousands of kilometers from any landmass or human habitation. Its isolation has earned it a unique distinction: it’s the designated dumping ground for decommissioned satellites. … Read more

ESA’s Proba-3 Achieves Historic Space Formation Flight

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Short Overview: ESA’s Proba-3 mission has successfully separated its two spacecraft, marking the start of a groundbreaking formation-flying experiment. The two satellites will maintain a precise distance of 150 meters in orbit to create artificial solar eclipses, allowing for unprecedented observation of the Sun’s corona. This complex maneuver requires millimeter-level precision and demonstrates advanced autonomous … Read more