Soyuz Rocket Successfully Takes Off Russia’s Aerospace Forces launched a Soyuz rocket carrying a defence-related spacecraft, the Russian Defence Ministry confirmed early on Monday (March 3). The Soyuz-2.1b rocket lifted off from the Plesetsk Cosmodrome in the Arkhangelsk region, according to RIA news agency. However, no further details were provided about the mission or the spacecraft. https://youtube.com/shorts/JGMPOBJn-Yc?si=ubXFckfTV7aRoA89 Role of the Soyuz Rocket in Space Missions The rocket is widely used for various space missions. It plays a key role in carrying equipment and astronauts to the International Space Station. The European Space Agency states that the Soyuz series has completed…
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U.S. Space Traffic Coordination Effort Weakened by NOAA Layoffs The Trump administration this week dismissed employees working on a critical system to manage satellite traffic, a move that weakens efforts to enhance space safety. The decision, which impacted staff at the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA), disrupts a program championed by the U.S. space industry and the former administration, according to sources familiar with the matter. Key NOAA Space Staff Dismissed About a third of the 25-person Office of Space Commerce at NOAA, which plays a crucial role in space traffic management, were abruptly let go on Thursday. Acting…
Katy Perry, Gayle King, and Lauren Sanchez to Join Historic All-Female Blue Origin Spaceflight Pop star Katy Perry, journalist Gayle King, and Jeff Bezos’ fiancée, Lauren Sanchez, are set to embark on a historic spaceflight aboard a Blue Origin rocket. The mission will mark the first all-female spaceflight crew in over 60 years. Blue Origin’s New Shepard to Carry Six Women to Space The all-female crew will travel aboard the New Shepard rocket, an 18-meter (59-foot) suborbital spacecraft designed for short space tourism missions. The flight will take the crew to the Kármán line, the internationally recognized boundary of space.…
US Lawmakers Warn of China’s Potential Leverage Over Elon Musk Top US lawmakers have expressed concerns that China may attempt to use Elon Musk’s business interests to gain influence over Washington. Leaders of the House of Representatives’ select committee on China warned that Beijing could see Musk as a conduit to US President Donald Trump, given his close ties to the White House and significant investments in China. Lawmakers Raise Red Flags Over Musk’s Role Republican committee chair John Moolenaar and Democratic ranking member Raja Krishnamoorthi believe the Chinese Communist Party (CCP) aims to leverage prominent US business figures like…
China Accuses Taiwan of Using Semiconductor Industry for US Support China accuses Taiwan of attempting to “give away” its semiconductor industry to the United States in exchange for political backing. The claim comes amid reports that Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Co (TSMC), the world’s largest contract chipmaker, is in discussions over a possible stake in US chip giant Intel. China’s Criticism of Taiwan’s Semiconductor Strategy Zhu Fenglian, spokesperson for China’s Taiwan Affairs Office, alleged that Taiwan’s ruling Democratic Progressive Party (DPP) was leveraging the semiconductor sector for political gains. Speaking at a press conference in Beijing, Zhu claimed, without evidence, that…
Mukesh Ambani Targets Small Businesses to Boost IPL Revenues After securing an $8.5 billion media merger with Walt Disney, Indian billionaire Mukesh Ambani is now focusing on small businesses and neuroscience-driven advertising strategies to maximise revenues from the Indian Premier League (IPL). As the world’s most valuable cricket league, IPL presents a lucrative opportunity for Reliance’s digital and broadcasting empire. The High Cost of IPL Rights The battle for IPL broadcast and streaming rights has been intense, with Reliance and Disney investing nearly $10 billion in recent years. The newly merged entity, now India’s largest entertainment powerhouse, faces stiff competition…
India’s Crypto Boom: Trading Gains Popularity Despite Regulatory Uncertainty In India’s smaller cities, a new wave of traders is emerging, driven by curiosity and the promise of financial independence. Among them is 28-year-old flower-shop owner Ashish Nagose, who has been attending cryptocurrency trading classes in Nagpur for two months. Like many young Indians, he sees India’s crypto boom as a way to supplement his income, especially during slow business periods. Young Indians Turn to Crypto Amid Economic Shifts Nagose, who previously traded stock options, turned to cryptocurrency after regulators tightened rules on equity derivatives. “I want to run my family…
China’s Robotic Dogs Revolutionising Industry and Technology China’s robotic dogs have evolved from a niche innovation to a multi-billion-dollar sector, highlighting the nation’s rapid advancements in artificial intelligence and industrial robotics. These sophisticated machines, developed by companies like DEEP Robotics, are now being deployed in real-world applications, demonstrating their potential across multiple industries. AI-Powered Robotic Dogs with Advanced Capabilities Unlike traditional lab experiments, modern robotic dogs are equipped with cutting-edge AI, enabling them to move with remarkable agility. DEEP Robotics has developed a controller using reinforcement learning and neural networks, allowing these machines to replicate the natural gait of real…
Scientists Unveil 3D Structure of Exoplanet WASP-121b for the First Time Astronomers have, for the first time, mapped the three-dimensional structure of an exoplanet’s atmosphere, uncovering three distinct layers on a scorching-hot gas giant called WASP-121b, also known as Tylos. This breakthrough offers new insights into atmospheric behaviour beyond our solar system. WASP-121b: A Wedding Cake-Like Atmosphere Using the European Southern Observatory’s Very Large Telescope in Chile, researchers detected a layered atmosphere on WASP-121b, which orbits a star larger and hotter than the Sun. Until now, scientists could identify chemical elements in exoplanet atmospheres but had never mapped their vertical…
Trump’s Civil Administration Fires Thousands in Civil Service Shake-up With Trump’s civil administration’s unprecedented overhaul of the US civil service to continue, thousands of government workers, including bank regulators, tax enforcers, and NASA scientists, faced dismissal on Tuesday. Elon Musk’s Role in Government Downsizing Elon Musk, the tech billionaire and Trump’s biggest campaign donor, leads the Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE), a new entity tasked with streamlining federal agencies. Under Musk’s leadership, the initiative has already cut thousands of jobs, with Musk’s team claiming $55 billion in savings—less than 1% of the federal budget. Trump praised Musk’s efforts, asserting without…