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Japan’s space agency forced to blow up its own rocket

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March 7, 2023

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Japan’s space agency forced to blow up its own rocket when a second-stage engine failed to ignite

It was all systems go today for Japan until the country’s newest rocket suffered engine failure mid-flight.

Officials were forced to self-destruct the vehicle when a second-stage engine failed to ignite.

It’s a major blow to Japan’s efforts to expand access to space and remain competitive in a launch market largely dominated by Elon Musk and SpaceX.

The 57-metre tall H3 rocket had lifted off from the Japan Aerospace Exploration Agency’s space port, following an aborted mission just last month.

JAXA says it was forced to send a self-destruct signal to the rocket after the engine failure.

The H3 was carrying a disaster management land observation satellite that is also equipped with an experimental infrared sensor designed to detect North Korean ballistic missile launches.

It was also meant to ferry supplies to the International Space Station. #trending #featured

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Politics in the workplace: Musk backs Trump, while his workers donate to Harris

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September 19, 2024

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Workers associated with Elon Musk’s companies, including Tesla & SpaceX have reportedly made substantial donations to Kamala Harris’ campaign, despite Musk publicly supporting Donald Trump.

Employees from Elon Musk’s companies have thrown their financial support behind Vice President Kamala Harris, despite Musk publicly backing Donald Trump.

This comes as Musk, one of the world’s wealthiest men, has voiced his support for Trump in the 2024 presidential race.

Even with their boss firmly on Trump’s side, employees from his companies are backing Democrats in the upcoming election. #featured #trending

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Tight race between Donald Trump and Kamala Harris in Georgia

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September 19, 2024

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A new poll shows a tight race between Donald Trump and Kamala Harris in Georgia, with Trump leading Harris by a slim margin.

According to a new poll, former President Trump and Vice President Kamala Harris are neck-and-neck in one of the most important battleground states of the 2024 presidential election.

The Atlanta Journal-Constitution just released the results of its most recent voter survey, which framed the election as a dead heat race with significant margins for fluctuation.

The poll shows approximately 46.9% of voters currently say they would vote for Trump, compared to 44.4% of voters who say they would cast their vote for Harris.

Madeline Summerville, the CEO of Georgia Trial Consulting joins Veronica Dudo to discuss.

#IN AMERICA TODAY #trending #2024election #Georgia #electionpolls