Tue. 05/04 - The Closest to a Real Lightsaber We'll Probably Get
The physics of jumping to hyperspace, Disney teases their retractable lightsaber, and more Star Wars Day updates. Plus, in real space news: China launched the first module of the Chinese Space Station into orbit last week.
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Links:
When You Jump to Hyperspace, Make Sure You Wear a Seatbelt (Wired)
China Launches First Module of New Space Station Into Orbit (Smithsonian Magazine)
China launches core module of new space station…
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