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An amateur astronomer has reportedly captured images of classified US spacecraft. Felix SchƶfbƤnker, who used a telescope built to track and photograph satellites, observed phenomena that were āonly speculatedā about including their size, shape, and position in the sky.
āMy images have certainly revealed a few things that either were not known or only were speculated before,ā SchƶfbƤnker told Space.com. Dive deeper into this Must-Read.
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In recent months, SchƶfbƤnker has captured images of classified spy satellites using his 14ā³ Dobsonian telescope, optimized for tracking and photographing satellites from his home. Analyzing the images, he shares his findings and their potential implications.
Among his discoveries is a new generation of US reconnaissance satellites, equipped with optical and radar imaging, launched by the National Reconnaissance Office (NRO), the agency responsible for designing, launching, and operating spy satellites for the US government.
The FIA-Radars, also known as Topaz, are five Boeing-built satellites capable of providing high-definition images of ground targets 24/7.
Black holes are one of those rare entities that defy the rules of science and are associated with many paradoxes that seem unresolvable. However, a new study proposes a theory that could change everything we know about black holes.
The study suggests that black holes are actually frozen stars, theoretical remnants of stars that have cooled down and no longer emit light or heat. Also called black dwarfs, frozen stars represent the final stage of a starās life cycle.
Generally, scientists believe that stars take trillions of years to reach the black dwarf stage. As our universe is only 13.7 billion years old, it doesnāt have any frozen stars yet. However, in the new study, the researchers conducted a detailed analysis of the similarities between frozen stars and black holes and discovered that their theory solves many of the paradoxes linked to the traditional black hole model.
A Chechen leader has claimed that the Tesla CEO remotely disabled his armed Cybertruck that was being used in Ukraine.
CNN reports that Ramzan Kadyrov claimed the vehicle, equipped with a machine gun, was performing well in combat before being shut down. He also stated he sent two more Cybertrucks to the front.
Known for his loyalty to Russian President Vladimir Putin and his active role in Russiaās military operations in Ukraine, the Chechen warlord shared footage of himself in August driving a Cybertruck, which he claimed was a gift from Musk.
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