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The fastest ever human-made object keeps breaking its own speed record (www.popsci.com)
submitted 1 year ago by [email protected] to c/technology
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The Parker Solar Probe's new top speed could get you from NYC to LA in just 20 seconds. It's not done yet.

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[–] Sitkemkev 8 points 1 year ago (3 children)

Ah yes, the manhole cover made in Neenah, Wisconsin. Probably the furthest man made object from Earth at this point for sure.

[–] [email protected] 23 points 1 year ago

Probably the furthest man made object from Earth at this point for sure.

The article says "Scientists believe compression heating caused the cap to vaporize as it sped through the atmosphere."

[–] spearz 6 points 1 year ago

This, and Chris Waddle’s penalty kick for England against West Germany in the 1990 World Cup semi final.

[–] [email protected] -1 points 1 year ago

It's unlikely it kept it though the atmosphere. But it's possible it was traveling so fast it didn't even have time to vaporize.