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Finland signs Artemis Accords – SpaceNews

WASHINGTON — Finland signed the Artemis Accords Jan. 21, the first country to do so this year amid questions about the future of the agreement in the new Trump administration.NASA said in a statement that Finland signed the Accords, which outline best practices for safe and sustainable space exploration, during the Winter Satellite Workshop 2025 at Aalto University in Espoo, Finland. The country is the 53rd to sign the Accords and the first to do so in 2025.“Today, Finland is joining a community of nations that want to share scientific data freely, operate safely and preserve the space environment for the Artemis Generation,” NASA Associate Administrator Jim Free said in the statement. “Forging strong partnerships between our nations and among the international community is critical...

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‘We’re very fortunate’: stargazers to see almost all planets aligned in the night sky at the same time | Astronomy

Stargazers are being treated to a rare planetary alignment this month, also known as a “planet parade”, with most of the planets visible in the night sky at the same time.Astrophysicist Dr Rebecca Allen, co-director of Swinburne University’s space technology and industry institute, said it would be a rare opportunity to see so many planets align, especially outer ones such as Neptune.Mars, Jupiter, Saturn and Venus would be the most conspicuous, especially around 21 January, although stargazers may also spot Neptune and Uranus lined up above the horizon with the help of binoculars or a good telescope.“They happen to all be in their orbits on the same side of our sun, within the same degrees in our sky, so that we can see them,” she said. “That is special.“Really it’s about perspective. All...

UFO Tech Unveiled! • Latest UFO Sightings

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UFO Tech Unveiled! • Latest UFO Sightings

The intersection of advanced physics, zero-point energy, and UFO technology is an area of growing intrigue. In a groundbreaking discussion, Chris Lehto and Ashton Forbes delve deep into the science behind these enigmatic topics. Their dialogue explores how suppressed innovations in zero-point energy could revolutionize humanity’s understanding of the universe and the mysteries surrounding UFO technology.What Is Zero Point Energy?Zero-point energy (ZPE) refers to the latent energy present in the quantum vacuum of space. Unlike traditional energy sources, ZPE is not derived from matter but from the fabric of the universe itself. This idea challenges many assumptions of classical physics, suggesting that space is not empty but filled with a vast, untapped ocean of energy. As Lehto and Forbes ...

Ryan Gosling in Talks to Star in Shawn Levy’s ‘Star Wars’ Film

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Ryan Gosling in Talks to Star in Shawn Levy’s ‘Star Wars’ Film

Shawn Levy’s Star Wars movie could be about to get some serious star power, with Ryan Gosling reportedly in talks to star in the film. Cameras could roll as soon as this fall. According to The Hollywood Reporter, Gosling’s interest in doing a Star Wars movie has pushed the project to the front of the director’s schedule. The negotiations started late in the game and are supposedly the reason why Levy is now prioritizing Star Wars over another project in development, a boyband movie starring Ryan Reynolds and Hugh Jackman for Paramount. Ryan Gosling’s interest in doing a Star Wars movie must not only have excited Shawn Levy, to the point that he is benching a reunion with his Deadpool & Wolverine stars — but also Lucasfilm. Not only would this jump ahead of schedule to become Levy’s ...

The Next Generation’ Captain Picard Figure – TrekMovie.com

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The Next Generation’ Captain Picard Figure – TrekMovie.com

TNG Capt. Jean-Luc Picard (“Essential Duty” Edition) Manufacturer: EXO-6Price: $190Grade: A+ A new captain for a new generation It’s hard to exaggerate the impact the casting of Patrick Stewart had on the success of Star Trek: The Next Generation, and even harder to imagine the series without him. Gene Roddenberry had been keen on casting a more traditionally masculine, non-bald actor for the part before producer Robert Justman saw Stewart doing a dramatic reading at UCLA and became convinced that the British stage actor was perfect for Jean Luc Picard, the French commander of the U.S.S. Enterprise 1701-D. TNG producer Rick Berman was equally impressed but Roddenberry rejected the idea out of hand and Justman began a protracted battle to wear the Great Bird of the Galaxy down on the ma...