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Tuesday, July 06, 2021

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Satellogic to public through SPAC deal
Earth imaging company Satellogic announced July 6 it will go public through a merger with a special purpose acquisition company (SPAC), raising the funding it needs to build out a constellation of 300 spacecraft. SpaceNews...
7 hours ago
China conducts third orbital launch inside four days
China launched a Tianlian-1 data tracking and relay communications satellite Tuesday, marking the country’s third successful mission in four days. SpaceNews
8 hours ago
JWST passes launch review
The James Webb Space Telescope is one step closer to launch after a review of its Ariane launch vehicle, while NASA continues a separate review of the name of the spacecraft itself. SpaceNews
16 hours ago
Space Tugs as a Service: In-orbit service providers are bracing for consolidation
Orbital transfer and servicing providers are bracing for a space tug of war as they jostle for position in an increasingly crowded market. SpaceNews
18 hours ago
Lunar Exploration as a Service: From landers to spacesuits, NASA is renting rather than owning
NASA’s Human Landing System program is the biggest bet the agency has made on the commercial space industry since the commercial crew program a decade ago. SpaceNews
2 days ago

Why ministers stuck to 19 July for lifting England’s Covid rules
Analysis: a further delay in a bid to contain the rapid rise in the infection rate would present its own problemsCoronavirus – latest updatesSee all our coronavirus coverage“Freedom is in our sights once again!” Sajid Javid told Conservative...
6 hours ago
Investigation launched into private email use in Department of Health
Information commissioner acts after concerns raised about Matt Hancock and health minister Lord BethellThe information commissioner has launched an investigation into health ministers’ use of private emails, prompted by revelations...
7 hours ago
Man who tackled Fishmongers’ Hall attacker to be released from prison
Steven Gallant one of three men who restrained terrorist Usman Khan until armed police arrivedA prisoner who tackled the Fishmongers’ Hall attacker has been told he can be freed from jail.Steven Gallant was one of the three men who restrained...
7 hours ago

Best PDF editors: Reviewed and rated
Though it’s nearly 25 years old, the PDF may be more useful than ever in our increasingly multi-device, cross-platform world. Much of the time you can get by with a free PDF reader to review and comment on these files. But inevitably, particularly...
3 hours ago
How to move your Windows 11 Taskbar icons back to the left corner
Windows 11 introduces a new, centered Taskbar, complete with icons that are grouped in the center of your screen, rather than the familiar left-hand corner. If this feels weird, here’s how to move your Taskbar icons back to where they were...
11 hours ago
New Nintendo Switch with a bigger, better OLED screen coming in October
An upgraded Nintendo Switch console didn’t make an appearance at E3 like many expected, but it’s here now. Nintendo announced a new Switch with a juicy OLED display on Tuesday, along with a host of smaller improvements. The Nintendo Switch...
13 hours ago