What would happen if some sort of rocket or satellite flew through this? Is that like some sort of gas cloud and there would be an explosion?
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I'm sure it would be beautiful being that close to it, but no, it wouldn't explode. Most of this is just gas and dust, hydrogen to heavier elements. There is a gas cloud in the aquila constellation that has a huge amount of alcohol. It still wouldn't ignite without oxygen though. I remember reading about another gas cloud that has ethyl formate, which is the chemical responsibility for the flavor of raspberries, so it might taste delicious lol