Ah ok. So the idea, in theory, is that you could send a rover to Mars and have its particle pairs here on Earth and the commands you give to the particle pairs here would instantly take place on the Mars rover?
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NASA's Mars Science Laboratory |OT| 2,000 Pounds of Science!
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Ah ok. So the idea, in theory, is that you could send a rover to Mars and have its particle pairs here on Earth and the commands you give to the particle pairs here would instantly take place on the Mars rover?
Insane Metal
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Thanks, man.
I'm in Brazil, -3h.How can someone answer that question if they don't know what time zone you're in?
It's not that difficult; assuming you're in the U.S.:
Partial Gamification
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Good point to be made. I will argue that it is not a "major reworking of physics" that would be required but rather a more complete understanding of the Universe. Does this mean Unified Field Theory, a new branch of particle physics, or a tweaking of current formula? I have no idea. In the watered-down sense, quantum physics didn't completely invalidate Newtonian Physics, it just helped define the parameters of the application. So,I do agree there is a giant unknown gorilla in the room, but I don't think it will effect the nature of Physics Laws currently proven, beyond establishing limitations. Who knows? A Unified Field Theory very well could change Physics, but at that point one might ask if it is a stand-alone brand-spanking-new science or one that fills in the gaps.
WeAreStarStuff
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In theory. Sounds so simple!
WeAreStarStuff
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When we unify Einstein's Relativity with Quantum Mechanics we will be well on our way. Are you in the String Theory camp? Brian Greene makes some nice arguments, but I don't know enough to agree or disagree with its credibility.
Fenderputty
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Quantum entanglement is mind bowing. Absolutely mind blowing.
Is this pic color accurate?
Partial Gamification
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String theory has some mathematical gymnastics that are flawed (or at least hampered) by our current understanding of the Universe. I "like" it but I don't think it will be completely ironed-out for years to come, if at all. Having instrumentation dicate precision threasholds, it is hard to imagine an experiment that would prove this theory, I suppose that's why the team of people that come up with one will get a Nobel Prize.
RyanardoDaVinci
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I prefer the theory that Mariner Valley is the impact of a "glancing blow" from a super-weapon of unimaginable destructive power... maybe from that moon that looks like the Death Star...
Lol.
WeAreStarStuff
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It's pretty neat that a planet so much smaller than ours has such massive geological structures.
That looks surprisingly Earthlike. I always imagined it looking more orange/brown-ish.
Well ... that's going to give me nightmares.
Bitmap Frogs
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Daily news conference in about 10 minutes, right?
robertsan21
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got a link?
GroundCombo
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Bitmap Frogs
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Bitmap Frogs
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NASA TV is HD, if your bandwith can't take it hit that ustream link.
NASA TV audio is always really bad for me, and it's the same quality as UStream usually (and I'm getting the posted speeds on the quality information tab).
Also, it's slightly delayed. Weird.
Diablohead
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Amazing footage from that skycrane
Bitmap Frogs
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maquiladora
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4 day software update.
maquiladora
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Better than on-rover DLC, amirite?
hidden features unlock keyes, pay for the Dr Manhattan cameo
That was my first thought too, so i'm sure, since those guys are geniuses, they planned for that.Flashing firmware IN SPACE!
I really hope they don't brick it.
Rover will probably just reset itself if that would happen.Diablohead
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Lady on the phone, 2 q's only please!
Diablohead
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133mhz processor in the rover
4GB storage, the onion was half there
4GB storage, the onion was half there
Graphics Horse
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133mhz processor in the rover
4GB storage, the onion was half there
wtf nasa are stingier than Nintendo.
Satellites are powered by solar energy.
So, if they're not on a descending orbit (and i'm pretty sure they're not), a long ass time.
GroundCombo
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Newton is indeed the deadliest son-of-a-bitch in the galaxy. They were really on point with those EDL predictions.
Really interesting to hear about the software stuff - I've done my share of running and repeating painfully long test cases, and I can only imagine how painful that is when the server is on another planet. On the other hand, they probably have the whole process so thoroughly planned and reviewed that it's mostly a matter of running the steps and verifying the results (famous last words).
Really interesting to hear about the software stuff - I've done my share of running and repeating painfully long test cases, and I can only imagine how painful that is when the server is on another planet. On the other hand, they probably have the whole process so thoroughly planned and reviewed that it's mostly a matter of running the steps and verifying the results (famous last words).
DrForester
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133mhz processor in the rover
4GB storage, the onion was half there
Power requrements probably. Needs to work, not work fast.
BruiserBear
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Bitmap Frogs
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Ooh! I want to see that!
I joined the stream late though.
Once it's over wait it, they replay all the media.
Reliability requirements are a more limiting factor. These computer components have to work in very difficult conditions. Big temperature ranges, constant radiation, possibly getting hit by a gamma ray burst, etc.
Insane Metal
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Actually I think it's a matter of protection from radiation, movement, etc. The electronics aren't so small and therefore less likely to suffer damage from radiation.
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