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First black woman to live on space station arrives in SpaceX style

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2 years ago

April 28, 2022

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Jessica Watkins has become the first black woman to live and work at the International Space Station

Watkins was on SpaceX’s Crew-4 mission, which successfully launched from NASA’s Kennedy Space Centre on a 17 hour journey.

She will spend the next six months on board, alongside her NASA crew mates, where they will conduct experiments relating to microgravity.

In addition, she will assist in carrying out the more than 200 science experiments, while serving as a mission specialist on the expedition.

The crew orbited around Earth before docking at 7:37pm EDT, and 420 kilometres above the Pacific Ocean.

“The Crew-4 astronauts will spend several months aboard the space station conducting new scientific research in areas such as materials science, health technologies, and plant science to prepare for human exploration beyond low-Earth orbit and to benefit life on Earth.”
NASA

Four other black women have travelled to space, but Watkins is the first to work at the International Space Station for an extended period of time.

“I’m definitely honoured to be a small part of that legacy, but ultimately be an equal member of the crew,” she says.

Following this historic mission, Watkins could be heading to the moon. She is currently part of the Artemis team, which NASA is reinstating for the first time since 1972.

By Katerina Kostakos

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Portal between countries shut down after international flashing

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14 hours ago

May 17, 2024

Nathan Langridge

An international video portal has been forced to shut down after an OnlyFans model reportedly flashed passersby from across the globe.

On this episode of Ahron and Mike Live – Which would you prefer; pay rise or work perks, an international portal closes, the military reveal a submarine stingray and are you on a top or bottom burger bun?

Ticker’s Ahron Young & Mike Loder discuss. #featured #trending

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Is cloud technology the solution for every organisation’s needs?

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1 day ago

May 16, 2024

Nathan Langridge

Amidst the dominance of cloud technologies in the tech landscape, questions are rising over applicability and its cost implications.

As businesses increasingly migrate to cloud technologies, skepticism is brewing over whether it’s the optimal solution for every organisational need.

Additionally, the notion of “free” cloud services is being challenged, highlighting the importance of understanding the true costs and benefits associated with cloud adoption.

Harsha Patil, Engineering manager, California USA shares his key insights on the cloud conundrum. #featured

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Does American media have TikTok bias?

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2 days ago

May 16, 2024

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While the fate of TikTok remains uncertain in the U.S.—there is no shortage of possibilities.

Several investors are hoping to benefit from a new federal law that requires TikTok’s China-based parent company to sell the popular platform or face a ban.

This comes after ByteDance and TikTok filed a lawsuit against the U.S. government to block the law from going into effect.

Meanwhile, eight TikTok creators filed their own challenge, arguing the law violates their First Amendment rights to free speech.

But as the saga continues many media outlets are defending the platform.

David Zhang from China Insider joins Veronica Dudo to discuss. #IN AMERICA TODAY #trending #TikTok #TikTokban #socialmedia #China