Vulcan Rocket Completes Second Mission, Moving Closer to Certification for Pentagon Missions United Launch Alliance (ULA), a joint venture between Boeing and Lockheed Martin, successfully launched its Vulcan rocket on its second mission from Cape Canaveral Space Force Station in Florida. This successful launch is a crucial step in the rocket’s certification process, allowing it to carry out missions for the US Space Force. Meeting Certification Requirements Vulcan, which aims to replace ULA’s Atlas V rocket and compete with SpaceX’s reusable Falcon 9, made its debut launch earlier this year in January. The US Space Force, a key customer for…
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Tesla Increases Market Share in Sweden Despite Ongoing Labour Dispute Tesla has managed to expand its market share in Sweden despite an ongoing labour dispute that has lasted nearly a year. The US automaker sold 16,478 vehicles in the first nine months of 2024, representing a 1% increase compared to the same period in 2023. This growth boosted Tesla’s overall market share in Sweden to 8.5% this year, up from 7.8% last year, according to data from Mobility Sweden. Labour Conflict and Union Actions Tesla has been at the centre of a labour conflict in Sweden since October 2023, due…
SpaceX fined for Violating Launch Rules Amid Safety Concerns SpaceX fined a $633,000 penalty for violating US Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) rules during two 2023 launches. The FAA’s Administrator, Mike Whitaker, defended the fine at a recent US House hearing, emphasising that SpaceX must maintain the “highest level of safety.” Whitaker stressed that SpaceX, now 20 years old, needs to adopt key safety protocols, including a safety management system (SMS) and a whistleblower programme. SpaceX Disputes Violations SpaceX strongly denied Whitaker’s claims, asserting that it is “the safest, most reliable launch provider in the world” and remains committed to safety.…
Google Faces U.S. Antitrust Trial Over Dominance in Digital Advertising Alphabet’s Google faces antitrust trial in Alexandria, Virginia, on Monday, in a trial that focuses on the company’s dominance in online advertising technology. This case marks the second recent antitrust showdown between Google and the U.S. Justice Department (DOJ). Allegations of Stifling Competition in Digital Ads Prosecutors allege that Google has gained overwhelming control of the digital advertising infrastructure, processing over 150,000 online ad sales every second. The government claims that Google used acquisitions, restrictive customer practices, and manipulation of ad auctions to stifle competition, strengthening its monopoly in digital…
Geespace Launches Third Batch of Satellites, Aims to Rival SpaceX’s Starlink Geespace, a subsidiary of Chinese automaker Geely, has successfully launched a third batch of low Earth orbit (LEO) satellites. This latest launch supports the company’s goal of building a satellite megaconstellation, which it describes as China’s equivalent to SpaceX’s Starlink. The 10 satellites were launched from the Taiyuan Satellite Launch Centre in Shanxi province. With this addition, Geespace now operates a total of 30 satellites, offering 24-hour communication coverage to 90% of the world. This achievement makes Geespace the first Chinese commercial aerospace company to offer global satellite communication…
Australia said on Thursday it planned to introduce targeted AI rules including human intervention and transparency. The centre-left government proposed this amid a rapid rollout of AI tools by businesses and in everyday life. Industry and Science Minister Ed Husic unveiled 10 new voluntary guidelines on AI systems. He said the government has opened a month-long consultation over whether to make them mandatory in the future in high-risk settings. “Australians know AI can do great things. But the people want to know if there are protections in place if things go off the rails,” Husic said in a statement. “Australians…
India’s leading space companies have gathered under one roof, jointly forming an organiation called the Bharat Space Collective (BSC). Kawa Space, Azista Industries, Kepler Aerospace, and Dfy Graviti announced the formation of the collective, seen as a landmark for India’s burgeoning space industry. A Landmark Collaboration in Indian Space The Collective was formed to advance research, development, and deployment of space-based solutions. Their aim is to address critical global challenges, particularly those aligned with the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). “We are proud to announce the formation of the BSC, marking a transformative leap forward for India’s space industry,”…
