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Best practice when using secondary links to published papers ; at least some additional identifying information?
The originally helpful comment
The vanes weren't used to control attidude, @uhoh, that was done by nitrogen thrusters. They were there to trim the craft so further active control wasn't needed "...
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What's the deal with all these unregistered accounts popping in with zero effort questions and answers?
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https://space.stackexchange.com/users/67242/don
https://space.stackexchange.com/users/67212/loic
https://space.stackexchange.com/users/33922/ankman
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Over 100 SE sites have syntax highlighting. We have plenty of Python and we have the tag; is it time for syntax highlighting here?
From meta FAQ we can find What is syntax highlighting and how does it work? and the "Why isn't my code being highlighted correctly?" section points to Which Stack Exchange sites have syntax ...
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How to ask about new technologies introduced by new companies as space exploration becomes more privatized?
Some of my earlier questions that were inspired by press releases raised concerns, and I don't want a replay of that.
I don't have any connection to the aerospace industry or significant connections ...
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should the [state-propagation] and [propagation] tags be merged?
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This tag is used for questions related to the prediction of objects in orbit, or in the prediction of evolutions of orbits, using various orbital-mechanic models such as: &...
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Do we need both [space-probe] and [probe]?
Currently, we have a space-probe tag and a probe tag.
Do we really need both of them? This is a site about space exploration, so wouldn't all questions about probes be about probes relating to space?
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Should all questions that happen to have the word "best" in the title simply be closed for that reason? Are there no other options?
Recently there were over a dozen new questions in the review queue with a single close vote for
Opinion-based:
This question is likely to be answered with opinions rather than facts and citations. It ...
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Why was this question that was referenced in an official Stack Exchange email deleted?
A link to this question was sent out in Stack Exchange's staff-curated The Overflow newsletter and is referenced multiple times in it. However, when following links to it, it seems to have been ...
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Why was this question protected and removed from the HNQ?
I just noticed that this question was protected and removed from the HNQ by a moderator yesterday.
Well…why? The question seems fine for the site (and if not, why not close it instead or protection ...
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Do we need both the [standards] and [standardization] tags?
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Standards refer to formalized descriptions of "best practices" for any given process, design, or procedure. They allow systems to be developed such that "...
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Should this really be closed as duplicate of a very different question?
One is being closed as a duplicate of the other.
Is lunar regolith available for purchase? This is asking about actual lunar regolith retuned to Earth by spacecraft. The answer is No. Of course, it ...
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2024: a year in moderation
It’s that time of the year again! As we bid farewell to the year that's concluded and welcome the new one, we have a tradition of sharing moderation stats for the preceding calendar year.
As most of ...
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Whistleblower question closed while faked photo remains?
Efficient types of nozzles used in rockets includes this unattributed picture:
Aurora Mach 5 (below) and SR-71 Mach 3 (above) reconnaissance aircraft
flying in formation.
It looked faked to me. And ...
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How do I migrate a question to astronomy?
my question What proportion of the universe has a completely dark sky? attracted attention but no answers. It may get lucky on the Astronomy site. I understand double-posting is frowned upon. Do I ...
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Temporary suspension for violating "Be nice"? Miss Understands and expected conduct
I noticed today that Miss Understands was temporarily suspended. Based on a message in a chat room I think that may have ultimately been Rory Alsop's decision, but I am not sure.
I have no connection ...
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