Blue Origin Sends Six Tourists to Edge of Space Blue Origin has launched six space tourists to the edge of space and back. The 10-minute ride marked the company’s 13th passenger flight out of the discernible atmosphere. This launch took place on Sunday from Blue Origin’s site near Van Horn, Texas, after a delay of eight days due to high winds. A Smooth Launch and Brief Weightlessness The New Shepard capsule lifted off just after 9:38 a.m. EDT. The hydrogen-fuelled BE-3 engine fired for around two-and-a-half minutes, pushing the capsule to nearly three times the speed of sound. After this,…
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ESA’s Biomass Satellite Sends First Images to Map Forest Carbon The European Space Agency’s (ESA) Biomass satellite has started delivering its first images to help measure carbon stored in Earth’s forests. Less than two months into its mission, the satellite is using special radar to look through forest canopies and measure woody biomass. This measurement helps scientists understand how much carbon is stored in forests worldwide. Tracking Forests with Advanced Radar Images released on 26 June include views of Bolivia, showing rainforests, wetlands, forested floodplains, and the winding Beni River. ESA explained that the images use colour to separate landscape…
A New Milestone for the James Webb Space Telescope Since its launch in 2021, the James Webb Space Telescope has been gathering key data about the early universe and known exoplanets—planets outside our solar system. Now, it has achieved a new milestone by discovering an exoplanet not previously known. This young gas giant is similar in size to Saturn, the second-largest planet in our solar system. It orbits a small star around 110 light-years away from Earth in the constellation Antlia. A light-year is the distance light travels in one year—about 5.9 trillion miles or 9.5 trillion kilometres. How Webb…
Israel-Iran War Shows Oil Markets Less Tied to Middle East Tensions The muted response of oil prices during the recent Israel-Iran war reflects a significant shift in global energy dynamics. It signals growing market resilience and declining dependence on Middle East oil, once a key driver of price volatility. Market Reaction Remains Measured After Israel launched a surprise strike on Iran on 13 June, Brent crude—a key oil benchmark—rose from below $70 per barrel to a peak of $81.40 by 23 June, following US attacks on Iranian nuclear facilities. Despite the geopolitical intensity, this 15% increase was considered moderate by…
AUSTRAC Flags 90 Top Crypto ATM Users in Crackdown on Scam Activity Australia’s financial crimes agency, AUSTRAC has identified 90 individuals linked to scams or suspicious behaviour through their use of cryptocurrency ATMs. This discovery forms part of a broader investigation into digital currency-related crime across the country. Crypto ATMs Used in Scams and Fraud The Australian Transaction Reports and Analysis Centre (AUSTRAC) led a nationwide review to uncover the most active users of crypto ATMs by transaction volume. Their goal was to trace transactions potentially linked to scams, money laundering, or other financial offences. According to AUSTRAC CEO Brendan…
SpaceX Starbase Holds First Public Meeting Amid Concerns from Residents The newly incorporated city of Starbase, located in South Texas and established by Elon Musk’s SpaceX, held a public meeting on Monday, 23 June. This was one of the city’s first steps in shaping its local governance. Key topics included proposed zoning changes and details of Starbase’s early budget planning. Concerns Raised by Longtime Locals Several residents voiced concerns about the way the city is being managed. Jesus Abete, a 65-year-old retired teacher from nearby Brownsville, shared his worries. His mother owns property in Starbase, and he feels the current…
Tarkwa Mine’s Drone Patrols Catch Wildcat Miners Afternoon sunlight beats down on Gold Fields’ vast Tarkwa mine in southwestern Ghana. Three guards launch drones into the clear sky. Its cameras scan the 210 km² tract for intruders. Within 20 minutes, the drone spots suspicious activity. A 15‑person team, including armed police, moves in. They find abandoned clothes, fresh trenches, basic tools and pools contaminated with mercury and cyanide. The site was used by wildcat miners working on the mine’s edges. These informal operations threaten both their own health and the company’s profits. Local teams confiscate seven diesel‑powered water pumps and a…
New Enrichment Plant Linked to Isfahan, Iran Isfahan, one of Iran’s major nuclear hubs, has been named by the United Nations nuclear watchdog as the site of a planned uranium new enrichment plant. This facility was announced by Tehran just before recent Israeli military strikes. Rafael Grossi, head of the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA), confirmed that the new site was part of Iran’s response to increasing international pressure over its nuclear programme. Iran declared the new plant’s existence shortly before Israel’s attacks on key Iranian targets, including nuclear installations. However, it did not disclose the plant’s location at that…
Israel Dominates the Skies but Faces Limits Israel’s recent airstrikes on Iran have demonstrated precision and reach, but a critical gap remains—its inability to destroy Iran’s most fortified nuclear sites. That task likely requires the U.S.-made GBU-57, a 30,000-pound bunker-busting bomb designed to penetrate deep underground facilities like Fordow. Without it, Israel’s strikes, though bold, fall short of neutralising Iran’s nuclear capabilities. While Iran has responded with missile attacks on Israeli cities, the balance of technological and strategic power still tilts in Israel’s favour. Yet key challenges remain—particularly when it comes to Iran’s deeply buried nuclear facilities. The Role of…
European Aerospace Plans Under “Project Bromo” Move Forward European aerospace leaders Leonardo, Thales and Airbus are considering forming a joint space company. The decision is expected by the end of July, according to Leonardo CEO Roberto Cingolani. Speaking at the Paris Airshow, he confirmed that the companies are reviewing the feasibility of the alliance under a project named “Project Bromo”, inspired by an Indonesian volcano. The goal of this venture is to enhance Europe’s competitiveness in the satellite internet sector, especially against the growing presence of Elon Musk’s Starlink. Key Areas Under Review The three aerospace groups are evaluating several…
