Sydney, Australia (SPX) Jul 09, 2024
China has deployed several remote sensing satellites to support rescue and relief efforts after a dike breach on Friday at Dongting Lake in central Hunan Province.
The China Centre For Resources Satellite Data and Application (CRESDA) reported that Gaofen-3 02, Gaofen-3 03, Gaofen-1, and Gaofen-4 satellites are providing real-time monitoring of the affected areas.
CRESDA confirmed th
London, UK (SPX) Jul 09, 2024
GE Vernova's Nuclear division, GE Hitachi Nuclear Energy (GEH), has submitted its proposal to Great British Nuclear (GBN) as part of the ongoing small modular reactor (SMR) selection process, presenting its BWRX-300 SMR technology.
The BWRX-300 is a 10th generation SMR design that leverages extensive operational experience and innovation. It features a standardized design, a reliable deliv
Berlin, Germany (SPX) Jul 09, 2024
Spire Global, Inc. (NYSE: SPIR), a leader in space-based data, analytics, and space services, has been awarded a CA $1.41 million contract by the Government of Canada (GoC) to provide global automatic identification system (AIS) ship tracking data. The one-year agreement includes options for two additional years, potentially increasing the total value to nearly CA $4.23 million.
"We are pr
Los Angeles CA (SPX) Jul 09, 2024
A team assembled in Germany to assess an aircraft engine's compatibility with future fuels, beginning with a baseline test using traditional Jet-A fuel. This kerosene-based fuel ensured the V2500 engine was functioning properly before the real test commenced.
Next, the system was purged, and the focus shifted to evaluating the engine's performance with HEFA-SPK, a sustainable aviation fuel
"Dangerous heat" is set to impact southeast Texas on Tuesday after Beryl has left over 2 million utility customers in the region without power, according to the National Weather Service.
Los Angeles CA (SPX) Jul 08, 2024
The U.S. Space Force's Small Launch and Targets Division at Kirtland Air Force Base in Albuquerque, New Mexico, a segment of Space Systems Command's (SSC) Assured Access to Space (AATS) program, announced the addition of Blue Origin and Stoke Space Technologies Inc. to the Orbital Services Program (OSP)-4 Indefinite Delivery/Indefinite Quantity (IDIQ) contract.
OSP-4, part of the Rocket Sy
Berlin, Germany (SPX) Jul 08, 2024
The German Bundeswehr has selected Airbus for the SATCOMBw 3 prime contract, a next-generation secure military satellite system project, worth euro 2.1 billion. This contract encompasses geostationary satellites, ground segment, launch, and operation for a 15-year period, with deployments expected by the decade's end.
Michael Schoellhorn, CEO of Airbus Defence and Space, remarked, "After t
Paris, France (SPX) Jul 08, 2024
NASA's CURIE (CubeSat Radio Interferometry Experiment) will be a rideshare payload on the ESA's (European Space Agency) first flight of the Arianespace Ariane 6 rocket, aimed at exploring the main factors influencing space weather. The launch is scheduled for July 9 from Europe's Spaceport, the Guiana Space Center in Kourou, French Guiana.
Designed by Dr. David Sundkvist and his team at th
Los Angeles CA (SPX) Jul 09, 2024
A recent study by Johns Hopkins University, utilizing data from the James Webb Space Telescope, has uncovered that the atmosphere of the exoplanet HD 189733 b contains trace amounts of hydrogen sulfide, known for its rotten egg odor.
HD 189733 b, a gas giant similar in size to Jupiter, reveals new information about sulfur's role in planetary formation and atmospheric composition. The prese
Boston MA (SPX) Jul 08, 2024
Microbes that are used for health, agricultural, or other applications need to be able to withstand extreme conditions, and ideally the manufacturing processes used to make tablets for long-term storage. MIT researchers have now developed a new way to make microbes hardy enough to withstand these extreme conditions.
Their method involves mixing bacteria with food and drug additives from a
Los Angeles CA (SPX) Jul 09, 2024
The Subaru Telescope's comprehensive imaging has significantly contributed to the New Horizons mission, revealing potential extensions of the Kuiper Belt in the outer Solar System. By utilizing a unique analytical method on images captured by the telescope's ultra-wide-field camera, researchers have identified objects that might extend the known boundaries of the Kuiper Belt.
