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These are NASA’s biggest missions

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NASA has had a constant human presence in space for over two decades

Over the years, NASA has put humans on the moon and animals in orbit as it continues to take to new heights with a range of new missions.

Technology developed by humans on the ground has made some of these missions smoother in space.

1. The Apollo Moon landing

In 1969, the United States successfully placed a human on the moon after multiple failed attempts.

Apollo 11 saw Neil Armstrong become the first person to walk on the lunar surface.

“One small step for man” as Neil Armstrong touches down on the moon.

The success of the mission spurred a renewed interest in space exploration and paved the way for future missions to deep space.

2. The Hubble Space Telescope

The Hubble Space Telescope was launched into orbit around Earth in 1990.

It has been used to observe some of the most distant objects in the universe and has helped to expand NASA’s understanding of the cosmos.

In 2009, the telescope was repaired by a team of astronauts, extending its lifespan by at least another decade.

3. The Cassini-Huygens

The Cassini spacecraft was launched in 1997 and began orbiting Saturn in 2004. It carried the Huygens probe, which successfully landed on Saturn’s largest moon, Titan one year later.

The mission provided scientists with valuable data about Saturn and its moons.

NASA’s iconic mission around Saturn.

4. The Mars Rovers Spirit and Opportunity

The Mars rovers Spirit and Opportunity were launched in 2003 and landed on Mars later that year.

The rovers far exceeded their expected lifespan, with Opportunity operational until 2016.

The rovers have provided scientists with invaluable data about Mars’ surface conditions and have helped to pave the way for future human exploration of the planet.

5. The New Horizons

The New Horizons spacecraft was launched in 2006 and began its flyby of Pluto in 2015.

The mission returned stunning images of Pluto and its moons, as well as valuable data about the dwarf planet’s surface conditions.

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“I think there is a great risk”: will AI steal our jobs?

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Artificial Intelligence has become an increasingly powerful and pervasive force in our modern world.

 
Artificial intelligence is not a new concept. However, the growing advancements have the potential to revolutionise industries, improve efficiency, and enhance the quality of life.

Along with its promising advancements, artificial intelligence also brings certain risks and challenges that must be acknowledged and addressed.

It has become the focus of lawmakers, who are working towards greater regulation of the sector.

U.S. and European Union officials recently met in Sweden to weigh up the benefits and challenges of artificial intelligence, and other emerging technologies.

“The AI process is creeping up on us,” said Dr Keith Suter, who is a global futurist.

“You’ve got competition between companies.”

It’s almost like some of us can see this raft that’s heading towards the rapids and a disappearance towards the waterfall, and we’re giving a warning but it’s not being heeded because everybody’s in this race to get down to the river,” Dr Suter said.

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Is the metaverse the future of social network?

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U.S. firms like Meta, the parent company of Facebook and Microsoft are going all in on the metaverse. Meanwhile, Chinese companies appear to be taking a more cautious approach amid tighter regulation.

 
#metaverse #china #unitedstates #tech #veronicadudo #ozsultan #crypto

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Who will win the global metaverse race?

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China is looking to invest in the metaverse market as numerous cities rollout policy proposals.

Technology continues to change our lives forever.

As new advancements are released to the public—safety continues to be a major concern.

People are interacting with computers in a different way, with the word Metaverse becoming a buzzword in both the tech and business industries.

While the term, “metaverse” is broad, it refers to a set of digital spaces online—including 3D—that allows people to do many things from socializing and learning to interacting and collaborating.

Analysts say it’s the next evolution in social connection and the successor to the mobile internet.

According to Morgan Stanley, the metaverse market could be worth $8 trillion in the future.

China’s technology giants are investing in the metavese and recently, numerous Chinese cities have announced policy proposals to attract and support metaverse companies.

This comes after tense year of regulatory scrutiny on the countries tech sector.

The Chinese city of Zhengzhou recently announced a series of policy proposals to support metaverse companies operating in the region.

The initiative involves the municipal government establishing a nearly $1.5 billion dedicated fund in an effort to foster growth and development in the industry.

So, is the metaverse taking the world by storm?

Oz Sultan from the Sultan Interactive Group joins us to discuss. #china #metaverse #veronicadudo #ozsultan #regulation #crypto #tech

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