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Tuesday, July 27, 2021

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Weather key issue for Starliner launch
NASA and Boeing say a second test flight of the company’s CST-100 Starliner commercial crew vehicle remains on track for launch July 30, with weather the biggest concern. SpaceNews
2 hours ago
Anuvu orders first satellites for small GEO mobility constellation
Anuvu has ordered the first two of an eight-strong constellation of small geostationary orbit satellites as demand returns for Wi-Fi on aircraft, boats and remote locations. SpaceNews
3 hours ago
House panel wants details on Space Force plans to upgrade launch infrastructure
The House Armed Services Committee’s subcommittee on strategic forces in its markup of the 2022 National Defense Authorization Act raises concerns about the state of the U.S. space launch infrastructure. SpaceNews...
7 hours ago
Astroscale and rocket maker MHI team up to develop debris removal technology
Astroscale announced July 27 that it will be working with rocket maker Mitsubishi Heavy Industries on technologies to help clean up space junk. SpaceNews
8 hours ago
Astronomers back technical efforts to reduce impacts of satellite megaconstellations while seeking regulatory solutions
With slow progress on regulation and policy, astronomers are making progress on other approaches to mitigate the effects that satellite megaconstellations will have on their observations. SpaceNews
13 hours ago

A third of middle-aged UK adults have at least two chronic health issues – study
Childhood poverty and health issues before adulthood all factors in decline in mid-life wellbeingMore than one in three middle-aged British adults are suffering from at least two chronic health conditions, including recurrent back problems...
an hour ago
RNLI hits out at ‘migrant taxi service’ accusations
Lifeboat charity says it is its moral and legal duty to rescue people at risk of dying as they cross ChannelThe Royal National Lifeboat Institution (RNLI) has hit out at accusations it is operating a “migrant taxi service” by rescuing people...
an hour ago
‘Weird and gimmicky’: police chiefs condemn Boris Johnson’s crime plan
PM’s attempt to grip agenda flounders amid criticism he has ignored evidence on stop-and-searchPolice chiefs have condemned Boris Johnson’s high-profile strategy to tackle crime as “weird and gimmicky”, while plans to increase...
5 hours ago

Simone Biles delivers a potent reminder of athletes' humanity
2 hours ago
Gold medalist shares concerns she has for Biles
Olympic gymnastics medalist Aly Raisman shares support for her former teammate Simone Biles after Biles pulled out of the team gymnastics event at the Tokyo Olympics.
3 hours ago
What the officers want the Jan. 6 committee to investigate
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Microsoft says Surface, Windows sales were hurt by chip shortages
Chip shortages have hit one of the world’s largest software companies, Microsoft, and its lineup of Surface PCs.Microsoft reported net income of $16.5 billion (up 47 percent from a year ago) on revenue of $46.2 billion, an increase of 21...
3 hours ago
Flight Simulator's awesome performance update lands on PCs today
Microsoft released its groundbreaking Flight Simulator for its Xbox Series X and S on Tuesday, but PC gamers have a real treat as well: The significant performance upgrade Microsoft and Asobo Studios teased is now live. In early July, Asobo...
7 hours ago
Oculus recalls Quest 2 over foam irritation, will add a 128GB option
Facebook’s Oculus division said Tuesday that it’s pausing sales of the company’s Oculus Quest 2 headset, after reports that its foam facial interface irritated the skin of some customers.When the device returns in a few weeks, however...
8 hours ago