This New Star Is a Ticking Time Bomb - SciShow News

This New Star Is a Ticking Time Bomb - SciShow News

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Physics, Science, Geography

11th Grade - University

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The video discusses the discovery of the APEP star system, which could potentially release a gamma ray burst. This event, while not aimed at Earth, could have significant effects if it were. The video also covers NASA's Insight mission to Mars, which aims to study the planet's interior using a seismometer and heat probe. The mission includes CubeSats to relay data back to Earth, potentially lowering future space exploration costs.

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What is the mission of NASA's Insight spacecraft on Mars?

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How does Insight plan to study the interior of Mars?

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What role do the Marco CubeSats play during the Insight landing?

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