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lyacdi t1_iw0oil7 wrote
Reply to comment by jeffsmith202 in Climate change is extending the lifetime of space debris. A new study found that the density of the thermosphere will decrease by 30-35% at an altitude of 250 miles over the next few decades. That loss of drag would increase the lifetime of space debris in LEO by 30% compared to 2000. by clayt6
satellites toward the lower end of LEO: yes, assuming propulsion capability was previously the limiting factor (most often is)
otherwise, negligible
lyacdi t1_iurb0y4 wrote
Reply to comment by [deleted] in Clear window coating could cool buildings without using energy by chrisdh79
Probably yeah, but the effect in summer might outweigh that due to the lower sun angle and less hours of sun in winter. Additionally, it would be irrelevant in some climates, and also some places have geothermal heating.
lyacdi t1_itpxuqc wrote
Reply to comment by shahooster in Lyft co-founder says autonomous vehicles won’t replace drivers for at least a decade by lughnasadh
In 2017 i thought it would start happening around 2020. also got that one extremely wrong
lyacdi t1_j1knjbz wrote
Reply to comment by SpaceCaboose in NASA to Get $25.4 Billion in 2023 Federal Budget by Corbulo2526
it gets extremely cheesy but still entertaining if you can enjoy or at least look past that