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S27E111: Kuiper Belt's Hidden Secrets, Unequal Martian Ice Caps, and Artemis III's Lunar Journey

SpaceTime: Your Guide to Space & Astronomy

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Exploring the Kuiper Belt and Beyond

This chapter reveals a groundbreaking study identifying a previously unknown population in the Kuiper Belt, suggesting it may extend far beyond earlier estimates. Utilizing data from the New Horizons team and the Subaru telescope, the research challenges existing theories about the solar system's formation and the dynamics of these distant bodies. Additionally, the chapter touches on the complexities of Martian polar ice caps and NASA's Artemis III preparations, highlighting significant advancements in our understanding of both outer solar system phenomena and lunar exploration efforts.

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