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Josh Universe

Josh Universe

Josh Universe is an analog astronaut, science communicator, biohacker, and CEO of Astrochain.
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The Great Filter: An In-Depth Exploration - Josh Habka - Medium

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July 16
The Great Filter is a theoretical concept that suggests there is a stage in the evolutionary process that is extremely difficult for life to surpass. This stage could occur at any point from the emergence of life to the development of advanced civilizations capable of interstellar communication and travel.
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Exploring the Potential for Life on Saturn and its Moons — Josh Habka

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June 17
No, life as we know it cannot exist on Saturn due to extreme temperatures, pressures, and lack of a surface. Saturn’s moons have been found to be highly hospitable for life to exist.
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The Hypothetical Dyson Sphere, An Overview. - Josh Habka

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June 12
A Dyson Sphere is a hypothetical megastructure that encompasses a star to capture a large percentage of its power output. The concept, proposed by physicist and mathematician Freeman Dyson, imagines advanced civilizations harnessing stellar energy to meet their escalating power needs.
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Did The James Webb Space Telescope Disprove The Big Bang Theory?

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June 09
The JWST data suggests galaxies are formed faster than we thought, but it does not mean that they necessarily contain elements that predate the Big Bang, or that our universe is not expanding.
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Exploring the Potential for Life on Titan - Josh Habka

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June 08
2\. Unique Characteristics of Titan:
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Reflections From The Life on Mars Simulation — Josh Habka

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June 02
Josh Habka’s personal reflection and summary from the “Life on Mars” simulation, a three-day hackathon held by the Space Foundation.
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Beginning My Analog Astronaut Journey: Two Weeks Inside ILMAH.

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May 31
Over the past two weeks, our team has been fully immersed in the University of North Dakota’s Inflatable Lunar Mars Analog Habitat (ILMAH), simulating life on another planet. This experience has provided invaluable insights into the challenges and opportunities of long-term space habitation. Here’s a detailed account of our mission, the daily activities we engaged in, the significance of analog astronaut missions, and answers to frequently asked questions about this unique endeavor.
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Exploring the Potential for Life on Mercury

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May 26
No, life as we know it would not be able to survive on Mercury due to extreme temperature fluctuations, proximity to the Sun, and being void of an atmosphere.
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The Challenges of Exoplanet Detection

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May 24
Exoplanets are very hard to directly see with telescopes. This is because they are hidden by the bright glare of the stars they orbit.