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in SpaceHow many “Starlink” satellites did Elon Musk’s SpaceX launch into space by the end of 2021?
Answer: SpaceX has launched more than 1,700 low-orbiting “Starlink” satellites by the end of 2021. The European Space Agency called for coordinated action to ensure that SpaceX’s constellation did not prevent others from launching their satellites. The company eventually plans to have 42,000 satellites orbiting the planet. More details inside.
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in SpaceWhere is the Red Velvet crater?
Answer: The Red Velvet crater is a 4 km-wide crater in Mars’s north polar region of Vastitas Borealis. The crater is partially filled with water ice. The dark material on the crater rim likely consists of volcanic materials such as basalt, giving the Marsian crater its red velvety look. The image was taken Jul. 5, 2021,…