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Scientists Have Simulated What It Might Be Like to Plunge Into Uranus (www.sciencealert.com)
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[–] ivanafterall@kbin.social 6 points 2 years ago

They simulated it first for their own safety. Those are some harsh, otherworldly conditions inside Uranus. Much better to slowly work your way up to the actual full-blown insertion.