Bahamas Halts SpaceX Falcon 9 Landings Pending Review The Government of Bahamas has announced a temporary suspension of all SpaceX Falcon 9 rocket landings within its territory. This decision will remain in effect until a comprehensive post-launch investigation is completed. Environmental Assessment Now Required According to Latrae Rahming, the country’s Director of Communications, no new landing approvals will be granted until an environmental review is carried out and evaluated. He shared this update through a post on X. SpaceX has yet to comment publicly on the decision. Back in February, the Bahamas had granted preliminary clearance for 19 more Falcon…
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Katy Perry and Five Women Complete Historic Spaceflight with Blue Origin Pop sensation Katy Perry joined five other trailblazing women on a landmark Blue Origin spaceflight on Monday, 14 April. This mission marked the first all-female space journey in over six decades and stood out as a significant milestone for the commercial spaceflight industry. Short but Meaningful Journey to Space The mission launched from Blue Origin’s West Texas site at precisely 9:31 a.m. ET (1331 GMT). The six-member crew aboard the New Shepard suborbital rocket soared past the Kármán line—the recognised boundary of space—where they experienced several minutes of weightlessness.…
Binance Sought Reduced Oversight in Talks with US Treasury Last month, Binance executives reportedly met with officials from the US Treasury Department to discuss easing government oversight. The cryptocurrency giant also explored a potential partnership with World Liberty Financial, a crypto venture linked to former President Donald Trump, according to the Wall Street Journal. Binance Aims to End Monitoring Agreement Executives from Binance, the world’s largest cryptocurrency exchange, are said to have requested the removal of a US-appointed monitor. This monitor was put in place to ensure Binance complies with anti-money laundering laws. During the meeting, CEO Richard Teng and…
AI Technology to Help Detect Potholes Across Surrey Roads Surrey County Council is introducing artificial intelligence to detect potholes and improve road maintenance. The move aims to speed up repair times while making inspections safer and more efficient. Dashcam Cameras to Spot Road Damage Automatically The council will use computer vision cameras fitted to the dashboards of its vehicles plying the highways. These cameras will identify and photograph potholes as vehicles travel around the county. Each identified pothole will be automatically recorded in the system, triggering necessary repairs. This technology reduces the need for inspectors to walk on busy roads,…
Senators press nominee on Moon vs Mars strategy and SpaceX links Entrepreneur Jared Isaacman, nominated by President Donald Trump to lead NASA, faced intense questioning from US senators over his links to Elon Musk and his stance on the agency’s long-term goals. The hearing highlighted tensions between continuing NASA’s moon missions and Trump’s push towards Mars exploration. Jared Isaacman, the 42-year-old CEO of Shift4 Payments, has flown to space twice with SpaceX. He is closely aligned with Musk’s space ambitions. However, during the confirmation hearing, he denied any involvement from Musk when Trump offered him the NASA role. A divided…
Astronomers Discover White Dwarf Pair Set for Rare Quadruple Explosion Astronomers have found two white dwarfs locked in a close orbit, destined to end their lives in a spectacular quadruple explosion. Located about 160 light-years from Earth in the Milky Way galaxy, these ultra-dense stellar remnants form one of the most extreme binary systems ever observed. What Are White Dwarfs? White dwarfs are the compact remains of stars once up to eight times the size of our Sun. After burning through their hydrogen fuel, such stars collapse under their own gravity and shed their outer layers, leaving behind dense cores.…
Taiwan Accuses China of Using AI to Spread Disinformation and Divide Society Taiwan’s top security agency has accused China of using generative artificial intelligence (AI) to spread disinformation aimed at creating division within Taiwanese society. The island’s National Security Bureau says these efforts are part of a broader strategy by Beijing to influence public opinion and push its sovereignty claims. AI-Generated Disinformation Targets Key Moments In a report submitted to Taiwan’s parliament, the bureau revealed that more than 500,000 controversial messages have been detected on social media platforms so far this year. These include posts on Facebook and TikTok that…
Trump’s NASA Pick Supports Moon Missions Amid Mars Debate Jared Isaacman, Donald Trump’s NASA top nominee to lead, has reassured US lawmakers that returning astronauts to the moon remains the agency’s top priority. This comes amid growing concerns that Trump’s focus on Mars could sideline the moon mission. Jared Isaacman Reaffirms Support for the Moon Although Trump has repeatedly expressed interest in sending Americans to Mars, Isaacman recently told US Senate staff that the moon mission is vital. He said returning to the lunar surface before China achieves the same goal is a matter of national importance. Jared Isaacman made…
Shenzhou-19 Astronauts Complete Over 150 Days of Space Research China’s Shenzhou-19 crew has completed more than 150 days aboard the Tiangong space station, carrying out a wide range of scientific experiments and technical tests across various fields. The astronauts focused on mechanics, robotics, and medicine to support future space missions. Diverse Experiments Following Spacewalks The three astronauts—Cai Xuzhe, Song Lingdong, and Wang Haoze—conducted several scientific tasks after completing their third spacewalk. Their work included experiments on removing equipment, collecting samples, and reassembling and reusing components. These tests aim to generate valuable data for developing high-performance parts used in space. One…
Prehistoric Tracks Found Along Scotland’s Historic Isle of Skye Coastline The Isle of Skye in Scotland is famous for a dramatic moment in history. In 1746, Charles Edward Stuart – known as Bonnie Prince Charlie – landed on its rocky shores. Disguised as a maid, he arrived by boat while fleeing the English after his defeat at the Battle of Culloden. The site is now known as Prince Charles Point However, this location holds more than just historical importance. Researchers have discovered 131 fossilised dinosaur footprints dating back 167 million years. These prints, left during the Jurassic Period, reveal the…