GRAVITATIONAL EFFECTS

Jul 01 2025SCIENCE

How Gravity Messes with Space Lubes

Lubricants are super important in space tech. They keep things moving smoothly. But how do they act when gravity changes? That's what this study looked into. Scientists used fancy computer models to see how different gravity levels affect a common space lube called PAO. They found some cool stuff. When gravity is low, the lube gets thicker and moves unevenly. This c...

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Nov 06 2024SCIENCE

Asteroid Apophis: How Earth's Gravity May Reshape It

Get ready for a cosmic shake-up! In 2029, an asteroid named Apophis will zoom past Earth, and scientists think it might get a makeover. This space rock, named after the Egyptian god of chaos, is set to pass within 20, 000 miles of our planet. That's closer than some satellites! While it won't hit Earth, the close encounter could cause some changes. You see, asteroid...

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