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space2 months ago•98 min saved

Verne’s Moon Vision Echoes Artemis 2, 160 Years On

Space.com notes Jules Verne’s 1860s novels From the Earth to the Moon and All Around the Moon described a three-astronaut lunar voyage on a near-equatorial launch and a free-return trajectory, with realistic details like orbital dynamics that eerily echo NASA’s Artemis 2, while also noting Verne’s missteps (instant cannon acceleration). The piece highlights Verne’s lasting influence on real space exploration, supported by Neil Armstrong’s remark that he foresaw lunar missions.

via Space|

#all-around-the-moon #artemis-2 #from-the-earth-to-the-moon

science-tech4 months ago•13 min saved

Artemis II Mirrors Verne’s Moon Dream, Weighing Unity and Consequences

NASA’s Artemis II marks the first crewed return to the Moon in 50 years and, as The Conversation argues, echoes Jules Verne’s From the Earth to the Moon by situating spaceflight within social, political and environmental contexts. The mission blends national ambition with international collaboration, symbolized by a diverse crew and global cooperation, even as geopolitical rivalry with China shapes its rhetoric. Beyond gadgets, the article stresses space exploration’s broader costs and benefits—from economic opportunities to environmental and ethical considerations—urging reflection on the full consequences of humanity’s push toward the Moon.

via The Conversation|

#artemis-ii #environmental-impact #jules-verne

entertainment2 years ago•2 min saved

AMC Rescues Disney's 'Nautilus' Series, Sets 2024 Release

AMC Networks has acquired the linear and streaming rights to "Nautilus," a reimagining of Jules Verne's "Twenty Thousand Leagues Under the Sea," in the United States and Canada. Originally set for Disney+, the series tells the origin story of Captain Nemo and his crew as they battle foes and discover magical underwater worlds. The show is planned to air on AMC+ and AMC as a special television event in 2024.

via Hollywood Reporter|

#amc-networks #captain-nemo #entertainment