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Record Six Rockets Launched In Under 18 Hours Around The World
NDTV
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May 1, 2025
Six rockets lifted off from launchpads across the globe in under 18 hours between Monday and Tuesday. The tightly packed schedule saw successful missions by major players such as SpaceX, Amazon, and international space agencies, with five of them...
MSC scope announcements
American Journal of Transportation
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Please take note of the announcements below containing the following scopes: GRI - GENERAL RATE INCREASE - IMPORT ISC/ME - INDIAN SUBCONTINENT/MIDDLE EAST TO USA BRC - BUNKER RECOVERY CHARGE - IMPORT MEXICO & CANADA TO USA & PUERTO RICO EOS -...
The satellite that will ‘weigh’ world’s 1.5 trillion trees
Daily News
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April 30, 2025
43 The world’s rainforests are often referred to as the “lungs of the earth”. They store billions of tonnes of carbon and in doing so help to reduce the impacts of climate change. But with more than one and half trillion trees, measuring exactly...
Besides Russia, These Are The Largest Countries By Landmass In Europe
The Travel
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January 18, 2025
A land of contrasts, rich in history, an amazing cultural legacy, and iconic landmarks, Europe is defined by its beautiful countries, brimming with natural wonders and awe-inspiring architecture. And, these countries, particularly the largest...
UPSC Key: Dr. B. R. Ambedkar, Genome India Project and European Space Agency’s (ESA) Biomass Mission
The Indian Express
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April 14, 2025
High-stakes trade race, India banks on market muscle for early US deal Syllabus: Preliminary Examination: Current events of national and international importance. Main Examination: General Studies II: Effect of policies and politics of developed...
New satellite will see through clouds to ‘weigh’ Earth’s forests
MyJoyOnline
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April 29, 2025
A first-of-its-kind satellite that will be able to see through clouds and leafy canopies to assess how the world's rainforests are protecting the planet from climate change, has successfully launched. The Biomass satellite, from the European Space...
Airbus delivers first two of eight H225M helicopters to French Air and Space Force
Aviation24.be
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January 17, 2025
© Airbus Helicopters / Anthony PecchiAirbus Helicopters has delivered two H225M helicopters to the French Armament General Directorate (DGA), marking the first of eight ordered in 2021. These advanced helicopters, nicknamed “Caracal,” will replace...
British satellite to map Earth’s forests in 3D and reveal carbon secrets from space
E&T
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April 25, 2025
A British satellite that will map the world’s forests in 3D to keep track of climate change will be launched into space next week. Tree coverage plays an important role in tracking climate change, with deforestation activities releasing stored...
How first-of-a-kind satellite will 'weigh' world's 1.5 trillion trees
BBC
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April 29, 2025
The world's rainforests are often referred to as the "lungs of the earth". They store billions of tonnes of carbon and in doing so help to reduce the impacts of climate change. But with more than one and half trillion trees, measuring exactly how...
Arianespace Launches Forest Monitoring Satellite in Vega C Mission for ESA
Via Satellite
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April 29, 2025
Arianespace launches a Vega C mission for ESA on April 29. Photo: Arianespace Arianespace has completed its second major launch of the year and the first involving its Vega C launcher in 2025. It has launched the European Space Agency’s (ESA)...
Atlantic ocean currents are weakening — and it could make the climate in some regions unrecognizable
LiveScience
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April 24, 2025
A mysterious patch of water in the North Atlantic has baffled scientists for decades. Located to the southeast of Greenland, this blob of seawater was colder between 1901 and 2021 than during the late 1800s, even as the seas around it became ever...
Europe moves to cut SpaceX reliance with Ariane 6 launch
The Next Web
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March 6, 2025
Europe’s space launch industry reopened for business today when the Ariane 6 heavy rocket lifted off at 17:24 CET from a spaceport in French Guiana. Originally scheduled for December, the Ariane 6 mission was delayed first to February 26 and...
Europe moves to cut SpaceX reliance with Ariane 6 launch
The Next Web
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March 6, 2025
Europe’s space launch industry reopened for business today when the Ariane 6 heavy rocket lifted off at 17:24 CET from a spaceport in French Guiana. Originally scheduled for December, the Ariane 6 mission was delayed first to February 26 and...
The huge country that’s part of France and in the EU - but nowhere near Europe
Daily Express
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January 7, 2025
In the Atlantic Ocean, near the northeastern coast of South America, lies an unusal territory that is a part of France, but is miles away from the rest of the country. French Guiana, while over 5,000 miles from mainland France, is a tropical...
Earth-observing satellite launched to track forest biomass
The Express Tribune
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April 29, 2025
Listen to article A new satellite set to launch on Tuesday will allow scientists to measure the carbon stored in the world’s forests with unprecedented accuracy, marking a breakthrough in the global effort to monitor and tackle climate change. The...
Europe must boost space investment to secure autonomy from US, says ESA boss
The Guardian
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April 28, 2025
Donald Trump’s return to the White House has prompted a shift away from ties with America by European political leaders and a rapid increase in defence spending as the continent’s security reaches a “turning point”. The ripples from Europe’s...
Man Windsurfs 4,000Km Across the Atlantic in a Record 26 Days
Explorersweb
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January 10, 2025
On January 5, Olivier Defranc, 55, landed back home in French Guiana after windsurfing across the Atlantic Ocean from Senegal, Africa in 26 days and 8 hours. This shatters the previous record set by Christian Marty in 1982. Marty completed the...
Oil Prices Under Pressure Despite Fresh Sanctions on Iran
Oil Price
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February 25, 2025
Oil prices were under pressure early on Tuesday morning despite the Trump administration announcing fresh sanctions on Iran's oil industry on Monday. - President Trump’s recent push for a deal between Russia and Ukraine, his foot-dragging over...
New record! 6 rockets launch in less than 24 hours
Space.com
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April 29, 2025
The past day has been a whirlwind for space fans. Six different rockets launched toward orbit in a dizzying stretch of 18 hours, topping by two the previous record for most liftoffs in a 24-hour span. The action started in China on Monday (April...
Nvidia and SIA fire back at US gov's new export restrictions on AI GPUs to China
Tom's Hardware
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January 10, 2025
Bloomberg reports that the Biden administration is preparing a final set of export restrictions on advanced AI GPUs. Under the new rules, only companies from the U.S. and 18 allies can buy AI GPUs without limits. Entities from other countries will...