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Richard Branson’s LauncherOne takes to the skies

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2 years ago

January 9, 2023

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A mobile air-launched rocket system to be used in Britain’s first domestic satellite launch could sow the seeds for a globally dispersed rapid-response capability.

Virgin Orbit, part-owned by billionaire Richard Branson, plans to launch nine satellites from a LauncherOne rocket attached under the wing of a modified Boeing 747, to be flown from a new spaceport in Cornwall on Monday.

Barring delays, it will be the first time a satellite has departed from western European soil.

For now the focus is on commercial payloads from companies such as Space Forge, which is developing in-orbit manufacturing.

But the launch is also seen by many as a blueprint for quicker launches of limited satellite capacity for tactical military purposes, in what planners call “Responsive Launch”.

“Ukraine woke up the world in a lot of ways,” Virgin Orbit Chief Executive Dan Hart told a news conference in southwest England on Sunday.

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Apple’s iPhone 16 event puts AI back into the spotlight

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1 day ago

September 10, 2024

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Apple has unveiled its long-awaited artificial intelligence-boosted iPhone 16 and promised improvements in its Siri personal assistant.

Apple CEO Tim Cook emphasised the company’s commitment to innovation, aiming to redefine the future of consumer technology with seamless AI integration. #featured #trending #hotshots #hot shots

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Elon Musk is projected to become the world’s first trillionaire

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2 days ago

September 9, 2024

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Elon Musk, the visionary entrepreneur behind Tesla and SpaceX, is projected to achieve an unprecedented financial milestone by becoming the world’s first trillionaire by 2027.

Currently the richest person alive, Musk holds a staggering net worth of $251 billion, with Tesla playing a major role in his fortune.

At this rate, experts predict his wealth could skyrocket, reaching the trillion-dollar milestone in just three years.

Tesla itself is growing at a remarkable pace, with a market value nearing $670 billion. #featured #trending

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Brazil bans X in a sign of politics and tech colliding

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1 week ago

September 2, 2024

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Brazil top court justices to vote on a total ban of Elon Musk’s X social media platform in the region.

X was taken down in Brazil, one of its largest markets, following a decision by Justice Alexandre de Moraes, who has been locked in a months-long feud with Elon Musk. #featured #trending