Copernical Team
Saturday, 07 January 2023 09:55
Once in 50,000-year comet may be visible to the naked eye
A newly discovered comet could be visible to the naked eye as it shoots past Earth and the Sun in the coming weeks for the first time in 50,000 years, astronomers have said.
The comet is called C/2022 E3 (ZTF) after the Zwicky Transient Facility, which first spotted it passing Jupiter in March last year.
After traveling from the icy reaches of our Solar System it will come closest to the Sun on January 12 and pass nearest to Earth on February 1.
It will be easy to spot with a good pair of binoculars and likely even with the naked eye, provided the sky is not too illuminated by city lights or the Moon.
The comet "will be brightest when it is closest to the Earth", Thomas Prince, a physics professor at the California Institute of Technology who works at the Zwicky Transient Facility, told AFP.
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Saturday, 07 January 2023 10:04
Old NASA satellite falling from sky this weekend, low threat
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Friday, 06 January 2023 08:33
Stellantis to build electric aircraft with Archer and provide strategic funding for growth
Santa Clara CA (SPX) Jan 05, 2023
Stellantis N.V. (NYSE / MTA / Euronext Paris: STLA) and Archer Aviation Inc. (NYSE: ACHR) have agreed to significantly expand their partnership by joining forces to manufacture Archer's flagship electric vertical take-off and landing (eVTOL) aircraft, Midnight.
Stellantis will work with Archer to stand up Archer's recently announced manufacturing facility in Covington, Georgia at which the
Stellantis N.V. (NYSE / MTA / Euronext Paris: STLA) and Archer Aviation Inc. (NYSE: ACHR) have agreed to significantly expand their partnership by joining forces to manufacture Archer's flagship electric vertical take-off and landing (eVTOL) aircraft, Midnight.
Stellantis will work with Archer to stand up Archer's recently announced manufacturing facility in Covington, Georgia at which the
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Friday, 06 January 2023 08:33
Black carbon aerosols accelerate loss of glacial mass over the Tibetan plateau
Beijing, China (SPX) Jan 01, 2023
Black carbon aerosols are produced by the incomplete combustion of fossil fuels and biomass, and are characterized by strong light absorption. Black carbon deposition in snow/ice reduces the albedo of snow/ice surfaces, which may accelerate the melting of glaciers and snow cover, thus changing the hydrological process and water resources in the region.
The South Asia region adjacent to the
Black carbon aerosols are produced by the incomplete combustion of fossil fuels and biomass, and are characterized by strong light absorption. Black carbon deposition in snow/ice reduces the albedo of snow/ice surfaces, which may accelerate the melting of glaciers and snow cover, thus changing the hydrological process and water resources in the region.
The South Asia region adjacent to the
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Friday, 06 January 2023 08:33
Deadly Ukraine strike reveals Russian tech weakness
Paris (AFP) Jan 4, 2023
Russia has blamed the deaths of scores of its soldiers in a New Year missile strike on its troops using unsecured, traceable mobile phones on the battlefield.
But if Ukrainian forces did use geolocation of phones to target its strikes, it also reveals the Russian army's operational carelessness in the field, say analysts.
"It is already obvious that the main reason for what has happened
Russia has blamed the deaths of scores of its soldiers in a New Year missile strike on its troops using unsecured, traceable mobile phones on the battlefield.
But if Ukrainian forces did use geolocation of phones to target its strikes, it also reveals the Russian army's operational carelessness in the field, say analysts.
"It is already obvious that the main reason for what has happened
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Friday, 06 January 2023 08:33
Australia buys Ukraine-tested US missile system
Sydney (AFP) Jan 5, 2023
Australia said Thursday it has snapped up a US offer to obtain the same long-range, mobile rocket system Ukraine has deployed on the battlefield against invading Russian forces.
The government said the High Mobility Artillery Rocket System (HIMARS) would deter attacks on Australia but could also be transported by plane for deployment worldwide.
"The effectiveness of the HIMARS system in
Australia said Thursday it has snapped up a US offer to obtain the same long-range, mobile rocket system Ukraine has deployed on the battlefield against invading Russian forces.
The government said the High Mobility Artillery Rocket System (HIMARS) would deter attacks on Australia but could also be transported by plane for deployment worldwide.
"The effectiveness of the HIMARS system in
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Friday, 06 January 2023 08:33
Raytheon Intelligence and Space awarded Missile Track Custody development contract
Los Angeles CA (SPX) Jan 05, 2023
Raytheon Intelligence and Space has been awarded a prime contract to develop a prototype Missile Track Custody system for the U.S. Space Force. MTC is the service's first Medium Earth Orbit missile tracking system.
Under this contract, Raytheon Intelligence and Space will serve as the prime contractor, developing and delivering a space vehicle, hosting a state-of-the-art missile tracking m
Raytheon Intelligence and Space has been awarded a prime contract to develop a prototype Missile Track Custody system for the U.S. Space Force. MTC is the service's first Medium Earth Orbit missile tracking system.
Under this contract, Raytheon Intelligence and Space will serve as the prime contractor, developing and delivering a space vehicle, hosting a state-of-the-art missile tracking m
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Friday, 06 January 2023 08:33
Putin sends missile ship to train in Atlantic, Med
Moscow (AFP) Jan 4, 2023
President Vladimir Putin on Wednesday presided over the launch of a warship armed with new hypersonic cruise missiles on a training mission to the Atlantic and Indian Oceans and the Mediterranean.
"I am sure that such powerful weapons will make it possible to reliably protect Russia from potential external threats and will help ensure the national interests of our country," Putin was quoted
President Vladimir Putin on Wednesday presided over the launch of a warship armed with new hypersonic cruise missiles on a training mission to the Atlantic and Indian Oceans and the Mediterranean.
"I am sure that such powerful weapons will make it possible to reliably protect Russia from potential external threats and will help ensure the national interests of our country," Putin was quoted
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Friday, 06 January 2023 07:08
Voyager Space and Airbus announce partnership for Starlab Space Station
Denver CO (SPX) Jan 06, 2023
Voyager Space and Airbus Defence and Space are partnering to develop and operate Starlab, a free-flying space station to serve the National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA) and a global customer base of space agencies and researchers. Starlab is planned to be launched in 2028 to ensure a continued human presence in Low-Earth Orbit (LEO).
Airbus Defence and Space will provide tec
Voyager Space and Airbus Defence and Space are partnering to develop and operate Starlab, a free-flying space station to serve the National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA) and a global customer base of space agencies and researchers. Starlab is planned to be launched in 2028 to ensure a continued human presence in Low-Earth Orbit (LEO).
Airbus Defence and Space will provide tec
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Friday, 06 January 2023 07:08
Quectel expands its 5G and GNSS Combo Antennas Portfolio
Las Vegas NV (SPX) Jan 06, 2023
Quectel Wireless Solutions, a global IoT solutions provider, has launched three new combo antennas to help IoT solution designers and developers optimize device performance.
Each new combo antenna has been designed to offer maximized choice and performance for IoT deployments so customers can ensure their devices can access the connectivity they need across a variety of wireless technologi
Quectel Wireless Solutions, a global IoT solutions provider, has launched three new combo antennas to help IoT solution designers and developers optimize device performance.
Each new combo antenna has been designed to offer maximized choice and performance for IoT deployments so customers can ensure their devices can access the connectivity they need across a variety of wireless technologi
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