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SpaceX: NASA’s Crew-2 returns to earth in safe water landing

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3 years ago

November 9, 2021

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After 200 days aboard the International Space Station, NASA’s Crew-2 Mission has completed a safe water landing

Astronauts from NASA, France and Japan splashed down in the Gulf of Mexico just moments ago.

Recovery personnel are flocking to the capsule, including someone on a jet ski who will climb aboard the capsule’s exterior.

The first two chutes were thrown out, and the remaini

On board the autonomous spacecraft were two NASA astronauts, commander Shane Kimbrough and pilot Megan McArthur. They were accompanied by astronauts Thomas Pesquet of France and Akihiko Hoshide of Japan.ng four were deployed as the mission began its landing.

The splashdown happened in the darkness a few miles off the coast of Florida.

The return comes at a busy time for human spaceflight.

On Wednesday, SpaceX is scheduled to launch another quartet of astronauts to the space station — a mission that had been scheduled to lift off last week but was delayed because of weather and an astronaut’s illness.

NASA did not say which astronaut got sick or what the illness was, other than confirming that it was not COVID-19.

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Tesla’s robotaxi reveal sparks excitement

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5 days ago

October 11, 2024

Ahron Young

Analysts and investors are eagerly awaiting Elon Musk’s big reveal—a fully functional autonomous vehicle that could revolutionise ride-hailing.

Tesla’s stock has soared 52% since Musk first announced the event in April, reflecting high hopes for the launch of its much-anticipated robotaxi.

The vehicle, dubbed the “Cybercab,” is said to be a sleek, two-seater without a steering wheel or pedals—straight out of the future.

Tesla also teased a ride-hailing app that will summon these driverless cars to pick up riders at their chosen locations.

Not convincing

But not everyone is convinced—some analysts warn that while Musk’s vision is bold, the timeline for these innovations may not deliver immediate results.

Musk has a history of overpromising on autonomous tech, and this event might be more about grand ideas than tangible products.

Tesla first floated the robotaxi idea in 2016, with Musk hinting at a future where owners could lease their cars to others for extra income.

If the software keeps pace with Musk’s ambitions, the future of driverless Teslas might be closer than we think.

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Amazon’s 2024 Prime Day expected to make huge impact on tech sector sales

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1 week ago

October 9, 2024

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Market experts believe Amazon’s upcoming event will drive a surge in sales, benefiting Amazon’s stock and boosting consumer tech companies that sell through its platform.

Experts predict that a short-term rally in retail and tech stocks could be seen as revenue spikes.

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