Beyond Neptun
London, UK (SPX) Jul 09, 2024
An antenna on ExoMars' Trace Gas Orbiter has been repurposed to help researchers explore new areas of the Martian atmosphere.
Using this modified equipment, a team including researchers from Imperial College London has investigated previously unreachable regions of Mars' atmosphere. These areas, which can obstruct radio signals, are vital for future Mars habitation missions.
The anal
Paris, France (SPX) Jul 08, 2024
The European Space Agency (ESA) has approved the Lunar Meteoroid Impact Observer (Lumio) mission, which will operate from an Earth-Moon Lagrange point to monitor meteoroid impacts on the lunar farside. Lumio will also conduct an advanced autonomous navigation experiment using its onboard camera to determine its orbit and distance from the Moon.
The mission utilizes a sophisticated testbed
Paris, France (SPX) Jul 08, 2024
ESA's Earth Return Orbiter (ERO), the pioneering spacecraft designed to capture and return samples from Mars, has achieved a significant milestone, completing its critical design review (CDR). This essential phase confirms the performance, quality, and reliability of the spacecraft's systems, enabling the next steps in its development.
A CDR is a crucial stage in any spaceflight project, e
Berlin, Germany (SPX) Jul 09, 2024
The Ariane 6, Europe's new launcher, is set for its maiden voyage on 9 July 2024. This rocket aims to provide Europe with reliable and cost-effective access to space, succeeding the Ariane 5 while offering greater flexibility. Germany stands as the second-largest contributor to the European Space Agency's (ESA) Ariane 6 program, with the German Space Agency at the German Aerospace Center (DLR) i
Los Angeles CA (SPX) Jul 09, 2024
SpaceX has launched a Falcon 9 rocket from Cape Canaveral Space Force Station on Monday night, carrying Turkey's first home-grown communications satellite.
The launch took place at 7:30 p.m. EDT after being delayed due to bad weather. The event was streamed online for viewers worldwide.
"All systems are looking good for today's launch of the @Turksat 6A mission from Florida. Weather
India's T20 World Cup-winning skipper Rohit Sharma has penned an emotional farewell note to the team's former head coach Rahul Dravid, expressing "gratitude" for his man-management skills and for leaving his baggage of stardom outside the dressing room. Dravid, following a nearly three-year long stint as head coach, stepped down at the end of India's title-winning T20 World Cup campaign in the West Indies last month. "My wife (Ritika Sajdeh) refers to you as my work wife and I am lucky to get to... Читать дальше...
Metro Rail phase II project has spread to almost every part of the city since its length is about 116 km. Commuting has become tough after traffic diversions came into effect in and around Purasawalkam, Otteri, and Perambur, say residents
Memphis Grizzlies star Ja Morant went to X, formerly known as Twitter, to make an announcement updating his injury status. He only needed three words to get his message across. “It’s go time,” Morant posted on X. Morant has officially been fully cleared for all basketball activities. The 6-foot-3 point guard suffered a labral tear in his right shoulder and needed surgery in January. He only played nine games before the injury ended his season.
Source: Memphis Commercial Appeal
The first Test between England and the West Indies at Lord's starting on Wednesday, will mark 41-year-old paceman Anderson's 188th and final appearance in the five-day game after a record-breaking career spanning two decades. No fast bowler has taken more than Anderson's 700 Test wickets and only India batting hero Sachin Tendulkar has played more matches (200) at this level. Former England captain Strauss has played several roles during Anderson's 21-year Test career, first as team-mate, then skipper and... Читать дальше...
Vladimir Ivashikin, now 22, is accused of avoiding a murder conviction by lying about voices in his head.
The Red Devils have not won the Premier League since 2013.
Adobe documents at least seven code execution bugs affecting Adobe Premiere Pro, Adobe InDesign and Adobe Bridge on Windows and macOS.
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Z-Library defends admins and vows to expand access after domain seizures.
