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With its latest success on the moon, China’s space program has the US in its sights

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June 25, 2024, marked a new “first” in spaceflight history. China’s Chang’e 6 spacecraft brought back rock samples from a vast region of the moon called the South Pole-Aitken Basin. After landing on the moon’s “far side,” the southern rim of the Apollo Crater, Chang’e 6 returned with about 1.9 kg of rock and soil, … Read more

NASA’s commercial spacesuit program hit a major problem

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Enlarge / NASA astronaut Christina Koch (right) poses for a portrait with fellow Expedition 61 flight engineer Jessica Meir, who sits in an American spacesuit for a fit check. NASA Almost exactly two years ago, as it prepared for the next generation of human spaceflight, NASA chose a pair of private companies to design and … Read more

Jet2 launches new European program to ‘once-in-a-lifetime destination’ from all 12 UK airport bases

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Many British people have already planned their summer holidays and would like to book their winter holidays. With the help of Jet2 and Jet2CityBreaks, holidaymakers can experience Iceland’s beautiful landscapes through 12 UK airports. Flights go to Keflavík International Airport near Reykjavik. The airline said: “Jet2.com and Jet2CityBreaks have announced details of their unique trips … Read more

The city’s recycling program begins with posting public notices on trash bins

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Council workers have outraged residents by sticking ‘shame cards’ on their rubbish bins. Bosses say this is a new initiative to ‘re-educate’ families about recycling. The row over the collections by South Kesteven Council in Lincolnshire has already been branded the ‘bingate’ scandal by leading Tory Michael Gove, who demanded an official apology to locals … Read more

Energy program that gives money back on bills that run throughout the year

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A WINTER energy program that provides cashback on bills during peak hours now runs year-round. The Electricity Systems Operator (ESO) has confirmed that its popular Demand Flexibility Service (DFS) program will now be available all year round. The DFS winter program now runs all year roundCredit: Getty Bill payers covered by this scheme will receive … Read more

Europe is trying to emulate NASA’s revolutionary commercial cargo program

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Enlarge / A rendering of the European cargo return vehicle proposed by Thales Alenia Space. Thales Alecia Space The European Space Agency has awarded initial contracts to a Germany-based startup and one of the continent’s established aerospace companies to develop spacecraft that can carry cargo to and from space stations in low Earth orbit. ESA … Read more