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Joint Europe-Russia Mars rover mission suspended

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2 years ago

March 18, 2022

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The conflict in Ukraine is now impacting space travel, with Europe’s Mars rover mission scheduled for this year now delayed

Member states of the European Space Agency voted earlier to postpone the joint mission with the Russians because of the Ukraine invasion.

ESA Council delegates say they thought there was no alternative, placing the rover into storage until a different route to Mars is organised.

Now the options available are to await an improvement in international relations and reform a relationship with the Russian space agency or to find another partner to help Europe replenish the technologies they do not have.

The mission could be delayed for many years, with it now being practically and politically impossible to launch the rover in September.

There are only a couple of weeks every 26 months when the launch is possible due to the positioning of the planets.

If this window is missed the project must be stood down for two years.

The earliest launch can be expected late in 2024, with the rover only landing in mid 2025.

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Portal between countries shut down after international flashing

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2 days 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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2 days 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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3 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